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Migrant buses arrive in Wilmette, Highland Park, Winnetka
Buses of asylum seekers from the Texas border arrived at multiple North Shore train stations in December. Local municipal officials helped the passengers get to a processing center in Chicago, where, along with New York City and Denver, Texas officials have continually transported migrants for more than a year. Following the City of Chicago’s pledge […] The post Migrant buses arrive in Wilmette, Highland Park, Winnetka appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Presents stolen from car, golf course putting green damaged
These reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTE Dec. 28 • A resident reportedly was scammed out of $8,000 by a person claiming that the resident’s grandson had been in a car accident and needed funds to post […] The post Police Reports: Presents stolen from car, golf course putting green damaged appeared first on The Record.
Boys Holiday Hoops: New Trier lets it fly in Pontiac, Loyola comes home with a title, Highland Park ends strong
New Trier boys basketball has long been known for its perimeter shooting, but never like this. The facts speak for themselves. The Trevians put on an unrivaled shooting show in the 92nd Annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament, breaking the event’s record for three-point field goals in a game (15, 66-38 victory against Bloom) and in a […] The post Boys Holiday Hoops: New Trier lets it fly in Pontiac, Loyola comes home with a title, Highland Park ends strong appeared first on The Record.
Girls Holiday Hoops: Trophies all around, including titles for Loyola and Regina
The best thing for Loyola Academy girls basketball this season may have been no basketball. Though it’s picking nits to criticize an 18-0 season, the Ramblers were not playing their best during a mid-December stretch of four games in five days. With players and coaches battling winter ailments, Loyola needed a rest. “We needed to […] The post Girls Holiday Hoops: Trophies all around, including titles for Loyola and Regina appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: 8 Highland Park restaurants recognized for 20+ years; NSCD enjoys winter tradition; Regina senior earns coveted scholarship
Eight Highland Park restaurants with at least 20 years of in business each were honored on Dec. 11 for their work in the community. The ceremony held during the City Council meeting was led by the Downtown Highland Park Property Owners Association, which developed the Len Cobey Awards in 2009. The honorees were: BBQ Pit, […] The post News Briefs: 8 Highland Park restaurants recognized for 20+ years; NSCD enjoys winter tradition; Regina senior earns coveted scholarship appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: 2 Ramblers join 1,000-point club; Regina 3-0 in Snowflake Shootout and more holiday hoops
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BOYS BASKETBALLNew Trier 89, Bloomington 49 Chris Kirkpatrick finished with 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting in the Trevians’ rout Thursday, Dec. 28, in the opening round of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Maks DePalo added 12 points and […] The post High School Highlights: 2 Ramblers join 1,000-point club; Regina 3-0 in Snowflake Shootout and more holiday hoops appeared first on The Record.
2023 Looking Back: The Record’s top photos of the year
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then set aside some time to review this photo story. Every passing year delivers a range of emotions through moments that move us, in some way or another. Photojournalism captures those moments and allows us to better hold on to them. We went back through the year […] The post 2023 Looking Back: The Record’s top photos of the year appeared first on The Record.
2023 Rewind: The year’s top 20 stories you read on TheRecordNorthShore.org
Another one bites the dust. With the year coming to a close, do you remember how we got here? Fortunately, we are a digital newsroom, making it simple to go back and recall the stories that impacted our community in 2023. From the good times to hard times, the tough discussions to the joint successes, […] The post 2023 Rewind: The year’s top 20 stories you read on TheRecordNorthShore.org appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Quinn Herbert, Loyola wrestling and football
Quinn Herbert is a senior wrestler (190 pounds) for the Ramblers. Herbert qualified for the state tournament last year. He also was an All-League football player for Loyola. 1. Do you have prematch rituals or superstitions? It’s changed a lot in the past couple years. I figured out recently that I do a lot better […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Quinn Herbert, Loyola wrestling and football appeared first on The Record.
Officials rule Glencoe bike crash that killed John Kedzy an accident
An investigation has found that a fatal bicycle crash in August was an accident, according to Andrew Perley, deputy chief of Glencoe Public Safety. Highland Park resident John Kezdy, 64, died on Aug. 26, three days after he crashed his bicycle into the rear of a delivery van stopped on Sheridan Road just north of […] The post Officials rule Glencoe bike crash that killed John Kedzy an accident appeared first on The Record.
