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Local Election Guide 2023: Candidate interviews, election info, voting resources and more

6 candidates for 3 seats on New Trier District 203 School Board

5 candidates for 3 seats on Highland Park City Council

5 candidates for 4 seats on Winnetka District 36 School Board

4 candidates for 3 seats on Wilmette Village Board

Police Reports: Two homes burglarized in Northfield; string of burglaries to cars in Wilmette

Local events Sunday include documentary showing, museum speaker and bowling fundraiser

News Briefs: Blended cast to put on 'Technicolor Dreamcoat' March 8-11; Northfield gambling survey open till March 10; Library to preserve local newspaper; Wilmette D39's bond rating

Police Reports: Counterfeit bills used, trio of cars burglarized

Thick snowfall expected to begin late Friday morning. Weather service expects 45 mph winds and up to 6 inches of snowfall

The Record to participate in panel discussion about identifying misinformation on March 14 at local library

Police Reports: Package thefts and mail fraud

High School Highlights: New Trier swim/dive dominates league meet, 3 NT basketball players nameed All-Conference

Winter storm to mess with Thursday commutes, could drop 5 inches on North Shore

Police Reports: Car stolen in Wilmette, jewelry and more taken from home, Wilmette Food Mart burglarized

News Briefs: Two Glencoe leaders retiring in 2023; Orchid show now open at botanic garden; Sukkat Shalom names second senior rabbi in its history

Police Reports: 2 Wilmette homes burglarized, car stolen from Edens Plaza, mailed checks stolen in Winnetka

News Briefs: Highland Park seeks award nominations, Wilmette Park survey is out, Northfield Mariano's honored, New Trier rugby gets new coach

Restaurant month is underway on the North Shore

Police Reports: Two break-ins to Glencoe businesses, attempted burglary to Wilmette Market

High School Highlights: New Trier gymnasts capture league tourney title; Fiegen drops 30 as boys basketball downs Titans

News Briefs: Hofherr Meat Co. stars in podcast, Wilmette's Black History Month contests, Gap Year Fair on Saturday

Police Reports: Home burglaries in Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth; Copper bundle taken from construction site

Police Reports: Wilmette retail burglary leads to vehicle pursuit, crash; Spree of weekend car crimes in Highland Park

High School Highlights: Trevs bowlers earn league title; Ramblers boys hoops wins 7th in 8 tries

Get involved in honor of MLK Jr. with service events in Winnetka, Glencoe and Highland Park

Police Reports: Three Wilmette homes robbed while owners out of town; fake-boss scam costs resident $22,000

Police Reports: Theft from church nativity scene, burglaries from local grocery stores

2022 in Focus: The Record's best photos of the year

Police Reports: Several retail thefts and a stolen car

News Briefs: New Trier security guard honored; Wilmette library earns 5 stars; Trivia night nets thousands for local schools

High School Highlights: Trevs best Arizona competition for second straight year; Ramblers girls move to 12-2

Find out who is running and who is not in The Record's April 2023 Election Database

Police Reports: Smash-and-grab store buglaries reported in Glencoe and Northfield

Police Reports: Phone, digital scams cost residents thousands

High School Highlights: Ramblers girls get victory in 'Hoosiers' gym, LA boys move to 7-1, four HPHS wrestlers win tourney titles

2022 Football Capsules: Final stats, All-Conference picks and more for New Trier, Loyola and Highland Park

Police Reports: Minivan taken from auto shop; two cars stolen, others broken into on Nov. 22 in Winnetka

High School Highlights: New Trier's Denham rolls perfect game; Trevians, Ramblers get wins on hardwood

The Holiday Giving and Receiving Guide: How to help and get help this holiday season

Police Reports: Packages stolen in Winnetka, two costly burglaries from cars in Northfield

Police Reports: Mail thefts and package thefts cost residents

High School Highlights: NT boys, LA girls are both top 10 at state race; Girls hoops are underway

Record Roundup: Tree lightings and plenty more to keep you merry and bright this holiday season

