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5 new New Trier courses locked in for next school year
Five new courses that New Trier High School officials believe will further enhance the student learning experience will be available…
Skokie McDonald’s will be rebuilt with double drive-thru, sustainability features and more
A McDonald’s located in southern Skokie will soon be replaced with an updated version of the fast-food restaurant that…
Police Reports: Car thefts and burglaries, plus theft arrests
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Single-car crash results in death of Northfield man
A Northfield man was killed in a single-car crash on Friday evening in Northbrook, local authorities said. Benjamin Muldoon, 29, of 500…
Village reviewing SFX School expansion plans; neighbors organizing in opposition
A Wilmette Catholic school is looking to expand, but the school’s neighbors say the project will demolish historic buildings…
Chicago Botanic Garden and others accused of negligence after 2 women allegedly injured at Lightscape
Two women attending a holiday event at the Chicago Botanic Garden last month were injured when a projection screen collapsed…
New Trier officials tout ‘exemplary’ state report card
Academic performance at New Trier Township High School remains among the highest in Illinois, according to a recent analysis from…
Ringing in 2026 at Skokie’s Itty Bitty New Year’s
Hundreds of parents and children gathered in Skokie’s Oakton Community Center on Wednesday to participate in a special New…
Editor’s Picks: The Record’s 7 must-reads of 2025
You may have already seen our most-read stories of 2025, but that list does not necessarily include our best reporting and/…
Police Reports: Retail thefts in Wilmette, Highland Park; car burglaries in Skokie
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
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