News Briefs: Wilmette Block Party sets date for third event; Regina Dominican has new president; Metra expands service on UP North line

The Wilmette Park District, Village of Wilmette and Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce have announced that the third annual Wilmette…

High School Highlights: New Trier boys track/field runs away with league title; 18 local track/field girls off to state

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

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Max Kaplan, New Trier baseball

Max Kaplan is a senior starting pitcher for the Trevians. He is 7-0 with a 0.98 ERA in 42 2/3 innings pitched this…

Winnetka residents speak up for censured parks commissioner, criticize Park Board

Winnetka residents came to the defense of Park District Commissioner Colleen Root Thursday evening, speaking out two weeks after a…

Dominant pitching and pesky offense on display again as Trevians win 19th straight

Any double-digit win streak is bound to catch the attention of your opponents. But when you’ve reeled off nearly 20…

Park commissioners get look at $17 million redesign plans for Highland Park’s West Ridge Center

Initial design concepts for a new community center at West Ridge Park were presented to the Park Board of Highland…

Judge denies Winnetka Park District’s attempt to dismiss new property-exchange lawsuit

A revived lawsuit against the Winnetka Park District may proceed, a Cook County judge ruled on Tuesday. Circuit Court Judge…

New Trier softball continues to make strides, despite power-packed schedule

In terms of scheduling, New Trier softball didn’t save the best for last. Quite the opposite. The Trevians began…

For 20+ goats in Glencoe, dinner is served

It’s goat time. Searching for a new way to clear invasive plant species, the Glencoe Park District has brought…

Local brunches, gift ideas and more to pamper Mom this Sunday

Spring has sprung and May has begun. The growing warmth signals that it’s time to celebrate Mom. Don’t…