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Winnetka Golf Club unveiling should happen within months
With extensive renovations nearing completion and its reopening expected within the next few months, the Winnetka Golf Club is getting a new logo to go with its new look. The Winnetka Park Board reviewed and approved that new logo at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 23. The design was a collaborative effort between Winnetka […] The post Winnetka Golf Club unveiling should happen within months appeared first on The Record.
Got $5 million? The ‘Home Alone’ house can be yours, ya filthy animal
If you’ve ever wanted to live like Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister, now’s your chance. For the first time since 2012, the movie’s iconic Georgian residence in Winnetka is on the market. A popular spot for quick selfies and drive-by gawking, the property at 671 Lincoln Ave. sold to its current owners, Tim and Trisha Johnson, […] The post Got $5 million? The ‘Home Alone’ house can be yours, ya filthy animal appeared first on The Record.
Ackerman and Morales are New Trier’s first doubles champs in 22 years — leading Trevians to third place
It is a rule of nature: adapt … or else. Down a set in the state championship match, New Trier’s doubles team of Chris Ackerman and Jovan Morales embraced the concept whole heartedly. The Trevians mixed up their return games, putting previously unbeaten Jack McLane and Mason Mazzone, of Lyons Township, on their heels the […] The post Ackerman and Morales are New Trier’s first doubles champs in 22 years — leading Trevians to third place appeared first on The Record.
North Shore honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
Patriotism took to the streets in Wilmette and Winnetka on Monday morning. The towns observed Memorial Day with their annual parades that led to their respective ceremonies — Wilmette’s on the Village Hall Green and Winnetka’s in Village Green Park. Kenilworth held a similar event — a parade followed by a ceremony — but a […] The post North Shore honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day appeared first on The Record.
Village asks park district for more info on Elder-Centennial plans
(Editor’s Note: Some content, including the headline, in this article was updated to better reflect the nature of the information exchange between the Village of Winnetka and Winnetka Park District. The park district does not have to resubmit its entire application.) The long process of getting Elder and Centennial beaches refurbished continues after the Village […] The post Village asks park district for more info on Elder-Centennial plans appeared first on The Record.
Cicada Mania: Historic cicada season brings buzz to the North Shore
This summer marks the first time in 221 years that Illinois is home to two different breeds of cicadas. The Brood XIII began emerging across the North Shore this month. While there are annual cicadas, Brood XIII emerges every 17 years and Brood XIX every 13 years, with 2024 marking the rare overlap between the […] The post Cicada Mania: Historic cicada season brings buzz to the North Shore appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: New Trier Township’s new housing program; New Trier’s biliteracy students; Moraine Township’s new assessor; Northfield’s new clinic
New Trier Township has partnered with the nonprofit Northwest Compass to provide housing and homeless services to those in need. The Shelter Access for Everyone, or SAFE, program uses a coordinated entry approach to help the home insecure access shelter, according to a release from New Trier Township. The pilot partnership for the 2024 fiscal […] The post News Briefs: New Trier Township’s new housing program; New Trier’s biliteracy students; Moraine Township’s new assessor; Northfield’s new clinic appeared first on The Record.
Honoring The Fallen: Residents who died while in service to their country
In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, below is a list of heroes from New Trier Township (Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and Kenilworth) and Highland Park who died while serving their country with the United States armed forces. JUMP TO:CIVIL WAR | SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR | WORLD WAR I | WORLD WAR II | KOREAN […] The post Honoring The Fallen: Residents who died while in service to their country appeared first on The Record.
LA jumper, NT trotter, NSCD runner are state runnerups; HP gets an All-Stater too
His work at state done, Loyola Academy senior Enoch Appiah-Kubi is ready for an epic summer vacation. Appiah-Kubi was one of two local athletes, joining New Trier’s Ben Crane, who earned a pair of medals on Saturday in the IHSA Class 3A track and field finals at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field. Appiah-Kubi will be […] The post LA jumper, NT trotter, NSCD runner are state runnerups; HP gets an All-Stater too appeared first on The Record.
A regional championship, 30th straight win and 1,000th coaching victory: Saturday was a special day for New Trier baseball
It’s only fitting that the last game of Mike Napoleon’s illustrious coaching career at Duke Childs Field ended in thrilling fashion. New Trier baseball entered the top of the seventh inning of the regional championship against Niles West with what appeared to be a commanding 3-0 lead. The Trevians ace pitcher Max Kaplan dominated the […] The post A regional championship, 30th straight win and 1,000th coaching victory: Saturday was a special day for New Trier baseball appeared first on The Record.
Wolff and company attack Titans after first set
It was deja vu, but not all over again. New Trier and Glenbrook South met again in an IHSA boys volleyball sectional semifinal Saturday afternoon. Unlike last year, when the Titans won in straight sets, the Trevians had a year’s worth of motivation built up. “It’s all about preparation. We’ve been thinking about this game […] The post Wolff and company attack Titans after first set appeared first on The Record.
4 overtimes needed to decide New Trier-Loyola girls lacrosse
Whenever the New Trier and Loyola girls lacrosse teams meet, especially in the playoffs, expectations are high. Two of the last three sectional-final meetings have been decided by one goal and at least one of the playoff matchups has gone to overtime. Nobody, however, saw what ensued Friday night coming. One overtime period wasn’t enough. […] The post 4 overtimes needed to decide New Trier-Loyola girls lacrosse appeared first on The Record.
Loyola holds on to capture sectional and end New Trier’s resurgent season
Loyola Academy and New Trier forged another classic on the lacrosse field Friday night in Wilmette. After a couple quiet years, the Trevians returned to elite status in the state this season, and Friday’s sectional championship between the Ramblers and Trevs was a rematch of an intense regular-season matchup, which Loyola won 6-5 in overtime. […] The post Loyola holds on to capture sectional and end New Trier’s resurgent season appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka Park Board has same president, new vice president following annual meeting
Typically a routine session, the Winnetka Park Board of Commissioners’ annual meeting on Thursday to elect its officers resulted with one commissioner voting against the incumbent president for another term and a new vice president being selected over the incumbent candidate. The Park Board’s annual meeting was held immediately following the commissioners’ regular meeting Thursday […] The post Winnetka Park Board has same president, new vice president following annual meeting appeared first on The Record.
‘Haven’t seen this many cars for years’: Wayfair’s grand opening spectacle packs Edens Plaza
The new life meant to revive Edens Plaza was on full display Thursday morning as hundreds of eager customers waited in line for the grand opening of the first-ever Wayfair storefront. The anchor space left empty for years had a new wave of excitement — and purple — on May 23, when the long-awaited opening […] The post ‘Haven’t seen this many cars for years’: Wayfair’s grand opening spectacle packs Edens Plaza appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: New Trier, Loyola volleyball capture regional titles; NT, LA baseball moves on
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BASEBALLLoyola 11, Taft 1 The Ramblers won their playoff opener on Thursday, May 23. Lake Zurich 14, Highland Park 0 (5 inn.) The Giants couldn’t keep up with the Bears in regional play on Thursday, May 23, […] The post High School Highlights: New Trier, Loyola volleyball capture regional titles; NT, LA baseball moves on appeared first on The Record.
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