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Police Reports: Home burglary in Glencoe, trespassing 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 May 6 • A resident reportedly was scammed out of $23,000 from various online platforms. May 4 • An individual was arrested for reportedly breaking a window and trespassing in […] The post Police Reports: Home burglary in Glencoe, trespassing in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
55 percent reduction in proposed Small Cheval sign is not good enough for Wilmette commission
One of Wilmette’s most anticipated new businesses is still looking for a sign of what’s to come as it prepares to enter the village’s bustling downtown dining scene later this year. Wilmette’s Appearance Review Commission voted Monday, May 6, during its regular meeting to recommend denial of Small Cheval’s request for a variation to install […] The post 55 percent reduction in proposed Small Cheval sign is not good enough for Wilmette commission appeared first on The Record.
Annual event opens doors to Wilmette police and history
The festivities at the annual Wilmette Police and Historical Museum Open House on Sunday, May 5, entertained families, while allowing both organizations to educate the public on the many ways they serve the community. “The open house is a great opportunity for our department to interact with the public in a non-stressful time,” Police Chief […] The post Annual event opens doors to Wilmette police and history appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka property owners follow through with lawsuit against Village over bluff regulations
Attorney Mark Karasik, 90 days later, stayed true to his word. Karasik, of law firm Baker and McKenzie, is representing a group of lakefront property owners in a lawsuit against the Village of Winnetka and its new beachfront-development regulations, which the Village Council passed on Feb. 6. During that meeting, Karasik told Winnetka officials “If […] The post Winnetka property owners follow through with lawsuit against Village over bluff regulations appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Gaby Manzano, New Trier track and field
Gaby Manzano is an All-State jumper for the Trevians. She recently won three events (long jump, triple jump, 400-meter run) at the conference meet and is competing at the University of Connecticut next year. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I usually like to stay in my own space. I don’t usually […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Gaby Manzano, New Trier track and field appeared first on The Record.
Jogger’s phone reportedly stolen at gunpoint in Wilmette
A woman jogging near Indian Hill country club reportedly was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday morning in Wilmette. A press release from the Wilmette Police Department says officers responded around 9 a.m. to Beechwood and Hunter avenues — a residential area in northeast Wilmette and just to the south of the country club — for a report […] The post Jogger’s phone reportedly stolen at gunpoint in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Arbor Day in Northfield; Chamber recognizes community leaders; Wilmette 39 adds to admin team; Wilmette brewer earns international recognition
The Northfield community celebrated Arbor Day with a gathering at Clarkson Park on April 26 to recognize the Village’s designation as a Tree City for the 39th consecutive year. Sunset Ridge fourth-graders, District 29 teachers, Village trustees and staff, and park district staffers attended the event, in which the students took turns shoveling dirt to […] The post News Briefs: Arbor Day in Northfield; Chamber recognizes community leaders; Wilmette 39 adds to admin team; Wilmette brewer earns international recognition appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: New Trier nets bass fishing sectional; Trevians badminton also wins sectional; LA lacrosse tops NT in overtime
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BASS FISHINGSkokie Lagoons Sectional Max Rempel, of New Trier, caught the day’s biggest bass at 3 pounds, 13 ounces on Thursday, May 2, in the Skokie Lagoons, leading the Trevians No. 1 boat (Rempel, Seamus Whalen) to […] The post High School Highlights: New Trier nets bass fishing sectional; Trevians badminton also wins sectional; LA lacrosse tops NT in overtime appeared first on The Record.
Body found in Glencoe park had self-inflicted injury, police say
An individual was found dead in Lakefront Park in Glencoe on Friday morning in an apparent suicide, according to Glencoe Public Safety. Authorities responded at 6:15 a.m. Friday, May 3, when a park guest reported a deceased individual at the park’s lookout at the eastern-most end of Park Avenue, said a Glencoe official. The investigation […] The post Body found in Glencoe park had self-inflicted injury, police say appeared first on The Record.
The North Shore vs. Dutch elm disease
They are loved for the lush and shadowy canopy they cast over roads and city streets; they’ve been mourned as those canopies disappear like green mist, destroyed by the incurable fungus known as Dutch elm disease. Elm trees on the North Shore didn’t escape the disease, and when it hit, it hit hard, according to […] The post The North Shore vs. Dutch elm disease appeared first on The Record.
