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In wake of pandemic challenges, Warming House and Haven unite to continue service to local youth
With diminished participation during the pandemic, and a difficulty to replicate a youth center online, The Warming House seemed destined to be an abandoned building next to Howard Park in Wilmette. The doors closed in 2020, and with the threat of discontinued funding from New Trier Township, the Warming House joined forces with Haven Youth […] The post In wake of pandemic challenges, Warming House and Haven unite to continue service to local youth appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka students show off $68,000 worth of moves
Students from Skokie School and Carleton Washburne Junior High again danced the night away March 15 to support their peers at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. The annual Winnetka District 36 Dance Marathon raised about $68,000 to support the patients at the children’s hospital. The event began in 2019 and returned the following year to […] The post Winnetka students show off $68,000 worth of moves appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Residential burglaries, three cars flee police
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 March 24 • A wallet reportedly was stolen from a customer’s purse between noon and 12:32 p.m. at Jewel, 411 Green Bay Road. • An unlocked bicycle reportedly was stolen […] The post Police Reports: Residential burglaries, three cars flee police appeared first on The Record.
Hunter Lewis can’t lose — even if Resurrection snapped her 19-inning no-hit streak
It was fun — and incredible — while it lasted. Loyola Academy sophomore Hunter Lewis began her high school career by pitching 19 no-hit innings, the feat lasting until midway through the Ramblers’ 8-3 victory over visiting Resurrection on Monday, March 25, at Heritage Park in Wheeling. When Ella Anderson’s base hit up the middle […] The post Hunter Lewis can’t lose — even if Resurrection snapped her 19-inning no-hit streak appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: Former New Trier superintendent mentored ‘hundreds and hundreds of educators’
How many people have a building renamed in their honor when they retire? Dr. Henry Bangser had that rare distinction. When he retired as superintendent of New Trier High School in 2006 the administration building on the Northfield campus was renamed the Henry S. Bangser Administration Building in his honor. “Dr. Bangser’s legacy touched thousands […] The post In Tribute: Former New Trier superintendent mentored ‘hundreds and hundreds of educators’ appeared first on The Record.
Newest One Winnetka project is all but done deal
After more than a decade’s worth of discussion, hundreds of hours of deliberations and dozens of public meetings, the plan for one of the most prized redevelopment opportunities in New Trier Township is all but set in stone. Winnetka trustees during their Thursday, March 22 meeting unanimously approved a new four-story mixed use planned development […] The post Newest One Winnetka project is all but done deal appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Local women leaders sit on panel; Gala benefits New Trier students; Jeff Fox Field breaks ground in Highland Park
To celebrate National Women’s History Month, the Wilmette Woman’s Club hosted a panel discussion on March 14 at the WCW Clubhouse. The free event featured five local female government leaders from a variety of backgrounds. The panel discussed their experiences in local government, sharing insights on leadership and more. The panel was moderated by local […] The post News Briefs: Local women leaders sit on panel; Gala benefits New Trier students; Jeff Fox Field breaks ground in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: Giants boys track wins indoor title, Trevians soccer posts two more shutouts
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BASEBALLHighland Park 10, Zion-Benton 0 Luke Weber struck out 15 in a four-hit shutout for the Giants (4-0) on Tuesday, March 19. Edwardsville 5, New Trier 3 Max Kaplan struck out 6 and allowed just one run […] The post High School Highlights: Giants boys track wins indoor title, Trevians soccer posts two more shutouts appeared first on The Record.
Canal Shores targets July for partial opening of renovated course
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Jim Brown and originally published by the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) With temperatures creeping up, flowers budding and sunset nearing 7 p.m., many Evanston residents are turning their attention to outdoor activities, including […] The post Canal Shores targets July for partial opening of renovated course appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with David Wolff, New Trier volleyball
David Wolff is a 6-foot-8 senior outside hitter for the Trevians. Wolff was selected as USA Volleyball’s junior male athlete of the year and is committed to Stanford University. He was also a forward on New Trier Green hockey, which recently won the AHAI state championship. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with David Wolff, New Trier volleyball appeared first on The Record.
