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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.
Northfield finds next village manager just one town over
The Village of Northfield didn’t have to look far to find a new path forward. Village trustees on Tuesday night are expected to approve the hiring of a new village manager, Patrick Brennan, the current village manager of neighboring Kenilworth. Brennan, who reportedly was hired from a field of 30, will step into a role […] The post Northfield finds next village manager just one town over appeared first on The Record.
Huber, Nolan provide offense as New Trier Green collects 6th state title in 8 years
New Trier Green has guys who can score. So other guys, like Hans Huber, don’t have to. Instead, according to coach Adam Cheris, Huber and his linemates are on the ice to squash the opponent’s best offensive unit. When guys like Huber do score, bet that Green is in good shape. “The big plus was […] The post Huber, Nolan provide offense as New Trier Green collects 6th state title in 8 years appeared first on The Record.
Jersey Mike’s and urgent care center will fill up Wilmette’s Westlake Plaza
Two new tenants that are coming to a west Wilmette shopping center will make it 100 percent occupied, according to Village staff, after trustees gave unanimous approval to the businesses’ zoning requests on March 12. Westlake Plaza, 3207 Lake Ave., is divided into east and west sections that are connected by an alley. The west […] The post Jersey Mike’s and urgent care center will fill up Wilmette’s Westlake Plaza appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette trustees hear about land use focuses in comprehensive plan
The Village of Wilmette’s long-awaited comprehensive plan continues in development, and trustees received an update at their March 12 meeting. Michael Blue, with Teska Associates, the consulting firm tasked with guiding the Village’s comprehensive plan, shared the latest information gathered from community feedback and meetings with Wilmette’s boards and commissions. While the comprehensive plan has […] The post Wilmette trustees hear about land use focuses in comprehensive plan appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Regional win for WJH science olympiad; new branding from Chicago Botanic Garden; Highland Parker takes top job in Long Grove
The Wilmette Junior High School science olympiad team recently earned the first-place trophy at the meet at Harper College to advance to the state meet on April 20 at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Wilmette Junior High’s team won three competitions (Disease Detectives, Tower and Reach for the Stars) and finished in the top […] The post News Briefs: Regional win for WJH science olympiad; new branding from Chicago Botanic Garden; Highland Parker takes top job in Long Grove appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Jack Savino, New Trier hockey
Jack Savino is a senior defenseman for New Trier Green. He was selected to the All-State team and helped Green to a state championship victory on March 13. 1. Do you have pregame rituals or superstitions? I’ve got a couple. I used to have to eat the same meal before every game, but then I […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Jack Savino, New Trier hockey appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: With spring underway, NT girls soccer is off to 2-0 start; LA’s Lewis throws no-hitter in softball debut
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BASEBALLHighland Park 5, Hersey 2 Josh Midanek and Louise Kasdin each drove in a run for the Giants in the nonconference win Wednesday, March 13. Highland Park 9, Stevenson 3 David Finfer smacked two home runs including […] The post High School Highlights: With spring underway, NT girls soccer is off to 2-0 start; LA’s Lewis throws no-hitter in softball debut appeared first on The Record.
The $90 Million Question: Details and local viewpoints on Avoca District 37’s referendum
Jump To: Support and Opposition | Referendum Basics | Ballot Language Avoca District 37’s mission to improve its facilities will reach a pivotal moment on Election Day. Voters in the district — which includes portions of Wilmette, Winnetka and Northfield — will decide if Avoca 37 can borrow $89.8 million to support the construction of a new school and renovations in […] The post The $90 Million Question: Details and local viewpoints on Avoca District 37’s referendum appeared first on The Record.
Violent Femmes, Ben Platt, Fitz & the Trantrums and more this summer at Ravinia
The groundhog had his day, but a more predictable sign of warmer weather, at least for North Shore residents, is the annual release of Ravinia Festival’s season lineup. The music venue announced its 2024 roster of entertainment on Thursday morning, providing details of more than 100 concerts with more than 60 Ravinia debuts between June […] The post Violent Femmes, Ben Platt, Fitz & the Trantrums and more this summer at Ravinia appeared first on The Record.
Swastika graffiti found in Highland Park park
Highland Park police are investigating antisemitic graffiti found Monday at a local beachfront park. According to a release from the City of Highland Park, the graffiti depicting a swastika was made in Millard Park, 14 acres including ravines, bluffs and natural habitat at 35 Ravine Drive. More information was not immediately available, and City officials […] The post Swastika graffiti found in Highland Park park appeared first on The Record.
License-plate reader helps Glencoe police halt burglary in progress
Glencoe police officers reportedly interrupted the burglary of a local Walgreens early Wednesday morning. According to an alert from Glencoe Public Safety, a license-plate reader alerted authorities at 5:21 a.m. on March 13 that a stolen vehicle entered the community. While looking for the vehicle, police located two individuals allegedly burglarizing Walgreens, 353 Park Ave., […] The post License-plate reader helps Glencoe police halt burglary in progress appeared first on The Record.
Pending sale of Village land would lead to condo/retail development in Kenilworth
Kenilworth may have found a developer for its 604 Green Bay Road property, one that village officials say would dovetail with their efforts to bring new commercial development into the village’s business corridor. And because developer Daniel Michael’s Arya Capital Inc. was willing to pare down the density of its proposal to meet village zoning […] The post Pending sale of Village land would lead to condo/retail development in Kenilworth appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka trustees want ‘visionary’ to design ‘town square’ project
Winnetka officials are starting to dream big as they begin to piece together a highly anticipated project that could drastically reimagine the center of the village. Trustees began to package preliminary details during a study session held Tuesday, March 12 about a route for the potential redevelopment of the U.S. Post Office location in the […] The post Winnetka trustees want ‘visionary’ to design ‘town square’ project appeared first on The Record.
Report of coyote biting 5-year-old shuts down Elmwood Dunes Preserve in Wilmette
Wilmette officials closed access to Elmwood Dunes Preserve after a coyote reportedly bit a child last week near the area. Wilmette Village Manager Mike Braiman said the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, when a grandmother and her two grandchildren were confronted by what the woman described as a coyote acting aggressively […] The post Report of coyote biting 5-year-old shuts down Elmwood Dunes Preserve in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
32 dead, dangerous trees removed along tracks in Kenilworth
Drivers along Green Bay Road in Kenilworth the week of March 4 may have seen some arboreal action near railroad tracks that run next to the road, as workers cleared deadwood — and some tall but very dead trees — from the grassy right of way between tracks and the street. Kenilworth Public Works Director […] The post 32 dead, dangerous trees removed along tracks in Kenilworth appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park councilmembers, business leaders continue to stick up for Jeff Hoobler
Discussion around a long-standing provision in Highland Park’s municipal code is still brewing four weeks after the City Council pored over the clause, which prohibits elected officials from being issued a liquor license. Jeff Hoobler, the councilmember and Ravinia Brewing Company co-owner at the center of those discussions, was absent during the city council’s meeting […] The post Highland Park councilmembers, business leaders continue to stick up for Jeff Hoobler appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Fight at Winnetka park, burglary to food truck
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 7 • An unlocked bicycle reportedly was stolen from the 500 block of Hunter Road . March 6 • A resident reportedly was scammed out of more than $3,800 […] The post Police Reports: Fight at Winnetka park, burglary to food truck appeared first on The Record.
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