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Chase’s revamped rebuild has Winnetka council’s support
One of the largest financial institutions in the world can just about take their Winnetka plans to the bank. The post Chase’s revamped rebuild has Winnetka council’s support appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Aidan Nolan, New Trier baseball
Aidan Nolan was a senior center fielder for the Trevians and also a winger for New Trier Green hockey. Nolan was named to the Central Suburban South’s All-Conference baseball team. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Usually I get a good meal after school and go to the field early and get […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Aidan Nolan, New Trier baseball appeared first on The Record.
Double homicide suspected after bodies found at scene of Highland Park house fire
Multiple gunshot wounds killed both men found at the scene of a house fire in Highland Park Wednesday morning, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office The coroner identified the deceased as Marc Austwick 63, of Lake Forest, and John Austwick, 60, of Mundelein, who are brothers according to the obituary of their mother, Phyllis […] The post Double homicide suspected after bodies found at scene of Highland Park house fire appeared first on The Record.
State meet at New Trier is as uplifting as they come
Brianna Wylie and Dylan Jeppe have competed in a number of spaces, from soccer matches to track meets to Friday night football. And they agree: Nothing is quite like powerlifting. “I think it’s unlike any sporting event you’re going to see,” said Jeppe, a recent New Trier High School graduate. “It’s a different environment. Even […] The post State meet at New Trier is as uplifting as they come appeared first on The Record.
2 found dead at scene of Highland Park fire had ‘suspicious injuries’
Emergency units responded to 1726 Park Avenue West just before 4 a.m. June 5 to a report of flames coming out of the home's roof. Upon initial inspection, a firefighter located two deceased men on the exterior of the home, according to the city and the Lake County Coroner's Office The post 2 found dead at scene of Highland Park fire had ‘suspicious injuries’ appeared first on The Record.
Northfield police chief takes leave, officials say
The Northfield Police Department is under the direction of an acting chief with longtime Chief Bill Lustig reportedly on leave for an indefinite length of time. Northfield Village Manager Patrick Brennan confirmed that Lustig recently took a voluntary leave of absence but declined to comment further. Deputy Chief Michael Hutensky is acting chief of police […] The post Northfield police chief takes leave, officials say appeared first on The Record.
Metra, Pace to offer free rides this weekend
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Igor Studenkov and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) Metra and Pace are celebrating their 40th anniversaries this month by, among other things, offering free rides this weekend. For North Shore residents, this means […] The post Metra, Pace to offer free rides this weekend appeared first on The Record.
Ravinia Festival’s plans to upgrade its pavilion will go in front of City officials
As Ravinia Festival prepares for the start of its annual season, officials from the popular North Shore music venue are getting ready for a different debut. Representatives from the Highland Park institution recently told City of Highland Park officials that Ravinia will be “pursuing innovation of its pavilion.” City Councilmember Anthony Blumberg presented a recap […] The post Ravinia Festival’s plans to upgrade its pavilion will go in front of City officials appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Convenience stores burglarized in Wilmette, Highland Park; fleeing and eluding in Northfield
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 May 30 • Cartons of cigarettes reportedly were stolen at 3 a.m. from the BP gas station in the 900 block of Green Bay Road. Entry reportedly was gained by […] The post Police Reports: Convenience stores burglarized in Wilmette, Highland Park; fleeing and eluding in Northfield appeared first on The Record.
‘Bet on Yourself’: 2024 grads hear inspirational messages, celebrate special moment during local commencements
As the school year comes to a close, commencement ceremonies marked a special milestone for hundreds of local students. Over the past few weeks, several local high schools celebrated the class of 2024 in recent events. This year’s graduates were welcomed to high school in the fall of 2020 amid the peak of the COVID-19 […] The post ‘Bet on Yourself’: 2024 grads hear inspirational messages, celebrate special moment during local commencements appeared first on The Record.
Man, 75, found in Glencoe swimming pool dies
A man pulled from a swimming pool in Glencoe on Sunday was pronounced dead, according to Glencoe Public Safety and the Lake County Coroner’s Office. David Stein, 75, of Glencoe, died from a “medical event” he suffered while in the residential pool in the 300 block of Old Green Bay Road, said Stephen Newton, with […] The post Man, 75, found in Glencoe swimming pool dies appeared first on The Record.
