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Third-quarter burst from Trevians, Kirkpatrick sparks rivalry win in Evanston
It can take a while for jet lag to wear off. For New Trier boys basketball, it was four days and about one half. The Trevians, fresh off a three-day tournament in Arizona, didn’t quite look like themselves to begin a rivalry bout with Evanston Thursday night. But after halftime, New Trier snapped out of […] The post Third-quarter burst from Trevians, Kirkpatrick sparks rivalry win in Evanston appeared first on The Record.
Masterpieces for a Mission to honor Olivia Sergot and support the fight against childhood cancer
Olivia Sergot’s impact was immediate and undeniable, said her good friend Ali Benedetto. When Sergot died in 2021 following a battle with pediatric cancer, Benedetto said, the grief hit close loved ones as well as new acquaintances. “When she was sick, there was so much support around her and her family from people from all […] The post Masterpieces for a Mission to honor Olivia Sergot and support the fight against childhood cancer appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Drew Durdov, New Trier hockey
Drew Durdov is a senior goaltender for the New Trier Green hockey team. Durdov came up big for Green in a shootout win against Loyola Gold on Dec. 15. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Not really. I’d say before I leave for the game I always stretch at home, but that’s […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Drew Durdov, New Trier hockey appeared first on The Record.
A Lot to Like: 2 concepts for Highland Park event space ready for resident input
With dropping December temperatures, outdoor entertainment may not interest you at the moment. But an exhibit at Highland Park City Hall may put you in the mood. Through Jan. 19, the latest concepts for development of The Lot, a reimagined outdoor event space in Highland Park, are on display and encouraging resident input. Earlier this […] The post A Lot to Like: 2 concepts for Highland Park event space ready for resident input appeared first on The Record.
Four Ramblers and a Giant celebrate college commitments on national signing day
An eventful season on the local gridiron has led to an eventful offseason. A handful of local high school standouts signed their letters of intent to play college football on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Loyola Academy celebrated four football players, including three from its vaunted defense, on national signing day. Defensive lineman Joe Kelly and defensive […] The post Four Ramblers and a Giant celebrate college commitments on national signing day appeared first on The Record.
$2.5 million in beachfront funding will be up to Kenilworth voters
Kenilworth voters will play a major role in the future of the village’s beachfront. The Kenilworth Village Board decided on Dec. 11 to add a referendum to the spring ballot requesting permission to borrow up to $2.5 million for lakeside improvements. The Village estimates the borrowing would add $126 annually to the property tax bill […] The post $2.5 million in beachfront funding will be up to Kenilworth voters appeared first on The Record.
Holiday Road 2023: Must-see holiday decorations in our neck of the woods
Whether you need an infusion of holiday spirit or you just enjoy shiny things (no judgement here), your neighbors have just what you need. A drive around the community will allow you to enjoy festive displays ranging from whimsical to awe-inspiring and everything in between. We put together a list of some of our favorites […] The post Holiday Road 2023: Must-see holiday decorations in our neck of the woods appeared first on The Record.
Caring Neighbors spreads holiday cheer to 70 local families
Thanks to New Trier Township’s Caring Neighbors program, many local families faced with hardships won’t miss out this holiday season. The program is overseen by social worker Jeanne Winsted Rosser, who works with identified township families with children under the age of 18 and receive food pantry or other assistance. She knows how the kindness of […] The post Caring Neighbors spreads holiday cheer to 70 local families appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Arrest in church burglary, thefts of comic books and packages
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. 8 • About $500 worth of alcohol reportedly was stolen from a store in the 400 block of Green Bay Road. Dec. 7 • More than $700 in comic […] The post Police Reports: Arrest in church burglary, thefts of comic books and packages appeared first on The Record.
Miller’s shootout goal helps NT Green get dramatic but sweet revenge on Loyola Gold
New Trier Green hockey hasn’t lost much this season, so the defeats are easy to remember. One easier than the rest, though. In late October, Loyola Gold walloped Green 5-0. Not that Green needs extra motivation when its on the ice with Gold, but it had it on Friday night at North Shore Ice Arena. […] The post Miller’s shootout goal helps NT Green get dramatic but sweet revenge on Loyola Gold appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Winnetka attorney is magazine’s Person of the Year; NTHS saxophonists earn accolades; Art Center HP member show is underway with record participation
Chicago Lawyer Magazine named Patrick Salvi II, of law firm Salvi, Schostok and Pritchard P.C., its 2023 Person of the Year, an honor featured on the publication’s cover and with a feature, titled “Racking Up Wins,” on the publication’s website. “This is an incredible honor. I am so very thankful to Chicago Lawyer. I am also […] The post News Briefs: Winnetka attorney is magazine’s Person of the Year; NTHS saxophonists earn accolades; Art Center HP member show is underway with record participation appeared first on The Record.
