Columbus
The Record North Shore
Hiller’s ‘really bad’ midseason injury doesn’t stop her from medaling once again
A couple months ago, Harlee Hiller didn’t know if she’d wrestle again this year. From that perspective, getting to Saturday’s IHSA state finals at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington was a darn good result. But a 4-3 loss to Glenbard North junior Gabby Gomez — now a three-time champ with an 83-0 career record — […] The post Hiller’s ‘really bad’ midseason injury doesn’t stop her from medaling once again appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Wilmette, charity join forces to aid migrants; HP library to preview renovations on Feb. 27; Loyola welcomes new vice president
As the Village of Wilmette continues its efforts to support migrant families arriving locally, it is partnering with a Highland Park service organization on a new initiative: Take Care Packages. Service and Learning Together, or SaLT, has been creating Take Care Packages for weeks, and the partnership with Wilmette is a “tangible expression of (the) […] The post News Briefs: Wilmette, charity join forces to aid migrants; HP library to preview renovations on Feb. 27; Loyola welcomes new vice president appeared first on The Record.
After 14 car break-ins in one night, Winnetka police remind residents to lock car doors
A recent string of car break-ins has police once again urging residents to lock their car doors. At least 14 cars were illegally entered overnight Feb. 13-14 in Winnetka, according to the Winnetka police reports. Multiple burglaries reportedly occurred on Boal Parkway and in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Asbury Avenue. In many of […] The post After 14 car break-ins in one night, Winnetka police remind residents to lock car doors appeared first on The Record.
Renowned sports writer J.A. Adande — a Record board member — is headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame
It was Magic. Captivating NBA icon Magic Johnson drew J.A. Adande into a love affair with the game of basketball, leading him down a path and to a destination where Adande and Magic converge again: the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Adande, a board member with The Record North Shore, is the print media recipient […] The post Renowned sports writer J.A. Adande — a Record board member — is headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame appeared first on The Record.
Defense keys Ramblers’ dramatic fourth-quarter comeback in sectional championship
Offense may come and go, but defense — at least for Loyola Academy girls basketball — always plays. And thank goodness for the Ramblers. In maybe the state’s biggest game of the season, a titanic clash between two 30-win powers, Loyola’s second-half defensive effort kept Maine South within an arm’s reach until the Ramblers’ offense […] The post Defense keys Ramblers’ dramatic fourth-quarter comeback in sectional championship appeared first on The Record.
NTHS superintendent issues apology for not allowing new Holocaust Remembrance Day activity
New Trier High School Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally acknowledged on Tuesday evening the “hurt” that was caused when he decided to not allow a student commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, and told the School Board and the community that he and the school will do better when it comes to combating antisemitism. Sally read a […] The post NTHS superintendent issues apology for not allowing new Holocaust Remembrance Day activity appeared first on The Record.
Donation to promote school referendum is returned after drawing controversy
After some residents recently cried foul, a local parent-teacher group’s donation in support of a school referendum has been returned. The Avoca Parent-Teacher Council, which supports Wilmette-based elementary-school district Avoca 37, donated $10,000 in January to Vote Yes to Avoca, a state-registered ballot initiative committee that promotes the district’s $90 million referendum to build a […] The post Donation to promote school referendum is returned after drawing controversy appeared first on The Record.
Alchemy Coffee will return March 1, owner says
A small note taped to a coffee shop’s window created a quite a stir recently in Wilmette. The message, “In-store retail operations closed indefinitely,” written on the back of an envelope, had loyalists of Alchemy Coffee House worried about the beloved shop’s future. But owner Blaire Cooke cleared things up, telling The Record that while […] The post Alchemy Coffee will return March 1, owner says appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Kelsey Langston, Loyola basketball
Kelsey Langston is a senior guard for the 34-0 Ramblers. She is a three-year varsity starter. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Me and Paige (Engels) have a handshake we do on the bench when we’re the last two to be called out (pregame). That’s kind of the only one. 2. What […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Kelsey Langston, Loyola basketball appeared first on The Record.
Kenilworth officials ramp up referendum outreach
Kenilworth voters should soon get postcards in their mailboxes reminding them to vote March 19 on a referendum asking if the village can issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to help pay for major improvements to Kenilworth’s decommissioned water plant. Village President Cecily Kaz showed the postcard to trustees at the Feb. 20 village […] The post Kenilworth officials ramp up referendum outreach appeared first on The Record.
