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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.
Highland Park City Council expands business grant program
Highland Park is giving a facelift to its facelift program. Councilmembers decided on Monday, Dec. 11, to move forward with proposed changes to bulk up and streamline the city’s Small Business Facade Improvement Program, a grant initiative “established in 2002 to incentivize property owners and local businesses to improve the look and functionality of their […] The post Highland Park City Council expands business grant program appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Car stolen while driver picked up food, car not returned to dealership
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 • Police arrested a Chicago man for allegedly stealing an unlocked car in October in Wilmette. Nov. 28 • Police arrested a Chicago 19-year-old who allegedly attempted to steal bouquets […] The post Police Reports: Car stolen while driver picked up food, car not returned to dealership appeared first on The Record.
New Trier junior runs with the best at national cross-country race
Ben Crane enjoyed a special view at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships on Saturday in San Diego. And it had nothing to do with the picturesque hills of Southern California. Usually Crane has an unobstructed view of the course from the front of the race, but on Saturday, the New Trier High School junior […] The post New Trier junior runs with the best at national cross-country race appeared first on The Record.
Georgia Garvey’s popular columns — focusing on parenting, COVID-era stresses — unite in new book
Newsroom budget cuts are nothing to celebrate, but one local side effect may have worked to the public’s benefit during the pandemic. When Georgia Garvey’s newsroom had to stop paying for columns, the editor stepped up. And her commentary — primarily about family life amid COVID-19 — quickly earned readers’ attention. “I wrote about what […] The post Georgia Garvey’s popular columns — focusing on parenting, COVID-era stresses — unite in new book appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka trustees say residential pickleball court is in play but take a timeout to discuss sport’s growth
Pickleball is all the rage. So much so that Winnetka trustees wanted to talk it out when presented with a resident’s proposal on Tuesday evening. The proposal itself — a residential pickleball court in need of a setback variation — gained conditional support from the Winnetka Village Board in relatively swift fashion, but trustees spent […] The post Winnetka trustees say residential pickleball court is in play but take a timeout to discuss sport’s growth appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: Loyola girls move to 8-0, New Trier boys pick up 2 league wins; Trevs gymnasts top Carmel
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BOYS BASKETBALLNew Trier 60, Deerfield 36 The host Trevians took care of the Warriors for a conference victory on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Winnetka. Loyola 57, Providence St. Mel 13 Nick Patton scored 11 points, while Brendan […] The post High School Highlights: Loyola girls move to 8-0, New Trier boys pick up 2 league wins; Trevs gymnasts top Carmel appeared first on The Record.
McDonald’s satisfies Wilmette zoning board — barely
Wilmette zoning commissioners found just enough of an appetite for McDonald’s plans to bring its iconic golden arches to a vacant site in the village. The Zoning Board of Appeals narrowly voted, 4-3, during its Wednesday, Dec. 6 meeting to recommend approval of the fast-food giant’s special-use request to build a McDonald’s restaurant, with a drive-thru, […] The post McDonald’s satisfies Wilmette zoning board — barely appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Miles Boland, Loyola Academy basketball
Miles Boland is a senior guard for the Ramblers. He is a three-year starter and Loyola’s leading scorer the past two seasons. 1.) Do you have any pregame rituals or superstations? To be honest, not really. I don’t really have a routine. I obviously get ready and listen to music and stuff like that. I […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Miles Boland, Loyola Academy basketball appeared first on The Record.
East Coast recreation exec lands top job with Winnetka Park District
The Winnetka Park District’s executive director search was truly coast to coast. During a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, the Park Board approved the appointment of Shannon Nazzal, a parks and recreation director in Calvert County, Maryland, a district bordering the Chesapeake Bay to the southeast of Washington, D.C. After six years in Calvert […] The post East Coast recreation exec lands top job with Winnetka Park District appeared first on The Record.