Dueling multi-million-dollar donation offers stymie Winnetka Park Board
Recent Winnetka Park Board discussions have featured as many twists and turns as a primetime drama, so it’s only appropriate that the year end on a cliffhanger. A surprising statement on Thursday, Dec. 14, during the public comment portion of the board’s final session of 2023 gave commissioners plenty of unexpected consideration to close out […] The post Dueling multi-million-dollar donation offers stymie Winnetka Park Board appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: Trevians start road trip with W, Loyola hoops sweep Jesuit Cup
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BOYS BASKETBALLNew Trier 67, Gilbert Christian (Arizona) 51 Ian Brown racked up 24 points and snagged 12 rebounds on Thursday, Dec. 14, as the Trevians won their first game of the Saguaro Holiday Classic in Arizona. Loyola […] The post High School Highlights: Trevians start road trip with W, Loyola hoops sweep Jesuit Cup appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Nina Aceves, New Trier wrestling
Nina Aceves is a senior wrestler for the Trevians. She will continue wrestling with Iowa Lakes College next year. 1. Do you have any prematch match rituals or superstitions? Not really superstitions; mainly it’s just music. I try to lock in a lot with music. Right before matches, you will see me with my headphones […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Nina Aceves, New Trier wrestling appeared first on The Record.
Assistant coach to take reins of prestigious New Trier field hockey program
New Trier field hockey isn’t broke, so why fix it? New Trier has looked within for its new head coach, naming Brittany Romano, a Trevians field hockey alumna, to replace legendary coach Stephanie Nykaza — also a Trevians field hockey alumna. Romano has served on Nykaza’s staff for the past 10 seasons and takes over […] The post Assistant coach to take reins of prestigious New Trier field hockey program appeared first on The Record.
With inaugural event, Northfield is latest town to host a community menorah lighting
The menorah is supposed to be seen, according to Rabbi Zelik Moscowitz, of The Friendship Circle in Northbrook, making community menorah lightings a symbolic gesture of Hanukkah’s meaning as much as a celebration of the holiday itself. Moscowitz led the first such ceremony in Northfield on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Clarkson Park. While Northfield has […] The post With inaugural event, Northfield is latest town to host a community menorah lighting appeared first on The Record.
Officials celebrate completion of largest capital project in Wilmette history
The largest capital improvement project in the history of Wilmette received its moment in the spotlight Tuesday night. Wilmette trustees heard a presentation from Brigitte Berger-Raish, the village’s director of engineering and public works, at the Dec. 12 Village Board meeting, and she highlighted what she called a successful large-scale Neighborhood Storage stormwater management project. […] The post Officials celebrate completion of largest capital project in Wilmette history appeared first on The Record.
Hometown Gift Guide 2023: 21 unique gifts under $100 you can find locally to conquer your holiday list
When the weather outside is frightful, or even when it isn’t, it can be a pain going here, there and everywhere to knock out your holiday shopping list. The good news is you don’t have to. Online shopping may fulfill specific needs, but local shops give you the opportunity to find original gifts that cannot […] The post Hometown Gift Guide 2023: 21 unique gifts under $100 you can find locally to conquer your holiday list appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette residents want Village officials to keep fighting NU’s Ryan Field plan
Calls to contest Northwestern University’s plans to reimagine Ryan Field continue to echo throughout Wilmette weeks after Evanston officials narrowly greenlighted the university’s contentious proposal. Nearly two dozen Wilmette residents addressed the Village Board during its Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting, arguing that the Evanston school’s large-scale plans for Ryan Field will have wide-ranging adverse effects […] The post Wilmette residents want Village officials to keep fighting NU’s Ryan Field plan appeared first on The Record.
Yellow Bird’s future in Plaza del Lago unclear following discussion with developer
Yellow Bird Stationery, Invitations and Gifts is the latest Plaza del Lago shop to express concern over the direction of the shopping center under new owners WS Development. Shop owner Cindy Manhoff shared on social media an update from a recent conversation in which WS Development officials offered the gift shop a new and smaller […] The post Yellow Bird’s future in Plaza del Lago unclear following discussion with developer appeared first on The Record.
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