Out of the hundreds of people from across the world who are nominated to win a Nobel Prize each year, an achievement awarded to those who have “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind,” only a select few ever receive the honor. This month, the prestigious international award was given to a neighbor. The Nobel Prize […]| The Record
The iconic "Miss Nitro" bronze statue was removed this month from outside the Highland Park Public Library as city staff weigh its new location.| The Record
“Miss Nitro” is on the move — again. The sculpture, which was displayed for more than 50 years outside the Highland Park Public Library, needed to be moved in order for the library to complete its west side expansion. Currently being restored while in storage, the Highland Park City Council at its Committee of the […]| The Record
The Highland Park City Council appears to be on track to approve a new condominium building, but before final approval, councilmembers want to see a more robust green-space plan. Councilmembers unanimously approved the preparation of preliminary and final documents for the proposed building at 1650 Second St. during their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 6. […]| The Record
Robert Shea lived in Glencoe for 17 years before he died in 1994. Now decades later, a posthumous work helps celebrate the unsung local author.| The Record
Monday was a banner day for extended-summer weather — and for New Trier High School golf. Trevians boys and girls were as hot as the bright sun during sectional competition with each team finishing with the best scores in their respective tournaments. With the results, both teams qualified for the state championships Oct. 10-11. Boys: […]| The Record
Maine West football has been a problem for Highland Park, and the rest of the Central Suburban North Division, in recent years. But the host Giants solved that problem in a big way Saturday afternoon. Highland Park’s 41-0 throttling of the Warriors ended the visitors’ 12-game conference winning streak, a run that included the last […]| The Record
Loyola Academy sophomore Melo Maldonado caught the opening kickoff from St. Ignatius on Saturday and sped 86 yards down the right sideline to the end zone, but the apparent touchdown was wiped out because of a penalty.| The Record
The Highland Park K9 Weapons Detention identified an individual carrying a concealed firearm while approaching the entrance to Wolters Field.| The Record
Homecoming brought out the best in Loyola Academy football. The winners of the last three IHSA Class 8A state championships rebounded from the 22-point loss to Brother Rice that ended their winning streak at 13 games by coasting to a 42-14 victory over 2024 Class 4A champion DePaul Prep on Friday night, Sept. 26, at […]| The Record
Rapper Nelly was telling it straight when his lyric “It’s getting hot in herre” opened the music playlist on Monday night at Pit & Tap in Wilmette. The temperature climbed substantially for the next three hours for the 50 participants of Heat Check, a hot-wing challenge and fundraiser inspired by the hit YouTube show “Hot […]| The Record
