Emmett Koshkarian is a senior wide receiver for the Trevians. He has a team-high 40 catches and scored his second touchdown in Oct. 17’s win against Glenbrook North. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Me and my fellow receiver Keefer (Baxter) always take ice baths the day before, and then right before […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Emmett Koshkarian, New Trier football appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Help could soon be on the way in the Village of Wilmette’s quest to fill one of the town’s most recognizable and longest-standing vacancies. Village Manager Michael Braiman said Tuesday, Oct. 14, during a Village Board meeting that town officials will solicit land-use planning firms that can assist in initiating a rezoning discussion for the […] The post Low on options, Wilmette officials may seek rezoning to help fill Treasure Island building appeared first on The Record.| The Record
A group of juveniles used antisemitic language and shot “gel pellets” from a toy gun while confronting a group of peers at a Skokie park earlier this month, according to Village of Skokie officials. While Skokie police identified and interviewed all of the individuals involved, Village officials declined to disclose whether any charges related to the […] The post Skokie police investigate antisemitic actions against juveniles at local park appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Class sizes at New Trier High School have remained stable over the past six years, while the number of classes with 14 students or fewer have decreased, according to the district’s annual class size report. Dr. Chimille Tillery — assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction who presented the report during New Trier’s regular School Board […] The post Amid New Trier’s falling enrollment, the number of ‘small classes’ are also in decline appeared first on The Record.| The Record
As a pediatrician, Dr. Lisa Klein gets asked a lot about puberty. But the Detroit-based doctor also understands that those conversations can be awkward to have, especially for tweens, or those between 8 and 12 years old. That’s why she, along with Dr. Carrie Leff, started Turning Teen, an organization that provides education on puberty, […] The post Tweens confront difficult topics at health and empowerment summit 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 Oct. 19 • An unlocked car reportedly was illegally entered in the 800 block of Michigan Avenue. Oct. 15 • Items reportedly were stolen on Oct. 12 […] The post Police Reports: Pride flag burned, 15 watches stolen, Halloween displays damaged appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Hardly a day goes by at The Bagel Restaurant and Deli in Chicago without a patron asking its owner, Marvin Barsky, when he’s going to reopen the iconic Jewish eatery in Skokie. A staple of Old Orchard mall for 31 years, The Bagel closed its location at the shopping center in 2018. Barsky took over […] The post Waiting on Old Orchard, owner of The Bagel determined to reopen beloved deli in Skokie appeared first on The Record.| The Record
To all you football coaches out there, if you’re looking for a concept to really spook the competition, check out the 500 block of Washington Avenue in Wilmette. There you will find a pass play strong enough to wake the dead. The display is courtesy of the Genke family and specifically 13-year-old Nate Genke, who […] The post Getting the Creeps in Wilmette: A game that was dead on arrival appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Only months after a pair of downtown Glencoe restaurants closed up shop, two newcomers are hoping to give locals some new food for thought. Glencoe trustees during their Thursday, Oct. 16 meeting approved two liquor licenses, paving the way for the opening of a couple of new restaurants in the village later this year. Officials […] The post Elyon will try next at 667 Vernon in Glencoe appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Community members en masse united on Wilmette’s Village Hall Green Saturday morning to rally against President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions. The gathering of approximately 500 was one of nearly 3,000 No Kings protests nationwide on Oct. 18, when concerned citizens also gathered in nearby Evanston (thousands in Fountain Square, the Evanston Roundtable reported); […] The post ‘Our Voices Heard’: No Kings rally takes over Wilmette Village Green appeared first on The Re...| The Record
The Wilmette Police Department now has its next home set. Village trustees during their Tuesday, Oct. 14 meeting unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a lease agreement between the Village and the Wilmette Park District for use of Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah synagogue as temporary police headquarters. As previously reported by The Record, the Wilmette Police […] The post Deal done for temporary police station in Wilmette appeared first on The Record.| The Record
A 68-townhome residential development may be built on the site of a vacant Hebrew day school after a Skokie commission agreed last week to send the project to the Village Board for final consideration. The Skokie Plan Commission voted unanimously on Thursday, Oct. 16, to recommend that trustees allow Fulton Street Companies, a Chicago-based real-estate […] The post Skokie Village Board to vote on 68-townhome development for vacant school lot appeared first on The Record.| The Record
Commuters take their ride on Metra for granted as their means of getting into the city, but the stations along the North Line have special appeal. In 1855, the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad (later the Chicago & North Western Railway) provided the only reliable means of transportation north from Chicago. There was the Green Bay […] The post History By Design: All Aboard! the story behind Glencoe’s historic depot appeared first on The Record.| The Record
After winning the IHSA Class 8A championship each of the last three years, Loyola Academy is going into the final game of the regular season in danger of not making the playoffs For the second game in a row, the Ramblers suffered a major setback Friday night when they were routed 42-14 by Carmel Catholic […] The post Second straight loss puts Loyola’s season on the ropes appeared first on The Record.| The Record
With three years of varsity experience under his belt, football is a familiar game to Francis Karp. But as the New Trier senior captain departed Robert Naughton Field Friday night, he was met with an unfamiliar feeling. For the first time as a Trevian, Karp and his teammates are headed to the IHSA playoffs. “It […] The post Drubbing of GBN puts New Trier in playoff position for first time since 2021 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 VOLLEYBALLFenwick 25-27, Loyola 22-25 Grace Mikal recorded 12 assists in the Ramblers’ GCAC loss on Thursday, Oct. 16. Glenbrook North 18-25-26, New Trier 25-15-24 The Trevians (15-8, 4-4) on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Northbrook again […] The post High School Highlights: Regina trotters take ISL title again; NT, HP tennis win their league tourneys appeared firs...| The Record
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
A proposed development that would see two Kenilworth storefronts demolished and converted into luxury housing will need changes in order to not only earn the village’s blessing but to also satisfy neighbors. The development, known as Park Place, made its initial appearance in front of Kenilworth’s Architectural Review Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 15, nearly two […] The post Neighbors not yet behind Kenilworth project on Park Drive appeared first on The Record.| The Record
The Volunteer Center is calling on community members to donate gently used goods to support 14 local nonprofits at its 23nd annual Make A Difference Day from 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Indian Hill Train Station in Winnetka, 111 Green Bay Road. The communitywide donation drive collects gently used and new goods […] The post News Briefs: Make a Difference Day is Saturday; Local cellist earns national honor; NTHS honors two athletic-department greats appeared first on The Record.| The Record
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by the Skokie Police Department. Oct. 9 Oct. 7 Oct. 6 Oct. 3 Oct. 2 Oct. 1 Editor’s Note: Not all incidents meet The Record’s standards for publication.The Record’s police reports are taken from police-activity summaries prepared by local police departments. Police Reports contain […] The post Skokie Police Reports: Several vehicle burglaries and aggravated identity theft appeared first on The Record.| 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
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
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