Police Reports: Fake fence installers in Glencoe, theft at gas station in Wilmette

High School Highlights: Trevs, Ramblers volleyball win regionals; NT's Crane is regional XC champ, so are Loyola girls

Police Reports: Wallet picked from jacket pocket, bribery attempt at Glencoe post office

Police Reports: Battery on Purple Line, two home burglaries in Northfield

News Briefs: Kenilworth goes with interim police chief; Incoming smoke alarm law; Wilmette schools win tech awards; State champs recognized

Police Reports: Rash of car break-ins and two home burglaries in Wilmette; more anti-Semitic materials in Northfield

Putt-off decides thrilling conclusion to The Record's second charity golf outing

High School Highlights: NSCD soccer earns tourney title to stay unbeaten; New Trier golfers Beanblossom and Creamean are league champs

High School Highlights: New Trier tennis takes Deerfield title, Trevs boys golfers earn series of victories

Police Reports: Northfield home burglarized, bank accounts compromised

Remember 9/11 with these local tributes

Saturday Special: Wilmette to celebrate 150th with block bash, while Northfield will cap Ribfest with fireworks

News Briefs: Kenilworth police chief to retire, student artwork at village hall, storytelling event Thursday

High School Highlights: Katie Suk medals at Rambler Invite, NT soccer downs rival LA

Bitter Jester Music Festival's rescheduled grand finale on Sunday, Sept. 4, will raise money for Highland Park businesses

News Briefs: Flower flash, school-supply drive thru Aug. 31, special branch pickup Sept. 1, call for volunteers for Wilmette's block party

High School Highlights: Trevs soccer begins 2-0, while NT boys golf tops field in three meets

High School Highlights: Fall season underway; Ramblers, Trevians tee off

News Briefs: New head coach for Trevians girls rowing; New Trier Caucus looking for participants; nearly $2M raised at gala; bike trail survey now open

Police Reports: Teens caught burglarizing country club; vandals hit vacant Baker's Square building; American flags stolen

News Briefs: School-supply drive until Aug. 12; Winnetka, Glencoe to host gun-safety discussions; Property-tax appeals assistance

Police Reports: Two unsecured cars stolen, five individuals caught stealing from vehicles

News Briefs: Glencoe's Festival of Art all weekend; Green Bay Trail Day next Saturday; More West Nile mosquitoes locally

Tee time set for second The Record Open charity outing

Police Reports: Five cars — all unlocked — stolen in five days in Wilmette

In The Aftermath: Vigils, resources, victim information and more following mass shooting at Highland Park Fourth of July parade

Local abortion access and Illinois' abortion rights following overturning of Roe vs. Wade

Primary Election Day Helper: links to candidate bios, polling places, registration details and more

Police Reports: Car stolen out of Wilmette, $12,000 illegal transaction

News Briefs: Wilmette Theatre restores Pride display after theft; Art in the Village on Saturday and Sunday

News Briefs: Tickets available for Juneteenth show at Wilmette Theatre; Loyola' record-setting campaign nets $77 million; New Trier names new girls track and field coach

Police Reports: Multiple bicycles and wallets stolen across township

News Briefs: Local muralist beautifies library; free nonprofit-leader training June 15; 109 New Trier students collect biliteracy award

Rallying for change: Locals gather to protest gun violence, pay tribute to recent victims at Wear Orange event

Police Reports: Man arrested for exposing himself; thieves strike at Wilmette, Winnetka golf courses; multiple cars stolen

Police Reports: Homes burglarized in Wilmette and Glencoe; Golf clubs taken from clubhouse and more

Honoring The Fallen: Residents who died while in service to their country

Police Reports: Locked e-bike stolen, stolen car recovered abandoned on expressway

High School Highlights: Trevs tennis sweeps league championships, pitcher Ollie Barkal shuts down Maine South

