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How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A salesperson who showed up on Ray Covarrubias' doorstep back in October persuaded him that going solar would save money in energy. Metal rails were installed on the rooftops of his houses in Elk Grove Village—and thousands of dollars were put down—but the solar panels that were supposed to be mounted on those rails never came. The family is out more than $100,000 in what they call a solar scam, and the company they dealt with was on a list provided by the State of Illinois as part of its solar energy program.Questions remain as to who...
Park Ridge police: Lexus stolen; home and cars burglarized; domestic violence
The following items were taken from Park Ridge Police Department reports. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Motor Vehicle Theft An unknown offender stole a white Lexus IS300 parked on the 1800 block of West Touhy Avenue during the overnight hours of May 7. Burglary from Motor Vehicle An unknown offender entered an unlocked Ford Ranger and Subaru Forester and stole personal ...
New age-progressed image released of missing boy Timmothy Pitzen
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released a new, age-progressed image of what Timmothy Pitzen might look like at 19 years old. Pitzen has been missing since May 11th, 2011. On that day, authorities said his mother, Amy Fry-Pitzen, unexpectedly picked the 6-year-old up from Greenman Elementary School […]
Record Roundup: Summer fests are right around the corner
Summer is on the horizon, so mark your calendars for the hottest concerts, festivals and events happening within the North Shore. Let us know if we missed anything by emailing newsroom@therecordns.org. (Fourth of July and Memorial Day events not included) Winnetka Winnetka Music Festival: June 14-15, Downtown Winnetka (Lincoln Avenue between Elm and Prospect) Led […] The post Record Roundup: Summer fests are right around the corner appeared first on The Record.
District 65 middle schools moving to standards-based grading
Starting in the fall, middle school students in District 65 will no longer receive letter grades as the district shifts to standard-based grading: “Extending the Standard,” “Meeting Standard,” “Progressing,” “Beginning Learning” or “Insufficient Evidence.”. During a Zoom meeting on Monday evening,...
At $5.4 million, Park Board approves purchase of Beth Hillel property
A nearly 5-acre property in Wilmette that’s been under the same ownership for more than 60 years and is worth millions of dollars will soon be changing hands. Park Board commissioners approved during their Monday, May 13 meeting a resolution authorizing the Wilmette Park District’s purchase of Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah synagogue’s property at 3220 […] The post At $5.4 million, Park Board approves purchase of Beth Hillel property appeared first on The Record.
Will’s Place carves out a space for adults with disabilities in Skokie
A restaurant in Skokie called Will’s Place is serving up more than pastries and lunch — and it’s the subject of this week’s Difference Maker. Will’s Place employs about 25 people who don’t have an easy time finding work.
Local county working to reduce the risk some buildings pose for birds
Leaders in one north suburban county are taking steps to make buildings safer for birds. Migratory birds are at increased risk of injury or death, when they are attracted by buildings with overly reflective exteriors and crash into them.
Letter to the editor: The problem with housing in Evanston
I just read your article on Evanston’s affordable housing and concur with what was said. However, we are tackling this problem after the fact. We allowed so many luxury apartments to be built in our city that there is basically no room for any kind of affordable housing. Plus, what may be affordable to one is not affordable to another. Those owners who included affordable apartments only provided one or two, and even those were not truly affordable.
Evanston Dad and Mom bands
Take a moment and think back to your high school’s social structure and its collection of sub-cultures. There were the Jocks. Those young men and women joined the teams and competed with other schools. There were the Brains – the academic over-achievers. There were the Gamers. Don’t forget the...
Evanston Police Dept. joins Illinois Memorial Day ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, one thing remains constant: the need to wear your seat belt. With this in mind, the Evanston Police Department today announced that now through Memorial Day weekend it is stepping up enforcement efforts to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.”
Devil Dawgs invites NU, Evanston communities to ribbon cutting
Bright murals and a neon sign reading “hand-cut fries” adorn the wall of Devil Dawgs, a recent addition to downtown Evanston. Its ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday marks the restaurant’s new chapter in Evanston. The chilly weather and rain did not stop Evanston residents and Northwestern students alike...
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