Northfield trustees like idea of zoning changes to enable more restaurants, housing
Northfield trustees expressed an interest on Tuesday night in amending the Village Code regarding housing and restaurants, an idea introduced by interim Village Manager Tim Frenzer. With the Village set to see work on two major projects — Happ Road and the Skokie Valley Trail — beginning soon, Frenzer said he wanted to gauge the […] The post Northfield trustees like idea of zoning changes to enable more restaurants, housing appeared first on The Record.
District 113 fills board vacancy
Jenny Lupa, of Highland Park, is the newest member of the Township High School District 113 Board of Education, filling the vacancy left by Dan Struck, who resigned in February. The Board of Education appointed Lupa at its March 19 meeting, and she will serve until the next election in April 2025. “I am honored […] The post District 113 fills board vacancy appeared first on The Record.
Pocket park with playground planned for Northfield
The seeds are being planted for a new pocket park in Northfield after the Village Board of Trustees voiced unanimous support on Tuesday night for pursuing an intergovernmental agreement with the Northfield Park District. Representatives from the park district shared their proposed intergovernmental agreement with the trustees at the board’s monthly committee of the whole […] The post Pocket park with playground planned for Northfield appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park dome to be rebuilt for pickleball, other paddle sports
A nearly 15-year-old domed structure in Highland Park is getting new life as it sets out to accommodate America’s fastest-growing sport. Highland Park’s Plan and Design Commission approved during its Tuesday, March 19 meeting a request from the park district to replace the existing dome structure at 2205 Skokie Valley Road with a new covered […] The post Highland Park dome to be rebuilt for pickleball, other paddle sports appeared first on The Record.
Avoca voters not on board with $89.8 million referendum
It’s back to the chalkboard for Avoca District 37 officials. Voters gave a resounding “no” Tuesday night to the district’s request to borrow $89.8 million in order to construct a new grammar school. Voters in opposition made up 75.2 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. According to […] The post Avoca voters not on board with $89.8 million referendum appeared first on The Record.
Kenilworth’s beachfront referendum coasts to approval
Kenilworth voters made a strong Election Night statement in support of its lakefront. A Village of Kenilworth referendum that will help fund the renovation of the decommissioned water plant and other beachside improvements passed by a nearly 3-1 margin, according to unofficial county results. About 74 percent, or 427, of the 583 votes went in […] The post Kenilworth’s beachfront referendum coasts to approval appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Laundry dropoff stolen from front porch, pair of car burglaries
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 March 12 • Bottles of liquor valued at more than $1,000 reportedly were stolen from a store in the 3200 block of Lake Avenue. WINNETKA March 8 • Cash reportedly […] The post Police Reports: Laundry dropoff stolen from front porch, pair of car burglaries appeared first on The Record.
New Trier School Board Roundup: Leadership workshops, solar panel update, Student Voices series and change in school calendar
New Trier High School Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally updated the School Board and community on how the district’s goals for creating “culture, climate, equity and belonging” have been developing. At the board’s regular meeting on Monday, March 18, Sally said that goal is related to the 2024-2025 annual plan, and is being driven, in part, […] The post New Trier School Board Roundup: Leadership workshops, solar panel update, Student Voices series and change in school calendar appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park Councilmember Jeff Hoobler says he will resign amid liquor-license controversy
Jeff Hoobler announced on social media Monday that he plans to resign from the Highland Park City Council in April. The first-term official’s status on the council came into question earlier this year when the city began reviewing its liquor license code. The city’s code restricts councilmembers from holding liquor licenses, and Hoobler is the […] The post Highland Park Councilmember Jeff Hoobler says he will resign amid liquor-license controversy appeared first on The Record.
Council loosens regulations in hopes of attracting tenants to Ravinia Crossing
Highland Park’s Happy Sushi is rolling to a new location a few doors down Roger Williams Avenue to fill one of the multiple vacancies on the ground level of the Ravinia Crossing building, and a series of approvals from Highland Park’s City Council could soon help another business join the local restaurant. City councilmembers approved […] The post Council loosens regulations in hopes of attracting tenants to Ravinia Crossing appeared first on The Record.
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