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Northfield to boost police force
Northfield trustees approved a budget amendment that will allow officials to expand the ranks of the police department. The expansion means at full-force the department can have 21 officers, an increase from the previous cap of 19. At last month’s committee of the whole meeting, Village Manager Patrick Brennan reviewed the results of a recent […] The post Northfield to boost police force appeared first on The Record.
Dollop cafe to drop into Braeside development in Highland Park
The Highland Park City Council gave Dollop and DeNucci’s the go-ahead for upcoming projects. The council approved several community development items during Monday’s council meeting, and the approvals will help get the ball rolling for the new cafe at 55 St. Johns Ave. and a new Italian restaurant on 2nd Street. According to the agenda […] The post Dollop cafe to drop into Braeside development in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka Golf Club cards Aug. 12 opening with expanded alcohol service — but not at 7 a.m.
A series of liquor license amendments teed up for the Winnetka Golf Club proved to be on par for village officials — with the exception of one request that trustees said was out of bounds. Winnetka’s Village Council approved two of three proposed amendments to the club’s liquor license during its Tuesday, July 16 meeting, […] The post Winnetka Golf Club cards Aug. 12 opening with expanded alcohol service — but not at 7 a.m. appeared first on The Record.
Northfield hopes code changes pave way for more restaurants
Northfield has prepared and served changes for how it defines a restaurant, a move that officials hope will attract more food service businesses to town. The modifications to the zoning code, which were unanimously approved during the Northfield Village Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, came about from a discussion at a committee of […] The post Northfield hopes code changes pave way for more restaurants appeared first on The Record.
New Trier’s superintendent search begins — with officials hoping it ends in November
New Trier Board of Education members heard a presentation on Monday, July 15, from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, the search firm that has been tasked with finding the high school’s next superintendent. At the board’s May meeting, Dr. Paul Sally announced that he will be retiring as superintendent at the conclusion of the upcoming […] The post New Trier’s superintendent search begins — with officials hoping it ends in November appeared first on The Record.
Kenilworth taps Niles administrator to take over at village hall
Kenilworth has a new village manager. Katarzyna “Kathy” Thake, currently the assistant village manager in Niles, is officially set to start in Kenilworth on Aug. 26, taking over from Acting Village Manager Dawn Wucki-Rossbach. The village board unanimously authorized Thake’s appointment at their July 15 meeting. Kenilworth Village President Cecily Kaz said Thake was one […] The post Kenilworth taps Niles administrator to take over at village hall appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Gun charge following foot pursuit in Glencoe; car thefts and burglaries in Highland Park
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 July 13 • A lawnmower and edge trimmer reportedly were stolen between 1-1:24 p.m. from the 1200 block of Central Ave. • Charging cords reportedly were stolen from Walgreens in […] The post Police Reports: Gun charge following foot pursuit in Glencoe; car thefts and burglaries in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
In-school cellphone debate comes to New Trier
What might a revised cellphone policy for students at New Trier High School look like? The district wants to answer that question during the upcoming school year and is forming a committee to examine the current policy and recommend any changes to the administration. Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally discussed the new committee at the School […] The post In-school cellphone debate comes to New Trier appeared first on The Record.
Highland Park explores new policies in wake of chalk messages, overnight protest at lawmaker’s home
For just over two weeks, multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Highland Park have drawn complaints from community members and concern from city officials. The tension found its way to the City Council on Monday. During the council’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Mayor Nancy Rotering and City Manager Ghida Neukirch led a conversation weighing the city’s […] The post Highland Park explores new policies in wake of chalk messages, overnight protest at lawmaker’s home appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: Stan Kennedy, former village manager for Wilmette, Highland Park
(Editor’s Note: This memorial article was written by former Wilmette Village President and local historian John Jacoby for the Village of Wilmette, and it is being republished with the author’s permission.) Stan Kennedy was Wilmette’s eighth village manager, serving the community from 1974 to 1990. He had previously been assistant manager at Sidney, Nebraska, and […] The post In Tribute: Stan Kennedy, former village manager for Wilmette, Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
Ryan Field work can continue later into evening
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Alex Harrison and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) City officials have authorized joint construction venture Turner-Walsh (also called the Central Street Consortium) to extend work on the Rebuild Ryan Field […] The post Ryan Field work can continue later into evening appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Festival of Art returns this weekend; Library expansion gets boost from state; Sustainable Yard Tour on Sunday, July 21
With 100 artists showcasing their work, visitors to the Glencoe Art Festival will have plenty of options this weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, near Vernon and Park avenues in the heart of downtown Glencoe. From art and sculptures to photography, jewelry and more, there is something to inspire and motivate. […] The post News Briefs: Festival of Art returns this weekend; Library expansion gets boost from state; Sustainable Yard Tour on Sunday, July 21 appeared first on The Record.
Giants want to build off impressive 2023 campaign
On the heels of one of their best seasons in recent memory, the Highland Park Giants believe they’re ready to deliver an encore performance. The Giants turned in a stellar seven-win campaign last fall that included their first trip to the postseason in six years and their first playoff victory in 14 seasons. Highland Park’s […] The post Giants want to build off impressive 2023 campaign appeared first on The Record.
Sideline shakeup, fresh faces will give New Trier football a different look in the fall
Just like most football teams in the state of Illinois, the New Trier Trevians will enter their upcoming season featuring a batch of fresh faces. But contrary to many of their peers, the Trevs will also start 2024 with a new look on the sidelines. Following a pair of disappointing seasons that each resulted in […] The post Sideline shakeup, fresh faces will give New Trier football a different look in the fall appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka Village Council commits to moving forward with post office project
Winnetka Village President Chris Rintz shared on Tuesday that the proposed transformation of the post office property into a community space has slowed, but trustees reassured him that the project will keep progressing. During the Village Council study session, Rintz said that the project has run into challenges after losing the design firm that had […] The post Winnetka Village Council commits to moving forward with post office project appeared first on The Record.
West Nile virus found in Wilmette, Kenilworth mosquitoes
Mosquitoes found in Kenilworth and Wilmette in July have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first positive mosquito sample found in the towns in 2024, according to the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District. Mosquitoes found in Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Northfield and Skokie have also tested positive this year, the release says. One […] The post West Nile virus found in Wilmette, Kenilworth mosquitoes appeared first on The Record.
A first look at Mensch’s Deli — a new Evanston spot from three New Trier grads
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Julie Chernoff and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) Let the people rejoice: Mensch’s Deli is finally open. Talk about anticipation! Ever since last year’s bagel sandwich pop-ups at sister restaurant […] The post A first look at Mensch’s Deli — a new Evanston spot from three New Trier grads appeared first on The Record.
Northfield Mariano’s one of many to be sold as part of pending merger
The Mariano’s in Northfield is one of 31 in Chicagoland that may be sold as part of a $24.6 billion grocery merger. Mariano’s parent group, Kroger, and Jewel-Osco parent, Albertsons, released a list of nearly 600 Mariano’s and Jewel locations nationwide that it plans to sell to C&S Wholesale Grocers in the Kroger-Albertsons merger, which […] The post Northfield Mariano’s one of many to be sold as part of pending merger appeared first on The Record.
Winnetka Village Council talks term lengths but discussion is a short one
Winnetka Village President Chris Rintz kickstarted a discussion to change the Village’s unique term lengths for elected officials, but it didn’t go much further than that. During a Village Council study session on Tuesday evening, trustees expressed a lack of desire to make a change. The conversation centered on how the Village would go about […] The post Winnetka Village Council talks term lengths but discussion is a short one appeared first on The Record.
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