Staffing shortage threatens expansion and future of weapons detectors at HPHS, DHS, according to administrators
Entryway weapons detectors may not last the school year at Highland Park and Deerfield high schools, according to school district officials during a board of education meeting on Nov. 28. Township District 113 reportedly is having difficulty staffing the recently added security systems, and the School Board plans to review their usage. “That is the […] The post Staffing shortage threatens expansion and future of weapons detectors at HPHS, DHS, according to administrators appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: Loved ones remember Pat Craddock — a lifelong sportsman and devoted family man
Pat Craddock made an impact — in his home, in his community, in courtrooms, on softball diamonds and on basketball courts — during what the pastor of Winnetka’s Divine Mercy parish at Sacred Heart church described as “a stellar life.” “Pat was never about himself,” the Rev. Steven M. Lanza said during the celebration of […] The post In Tribute: Loved ones remember Pat Craddock — a lifelong sportsman and devoted family man appeared first on The Record.
In new book, local author confronts eating disorders to reach readers who ‘felt alone’
The first story Emma Noyes ever put down on paper was called “The Friends.” It included stick figure drawings of characters who, she recalled, were going to a sleep-over at a friend’s house. It was around that time that she informed Mom Susan Noyes that she was going to be a writer. Today, the Wilmette […] The post In new book, local author confronts eating disorders to reach readers who ‘felt alone’ appeared first on The Record.
The season is bright thanks to tree lightings and festive celebrations in North Shore
Ready, set, glow. The countdown to tree lightings is over as Kenilworth and Wilmette’s ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 2, capped the holiday kickoff season in The Record‘s coverage area. CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO GALLERY OF LOCAL TREE LIGHTINGS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS Wilmette spent most of Saturday celebrating with its Holiday Happenings, which included photos […] The post The season is bright thanks to tree lightings and festive celebrations in North Shore appeared first on The Record.
New Brew: Tala Coffee ready to give Winnetka a pick-me-up
In the first few days for Tala Coffee’s Winnetka location, customers expressed gratitude for the shop’s arrival in the Indian Hill district, said Joanna Tong, Tala’s marketing and operations director. But maybe none of them were as grateful as Tong and her team. “It’s been awesome,” Tong said. “… No one wanted this more than […] The post New Brew: Tala Coffee ready to give Winnetka a pick-me-up appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Car chase and crash; skimming device found; and packages stolen
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 (Reports from previous week, Nov. 18-24; Most recent reports not available by press time.) Nov. 24 • Police arrested a Chicago woman who allegedly was in possession of a stolen […] The post Police Reports: Car chase and crash; skimming device found; and packages stolen appeared first on The Record.
A referendum for Kenilworth beach project? It may be up to the Village Board in December
With four possible water plant and beach design and upgrade options — and their potential costs — now in hand, Kenilworth Village Board members may decide Dec. 11 whether they want to help pay for two of the more expensive options with a bond referendum on the March 2024 primary ballot. Such a decision, which […] The post A referendum for Kenilworth beach project? It may be up to the Village Board in December appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park ’24 budget includes operating surplus, $34 million in capital spending
The Highland Park councilmembers green lighted the City’s 2024 budget without much discussion during a regular council meeting on Nov. 27. More information on the City of Highland Park’s budget can be found HERE, including a summary HERE. According to the projections, the City will be operating at a surplus with $96 million in revenue […] The post Highland Park ’24 budget includes operating surplus, $34 million in capital spending appeared first on The Record.
Park commissioners, residents blast preliminary donation offer from Ishbia Foundation
A proposed $3-million donation from Winnetka property owner Justin Ishbia could be headed for troubled waters after a review of a draft agreement was met with a wave of criticism from several members of the Winnetka Park Board. Commissioners reviewed the first publicly presented donation agreement from the Ishbia Family Foundation on Thursday, Nov. 30, […] The post Park commissioners, residents blast preliminary donation offer from Ishbia Foundation appeared first on The Record.
Alleged driver in hit-and-run that killed local School Board member is arrested
Local authorities have arrested and charged the alleged offender in a June hit-and-run that killed a cyclist in Highland Park. Melanie Hass, 41, of Mundelein, was charged on Friday with leaving the scene of the fatal accident, a felony, after the car she was driving struck Maureen Wener, 49, of Deerfield, on June 2 near […] The post Alleged driver in hit-and-run that killed local School Board member is arrested appeared first on The Record.
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