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Winter weather will again disrupt Highland Park schools
Chicagoland is in for a “brutally cold” night and morning, according to the National Weather Service, impacting some local schools for the second time in five days. Township High School District 113 (Highland Park and Deerfield high schools) is closing its buildings and has instituted an e-learning day for Tuesday, Jan. 16, while classes in […] The post Winter weather will again disrupt Highland Park schools appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Jewelry, more taken from Kenilworth home; Another one in Glencoe
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 (Updated at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15) Jan. 12 • Cash and sunglasses reportedly were stolen from a car in the 1400 block of Ashland Lane. WINNETKA Jan. 5 • […] The post Police Reports: Jewelry, more taken from Kenilworth home; Another one in Glencoe appeared first on The Record.
Vet and pet-care facility Pets4Life cuts ribbon in Highland Park
Downtown Highland Park has gone to the dogs — and cats and other pets. Pets4Life, an all-in-one pet facility, celebrated its arrival at the prime downtown location, 661 Central Ave., with a grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Friends, neighbors and city officials stopped by the new business Wednesday to enjoy the festivities, including treats […] The post Vet and pet-care facility Pets4Life cuts ribbon in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
Thousands of dollars in library grants go to local school districts
The state of Illinois has announced that it will be awarding $25,000 to several local school districts for their efforts to improve access to books and other library resources for students. The funds will be distributed through the School District Library Grant Program, with recipients receiving grants ranging from $5,365 to $2,728. Included in the […] The post Thousands of dollars in library grants go to local school districts appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Review of new Optima project delayed; Tracy Katz Muhl appointed to Carroll’s seat; Park district to celebrate new platform tennis courts
The Village of Wilmette’s public review of the proposed Optima Verdana Phase II development is postponed after the developer pulled the plans from the Appearance Review Commission’s Thursday agenda. The development is planned for 721-739 Green Bay Road, the former site of Imperial Motors. The Village’s Appearance Review Commission will conduct a non-binding review of […] The post News Briefs: Review of new Optima project delayed; Tracy Katz Muhl appointed to Carroll’s seat; Park district to celebrate new platform tennis courts appeared first on The Record.
72-year-old Northfield resident has been missing since Tuesday
Northfield police are looking for any information on a missing 72-year-old resident who they say has dementia. Enrique D. Vazquez reportedly went missing at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, from his home in Northfield. A press release from the police department, which has worked with the Vazquez’s family, says he lives with dementia and is […] The post 72-year-old Northfield resident has been missing since Tuesday appeared first on The Record.
Loyola All-State kicker realizes SEC dream with commitment to Ole Miss
Mike Baker gives a lot of his time to his craft. But what that craft is changes often — sometimes season to season or sometimes, like in a football game, moment to moment. An All-State kicker, Baker also played wide receiver for state champion Loyola Academy. Then, in the winter, he plays hockey and in the spring, lacrosse. He wonders what year-round focus would do for his kicking.
New Trier area and Highland Park schools will be closed on Friday
(Updated at 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11) It is the first snow day of the school year for many North Shore students. High school and elementary districts in New Trier Township and Highland Park are closing their buildings Friday, Jan. 12, as a dangerous winter storm makes its way into Chicagoland School is canceled […] The post New Trier area and Highland Park schools will be closed on Friday appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka’s bluff regulations advance to final vote — tentatively set for February
Exactly one year after the Winnetka Village Council began discussions on potential changes to its rules for shoreline protection and lakefront construction, trustees formally introduced an amendment that, if approved, would establish new guidelines for what can and cannot be done along Lake Michigan. The unanimous introduction, which was done by a voice vote, came […] The post Winnetka’s bluff regulations advance to final vote — tentatively set for February appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Paige Engels, Loyola basketball
Paige Engels is a senior guard for the 19-0 Ramblers and a four-year varsity player. She is committed to play for Cornell University next year. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I have a couple. Kelsey (Langston) and I always give a handshake when we’re the last two to have our numbers […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Paige Engels, Loyola basketball appeared first on The Record.
Tuesday’s winter storm mostly misses North Shore, so here comes another: 5-10 inches of snow, subzero temperatures expected this weekend
The multi-inch snowfall that was forecasted to pass through the North Shore Tuesday was much ado about nothing. So Mother Nature is giving it another shot. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon for most of Chicagoland and the region. Forecasters are predicting up to 6 […] The post Tuesday’s winter storm mostly misses North Shore, so here comes another: 5-10 inches of snow, subzero temperatures expected this weekend appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka joins dozens of suburbs in regulating migrant bus dropoffs
Following an increase in buses of asylum seekers arriving in Chicago suburbs from Texas, Winnetka on Tuesday, Jan. 9, became the first community in New Trier Township to pass an ordinance regulating the bus traffic. The Winnetka Village Council voted 6-0 to restrict unscheduled, one-way buses in its community, in addition to adopting guidelines for […] The post Winnetka joins dozens of suburbs in regulating migrant bus dropoffs appeared first on The Record.
Over, Done: Wilmette Village Board rejects McDonald’s proposal
McDonald’s hunger to plant its signature golden arches in Wilmette won’t be satisfied any time soon. During their Tuesday, Jan. 9 regular meeting, Wilmette trustees voted unanimously against the fast-food giant’s proposal to bring one of its drive-thru restaurants to the former Baker’s Square site at 200 Skokie Blvd. The board’s denial of the national […] The post Over, Done: Wilmette Village Board rejects McDonald’s proposal appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park organizations unite for care-package program to support migrants. Here’s how to help.
“Take care” is a ubiquitous American pleasantry, but through a special program, Highland Park organizations really mean it. The City of Highland Park has teamed with the local rotary club, park district and nonprofit SaLT to build “Take Care” packages for migrants arriving to Chicagoland. The organizations are asking residents to drop off donations (requested […] The post Highland Park organizations unite for care-package program to support migrants. Here’s how to help. appeared first on The Record.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Events in Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and Highland Park help you get involved in his name.
Families looking to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory on Monday, Jan. 15, can do so through a number of service opportunities around town. Wilmette Radical Generosity Chicago, Betsy’s Blankets & The Woman’s Club of WilmetteNo-sew blankets, comfort bedding kits and toiletry kits Once again Radical Generosity Chicago, a local nonprofit, is partnering with […] The post Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Events in Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and Highland Park help you get involved in his name. appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Road signs damaged, jacket stolen from rideshare
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 Jan. 4 • About $500 in fraudulent transactions reportedly were made to the bank account of a resident, who told police they had left their coat containing their wallet and […] The post Police Reports: Road signs damaged, jacket stolen from rideshare appeared first on The Record.
Giants girls split at Grow The Game, look to stay atop CSL North in second half
The Highland Park girls basketball team sports a new look this season. But that wasn’t by design. Coming off a resurgent 12-win season, the Giants lost two standout sophomores in the offseason when Maddie Chabot, last season’s leading scorer, moved out of town and Reese Crosby, last season’s starting point guard, injured her knee. Yet, […] The post Giants girls split at Grow The Game, look to stay atop CSL North in second half appeared first on The Record.
‘We’re Here Too’: Grow the Game continues to gain teams, momentum while championing women in hoops
New Trier senior basketball standout Sela Klein knows it is reality, but she doesn’t have to like empty bleachers, especially when they aren’t that way for for boys games. Even when the two Trevians teams play on the same night at the same place — like their semi-annual rivalry nights with Evanston – Klein can’t […] The post ‘We’re Here Too’: Grow the Game continues to gain teams, momentum while championing women in hoops appeared first on The Record.
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