Kriser’s three-point barrage a highlight in Giants’ start to Jack Tosh tournament
There’s always tomorrow. Unique and often-stiff competition produces challenges in holiday tournaments, but Highland Park coach Ross Deutsch sees that as a benefit, especially because, win or lose, his Giants get to be right back on the court the next day. “The beauty of a tournament like this is our third game in three days […] The post Kriser’s three-point barrage a highlight in Giants’ start to Jack Tosh tournament appeared first on The Record.
Northfield Village Board follows through with municipal training following turbulent year
Village of Northfield officials capped a year filled with turmoil with a session to mitigate such complications in the future. The Village Board met in a closed meeting on Dec. 18 for governmental training from the Illinois Municipal League, a workshop that trustees agreed to in July. Interim Village Manager Tim Frenzer said the listed […] The post Northfield Village Board follows through with municipal training following turbulent year appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Alerts about home burglaries and gas-station car thefts; daycare burglarized; and $70,000 worth of credit card fraud
These reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). • Local police departments are alerting residents to two newest crime trends in the area. Winnetka police issued a warning of a recent increase in residential burglaries. With many families traveling […] The post Police Reports: Alerts about home burglaries and gas-station car thefts; daycare burglarized; and $70,000 worth of credit card fraud appeared first on The Record.
‘Invaluable’: Nimesheim earns prestigious Ramblers honor without playing a snap
Never in the history of the Robert J. Skoglund Award — which since 1949 has been presented annually to honor the member of the Loyola Academy football team selected by his teammates as the most outstanding in the classroom and on the field — has there been a recipient with credentials comparable to those of […] The post ‘Invaluable’: Nimesheim earns prestigious Ramblers honor without playing a snap appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Park district rededicates ice center; Sears School honored by Special Olympics; D112 elevates principal to district office
The Glencoe Park District welcomed residents, officials and partners to a dedication ceremony for the newly renamed Weinberg Family Recreation Center on Dec. 9. The change honors former Commissioner Jack Weinberg and his wife, Sheila Weinberg, who received naming rights in concert with their $600,000 donation. According to the agreement approved in October, the gift […] The post News Briefs: Park district rededicates ice center; Sears School honored by Special Olympics; D112 elevates principal to district office appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette church stands tall in ‘Home Alone,’ but local filming was almost denied
Filmmakers like to keep their projects under wraps. So it can be difficult for municipalities to know what they are getting into when considering a filming permit. Wilmette, though, like some of its neighbors, has a history of ushering through such permits and the result has been a local source of pride, and maybe none […] The post Wilmette church stands tall in ‘Home Alone,’ but local filming was almost denied appeared first on The Record.
First HR director, merged departments highlight restructuring at Glencoe Village Hall
Changes are coming to Glencoe Village Hall, including new positions, staff transitions and new faces as part of a reorganization in the new year. Village Manager Phil Kiraly highlighted the changes just prior to the Glencoe Village Board’s unanimous approval of the 2024 budget at its final meeting of the year Thursday, Dec. 21. The […] The post First HR director, merged departments highlight restructuring at Glencoe Village Hall appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: NT gymnasts take holiday. invite, Trevs hoops dominate in Arizona
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BOYS BASKETBALLNew Trier 66, Sagouro (Arizona) 34 Chris Kirkpatrick went for 27 points in the championship victory for the Trevians on Saturday, Dec. 16, in Arizona. Ian Brown was named the tournament MVP after New Trier went […] The post High School Highlights: NT gymnasts take holiday. invite, Trevs hoops dominate in Arizona appeared first on The Record.
Offense stalls in second half in New Trier girls’ loss to Evanston
New Trier girls basketball coach Teri Rodgers and company are looking for answers following another tough defeat Thursday night in Evanston. The Trevians slowed down in the second quarter and then scored just four points in the third quarter en route to a 48-38 loss to the Wildkits — New Trier’s third straight defeat. “They […] The post Offense stalls in second half in New Trier girls’ loss to Evanston appeared first on The Record.
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