Police Reports: Counterfeit cash, mail forgery and text-message scam

News Briefs: New Trier takes home 2nd place, $15,000 in math challenge; D36 brings on new director of innovation; Leaf-blower bans go into effect May 15

High School Highlights: Banner day for NSCD girls track and field, 19 strikeouts for Regina pitcher

Police Reports: Four bikes stolen, $3,000 in work materials taken

Doors open to police station, museum during special event in Wilmette

High School Highlights: New Trier volleyball and baseball sweep GBN; Loyola baseball keeps piling up runs and wins

Police Reports: Home break-in and burglary, stolen-car recovery and arrests

News Briefs: Clean-energy grant awarded to District 39; Street to temporarily close in Wilmette; License fees are due in Glencoe; Historic log house to open for season

High School Highlights: New Trier baseball splits with Evanston; Loyola soccer moves on to tourney title game

Police Reports: $12,000 piece of equipment stolen, thousands of dollars in credit card fraud

News Briefs: Wilmette French Market is here; Earth Day event details

High School Highlights: Loyola baseball picks up pair of dramatic wins, Trevs soccer edges Lane Tech

Police Reports: Work equipment stolen, mailed check altered and cashed

News Briefs: New Trier students advance in math competition; D29 board member competing for Ill. house seat; New exhibit up and running at AIR

High School Highlights: Trevs baseball bounces back in Nashville, New Trier runners set outdoor records

Police Reports: Car stolen in Winnetka, damage to Indian Hill Park

News Briefs: Township board funds Oakton scholarship; Wilmette gymnast nabs state title; Park district earns financial-planning honor

Police Reports: Car stolen in Glencoe, gas siphoned from post-office vehicle

News Briefs: New Trier foundation celebrates alumni at fundraising gala; Paddle Classic supports Wilmette schools; Christian Heritage elevates principal to head of school

High School Highlights: Trevians boys water polo continues dominant start; Volleyball teams start with W's

Police Reports: Car stolen, recovered the same day; resident scammed on eBay

High School Highlights: Loyola soccer starts with a victory, New Trier with a draw; Ramblers baseball walks it off

Police Reports: Two more mailed checks stolen and altered

News Briefs: Kenilworth seeks business-district opinions; Regina Dominican honors Sister Donna Markham; Wilmette crossing to temporarily close

News Briefs: New Trier staffers awarded by state board; Winnetka resident applauded for charity work; New Trier play opens Thursday

Police Reports: Appliances, more taken from Northfield home; 8+ cars broken into on Valentine's Day

Police Reports: Three home burglaries, stolen purse at grocery store

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High School Highlights: Trevs bowlers punch state ticket; New Trier, Loyola hoops finish strong;

Police Reports: Car broken into while driver was in gas station, numerous other cars burglarized

High School Highlights: 2 Trevs, 4 Ramblers earn regional wrestling titles; NT girls bowling collects regional title

Kinesis dancers put 5 months of practice in motion for annual show Thursday through Saturday

Police Reports: Rental car recovered, purse stolen while owner on a walk

High School Highlights: New Trier gymnasts dominate regional; Win streaks continue for NT boys, LA girls hoops

Police Reports: String of car burglaries, 3 catalytic converters taken off New Trier buses

High School Highlights: Wrestlers nab league medals; NT boys, LA girls win streaks continue

Police Reports: Local spa shut down, more damaged ATMs

Police Reports: Middle schoolers approached on walk home; car listed on Facebook is stolen

News Briefs: Major steps for major projects at New Trier and Loyola; Local named head of AWM board

Day of Service ready for virtual projects. Register to help by Friday at 10 a.m.

