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Despite threats of litigation, Winnetka trustees give bluff regulations final approval
Winnetka’s Village Council on Feb. 6 unanimously approved new regulations to protect the village’s shoreline by regulating how and what property owners can build on the steep slopes of bluffs on their land. Trustees’ decision came more than a year after they started talking about regulations, more than six months after they instituted a lakefront […] The post Despite threats of litigation, Winnetka trustees give bluff regulations final approval appeared first on The Record.
Trevians feeling good about state chances after sweating out sectional finish
New Trier coach Jen Pistorious’ words were measured, but her smile told a different story on Tuesday night Pistorius and the Trevians gymnasts felt if they could land second in the challenging Glenbrook South Sectional, then a state berth was likely, if not inevitable. So when the refreshed scores confirmed New Trier’s runnerup finish, Pistorius […] The post Trevians feeling good about state chances after sweating out sectional finish appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park restaurant Bella Via says final day is Feb. 18, while Astra Coffee remains closed for repairs
Customers of Bella Via will mangia for the final time at the Highland Park restaurant on Feb. 18. The 26-year-old Italian restaurant is closing amid challenging times, according to General Manager Carmela LaValle. LaValle said that following the height of the pandemic and the Highland Park shooting in 2022, Bella Via’s building changed ownership and […] The post Highland Park restaurant Bella Via says final day is Feb. 18, while Astra Coffee remains closed for repairs appeared first on The Record.
HPHS will trial DHS’s bell schedule next year as District 113 hopes to get school days in sync
An age-old project that local school officials said is an ongoing challenge has returned to the forefront as it’s now time for Township High School District 113 to determine the most effective bell schedule for its two high schools. The D113 board of education during its Tuesday, Feb. 6 committee of the whole meeting heard […] The post HPHS will trial DHS’s bell schedule next year as District 113 hopes to get school days in sync appeared first on The Record.
‘Best Job In The World’: New Trier coach Teri Rodgers collects 600th victory on special night in Winnetka
Out of all the wins to choose from, Teri Rodgers most memorable moment as New Trier’s girls basketball coach came in a loss, according to Eric Duffett, who was on Rodgers’ staff for 11 seasons. In a 2015 state semifinal, the Trevians were run over by Fremd, losing by nearly 30 points to crush their […] The post ‘Best Job In The World’: New Trier coach Teri Rodgers collects 600th victory on special night in Winnetka appeared first on The Record.
Park district postpones summer-camp registration following website crash
A glitch in the online registration system for popular Wilmette summer camps has caused the Wilmette Park District to postpone registration, according to a message from the district. Park district officials said the website and registration software crashed Tuesday morning — the first day of resident registration — and they could not re-establish the connection. […] The post Park district postpones summer-camp registration following website crash appeared first on The Record.
Wayfair’s large mural, restaurant signage get OK from Wilmette commission
One of Wilmette’s most anticipated developments of 2024 is getting a big splash of color. Wilmette’s Appearance Review Commission approved during its Monday, Feb. 5 meeting a request from Wayfair to create a sizable mural along the north exterior wall of the building that will soon house the e-commerce giant’s first brick-and-mortar store. According to […] The post Wayfair’s large mural, restaurant signage get OK from Wilmette commission appeared first on The Record.
New Trier welcomes 8 new members to its Athletic Hall of Honor
New Trier High School athletics legends received another moment in the spotlight on Friday night in front of a capacity crowd in Winnetka. The school honored the eight inductees of the fourth class of the New Trier Athletics Hall of Honor between games of a New Trier-Evanston basketball doubleheader, a sold-out event in New Trier’s […] The post New Trier welcomes 8 new members to its Athletic Hall of Honor appeared first on The Record.
