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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.
Wilmette trustees give enthusiastic go-ahead to Veterans Park mural, artist
Plans to paint a mural at Veterans Park in downtown Wilmette moved a step closer to fruition on Wednesday, April 24, when the Village Board unanimously approved a contract for mural design and installation. The $38,000 contract for the mural at Veterans Park, 1111 Central Ave., was awarded to City to City, of Chicago, and […] The post Wilmette trustees give enthusiastic go-ahead to Veterans Park mural, artist appeared first on The Record.
Former Ramblers star ends college career with big trophy in her hands
Julia Martinez’s days of playing high-level basketball are likely over, but the Loyola Academy alumna is not walking away from the game. The graduate student wrapped up her college career on a high note when Saint Louis University beat Minnesota 69-50 on April 6 to win the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, or NIT. Martinez, a […] The post Former Ramblers star ends college career with big trophy in her hands appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Baker has new school leader; Park district has new rec leader; LWV, Moms Demand Action event on May 4
Kate Cicchelli, who co-founded Bennett Day School in Chicago, is stepping into the role of head of school at Baker Demonstration School in Wilmette. Cicchelli is currently on “a listening tour” of the school and will officially assume the position on July 1, the school announced in a statement “Baker Demonstration school is a renowned […] The post News Briefs: Baker has new school leader; Park district has new rec leader; LWV, Moms Demand Action event on May 4 appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Jack Lopez, Loyola volleyball
Jack Lopez is a senior outside hitter for the Ramblers. He racked up 18 kills in a three-set victory against New Trier on Wednesday, April 24. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? This year especially, I’ve worn those tights, the leggings, in every single game. I wore them last year during club […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Jack Lopez, Loyola volleyball appeared first on The Record.
New Trier science olympiad brings home state title
New Trier High School is your science olympiad state champions. The team earned the title on Saturday, April 20, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With the feat, which New Trier last accomplished in 2018, it moves on to the national finals on May 25 at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Science olympiad […] The post New Trier science olympiad brings home state title appeared first on The Record.
Nearly 2,000 pieces of trash collected at Gillson Beach
Thirty-six volunteers from across Chicagoland gathered at Gillson Beach on Saturday, April 20, in Wilmette and removed more than 43 pounds of trash as part of a beach cleanup coinciding with Earth Day on April 22. The volunteers collected at least 1,860 items, including plastic pieces, Nurdles (pre-production plastic pellets), food wrappers, bottle caps, cigarette […] The post Nearly 2,000 pieces of trash collected at Gillson Beach appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: NT girls grab title at Sue Pariseau Invite; Trevians baseball’s win streak gets to 13
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BASEBALLNew Trier 4, Glenbrook South 0 Trey Meyers tallied three hits including two doubles to help the Trevians to the league victory on Thursday, April 25, in Winnetka. Noah Shapo induced 15 ground-ball outs in his complete-game […] The post High School Highlights: NT girls grab title at Sue Pariseau Invite; Trevians baseball’s win streak gets to 13 appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: ‘Loved by everybody,’ RJ Fox will be remembered during service on Saturday, April 27
Family and friends will honor the life of RJ Fox this Saturday, April 27, in Winnetka. RJ Fox, 18, who tragically died in early April in North Carolina, was a Wilmette native attending Christ School near Asheville. A memorial service, which will also stream live online, will begin at 2 p.m. at Winnetka Congregational Church, […] The post In Tribute: ‘Loved by everybody,’ RJ Fox will be remembered during service on Saturday, April 27 appeared first on The Record.
Embattled Councilmember Jeff Hoobler joins supporters in rally outside Highland Park City Hall
A fierce showing of support for Jeff Hoobler from a segment of Highland Park residents has echoed through the City Council’s chambers for months now. But advocacy for the first-term elected official made its way to a new forum Wednesday evening. Dozens of Highland Park residents rallied outside City Hall prior to the council’s Wednesday, […] The post Embattled Councilmember Jeff Hoobler joins supporters in rally outside Highland Park City Hall appeared first on The Record.
