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Optima’s plans for new Wilmette development delayed pending revisions
(Editor’s note: In the newest plans, Optima Lumina comprises condominium units, not rentals. The change has been made in the story below.) Plans for a second large residential development from Optima in Wilmette’s Green Bay Road Corridor continue to evolve. For the second time, Optima requested and was granted a delay in the Village of […] The post Optima’s plans for new Wilmette development delayed pending revisions appeared first on The Record.
(T)Winning Big: Langston twins compile 52-0 senior-year record, cheer each other on to state championships
Loyola Academy senior Kenny Langston and his twin sister, Kelsey, had the unique experience of each embracing an undefeated state championship season during the current school year as both a player and a diehard fan. In November, when Kenny traveled to Illinois State University to help the Ramblers conclude their football season with a 14-0 […] The post (T)Winning Big: Langston twins compile 52-0 senior-year record, cheer each other on to state championships appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette Park District, Beth Hillel in talks on property sale
The Wilmette Park District is in negotiations to acquire the nearly 5-acre campus of Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, a Wilmette synagogue, according to officials on both sides of the pending deal. Park District Executive Director Steve Wilson said the two organizations have agreed in principle to several terms, but a formal contract would need […] The post Wilmette Park District, Beth Hillel in talks on property sale appeared first on The Record.
No Place Like Home: Fans root on New Trier basketball from local watch parties
While the New Trier boys basketball team was in Champaign Friday evening playing in the IHSA semifinals, closer to home, a group of fans gathered at Pit and Tap in Wilmette to cheer the team on at a watch party. More than 50 Trevians supporters gathered at the restaurant — with others also gathered at […] The post No Place Like Home: Fans root on New Trier basketball from local watch parties appeared first on The Record.
Park district prepares to face Village’s new steep-slope regulations with Elder-Centennial application
Winnetka Park District officials are anchoring down the final improvements for Elder and Centennial beaches as they prepare to enter “unchartered territory.” The park district’s plans for the lakefront beaches will soon be headed to the Village of Winnetka — as well as several other agencies — for special-use approval. In addition to the village’s […] The post Park district prepares to face Village’s new steep-slope regulations with Elder-Centennial application appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Students’ present research on national stage; New Trier play open to children; NSLAC adds attorney; Park district opens survey
Two New Trier High School juniors, Aitak Mosen Harzandi and Garrett Chong, presented their research on cosmic rays in January at the American Association of Physics Teachers in New Orleans. Competing against mostly college students, the New Trier team took second place for their poster presentation. The research project, which was conducted with the help […] The post News Briefs: Students’ present research on national stage; New Trier play open to children; NSLAC adds attorney; Park district opens survey appeared first on The Record.
New Trier’s historic run continues with second straight third-place finish and third straight 30-win season
Letdowns are common in consolation games, but not much is common about the recent run of New Trier boys basketball. The Trevians again stepped up when the chips were down, routing Palatine 53-35 on Friday, March 9, in the IHSA Class 4A third-place contest at the State Farm Center in Champaign, just about two hours […] The post New Trier’s historic run continues with second straight third-place finish and third straight 30-win season appeared first on The Record.
Trevs hang tough but its not enough versus Vikings, will play again in third-place game.
New Trier will shoot its shot in the third-place IHSA 4A game for the second straight year following a heartbreaking 40-35 defeat to high-flying Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday evening. The Trevians and Vikings went back and forth for the majority of the semifinal clash before H-F grabbed a fourth-quarter advantage and sealed the victory at the […] The post Trevs hang tough but its not enough versus Vikings, will play again in third-place game. appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Will Leemaster, New Trier basketball
Will Leemaster is a senior forward for the Trevians. He scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in New Trier’s supersectional win. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I always wear two pairs of Nike Dri-FIT socks on both feet. That’s kind of my thing. I just listen to music before the […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Will Leemaster, New Trier basketball appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: Through sports and outreach, Wilmette’s ‘Coach’ Bill Kearns brought people together
Bill Kearns, who grew up on Chicago’s North Side, graduated from St. George High School in Evanston and lived in Skokie, became a Wilmette sports VIP when he was a senior citizen. His introduction to Wilmette came in the mid-1990s when he was hired by the Wilmette Park District to coach tennis, a sport he […] The post In Tribute: Through sports and outreach, Wilmette’s ‘Coach’ Bill Kearns brought people together appeared first on The Record.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ blossoms on NSCD stage March 7-9
“Little Shop of Horrors” will bring the laughs and oddities to the auditorium of North Shore Country Day this weekend. The fun and funny show (appropriate for grades 6 and above) will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9, at North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Road in Winnetka. Tickets for the show, […] The post ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ blossoms on NSCD stage March 7-9 appeared first on The Record.
