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Union activity at Chicago Botanic Garden heats up

A labor dispute at the Chicago Botanic Garden continues to build. Workers seeking better working conditions and the right to…

Elderly woman injured after fire breaks out in Skokie apartment building

An 84-year-old woman was seriously injured on Monday during a fire in a multi-family apartment building near Old Orchard mall….

Like Village, Wilmette Park District ordinance responds to Operation Midway Blitz

In what’s believed to be a first in the state of Illinois, the Wilmette Park Board has approved an…

Record listens to Skokie — two more sessions scheduled

The Record newsroom hit the town Saturday morning, meeting Skokie readers at Sketchbook Brewing Co. for a community forum on…

$17.5M Glencoe library referendum closer to ballot, as residents question the expansion’s details

Glencoe’s plan for a major public library renovation and expansion took two steps forward last week. Library officials during…

Al’s moving out, The Mette moving in to downtown Wilmette space

A local resident is preparing to pour new life into a prime cut of downtown Wilmette space that for years…

Little Elm makes big first impression in Winnetka

Little Elm, a new, women-owned children’s boutique founded by two North Shore residents, opened last month in Winnetka, featuring…

High School Highlights: Trevs’ gymnasts leap into season, NT and LA boys stack wins

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

Skokie trustees reject plan for apartments, restaurant and therapy space at prime downtown lot

The Skokie Village Board voted 5-2 on Dec. 1 to reject plans for a development that would have constructed a new…

Loyola celebrates more than 30 Ramblers moving on to the next level

It was Loyola Academy’s turn to celebrate its college-bound student-athletes. Thirty-three Ramblers celebrated their college commitments on Wednesday, Dec. 3,…