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Residents continue to pummel park district over Gillson fencing, while officials tout improved behavior and high attendance
Park District officials remained staunch in their defense of the new operating procedures at Gillson Park’s South Beach that have continually faced fierce contention from locals and were once again the subject of heavy criticism Monday night. Following a nearly hour-long public comment session during the Wilmette Park Board’s Monday, July 8 meeting, Executive Director […] The post Residents continue to pummel park district over Gillson fencing, while officials tout improved behavior and high attendance appeared first on The Record.
No migrant buses have arrived in Wilmette since May — and zero in Chicagoland since June 14, officials say
Texas officials have sent buses of migrants from the southern border to Chicagoland since the fall of 2023, and for most of that time, volunteers in the North Shore suburbs have been ready and waiting with a supportive response. But lately, it’s just been waiting. After Wilmette passed an ordinance in the effort to conserve […] The post No migrant buses have arrived in Wilmette since May — and zero in Chicagoland since June 14, officials say appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Tech items stolen from Wilmette home, Pets stolen from PetCo
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 3 • Packages reportedly were stolen between 5-7:30 p.m. from the 3200 block of Greenleaf Avenue. June 30 • A cellphone, tablet and watch reportedly were stolen between 3:30-4 […] The post Police Reports: Tech items stolen from Wilmette home, Pets stolen from PetCo appeared first on The Record.
Wilmette frees up Metra parking earlier on weekdays
Downtown Wilmette has become the spot to be on a summer night. Home to a vibrant dining scene, the Village Center can get mighty crowded during lunch and dinner hours, creating known parking challenges. Helping to that end, nearly 400 additional parking spots have been unlocked to accommodate the growing popularity of the commercial district. […] The post Wilmette frees up Metra parking earlier on weekdays appeared first on The Record.
Hot Trevians melt Ice in Vernon Hills title game
The Trevians 16U softball team won the Vernon Hills Stingers Candotti Memorial Classic Tournament played June 21-23. The team — which feature New Trier, Loyola Academy and Glenbrook South high schoolers — won six games in a row, defeating the Vernon Hills Stingers twice in the tournament, as well as the Oak Park Falcons, Warren […] The post Hot Trevians melt Ice in Vernon Hills title game appeared first on The Record.
Fajitas + you this Thursday helps fund nonprofit news
While it may be TexMex on the menu, the cause couldn’t be more local. The Record North Shore and Fajita Pete’s are teaming up on Thursday, July 11, for a Spirit Day to fundraise for local journalism. Whether it’s a special meal at the office or a poolside treat for the family, 15% of your […] The post Fajitas + you this Thursday helps fund nonprofit news appeared first on The Record.
Luxury clothing brand James Perse on way to Plaza del Lago
The next era at one of the nation’s oldest shopping centers is beginning to come into focus. Wilmette’s Appearance Review Commission during its July 1 meeting granted approval to two requests from Plaza del Lago’s ownership team that offer an indication at what’s ahead for the historic shopping center. WS Development, the Massachusetts-based mixed-used developer […] The post Luxury clothing brand James Perse on way to Plaza del Lago appeared first on The Record.
Independence Days: Wilmette embraces 3rd tradition and neighbors follow suit on 4th
Independence Day has long been the highlight holiday of the summer. Providing a much-needed midsummer respite for outdoor gathering and joy, it is a hit for all ages. The holiday is so loved that some North Shore communities celebrate a day early, scheduling festivities on July 3 to open the door for a two-day extravaganza. […] The post Independence Days: Wilmette embraces 3rd tradition and neighbors follow suit on 4th appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: Blaze take first tournament; Winnetka’s Sustainable Yard Tour coming up; Wilmette student earns unique scholarship
The Glenview Blaze 11U baseball team picked up its first-ever tournament victory, defeating teams from Deerfield, Lake Bluff and Gompers Park on June 29-30. The Blaze entered the weekend with plans to tighten up their game ahead of the final games of the Mid Suburban Baseball League, beginning on July 12. While not exactly expected, […] The post News Briefs: Blaze take first tournament; Winnetka’s Sustainable Yard Tour coming up; Wilmette student earns unique scholarship appeared first on The Record.
