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Skokie resident wins regional Emmy for documentary on Chicagoland immigrants
Edgar Vargas, standing outside a Chicago homeless shelter in February, lost his interview. A documentary producer, he was set…
News Briefs: Rec center’s solar panels up and at work; Skokie officer selected for honor; The Vibe opens on Ridge in Wilmette
The Wilmette Park District announced last week that the solar panel system installed atop the Community Recreation Center is now…
Dog beach fence will go before Village in January; primary Winnetka beach plans not ready to move forward
The Winnetka Park District will have a chance early next year to push one of its ongoing proposals with the…
Park district, New Trier lock in parking agreement
A long-running informal agreement between two public agencies is shifting gears after officials jump-started discussions to reach new terms. Winnetka…
High School Highlights: Trevs boys wrestlers take down Kits; NT swim/dive tops Hinsdale C.
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns….
District 65 board member says regional superintendent will appoint Van Nostrand in 2026
(Editor’s Note: Hope Perry reported this story for the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with…
Hundreds of hearts and stars adorn Shawnee Park following October hate crime
Earlier this year, Shawnee Park in Skokie was the setting for a hate crime. Since, it’s been turned…
The Savannah Bananas of Chicago? With a familiar face at the helm, the Snowballs will give it a shot
How did a phone call bring a hall-of-fame coach out of retirement? You could say things snowballed. And in fact,…
Police say no threat after bullet found on Wilmette school grounds
A “comprehensive search” from Wilmette police has ruled out any immediate threat to a Wilmette school and the community after…
Village of Skokie finds new law firm
The Skokie Village Board voted unanimously this week on new legal representation. The trustees appointed Steven M. Elrod and his…
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