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11 holes at Canal Shores to reopen Aug. 1, with a new name and logo
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Jim Brown and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) The Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association and KemperSports on Tuesday announced a rebrand of Canal Shores as “The Evans at Canal Shores.” “The new name […] The post 11 holes at Canal Shores to reopen Aug. 1, with a new name and logo appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Gas station burglary in Northfield, home burglary in Wilmette
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 June 14 • Cash and jewelry reportedly were stolen from a home in the 300 block of Skokie Blvd. The home’s rear door reportedly was pried open. • Multiple bottles […] The post Police Reports: Gas station burglary in Northfield, home burglary in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
Thousands dance through Lincoln Avenue during Winnetka Music Fest
The final note of the Winnetka Music Festival was played Saturday night but event founder Val Haller hopes the music is still playing in the heads of attendees. While the fest has evolved into a harbinger of big names and droves of guests (more than 11,000 this year), Haller’s original vision of a music showcase […] The post Thousands dance through Lincoln Avenue during Winnetka Music Fest appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: Wilmette native Cristen Bolan, 53, identified as recovered sailor
The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the woman who died Monday following a boating accident near Winnetka as Cristen “Crissie” Bolan, a 53-year-old Deerfield resident. Bolan, a Wilmette native, was recovered from Lake Michigan Monday morning about one mile offshore after a sailboat she was on capsized Sunday night. Bolan had died by the time […] The post In Tribute: Wilmette native Cristen Bolan, 53, identified as recovered sailor appeared first on The Record.
Mind reader dazzles at Wilmette community event
“Your thoughts are my props, and your mind is my stage.” Mentalist Mark Toland’s words put the audience — especially those who might be wary of mind reading — at ease. The event hosted by Wilmette resident Ali Wenzke filled the Women’s Club on June 12. Wenzke gathered her family, friends, clients and community members […] The post Mind reader dazzles at Wilmette community event appeared first on The Record.
A shot clock is coming to Illinois high school hoops. Local coaches are on board — but wary
The shot-clock era is coming to IHSA basketball, and local coaches love the concept. But they say the devil could be in the details. The IHSA Board of Directors recently approved the adoption of a 35-second shot clock for all varsity boys and girls games beginning with the 2026-’27 season. Teams may use it for […] The post A shot clock is coming to Illinois high school hoops. Local coaches are on board — but wary appeared first on The Record.
Woman dies after sailboat capsizes in Lake Michigan near Winnetka, officials say
The Chicago Fire Department pronounced a woman dead after the boat she was on capsized in Lake Michigan near Winnetka early Monday morning. At approximately 2 a.m., an individual also from the capsized sailboat made it to shore near Tower Road Beach and alerted authorities of a missing woman, according to a statement from the […] The post Woman dies after sailboat capsizes in Lake Michigan near Winnetka, officials say appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Russell Czerwinski, Highland Park track and field
Russell Czerwinski was a high jumper, triple jumper and mid-distance runner for the Giants. He placed fifth in the IHSA state finals this season and will jump for Marquette University in college. 1. Do you have any prejump or premeet rituals? Not really. I guess there is some breathing work but nothing super serious or […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Russell Czerwinski, Highland Park track and field appeared first on The Record.
Take a whiff, but you better hurry. Botanic garden’s corpse flower stench won’t last long
The springtime smell of blossoming flowers carries into summer nights, but the guests at the Chicago Botanic Garden are getting a whiff of a different kind of fresh. Rather than the refreshing smell of most flowers, the Titan arum releases an aroma similar to a dumpster on a hot day, and not one but two […] The post Take a whiff, but you better hurry. Botanic garden’s corpse flower stench won’t last long appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: NTHS GoBabyGo program gets more funding; Lake County Sheriff will patrol lake again; Free tech training available for local veterans
A donation from the New Trier High School class of 1981 will power the GoBabyGo program to continue providing electric cars for children with disabilities, according to information from the New Trier Educational Foundation. The GoBabyGo program makes electric toy vehicles accessible to children with spina bifida and other mobility issues by modifying and adapting […] The post News Briefs: NTHS GoBabyGo program gets more funding; Lake County Sheriff will patrol lake again; Free tech training available for local veterans appeared first on The Record.
