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News Briefs: $440,000 raised for NSCD; International Night a special one for Loyola; Glencoe hires assistant village manager
Community generosity on Feb. 23 at Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette helped North Shore Country Day raised a historic $440,000 for student scholarships and supplemental support. Nearly 300 parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends attended the annual fundraiser, according to a release from the school. The event, which was co-chaired by parents Hannah Chung and […] The post News Briefs: $440,000 raised for NSCD; International Night a special one for Loyola; Glencoe hires assistant village manager appeared first on The Record.
March Madness is here: Kirkpatrick’s buzzer beater delivers sectional title to New Trier
New Trier basketball practices its special play “Celtic” a lot, but since it is built for a rare circumstance, it’s rarely used. “That’s a play we work on so much at practice … so it can get frustrating running it all the time every day, like when are we finally going to use it,” Trevians […] The post March Madness is here: Kirkpatrick’s buzzer beater delivers sectional title to New Trier appeared first on The Record.
‘Check Your Judges’: Injustice Watch’s Judicial Election Guide sheds light on lesser discussed portion of ballot
On Election Day, the largest segment on the ballot is often the most ignored. For the past seven years, a Chicagoland nonprofit has worked hard to change that. Injustice Watch again developed a Judicial Election Guide (also available in Spanish) to prepare voters for what can be an overwhelming bottom of the ballot. “When we […] The post ‘Check Your Judges’: Injustice Watch’s Judicial Election Guide sheds light on lesser discussed portion of ballot appeared first on The Record.
EvaDean’s makes long-awaited debut in downtown Wilmette
With a pastry case colorfully stocked, a menu full of elevated comfort classics and sun shining through a window-paneled facade, EvaDean’s Bakery and Cafe opened for business on Leap Day, Thursday, Feb. 29, in downtown Wilmette. Opening day was a long time coming for the much-anticipated breakfast-lunch spot, word of which was first reported by […] The post EvaDean’s makes long-awaited debut in downtown Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
$1 million donation comes in to support Highland Park’s permanent memorial
The City of Highland Park has received its first major contribution to a permanent memorial it is developing to honor those impacted by the 2022 Highland Park shooting. Jon and Mindy Gray donated $1 million for the “place for reflection and remembrance,” according to a press release from the City. Jon Gray is a Highland […] The post $1 million donation comes in to support Highland Park’s permanent memorial appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Payton Olszewski, Regina Dominican basketball
Payton Olszewski is a senior guard for the Panthers. She is the team leader in assists and also plays soccer for Regina. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? One thing I have to do before every game is just go and be by myself for a little bit — like go and […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Payton Olszewski, Regina Dominican basketball appeared first on The Record.
A leg up on the competition? Something like that for state-bound Regina and coach Bob Newton
When Regina Dominican girls basketball is on hand at the IHSA Class 2A state finals this weekend, they won’t be hard to find. They never are thanks to head coach Bob Newton’s game-day legwear. Vibrant, patterned trousers have become Newton’s calling card, and along with the team’s pesky defense, they are a way Regina Dominican […] The post A leg up on the competition? Something like that for state-bound Regina and coach Bob Newton appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette officials will review study that shows new cop shop could cost $53 million
Village of Wilmette staff and trustees have work to do this year developing a plan on how it will upgrade its police facilities. Trustees approved in May 2023 a study into the Wilmette police station station, and contractor FGMArchitects presented the findings of the nine-month evaluation on Tuesday, summarizing that “the building is too small […] The post Wilmette officials will review study that shows new cop shop could cost $53 million appeared first on The Record.
HPPL expansion to support children’s programming and events
Library patrons and community members got their first look at the designs for the Highland Park Public Library’s long-planned expansion, which staff said would address several priorities involving programming, space and services. The presentation was held in the library’s auditorium Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, and featured both library staff and the project’s architects. Library Executive […] The post HPPL expansion to support children’s programming and events appeared first on The Record.
Trevians rise up in final quarter to oust Ramblers, advance to sectional title game on Friday
Playoff basketball. A rivalry victory. And a clear path to the basket. It was all right in front of Will Leemaster for a moment that usually only plays out in daydreams. “It was nuts. I have never dunked in-game, except for summer league,” the New Trier senior said. “Even though it didn’t count, to top […] The post Trevians rise up in final quarter to oust Ramblers, advance to sectional title game on Friday appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park councilmember alleges and City denies Open Meetings Act violation in wake of Feb. 12 liquor license discussion
Two weeks after the Highland Park City Council failed to amend a restriction in its municipal code that prevents liquor-license holders from serving as an elected official, Jeff Hoobler, the councilmember at the center of those discussions, responded on Monday by criticizing the council, mayor and other city staff for how the discussions were conducted. […] The post Highland Park councilmember alleges and City denies Open Meetings Act violation in wake of Feb. 12 liquor license discussion appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Drunken driver hits police car, six-figure theft from local business
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. 23 • A checkbook reportedly was stolen from an unlocked car in the 1600 block of Greenwood Avenue. • Approximately $500 worth of beer and alcohol reportedly were stolen […] The post Police Reports: Drunken driver hits police car, six-figure theft from local business appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette neighbors Loyola and Regina are each headed to the IHSA basketball championships
When talking about hoops hotbeds, like Chicago, California’s bay area, New York City, you best not forget … Wilmette, Illinois? Sure, why not. After all, following Monday evening, the North Shore community has not one but two state-qualifying girls basketball programs. Loyola Academy punched its state ticket to the IHSA 4A final four with a […] The post Wilmette neighbors Loyola and Regina are each headed to the IHSA basketball championships appeared first on The Record.
Child decisions? It’s all good with Destination Imagination
Students from Wilmette District 39 and beyond participated in the annual Destination Imagination competition on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Loyola Academy, putting their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills to task. DI is primarily a parent-driven organization that empowers students to take charge of their own learning. Students spend months forming teams and providing innovative strategies […] The post Child decisions? It’s all good with Destination Imagination appeared first on The Record.
Anti-referendum speakers challenge Avoca School Board on necessity of new school
Opponents of Avoca School District 37’s bond referendum, which will appear on the March 19 primary ballot, took their grievances and concerns directly to the School Board on Thursday, Feb. 22. District 37 is asking voters to support an $89.8 million referendum that, if approved, will be used to finance the construction of a new […] The post Anti-referendum speakers challenge Avoca School Board on necessity of new school appeared first on The Record.
Diver Noam Kulbak’s giant second day helps him reach ‘biggest dream’
Growing up, Noam Kulbak, now a Highland Park senior, had to find a new sport. An abnormality in Kulbak’s heart made it unsafe for him to compete in contact and high-risk sports, including gymnastics. So Kulbak’s father got his 10-year-old son into another acrobatic sport, diving — only he didn’t tell him. “Without even letting […] The post Diver Noam Kulbak’s giant second day helps him reach ‘biggest dream’ appeared first on The Record.
4 program records and second-place finish for New Trier swim and drive — which runs into Hinsdale Central ‘buzzsaw’
The good news is New Trier did about all it could do on Saturday on the final day of the IHSA swim and dive championships. The bad news is state favorite Hinsdale Central also did that. With their historic performance Feb. 23-24, the Red Devils collected their 20th state championship and second straight, relegating the […] The post 4 program records and second-place finish for New Trier swim and drive — which runs into Hinsdale Central ‘buzzsaw’ appeared first on The Record.
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.
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