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Glencoe considers new parking study as complaints keep coming in
The Village of Glencoe is looking to conduct a parking study to solve concerns about its downtown commercial district. The Village has coordinated with the Village of Winnetka to begin a streetscape planning effort for the Hubbard Woods District. During the Village Board’s Committee of the Whole meeting on June 20, Development Services Director Taylor […] The post Glencoe considers new parking study as complaints keep coming in appeared first on The Record.
Locally filmed and inspired movie will screen at Midwest Film Festival on Monday, June 24
All roads lead back home. Two years after filming in Chicagoland, including in Wilmette and Highland Park, New Trier High School alumnus and Director Cory Wexler Grant will present his film, “Screams from the Tower,” at the Midwest Film Festival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago. Tickets […] The post Locally filmed and inspired movie will screen at Midwest Film Festival on Monday, June 24 appeared first on The Record.
Don’t Forget ‘Em: Eighth-graders a vital part of commencement season
The class of 2028 is ready for high school, but not without a celebration first. Eighth grade graduation is a long-standing tradition in the North Shore and beyond, marking the transition from grade school to high school. While entering high school can be daunting for the rising freshmen, graduation celebrations bring families and communities together […] The post Don’t Forget ‘Em: Eighth-graders a vital part of commencement season appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Stef Kins, Loyola volleyball
Stef Kins was a senior libero for the Ramblers. Kins earned All-State honors while leading Loyola to a fourth-place finish in the state. He will compete with George Mason University starting next year. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? This high school season I would always make sure to bring tights to […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Stef Kins, Loyola volleyball appeared first on The Record.
How a tire got a Wilmette woman across Greenland
After spending seven months dragging a tire — sometimes two — across the North Shore, including the beach and Green Bay Trail up to Highland Park, in preparation for an expedition traversing the Greenland Ice Sheet, Wilmette resident Annie Aggens has heard it all. Community members regularly stopped her during her training to share jokes, […] The post How a tire got a Wilmette woman across Greenland appeared first on The Record.
Lawsuit seeks $5 million while alleging park district forced out and mistreated employee
The husband of a former Wilmette Park District employee is suing the district and its executive director for unfair and “abusive” treatment that negatively impacted the health of his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Cox, who died in December 2023. The Record North Shore has been investigating the allegations made in the lawsuit and related activity within […] The post Lawsuit seeks $5 million while alleging park district forced out and mistreated employee appeared first on The Record.
11 holes at Canal Shores to reopen Aug. 1, with a new name and logo
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Jim Brown and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) The Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association and KemperSports on Tuesday announced a rebrand of Canal Shores as “The Evans at Canal Shores.” “The new name […] The post 11 holes at Canal Shores to reopen Aug. 1, with a new name and logo appeared first on The Record.
Police Reports: Gas station burglary in Northfield, home burglary in Wilmette
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 14 • Cash and jewelry reportedly were stolen from a home in the 300 block of Skokie Blvd. The home’s rear door reportedly was pried open. • Multiple bottles […] The post Police Reports: Gas station burglary in Northfield, home burglary in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.
Thousands dance through Lincoln Avenue during Winnetka Music Fest
The final note of the Winnetka Music Festival was played Saturday night but event founder Val Haller hopes the music is still playing in the heads of attendees. While the fest has evolved into a harbinger of big names and droves of guests (more than 11,000 this year), Haller’s original vision of a music showcase […] The post Thousands dance through Lincoln Avenue during Winnetka Music Fest appeared first on The Record.
In Tribute: Wilmette native Cristen Bolan, 53, identified as recovered sailor
The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the woman who died Monday following a boating accident near Winnetka as Cristen “Crissie” Bolan, a 53-year-old Deerfield resident. Bolan, a Wilmette native, was recovered from Lake Michigan Monday morning about one mile offshore after a sailboat she was on capsized Sunday night. Bolan had died by the time […] The post In Tribute: Wilmette native Cristen Bolan, 53, identified as recovered sailor appeared first on The Record.
Mind reader dazzles at Wilmette community event
“Your thoughts are my props, and your mind is my stage.” Mentalist Mark Toland’s words put the audience — especially those who might be wary of mind reading — at ease. The event hosted by Wilmette resident Ali Wenzke filled the Women’s Club on June 12. Wenzke gathered her family, friends, clients and community members […] The post Mind reader dazzles at Wilmette community event appeared first on The Record.
A shot clock is coming to Illinois high school hoops. Local coaches are on board — but wary
The shot-clock era is coming to IHSA basketball, and local coaches love the concept. But they say the devil could be in the details. The IHSA Board of Directors recently approved the adoption of a 35-second shot clock for all varsity boys and girls games beginning with the 2026-’27 season. Teams may use it for […] The post A shot clock is coming to Illinois high school hoops. Local coaches are on board — but wary appeared first on The Record.
Woman dies after sailboat capsizes in Lake Michigan near Winnetka, officials say
The Chicago Fire Department pronounced a woman dead after the boat she was on capsized in Lake Michigan near Winnetka early Monday morning. At approximately 2 a.m., an individual also from the capsized sailboat made it to shore near Tower Road Beach and alerted authorities of a missing woman, according to a statement from the […] The post Woman dies after sailboat capsizes in Lake Michigan near Winnetka, officials say appeared first on The Record.
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Russell Czerwinski, Highland Park track and field
Russell Czerwinski was a high jumper, triple jumper and mid-distance runner for the Giants. He placed fifth in the IHSA state finals this season and will jump for Marquette University in college. 1. Do you have any prejump or premeet rituals? Not really. I guess there is some breathing work but nothing super serious or […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Russell Czerwinski, Highland Park track and field appeared first on The Record.
News Briefs: NTHS GoBabyGo program gets more funding; Lake County Sheriff will patrol lake again; Free tech training available for local veterans
A donation from the New Trier High School class of 1981 will power the GoBabyGo program to continue providing electric cars for children with disabilities, according to information from the New Trier Educational Foundation. The GoBabyGo program makes electric toy vehicles accessible to children with spina bifida and other mobility issues by modifying and adapting […] The post News Briefs: NTHS GoBabyGo program gets more funding; Lake County Sheriff will patrol lake again; Free tech training available for local veterans appeared first on The Record.
8 ‘lifers’ highlight NSCD commencement
North Shore Country Day seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during a ceremony on June 7. The event capped the commencement season for The Record’s coverage area. In a previous article, The Record recapped graduations of New Trier, Loyola Academy, Highland Park and Regina Dominican high school. To cap NSCD’s commencement, the school’s […] The post 8 ‘lifers’ highlight NSCD commencement appeared first on The Record.
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