New Trier girls soccer coach Jim Burnside said as the Trevians merge new and experienced talent, the on-the-field product is a work in progress. New Trier and Evanston got a look on Saturday, April 20, at what the finished product may look like. The Trevians scored two first-half goals, controlled gameplay and employed stingy defense […] The post New Trier gets statement win over rival and previously unbeaten Evanston appeared first on The Record.

(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Alex Harrison and originally published in the Evanston Roundtable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) A Cook County judge on Friday, April 19, dismissed all three procedural claims in the lawsuit over the City of Evanston’s approval of concerts at […] The post Court dismisses procedure claims in Ryan Field lawsuit appeared first on The Record.

Books and Gayle Brandeis have been connected for a long time, and for the writer’s newest project, she’s taking it back to her oldest novel. With husband Michael Brandeis, Gayle Brandeis is opening an independent bookstore and hobby shop in Highland Park. Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St., is named after a story she wrote, […] The post New indie bookstore Secret World to join downtown Highland Park appeared first on The Record.

A teenage driver was hospitalized after crashing an SUV into a Winnetka home in the early hours of Saturday, according to the Winnetka Police Department. No one in the residence was injured, police say. According to a media release emergency personnel responded at approximately 3:05 a.m. after a Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a decorative fence, […] The post Car crashes into Winnetka residence; Driver injured appeared first on The Record.

Two Regina Dominican High School seniors and sisters have received college scholarships via the Evans Scholars program. Ella Grillo will be attending Michigan State and Lily Grillo will be attending the University of Illinois. The sisters are both three-sport athletes at Regina, with Ella competing on the volleyball, bowling and softball teams, while Lily on […] The post News Briefs: Regina sisters are Evans Scholars; Police warn of Nerf-gun game; Renowned poet coming to Highland Park; Park district works on invasive species appeared first on The Record.

Avery Weinstein is a senior outfielder for the Trevians. She will continue playing for the University of Massachusetts at Boston next year. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? Before the game I usually have a snack in the lockerroom, and my superstition is I always have a sock in my back pocket. […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Avery Weinstein, New Trier softball appeared first on The Record.

A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns.org. BASEBALLNew Trier 5, Evanston 4 James Novakovic’s walk-off single capped a four-run seventh inning and handed the Trevians their ninth win a row on Thursday, April 18, in Winnetka. Sam Nigro tied the game with a bases-loaded […] The post High School Highlights: NT baseball walks it off on rival Evanston for 9th straight win; Trevs down Kits on volleyball court too appeared first on The Record.

Supporters of the LGTBQ+ community and Progress Pride flags gave a spirited retort in front of the Wilmette’s Human Relations Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 16, a month after the commissioners heard from adversaries of the flags and the Village’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. More than 30 people were in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting, […] The post Supporters of Progress Pride banners visit Wilmette commission meeting to counter opposition appeared first on The Record.

Oh là là, Wilmette’s French Market opens for the season this Saturday, April 20, near the Metra station parking lot. The market runs from 8 a.m.- 1p.m. every Saturday and offers a variety of fresh produce, specialty foods and artisan products from local makers. The markets also feature live music and new vendors each week. […] The post A French Start: Wilmette’s weekly market opens Saturday appeared first on The Record.

The old Carson Pirie Scott anchor space in Wilmette has come a long way—fair to say. The progress all leads up to the grand opening of retail giant Wayfair’s first large-scale project set for 10 a.m. on May 23, a Thursday, according to a press release from the Boston-based company. A Wayfair spokesperson said that […] The post Grand opening for Wilmette’s Wayfair: May 23 appeared first on The Record.

In what has become a semiannual tradition, New Trier High School recognized on Wednesday morning a large group of student-athletes who will continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. Surrounded by parents, teachers, coaches and teammates, 31 senior Trevians participated in the spring signing day ceremony, which, along with the school’s fall event, aligns […] The post 31 Trevians celebrate collegiate commitments appeared first on The Record.

Wilmette residents rallied to support their local library after one of its upcoming events drew the ire of a small segment of the community and caught the attention of a conservative media outlet. Approximately two dozen Wilmette residents attended the Library Board’s Tuesday, April 16 meeting to praise the institution for its role in the […] The post Library’s gender-focused programming receives community support appeared first on The Record.

Highland Park is parsing down its Fourth of July festivities in 2024, holding “beloved” events during the daytime while leaving the evening open, according to a release from the City on Tuesday, April 17. Changes were expected in the second year following the mass shooting in 2022. The City marked one year after the shooting […] The post Highland Park’s Fourth of July plans include parade and 4th Fest, no fireworks appeared first on The Record.

Kenilworth now has an acting village manager, after village trustees on Monday approved a contract that will allow Dawn Wucki-Rossbach to serve in that position while the village seeks a permanent replacement for Patrick Brennan.  Brennan, who has been village manager for 12 years, announced in March that he has taken the same post in […] The post Kenilworth brings on acting village manager and offer spirited sendoff to Patrick Brennan appeared first on The Record.

(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Margo Milanowski 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 Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 64 cases of measles in 2024 (as of press time, April 16), including a second […] The post 64 cases of measles — 2 in suburban Cook Country — confirmed in Illinois in 2024 appeared first on The Record.

Record supporters are hungry for more following last year’s inaugural Barbecue, Brews and News, so Wilmette restaurant Pit & Tap and The Record North Shore are joining forces again. The second Barbecue, Brews and News fundraiser is set for Thursday, May 16, at Pit & Tap, 1168 Wilmette Ave., where Record Editor in Chief Joe […] The post Barbecue, Brews and News coming back to Pit & Tap on May 16 appeared first on The Record.

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 April 13 • An individual was arrested for alleged battery following a parking space dispute in the 1100 block of Laramie Avenue. April 11 • Diamond earrings valued at $3,000 […] The post Police Reports: Parking-space dispute, Bitcoin theft, commercial leaf blowers stolen appeared first on The Record.

As they await word from Washington, D.C., about a $1 million grant that could fund much or all of project costs, Kenilworth village trustees agreed Monday not to award bids for their shoreline protection project. Instead, they authorized Village Manager Patrick Brennan — in one of his final duties before leaving Kenilworth — to negotiate […] The post Grant-program delays push back Kenilworth’s shoreline plans appeared first on The Record.

Dogs are simple creatures. Dog parks? Not as simple. A fenced-in dog run at Wilmette’s West Park has been in the works for five years, and interested parties gathered at the proposed site on Monday, April 15, for the latest step in the process: an open explainer and discussion hosted by the Wilmette Park District. […] The post More feedback collected for dog run near Wilmette’s West Park appeared first on The Record.

Wilmette’s Human Relations Commission received an earful of anti-LGBTQ+ commentary from nearly a dozen of residents opposing the Village’s plans to fly rainbow Progress Pride flags in June, which is nationally recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month. While commissioners only spent a few minutes discussing Pride Month on March 19, members of the audience were ready […] The post Wilmette reaffirms support for Progress Pride banners after protestors confront Human Relations Commission appeared first on The Record.