Ramblers make program history with fourth-place finish in state tourney
For the first time in program history, Loyola Academy boys volleyball raised a state trophy following the IHSA boys volleyball tournament. The Ramblers (38-4) earned a fourth-place finish in the IHSA tournament after regional, sectional and supersectional championships to advance to the state finals on Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1, at Hoffman Estates High School. Loyola […] The post Ramblers make program history with fourth-place finish in state tourney appeared first on The Record.
Head’s Up! Red-winged blackbirds are here and ready to defend their territory
Look out below. It’s the time of year for local walkers, joggers and leisurely strollers to keep an eye out for the red-winged blackbird, a hyper-protective parent that dive bombs anyone who may come too close to their nest. The Village of Wilmette is just one local organization that has posted signage at known nesting locations […] The post Head’s Up! Red-winged blackbirds are here and ready to defend their territory appeared first on The Record.
Recent Loyola graduate brings engineering passions to new heights
One Loyola Academy senior created a last ride to remember days before graduation. Parker Lofstrom-Austin, who just graduated in May, and his fully functional roller coaster, Polaris, took to Loyola’s McGrath Family Performing Arts Center on May 13. Lofstrom-Austin presented his coaster to provide fellow physics and engineering students with insight into his complex process […] The post Recent Loyola graduate brings engineering passions to new heights appeared first on The Record.
First responders pull unresponsive man from residential pool in Glencoe
A 70-year-old man pulled from a Glencoe swimming pool on Sunday afternoon was transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to information from Glencoe Public Safety. Authorities reportedly responded at 12:28 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, to a home in the 300 block of Old Green Bay Road for a report of an unresponsive […] The post First responders pull unresponsive man from residential pool in Glencoe appeared first on The Record.
Loyola takes it to Benet early and often to make it back-to-back state championships
Loyola Academy girls lacrosse came into the state championship with something to prove. That sounds odd if you know the Ramblers’ pedigree, defined by 16 state championships including one earned last season. But following a couple of slow starts in the playoffs, Loyola was determined to be ready early in the state title bout. “We […] The post Loyola takes it to Benet early and often to make it back-to-back state championships appeared first on The Record.
New Trier hangs tough to win state championship thriller in penalty kicks
It may have felt like a movie to New Trier soccer senior Josie Noble, but even Spielberg would be jealous of this script. A steady rainfall under the lights on a cool evening, a state championship on the line, lead changes, controversy, overtime, a shootout. And — if you’re the Trevians — a happy ending. “Honestly, […] The post New Trier hangs tough to win state championship thriller in penalty kicks appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Gillson officially on National Register of Historic Places; Free Metra rides to Ravinia; New asst. superintendent for District 113
According to a release from the Wilmette Park District, Gillson Park has received the National Register of Historic Places designation as part of a national program that places designated properties on a national register for safekeeping and preservation. The Gillson Park designation was announced by the United States Department of the Interior and the National […] The post News Briefs: Gillson officially on National Register of Historic Places; Free Metra rides to Ravinia; New asst. superintendent for District 113 appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park council takes action in effort to curb idling trains
Highland Park’s City Council took action during its meeting to mitigate what city officials described as “excessive noise and air pollution” that’s a result of “unnecessary diesel locomotive idling and excessive horn use.” Councilmembers unanimously approved an ordinance requesting that rail carriers immediately cease unnecessary diesel locomotive idling and excessive horn use to work toward […] The post Highland Park council takes action in effort to curb idling trains appeared first on The Record.
‘Once he opened fire, I had no choice’: Winnetka homeowner tells story of shootout and police provide update
A nightmare for any homeowner was reality for a Winnetka family on Monday morning. “People were all over my property, maybe inside my house,” said John, the homeowner whose name The Record changed to protect his identity. An exchange of gunfire between John and at least one other individual soon followed, resulting in approximately 40 […] The post ‘Once he opened fire, I had no choice’: Winnetka homeowner tells story of shootout and police provide update appeared first on The Record.
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