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This time it’s Miller time — and more stories of local state qualifiers from wrestling sectionals
Tagg Miller’s primal outburst Saturday afternoon was a year in the making. Last season, the New Trier junior wrestler lost a minor decision at the sectional to just miss a berth in the IHSA state championships. This time around, Miller pinned his opponent in the consolations semifinals of the 150-pound division at the Barrington Sectional […] The post This time it’s Miller time — and more stories of local state qualifiers from wrestling sectionals appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: New Trier’s HUB7 open house; Glencoe Park District survey; Loyola father-daughter night
Community members had a chance during an open house on Jan. 25 to hear from New Trier faculty and administrators about the importance of human-centered design in the school’s new learning space, HUB7. The program aligns with the district’s goal of providing students with a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters creativity and critical […] The post News Briefs: New Trier’s HUB7 open house; Glencoe Park District survey; Loyola father-daughter night appeared first on The Record.
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The Record North Shore is seeking a college undergraduate with a passion for mission-based, community-first journalism for a paid summer internship. In the 10- to 12-week program, the intern will work with The Record‘s team to produce meaningful community news for the northern suburbs of Chicago. The position is a hybrid of remote and in-person work, and […] The post Join us this summer! Apply for a paid internship with The Record North Shore appeared first on The Record.
Green Bay Road improvement ideas begin to take form
Kenilworth residents had an opportunity to provide feedback on initial design concepts for improvements along Green Bay Road during an open house on Thursday evening. During the 90-minute open house at Kenilworth Assembly Hall, 410 Kenilworth Ave., information on the project was presented on detailed posters, along with opportunities to leave positive and negative comments […] The post Green Bay Road improvement ideas begin to take form appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Annabel Sturgis, New Trier gymnastics
Annabel Sturgis is a senior gymnast for the Trevians. She recently finished third on the uneven bars in the Glenbrook South sectional. 1. Do you have any pre-meet or pre-routine rituals? A lot of the time my teammates and I, we will talk to each other about our goals and what we’re going to do. […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Annabel Sturgis, New Trier gymnastics appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette and Evanston find common ground with tentative Ryan Field agreement
The Village of Wilmette and City of Evanston have reached a tentative agreement to provide community safeguards related to the construction of Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field and the eventual events the school plans to hold there. The details of the agreement reportedly were based on continued feedback from Wilmette residents, many of whom have […] The post Wilmette and Evanston find common ground with tentative Ryan Field agreement appeared first on The Record.
Builder of Northfield home gets extension, but stalled construction irks neighbors
Facing concerns and complaints from neighbors over the delayed construction of a home, Northfield’s Zoning Board of Appeals granted an extension that would allow the property owner to get the house built. With their approval, however, commissioners are also requiring the owner to fulfill several conditions or risk losing a $20,000 cash bond. The extension […] The post Builder of Northfield home gets extension, but stalled construction irks neighbors appeared first on The Record.
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.
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