8 ‘lifers’ highlight NSCD commencement
North Shore Country Day seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during a ceremony on June 7. The event capped the commencement season for The Record’s coverage area. In a previous article, The Record recapped graduations of New Trier, Loyola Academy, Highland Park and Regina Dominican high school. To cap NSCD’s commencement, the school’s […] The post 8 ‘lifers’ highlight NSCD commencement appeared first on The Record.
Local Rotary clubs turn 100 and will unite for a celebration on June 20
Two centuries of fellowship and service; the combined histories of the Rotary Clubs of Wilmette and Winnetka/Northfield are impressive. Now the two organizations, both of which were founded in 1924, plan to honor their past and look to future accomplishments with a Thursday, June 20 celebration set for the Winnetka Community Center. The event, during […] The post Local Rotary clubs turn 100 and will unite for a celebration on June 20 appeared first on The Record.
City selects replacement in wake of Councilmember Jeff Hoobler’s resignation
Shorthanded for months, the Highland Park City Council is now whole again. During the council meeting on Monday, June 10, the City announced its newest councilmember, Barisa Meckler Bruckman, who takes the seat left vacant when Jeff Hoobler resigned at the end of April. Hoobler sent an official resignation letter — which the City of […] The post City selects replacement in wake of Councilmember Jeff Hoobler’s resignation appeared first on The Record.
Head of Ronald Knox Montessori School to retire after 35 years of memories and impact
As Blythe Silva’s 35-year tenure comes to a close at Ronald Knox Montessori School, she leaves a legacy that has not only shaped the future of the Wilmette school, but has also left an unforgettable mark on countless young minds across the area. Silva will retire as the head of school at Ronald Knox Montessori […] The post Head of Ronald Knox Montessori School to retire after 35 years of memories and impact appeared first on The Record.
‘Unbelievable that this has gone on this long’: Noise complaints against Albion Highland Park continue despite previous fines
A Highland Park family is still looking for answers to a noise pollution problem that they say has drastically eroded their quality of life years after first bringing the issue to the attention of local officials. Jody and Peter Mordini both addressed Highland Park City Council members during a meeting on Tuesday, May 28, to […] The post ‘Unbelievable that this has gone on this long’: Noise complaints against Albion Highland Park continue despite previous fines appeared first on The Record.
Signing Up: Wilmette Village Board backs Small Cheval’s sign that came with negative recommendation
Owners of the Small Cheval restaurant proposed for the former Depot Nuevo at 1139 Wilmette Ave. can breathe a sigh of relief and plan for a construction start within the next few weeks now that village trustees have approved revised plans for the sign they plan to erect on the front of the restaurant’s peaked […] The post Signing Up: Wilmette Village Board backs Small Cheval’s sign that came with negative recommendation appeared first on The Record.
Sign of Summer: Mosquitoes in Northfield test positive for West Nile virus
A batch of mosquitoes collected in Northfield on June 5 is the first in the area this year to test positive for the West Nile virus. Each year, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District tracks the presence of the West Nile virus throughout its 14 communities, which include Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe. Typically, […] The post Sign of Summer: Mosquitoes in Northfield test positive for West Nile virus appeared first on The Record.
Kenilworth parties to welcome Cafe Fontana
Kenilworth residents kick-started their summer on Thursday, June 6, with the opening of Cafe Fontana. Featuring bouncy castles, games, a DJ and ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, friends and family gathered to celebrate the cafe’s opening. Previously the Kenilworth Cafe, Cafe Fontana — a name that references the fountain across the street […] The post Kenilworth parties to welcome Cafe Fontana appeared first on The Record.
Frustrated residents let Park Board hear it over Gillson fencing; officials open to ‘alternative solutions’
Wilmette residents continued to shell out fierce opposition toward the park district’s updates, including a slatted fence, to Gillson Park’s South Beach during an evening full of mounting public criticism that continues to reach new heights. Upward of 125 locals attended the Wilmette Park Board’s Monday, June 10 meeting to express their objection to South […] The post Frustrated residents let Park Board hear it over Gillson fencing; officials open to ‘alternative solutions’ appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Wallet taken from shopping cart, multiple bike thefts
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 June 9 • An unlocked bicycle reportedly was stolen from near Isabella Street and Girard Avenue. June 7 • An unlocked bicycle reportedly was stolen from the 700 block of […] The post Police Reports: Wallet taken from shopping cart, multiple bike thefts appeared first on The Record.
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