Local youth board helps philanthropic dollars go further
A new effort by juniors and seniors from North Shore high schools allows students to learn how not-for-profit organizations work by putting them in charge of where donors’ dollars are spent. And the program requires the students to raise the money, too. The Youth Philanthropy Board, an affiliate of the nonprofit Three Pillars Initiative out […] The post Local youth board helps philanthropic dollars go further appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette blood drive on Super Bowl Sunday is one of Red Cross’ biggest — and there’s still time to sign up
Wilmette is home to a lot of interesting trivia: the “Home Alone” church is here, Bill Murray (and his siblings) grew up here, famous photographer Vivian Meier captured many images here. This one you probably don’t know: The largest American Red Cross blood drive in Chicagoland (maybe in the state) is held in Wilmette. Hundreds […] The post Wilmette blood drive on Super Bowl Sunday is one of Red Cross’ biggest — and there’s still time to sign up appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Stolen cars in Winnetka and Kenilworth and more activity from the week
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 (Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5) Feb. 3 • A Northfield man was arrested for allegedly fleeing multiple traffic stops and violating several traffic laws. The driver reportedly […] The post Police Reports: Stolen cars in Winnetka and Kenilworth and more activity from the week appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Grant awarded for Lincoln Park renovation; Wilmette rec leader honored by USTA; Evans Scholarship won by New Trier student
The Park District of Highland Park has been awarded a $528,500 grant to fund repairs and improvements to Lincoln Park. The money will be used to replace and enhance the park’s existing amenities, including new playgrounds and a basketball court. The district also plans to make improvements to the park’s soccer field, walking paths and […] The post News Briefs: Grant awarded for Lincoln Park renovation; Wilmette rec leader honored by USTA; Evans Scholarship won by New Trier student appeared first on The Record.
Evanston spoils New Trier’s night by sweeping hoops doubleheader in Winnetka
That’s not how New Trier High School envisioned the first court storm in its new gym. Evanston Township players and fans earned that honor Friday night following a 37-35 victory in Winnetka. The intense rivalry showdown came down to the final seconds. Following a foul away from the basket, Wildkits junior Ian Peters sank two […] The post Evanston spoils New Trier’s night by sweeping hoops doubleheader in Winnetka appeared first on The Record.
‘Art has fed my soul’: Jevoid Simmons tells family story in paintings, carvings featured at North Shore Senior Center
(Editor’s Note: This story was originally reported for and published by the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom , and was shared with The Record as part of a collaborative effort.) During Black History Month, Evanston artist Jevoid Simmons has partnered with the North Shore Senior Center in Northfield to display 17 of his most […] The post ‘Art has fed my soul’: Jevoid Simmons tells family story in paintings, carvings featured at North Shore Senior Center appeared first on The Record.
In Memoriam: 22-year-old Loyola Academy alumna — loved for her ‘lightness and joy’ — dies in Colorado ski accident
A tragic ski accident last week in Colorado claimed the life of a 22-year-old college student who was an alumna of Loyola Academy in Wilmette. Eileen Sheahan, of Evanston, died at the scene around noon on Saturday, Jan. 27, after colliding with a tree near Aspen Highlands Ski Resort, according to a statement from the […] The post In Memoriam: 22-year-old Loyola Academy alumna — loved for her ‘lightness and joy’ — dies in Colorado ski accident appeared first on The Record.
High School Highlights: New Trier gymnasts nab regional title; Local girls wrestlers move on the sectional round
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BOYS BASKETBALLLoyola 66, Immaculate Conception 46 Miles Boland dropped 24 points to go with 6 assists and 2 steals for the victorious Ramblers on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Andrew Hollerich added 12 points and Brendan Loftus 10 rebounds […] The post High School Highlights: New Trier gymnasts nab regional title; Local girls wrestlers move on the sectional round appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Sela Klein, New Trier basketball
Sela Klein is a senior wing for the Trevians and the team’s leading scorer. Klein recently announced she will play for Brown University next season. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I actually have a lot of them. I think my most significant one is I listen to the same playlist every […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Sela Klein, New Trier basketball appeared first on The Record.
Officials will workshop potential sites for permanent Highland Park memorial in March
Discussions of a permanent memorial in Highland Park continued on Jan. 23 when a working group of local leaders held its second official meeting. The Place of Remembrance Working Group reviewed details on 11 other places of remembrance across the country, such as one in Parkland, Florida, to honor the victims of a 2018 school […] The post Officials will workshop potential sites for permanent Highland Park memorial in March appeared first on The Record.
North Shore Restaurant Month is on. Here’s how and where you can dig in.
It’s a big year. No, literally, it is a big year — a leap year in fact, 366 days instead of 365. And it will pay dividends for North Shore diners, because North Shore Restaurant Month and its special offers will last one more day than usual. Restaurant month begins Thursday, Feb. 1, and with […] The post North Shore Restaurant Month is on. Here’s how and where you can dig in. appeared first on The Record.
Residents learn more about Hubbard Woods streetscape work — set to begin later this year
Residents of Winnetka and Glencoe received their first glimpse on Tuesday of what could potentially be a wide range of improvements to one of New Trier Township’s prominent business districts. Officials from both municipalities hosted the open house at Winnetka’s Towne and Oak, where interested residents saw preliminary concepts for the Hubbard Woods streetscape project. […] The post Residents learn more about Hubbard Woods streetscape work — set to begin later this year appeared first on The Record.
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