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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
The Winnetka Caucus has selected three incumbent Village Council candidates for its next slate. The decision was made at the caucus’ annual town hall meeting on Wednesday evening that drove plenty of resident interest and turnout. Trustees Rob Apatoff, Tina Dalman and Kim Handler are all seeking additional two-year terms, and all three were recommended […] The post Winnetka Caucus stick with incumbents for 2027 Village Council slate appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Hardly a day goes by without someone donating a piece of artwork to the Art Center Highland Park, said James Lynch, the nonprofit’s executive director. Now, thousands of those pieces, including jewelry, sculptures and ceramics by local artists, and ranging in cost from $5 band posters to $10,000 paintings, will go on sale Friday, Oct. […] The post ‘Art available to all’ at 38th annual Recycled Art Sale starting this weekend appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Details of Township High School District 113’s settlement agreement with one of its teachers are now public a week after the district’s School Board ratified the settlement. The public school district will pay Deerfield High School teacher Britnee Kenyon more than $200,000 to resolve the suit she brought against district personnel two years ago. The […] The post District 113 to pay teacher $200,000 to resolve lawsuit related to 2023 social media post appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Within weeks of putting the wheels in motion on formal regulations related to the use of electric scooters and other motor-driven vehicles, trustees signed off on a pair of measures to address what they say has become a significant safety concern in town. Village trustees during their Tuesday, Sept. 16 meeting unanimously approved an ordinance […] The post Winnetka regulates e-scooters, moto-bikes together, while e-bikes get softer touch appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Expressing both frustration and hope that a long-vacant downtown property will soon have tenants, a majority of the Highland Park City Council said on Monday that they are willing to continue working with the property owner of the former Highland Park movie theater property at 445 Central Ave. The discussion at the council’s regular Committee […] The post City gives Highland Park theater developer another shot at filling vacancies appeared first on The Record.| 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
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTE Oct. 4 • A man was arrested for allegedly using a resident’s credit card that was stolen during an alleged burglary overnight Oct. 11. Oct. 1 • […] The post Police Reports: Multiple instances of stolen tools, car burglaries appeared first on The Record.| The Record
A proposed bike path along Lake Cook Road has the full support of the Highland Park City Council; though some members questioned its location. The potential bike path along the north side of Lake Cook Road was discussed at the council’s regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 6, and while no formal vote was taken, all […] The post City Council expresses early support for Lake Cook Road bike path appeared first on The Record.| 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
After more than 70 years in operation as a staple of downtown Highwood, the Nite N’ Gale restaurant closed its doors for good last week and will soon be demolished to make way for a new six-story mixed-use residential building. Marc Facchini, assistant city manager of Highwood, said city staff issued demolition and building permits […] The post ‘Felt Like Home’: Iconic Highwood restaurant Nite N’ Gale set for demolition appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Cook County will provide relief to a number of local property owners who are seeing significant increases to their property taxes. The county’s Homeowner Relief Fund will distribute $1,000 payments — from a $15 million pool — to eligible homeowners who meet the following criteria: • A property tax bill increase of 50% or more […] The post News Briefs: Fund opens for property-tax relief; New traveling history exhibit; Fundraising fashion show this Thursday appeared first on The Record.| 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
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. Maldonado and his teammates shrugged it off. The Ramblers promptly drove 92 yards for a touchdown, and fittingly […] The post Strong opening helps Loyola keep St. Ignatius at bay appeared first on The Record.| The Record
The Highland Park K9 Weapons Detention identified an individual carrying a concealed firearm while approaching the entrance to Wolters Field.| The Record
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe).| The Record
