High School Highlights: Regina trotters move on to state; NT’s Crane breaks school record; Trevs swimmers set 3 league marks

A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns….

Reported social media posts posed no credible threat, according to Highland Park police

Highland Park police investigated and cleared concerning social media messages the morning of Election Day, Nov. 5. According to information from…

Local author to celebrate launch of her debut children’s book in Highland Park

Have you ever read a children’s book inspired by the real trials and triumphs of twins? Well, now you…

New Trier sets tone early, knocks off Loyola to claim sectional

There’s a first time for everything, and New Trier volleyball picked the best time for that first time. Notorious…

‘Thank You’: Wilmette mural dedication highlights local Veterans Day ceremonies

A new element will become part of a Wilmette tradition on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11. During the village’s annual…

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Grace Kreutz, Loyola Academy volleyball

Grace Kreutz is a senior outside hitter who has helped the Ramblers to a school record for wins (32) this season….

Middle Eastern spot Maz Mez to fill storefront left by Big Tomato

Downtown Wilmette’s momentum keeps sizzling. The latest addition to the village’s dining scene, Maz Mez, will soon open…

Judge asks for amended complaint against Wilmette Park District

A Cook County judge on Oct. 31 granted in part the Wilmette Park District’s motion to dismiss a $5 million lawsuit…

Dramatic semifinal wins set up New Trier-Loyola sectional championship match

The playoff road got rockier Tuesday for both Loyola Academy and New Trier, the top two seeds in the IHSA…

Politician Roundup: U.S. Reps. Schakowsky, Schneider coast; Gabel and Gong-Gershowitz too; Dems take local state’s attorney races

Voters in the 9th Congressional District elected U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) to her 14th term in Congress on…