Cahill sisters dominate events to help Trevians claim league championship
Lahey and Josie Cahill will be splitting household bragging rights following Wednesday’s track meet. The New Trier High School runners and sisters each earned the title of conference champ at the Central Suburban South championships on May 1 at Glenbrook South High School. Lahey Cahill recorded a personal-best time of 15.98 seconds in her 100-meter […] The post Cahill sisters dominate events to help Trevians claim league championship appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette commission expresses concerns about Optima’s latest plans for Green Bay Road development
A well-known development team that’s already made its mark on downtown Wilmette is swinging big with plans for another residential project but is along a signature stretch of Green Bay Road in the heart of the village. Optima’s latest pitch is to construct a seven-story mixed use building at the former Imperial Motors site on […] The post Wilmette commission expresses concerns about Optima’s latest plans for Green Bay Road development appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe floats idea of $14.7 million referendum for beachfront, other upgrades
(Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story implied improvements were only along the beachfront; however, the referendum would fund several projects that are detailed here.) The Glencoe Park District is considering a bond referendum for the November ballot to fund significant improvements to its beachfront and other amenities. But before making a decision on […] The post Glencoe floats idea of $14.7 million referendum for beachfront, other upgrades appeared first on The Record.
New ownership to take control of Kenilworth cafe, rename it Cafe Fontana
Change comes at you fast. Look no further than the Kenilworth Community Cafe. The Kenilworth Park District is switching things up at its 18-month-old establishment inside the Kenilworth Assembly Hall. The Park Board on April 18 approved a new vendor for the cafe, which opened as Kenilworth Community Cafe at 410 Kenilworth Ave. in September […] The post New ownership to take control of Kenilworth cafe, rename it Cafe Fontana appeared first on The Record.
Individual with machete arrested ‘peacefully’ after 4-hour standoff, police say
One individual was arrested overnight Wednesday following a four-hour law-enforcement standoff with an armed and barricaded subject in Highland Park. A media release from the City of Highland Park says police responded at approximately 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, to the 1500 block of McDaniels Avenue for a report of domestic violence. An individual reportedly […] The post Individual with machete arrested ‘peacefully’ after 4-hour standoff, police say appeared first on The Record.
‘I’m going to miss the energy’: Barb Tubekis impacts countless others in 30 years with Volunteer Center
When Barb Tubekis, the former executive director of The Volunteer Center, began her work with the nonprofit in 1994, she thought the stint would last five years — tops. Fast forward 30 years and Tubekis, of Winnetka, is only now stepping away from the Volunteer Center to focus on her retirement, spend time with her […] The post ‘I’m going to miss the energy’: Barb Tubekis impacts countless others in 30 years with Volunteer Center appeared first on The Record.
Park Board surprises Commissioner Root — a regular critic of beachfront plans — with censure
The Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners has censured one of its own members, Colleen Root, in a rebuke of actions that they say has undermined their work and caused tension within the park district. Root was censured by a 5-2 vote near the end of the Park Board’s regular meeting on Thursday, April 25. […] The post Park Board surprises Commissioner Root — a regular critic of beachfront plans — with censure appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Stolen jet skis, fight at youth baseball game
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 April 26 • A tote bag reportedly was stolen from a car in Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave. April 25 • A credit card reportedly was stolen from a wallet […] The post Police Reports: Stolen jet skis, fight at youth baseball game appeared first on The Record.
District 113 emphasizes communication policies in wake of social-media controversy
Township High School District 113 officials made a point in April of reiterating the district’s staff-student communication policies after those policies came into question earlier this school year. District 113 School Board President Anne Neumann addressed district faculty on April 1 before the school day, reiterating a School Board statement delivered via email on Feb. […] The post District 113 emphasizes communication policies in wake of social-media controversy appeared first on The Record.
Adults learn about inclusivity, identity with author visit in Wilmette
While a children’s book was the subject of Friday’s event at the Wilmette Public Library, it was the parents who were the students. Married authors Dr. Courtney Wells and Lee Wells read their work, “A Kids Book About Pronouns,” to 50 or so visitors on April 26, before participating in a moderated conversation. The special […] The post Adults learn about inclusivity, identity with author visit in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
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