Village Board green lights engineering for Happ Road upgrades, including roundabout
Northfield trustees have approved a supplemental agreement with the engineering firm working on the long-anticipated second phase of Happ Road improvements. With the 5-1 approval at the Village Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, trustees and Village staff also addressed concerns from some residents about a planned roundabout and fountain centerpiece on Happ Road. […] The post Village Board green lights engineering for Happ Road upgrades, including roundabout appeared first on The Record.
Dr. Chala Holland to take reins of District 113
Not much has come easy of late for Township High School District 113. But School Board members agreed that selecting the district’s next superintendent was a pleasure. “I can’t begin to tell you how extraordinarily privileged we are to have her be our next superintendent,” board member Jodi Shapira said on Tuesday. The Township High […] The post Dr. Chala Holland to take reins of District 113 appeared first on The Record.
Ballyhoo grabs another slice of Greenleaf building for Pizza by Sal
Another year, another expansion for Ballyhoo Hospitality, the surging restaurant group that has opened several North Shore properties in the past four years. Just after its one month anniversary, Pizza by Sal has expanded into the adjacent space in the 1100 block of Greenleaf Avenue in Wilmette, giving Ballyhoo four storefronts — two taken up […] The post Ballyhoo grabs another slice of Greenleaf building for Pizza by Sal appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: $18,000 theft from computer scam, attempted robbery of gas-station ATM
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 Feb. 17 • Cash and jewelry reportedly were stolen between 11 a.m.-7 p.m. from a home in the 700 block of Lamon Avenue. Feb. 16 • A resident reportedly was […] The post Police Reports: $18,000 theft from computer scam, attempted robbery of gas-station ATM appeared first on The Record.
Trevians junior lands 3rd-place bars routine at state; Team takes 7th
Strange what a little belief can do. For Clara Crossgrove on Saturday, it put her in a position of disbelief. “It was probably one of the most surreal things. I genuinely didn’t think I’d make it that far,” said Crossgrove, who said a more confident performance led to her third-place finish on the uneven bars […] The post Trevians junior lands 3rd-place bars routine at state; Team takes 7th appeared first on The Record.
School Board president steps down after email criticizing Deerfield teacher
The School Board president of Township High School District 113 has resigned following public scrutiny over the board’s response to a teacher’s social-media activity. Daniel Struck, who was in the second year of his second term on the D113 Board of Education, submitted his resignation on Feb. 7. Newly appointed Board President Anne Neumann announced […] The post School Board president steps down after email criticizing Deerfield teacher appeared first on The Record.
Flying High: Calcutt becomes Loyola Academy’s third champ in two years with overtime win
Kai Calcutt continues to have a flair for the dramatic. For the second straight year, the Loyola Academy sophomore wrestler went into overtime in an IHSA Class 3A title bout, but this year, Calcutt came out on top, beating Marmion’s Joseph Favia 3-1 on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the University of Illinois’ State Farm Center […] The post Flying High: Calcutt becomes Loyola Academy’s third champ in two years with overtime win appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Wilmette teacher lauded; Changes for D112 administration; New gallery at Northfield Village Hall
Alicia Wiechert, a library information specialist at Romona Elementary School in Wilmette, earned recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education. Wiechert was honored with the Award of Meritorious Service, which is given to educators who demonstrate a deep commitment to their school community and make a positive impact. The award was part of ISBE’s […] The post News Briefs: Wilmette teacher lauded; Changes for D112 administration; New gallery at Northfield Village Hall appeared first on The Record.
Third time’s the charm for New Trier girls basketball as Trevians hang on to top Glenbrook South, claim regional title
New Trier delivered a series of key defensive stops late in the game to defeat the Titans 34-32 and win the regional title on Thursday, Feb. 15, at Mather High School in Chicago. The post Third time’s the charm for New Trier girls basketball as Trevians hang on to top Glenbrook South, claim regional title appeared first on The Record.
The Record North Shore
2K+
Posts
5M+
Views
The Record North Shore is a nonprofit newsroom that publishes credible, courageous, community-first journalism (local news, sports and features) for the northern suburbs of Chicago.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.