A Fourth for all in Highland Park
The Fourth of July in Highland Park will never be the same — a chilling reality that the Highland Park community accepted, and even embraced, leading up to the summer holiday this year. Thanks to two years of expert guidance and thoughtful conversations, City officials aimed to create a Fourth of July schedule that enabled remembrance […] The post A Fourth for all in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.
Drainage chamber under development site has Kenilworth, MWRD working out a deal
Drainage equipment buried underneath property that the Village of Kenilworth hopes to develop could be removed if the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is on board. An intergovernmental agreement was unanimously approved by Kenilworth trustees during a 40-minute special board meeting on Tuesday, July 2. They also approved an engineering agreement with Ciorba […] The post Drainage chamber under development site has Kenilworth, MWRD working out a deal appeared first on The Record.
Glencoe Park District keeps scope of referendum intact, builds toward the November ballot
Glencoe Park District’s plan to pursue a bond referendum survived community input and will make its way to another Park Board review. Following a Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 2, the park commissioners advanced the referendum for consideration at a July 17 Park Board meeting. Within this decision, they discussed the community […] The post Glencoe Park District keeps scope of referendum intact, builds toward the November ballot appeared first on The Record.
Local swimmers off to the races in Olympic Trials
The swimming talent in the North Shore cannot be contained. It is common for local swimmers to conquer bigger and brighter challenges no matter where they are. Most recently, several swimmers with ties to the area competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials June 15-23 in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Kaelyn Gridley Gridley is a […] The post Local swimmers off to the races in Olympic Trials appeared first on The Record.
‘Good is stronger than evil’: Survivor Keely Roberts shares feelings, updates on family two years after Highland Park shooting
Compared to two years ago, it is a different world for many — maybe all — of those impacted by the Highland Park shooting. Though a lot is uncertain for Keely Roberts, she knows that to be true. From then to now, Roberts has counted in days, not years. To the Roberts family, the Fourth of […] The post ‘Good is stronger than evil’: Survivor Keely Roberts shares feelings, updates on family two years after Highland Park shooting appeared first on The Record.
Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113
A new top dog has enrolled in summer school with Township High School District 113. A firearm-detecting K9 team will begin Monday, July 8, at Deerfield High School, as part of a weeklong pilot program that could be added to the district’s security measures moving forward, according to a community message from Brian Ahmer, District […] The post Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113 appeared first on The Record.
Optima Lumina has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents
A real estate developer’s second official pitch to village officials for its vision of a signature property in Wilmette gained some traction Monday night. But the large-scale proposal still appears headed for a bumpy road. Representatives from Optima presented the latest iteration of their proposal to construct a seven-story mixed use building at the former […] The post Optima Lumina has more work to do to gain approval of Wilmette officials, residents appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Arrest in 2021 Northfield robbery, two burglaries at LA Fitness
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 June 25 • A cash register that contained $5 reportedly was stolen from a business in the 1100 block of Green Bay Road. WINNETKA June 27 • More than $1,000 […] The post Police Reports: Arrest in 2021 Northfield robbery, two burglaries at LA Fitness appeared first on The Record.
AO Sushi hits 40-year mark in Wilmette
In a post-COVID business landscape littered with restaurant and retail food enterprises that shuttered under the pandemic’s stress, Wilmette’s AO Sushi is a testament to hard work, flexibility and loyal patrons. For 40 years, the business that provides fish, sushi, and Japanese food and sundries to generations of customers has been located in West Lake […] The post AO Sushi hits 40-year mark in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
The New Naps: Dusty Napoleon — son of record-setting coach — takes over New Trier baseball
Dusty Napoleon’s high-school classmates called this one. Napoleon, who was voted “Most Likely to Work at New Trier,” now is doing just that. The son of longtime Trevians baseball coach Mike Napoleon was recently confirmed as the successor to his dad, who retired this spring with an IHSA-record 1,000 career wins. Dusty Napoleon joined the […] The post The New Naps: Dusty Napoleon — son of record-setting coach — takes over New Trier baseball appeared first on The Record.
North Shore art tradition reaches centennial, brings thousands to Hubbard Woods Park
More than 4,000 art lovers and friends enjoyed a sun-drenched weekend at the 100th Art in the Village Friday-Saturday, June 22-23, in Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka, according to a press release from the North Shore Art League, the event’s organizer. The Art in the Village juried show featured an diverse lineup of artists from […] The post North Shore art tradition reaches centennial, brings thousands to Hubbard Woods Park appeared first on The Record.
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