Police Reports: Car stolen and recovered; mailed check stolen and cashed

News Briefs: 500 gifts for hospitalized children, new course at Chabad, local collegian honor

2021 Rewind: The year's top stories based on readers of TheRecordNorthShore.org

Visual Storytelling: The top photos of the year from The Record

Police Reports: Stolen car used in auto burglaries; $18,000 taken in phone scam

News Briefs: Township trustee appointed, local library lauded

Year's longest night celebrated with Green Bay Trail parade

Police Reports: Wedding gifts stolen, damage to Wilmette's Community Playfield

High School Highlights: Loyola boys grab two more victories; New Trier bounces back

High School Highlights: Ramblers wrestlers shine in Joliet; NT boys, LA girls remain unbeaten

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Police Reports: First Glencoe home buglary in 'many months,' mailed check stolen and more

Loyola gobbles up victories in Thanksgiving tourney, bests New Trier to earn title

Trevians carve up Ramblers in Thanksgiving tourney, set table for championship date with Scouts

Police Reports: Phony sale of dog, package thefts and more

News Briefs: Events will celebrate Gates before demo; Writers Theatre season to open; Fundraiser donates 2,000 new coats

Police Reports: Resident finds subjects in garage; motorist targets squad cars

Record Roundup: Tree lightings and holiday fun back in force for New Trier communities

Police Reports: Funds stolen from dealership; Cars damaged at Carmax

In Memoriam: Janet Aliapoulios, longtime Winnetka educator and community servant

News Briefs: State of Wilmette on Nov. 10; Coat drive thru Nov. 15; Hometown Coffee opens in Winnetka

Wilmette's George Rafeedie is newest member of The Record's board of directors

Donations to The Record matched dollar for dollar through rest of year

Police Reports: Handful of street signs removed, multiple bike thefts

News Briefs: Recycle those pumpkins; Valentina moves in; Food drive begins

High School Highlights: NT, LA volleyball collect regional titles; Trevian field hockey advances to state championship

News Briefs: New websites for NTHS, Wilmette library; Upcoming 'conversation on race'; Sally's Nuts celebrates 1 year

High School Highlights: Trevs, Ramblers sit atop sectional rankings; Raiders win another soccer regional

Police Reports: $68,000 stolen from bank account; tires stolen off parked car

News Briefs: Historic log house opens; Family Service seeks new leader; local blood drive details

New Trier boys and girls earn sectional crowns; LA girls, NSCD boys will join them at state

Police Reports: Schools vandalized and social security scam

High School Highlights: Falk, New Trier XC are league champs; so too is Trevians soccer; NSCD golf wins regional

Police Reports: Cash taken from church; resident scammed out of $25,000

News Briefs: Not too late to join Solar Tour on Saturday; Wilmette's birthday party is on; Golf outing rambles on

Police Reports: Fourth theft of unattended wallet; two stolen cars recovered; and more

News Briefs: Art show enjoys successful weekend; Local students are National Merit semifinalists

High School Highlights: New Trier's Beanblossom goes 3-under par; Trevs soccer remains unbeaten

NorthShore HealthSystem to merge with west-suburban Edward-Elmhurst

Police Reports: Man threatens Village Hall employee; 7 unlocked cars burglarized in one night

The Record achieves official nonprofit status from IRS

News Briefs: Win a Jeep Wrangler; Get a mask mandate poster; A record-setting outing

High School Highlights: Volleyball victories highlight first full week of local sports season

High School Highlights: Season underway as Trevian golfers get into swing of things

News Briefs: New clubhouse for Glencoe Golf Club; Upgraded space for At Properties; Opening day for rebranded golf course

Hitting 'em high at The Record's inaugural golf outing

The Record's Youth In Journalism Workshop completes first year

Fourth of July primer: Where and when to celebrate Independence Day in New Trier Township

Police Reports: Small fire in vacant Winnetka home, reported thefts at Mariano's, more

Police Reports: Northfield residents targeted in series of gift card scams, more

Police Reports: Barber shop burglary, two suspicious backyard incidents, more

Honoring The Fallen: Residents who died while serving their country

Police Reports: Third offense for dog owner, multiple retail thefts, more

Police Reports: Alleged sidewalk attack, gift card and mortgage scams, and more

Police Reports: Dog bite, Craigslist scam, BLM sign theft and more

Police Reports: Workplace argument leads to alleged head butt, damaged door to Kenilworth boathouse, more