Loyola defense sparks match-changing run in conquest of New Trier
How quickly — and dramatically — fortunes can change. Loyola Academy volleyball turned the tables on host New Trier just like that on Wednesday, April 24, in Winnetka, using an 8-0 run to steal the second set and then dominate the third for a 22-25, 25-18, 25-15 victory. Ramblers senior Jack Lopez said once the […] The post Loyola defense sparks match-changing run in conquest of New Trier appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette limits when buses can arrive amid surge in migrant dropoffs
With a decision Wednesday night, the Village of Wilmette became the latest North Shore community to implement restrictions on migrant bus dropoffs. The Village Board of Trustees unanimously passed bus regulations on Wednesday, April 24, following discussion and more than an hour of commentary from residents. While Highland Park, Winnetka and Glencoe all passed their […] The post Wilmette limits when buses can arrive amid surge in migrant dropoffs appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka-based Hoffmann makes play for Oberweis Dairy
The Hoffman Family of Companies, a private equity firm out of Winnetka, announced Tuesday that it will attempt to acquire Oberweis Dairy, an iconic brand that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. According to a release from Hoffmann, the firm — through a subsidiary, Osprey Capital — plans to make a “competitive offer” and “is […] The post Winnetka-based Hoffmann makes play for Oberweis Dairy appeared first on The Record.
Threatening social media post leads to firearms restraining order against resident
A recent social media post threatening gun violence in the North Shore resulted in an investigation from the Highland Park Police Department. The City of Highland Park reported on Wednesday that Lake County granted a firearms restraining order against a resident who on Facebook posted a photo of assault-style firearms with the message, “Just purchased […] The post Threatening social media post leads to firearms restraining order against resident appeared first on The Record.
Heroines and Heroes to be continued in Evanston
After three years in downtown Wilmette, comic-book and hobby shop Heroines and Heroes is turning the page. But you won’t need to go far to enjoy the next chapter. Heroines and Heroes is moving to 2026 Central St. in Evanston, a larger storefront about 1 mile from its current location at 1129 Central in Wilmette. […] The post Heroines and Heroes to be continued in Evanston appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette house fire claims lives of three pets
Multiple pets were found deceased on Tuesday afternoon when emergency units responded to a house fire in Wilmette. Wilmette Fire Chief Brian Lambel said the department responded at 12:09 p.m. to multiple calls of a kitchen fire in the 600 block of Hibbard Road. The fire reportedly was contained to the kitchen and was extinguished […] The post Wilmette house fire claims lives of three pets appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Arrest from February home burglary, ripped up speed-limit sign
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 21 • Two individuals from Chicago were arrested for reportedly burglarizing a Wilmette home between Feb. 11-14. April 14 • A bicycle reportedly was stolen from a garage in […] The post Police Reports: Arrest from February home burglary, ripped up speed-limit sign appeared first on The Record.
New Trier’s superstar kicker and what comes next
One day during the COVID lockdowns, New Trier football coach Brian Doll took his kids to a local park to play catch. That’s when he first spotted then-eighth-grader Nikola “Niki” Dugandzic working on his kicking. Right away, Doll knew he was watching something special. The next fall, Dugandzic was the first freshman Doll ever promoted […] The post New Trier’s superstar kicker and what comes next appeared first on The Record.
New Trier gets statement win over rival and previously unbeaten Evanston
New Trier girls soccer coach Jim Burnside said as the Trevians merge new and experienced talent, the on-the-field product is a work in progress. New Trier and Evanston got a look on Saturday, April 20, at what the finished product may look like. The Trevians scored two first-half goals, controlled gameplay and employed stingy defense […] The post New Trier gets statement win over rival and previously unbeaten Evanston appeared first on The Record.
Court dismisses procedure claims in Ryan Field lawsuit
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Alex Harrison and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) A Cook County judge on Friday, April 19, dismissed all three procedural claims in the lawsuit over the City of Evanston’s approval of concerts at […] The post Court dismisses procedure claims in Ryan Field lawsuit appeared first on The Record.
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