An early mistake can put you behind the 8-ball. Several miscues against one of the state’s best? That’s sure to bury you in the pocket. The Maine South Hawks took full advantage of a sluggish start from New Trier football, hanging 21 straight points on the Trevians in the game’s first 13 minutes en route […] The post Maine South’s fast start sinks New Trier, sending the Trevs into ‘must-win’ showdown with Evanston appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Lisa Schneider Fabes, a former Wilmette School Board member, political consultant and community builder, died on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 60 years old. Fabes is survived by her husband, Brian Fabes; son, Asher Gene, and twin daughters, Leah Elise and Ariel Mollie; parents, Stephen and Barbara Schneider; and sibling, Daniel Schneider. A service for Fabes […] The post In Tribute: Lisa Schneider Fabes was ‘unsung hero’ in Chicago and beyond appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Glencoe library passersby on Monday were treated to a jolting sight — one possibly measuring 1.21 gigawatts. Pardon the reference to the classic American film “Back to the Future,” but it is appropriate when the film’s main characters, Marty McFly and Doc Brown, are in town, as it appeared on Sept. 29. The fun scene […] The post Great Scott! Why were Doc and Marty at the Glencoe library? appeared first on The Record.| The Record
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. GIRLS VOLLEYBALLNew Trier 25-25, Evanston 22-15 The Trevians (10-4, 2-2) got back on track in the CSL South with a victory on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Evanston. New Trier 28-21-25, Barrington 26-25-12 The Trevians picked up […] The post High School Highlights: Ramblers flag wins league title; NT boys, girls golf moving on to sectional round appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Lilly Cimaroli is a senior center midfielder for the Trevians. She is an All-State and All-America selection who competed with the U16 national team for three years. Cimaroli will continue playing for Princeton University. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Not too many. There are certain songs I like to listen to […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions of Lilly Cimaroli, New Trier field hockey appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Highland Park City Council voted last week to select the architecture firm that will oversee an up to $17.5 million modernization of a city administration building and fire station. Williams Architects, a west-suburban company that oversaw the 2023 renovation of Highland Park’s Ravinia Fire Station 32, will now begin assessing the site of the city’s […] The post Highland Park selects architect for $17.5 million renovation of city building, fire station appeared first on The Record.| The Record
The Record North Shore is excited to expand its editorial team and is searching for our next community news reporter to cover stories that matter to North Shore residents. The right candidate will focus on the communities of Highland Park and Highwood and contribute local government and business reporting, accountability and solutions journalism, event coverage, and […] The post We’re Growing — Again!: Join us as a full-time community reporter appeared first on The Record.| The Record
The Record North Shore is asking you to join us next week for a special screening of the documentary “Stripped For Parts: American Journalism on the Brink.” The Record, with support from the League of Women Voters, is bringing the film to The Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St. in Highland Park, on Monday, Oct. 6, with […] The post Join Us: Documentary screening and conversation with The Record on Oct. 6 appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Township High School District 113 Board of Education approved a settlement on Tuesday with a teacher who sued the board in 2024 for violating her First Amendment rights and falsely insinuating she was antisemitic after she posted an Instagram story about the Israel-Hamas War. The exact terms of the settlement were not immediately made public. […] The post District 113 board OKs settlement with teacher over handling of 2023 post about Israel-Gaza appeared first on The Record.| The Record
(Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article stated the new commissioner had been appointed. The appointment is expected to be finalized on Oct. 13.) Julie Adrianopoli will become the newest member of the Wilmette Park Board. Adrianopoli’s appointment was announced at the Park Board’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Sept. 29. Park […] The post Park Board set to appoint new commissioner appeared first on The Record.| The Record
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTE Sept. 27 • An individual was arrested in Wilmette for allegedly stealing a car in Oak Park. Sept. 25 • An individual was arrested for allegedly stealing […] The post Police Reports: Stolen cars in Wilmette, retail thefts in Highland Park appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Reports circulating on social media say that federal immigration agents were on the ground Tuesday in Winnetka and other North Shore communities. But village and law enforcement officials told The Record that they have no knowledge of any such activity and have not confirmed any local sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Tensions are […] The post Were ICE or federal agents in Winnetka Tuesday? Town officials don’t think so. appeared first on The Record.| 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
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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
Under the green awning of the North Shore Senior Center entryway stands a sign that reads “Welcome Back,” inviting guests through the main south doors for the first time since January.| The Record
Three North Shore girls will star in Actors Training Center's upcoming production "Matilda, Jr.!"| The Record