Police Reports: Three arrests for auto burglaries, small explosion at rail yard, more

High School Highlights: Ramblers best Trevs in baseball season opener; Trevs field hockey finishes unbeaten

March a busy time for ribbon cuttings

Police Reports: Vehicles burglarized and scratched, irate customer, stolen school boulders, more

Local organizers plant the seeds for safe, creative Earth Day celebrations

News Briefs: YWCA fundraising for campus improvements; Youth pianist wins gold; Local student accolades

UPDATED — Plunkett 'excited to go forward' as village president; Voters oust incumbents in Village, Park, Library races

Election Night Running Diary: Top 4 hold big lead for New Trier School Board; Plunkett on way to being second woman president for Wilmette

Police Reports: Motorist damages car mirror in road rage incident, teens trespass on school grounds, more

High School Highlights: New Trier water polo off to hot start; Trevs soccer picks up two rivalry wins

Police Reports: Car windows shattered again, political sign removed, more

Wilmette tabs Mount Prospect Fire Chief Brian Lambel as next department leader

Police Reports: Uber 'bonus' scam, suspicious electric bill, damaged deck, more

Pritzker sets 'bridge plan' for state's reopening, targets April 12 for further COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Police Reports: Broken car windows, burned park bench, stolen vehicle, more

The Starter's Guide to New Trier area 2021 elections

Police Reports: Motorcycle scam, Sheridan Road home burglary, more

News Briefs: Web series to replace Going Green Matters Fair; Township offers camp scholarships; NSCD goes virtual for annual benefit

New Trier's 'Newsies' a product of more than 125 students' work

Police Reports: Ruse burglars ask to check water pressure, more

News Briefs: NSCD's return to full-day, on-site learning; Mather Place's award; Historical society's special presentation

Police Reports: Another stolen vehicle recovered in Chicago, break-in, more

News Briefs: Virtual Vaccine Town Hall on Monday; Glencoe Public Safety's Use of Force certification; Input needed for Wilmette's 150th

High School Highlights: Ramblers boys keep Jesuit Cup, girls go 7-0 in opening week

Police Reports: Stolen Mercedes, extortion scams, bike cut from car rack

News Briefs: D39 Bingo Night; top scholar in science competition; Sportsman’s Country Club rebrand

High School Highlights: Trevian bowlers make history; Loyola girls hoops earns two big wins

Police Reports: Residential burglary, stolen liquor more

News Briefs: Free COVID-19 testing in Winnetka, Village of Glencoe promotions, carjacking prevention tips, property tax update

Subzero wind chills invade Chicagoland this weekend; Villages share tips and resources to deal with cold snap

Police Reports: Stolen bikes jewelry, booze and more

News Briefs: $2K food pantry donation; energy-saving virtual event

New Trier High School's 'Emma!' available to stream Friday to Sunday

Police Reports: Arrest made after small fires set in Wilmette, and more

Police Reports: Property thefts and graffiti at golf course

NSCD alumnus awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarship

Winnetka-Northfield Library District joins Wilmette, Glencoe in closing buildings

18,000 books headed to unprivileged youth thanks to Township drive

Indoor dining halted in suburban Cook County as COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations rise across the state

Skin of Steel walk raises $15,000 with help of local students

Wilmette Fire Department saves kite surfer who fell from board near Gillson Beach

Glencoe Police Reports: Vehicle reported stolen, criminal defacement, more

Winnetka Police Reports: Multiple vehicles reported stolen in one-week span

Wilmette Police Reports: Bicycle and bicycle-part theft, more

Winnetka Police Reports: Multiple claims of unemployment fraud, forced entry into storage unit, more

Glencoe Police Reports: High-end jewelry stolen from residence, necklaces nabbed from local business, more

High School Highlights: NT golfers all go low at league meet; Regina swimming victories and more

Wilmette Police Reports: Front-yard crash, car burglaries, more