In retirement, local do-gooder drifts into new hobby
They say when one door closes, another one opens, and nothing could be more true for Wilmette’s Mark Dunn. When this longtime resident retired from his engineering profession in early 2024, he discovered time to pursue a passion, challenge his creativity and give back to the scouting community he cherishes. Dunn has been involved in […] The post In retirement, local do-gooder drifts into new hobby appeared first on The Record.
Yellow Bird taking flight for downtown Wilmette
Yellow Bird is joining the flock and migrating a few blocks southwest — but staying in Wilmette. The stationery and gift shop is flying the coop of Plaza del Lago and will set up its new nest at 1199 Wilmette Ave. in downtown Wilmette. Yellow Bird has acquired the space in between Orvis and Panera […] The post Yellow Bird taking flight for downtown Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
Science teachers rip District 113’s idea to condense lab time
Highland Park and Deerfield high school educators are rallying in opposition to a district proposal to potentially shift the majority of science courses to a single-period structure next school year. Several educators addressed the Township High School District 113 School Board during its Feb. 20 meeting to protest what many described as a “unilateral,” “poorly […] The post Science teachers rip District 113’s idea to condense lab time appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Home of vacationing residents burglarized, Taylor Swift-ticket scam
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 3 • A resident reportedly purchased $1,800 in gift cards and sent the codes to a reported scammer. • A resident’s online grocery account reportedly was used without their […] The post Police Reports: Home of vacationing residents burglarized, Taylor Swift-ticket scam appeared first on The Record.
‘A Legit Fest’: Band of Horses, Milky Chance to rock Winnetka Music Festival
The Winnetka Music Festival is letting the good times rock ‘n’ roll. The modern community tradition has made a name for itself, creating its own momentum that drives the event to new heights year after year. For its eighth year, the festival announced on Tuesday another impressive lineup of musical acts — headlined by Grammy-nominated […] The post ‘A Legit Fest’: Band of Horses, Milky Chance to rock Winnetka Music Festival appeared first on The Record.
Another year, another sellout for McKenzie Variety Show — a community classic
The McKenzie Variety Show needs no introduction. The musical, jubilant and often silly production has captivated the community for 44 years, while supporting the Wilmette elementary school. But even after four decades, the program seemingly continues to reach new heights. This year’s directors, Dane Thomas and Jeff Sorenson, believe more parents are participating in the […] The post Another year, another sellout for McKenzie Variety Show — a community classic appeared first on The Record.
Book It: Trevians are headed back to state
A return trip to the state championships seemed unlikely for New Trier boys basketball following an early-February stretch of three losses in four games. But in coach Scott Fricke’s mind, that rough stretch is exactly why they hoisted a supersectional trophy Monday night. “We had such a great season and hit a little spurt where […] The post Book It: Trevians are headed back to state appeared first on The Record.
Crow Island Woods access limited as stormwater project begins
The next stage in Winnetka’s stormwater mitigation efforts began Monday, March 4, near Crow Island School, where local agencies are uniting to place an underground storage facility. It is Winnetka’s third recent stormwater project to provide flooding relief to west Winnetka. The Winnetka Park District, Village of Winnetka and Winnetka Public Schools have joined forces […] The post Crow Island Woods access limited as stormwater project begins appeared first on The Record.
Wildcats fans can own a piece of Ryan Field at Rebuilding Exchange in Evanston
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Ann Hiatt and originally published by the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) As demolition of Ryan Field continued last week, some stadium memorabilia faced a happier fate. After spending an intense week deconstructing and […] The post Wildcats fans can own a piece of Ryan Field at Rebuilding Exchange in Evanston appeared first on The Record.
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