High School Highlights: Trevs softball improves to 5-1; NT baseball is 7-1 after three more wins

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

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Highwood train strike

A 23-year-old man reportedly was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a train early Thursday morning in…

Wisconsin sheriff sues over Skokie woman’s detainment ‘hoax,’ shares evidence

The Dodge County Sheriff has sued a Skokie woman for defamation and on Friday provided information that appears to discredit…

In Tribute: ‘Visionary’ Sam Harris, Holocaust survivor and founder of Illinois Holocaust Museum, dies at 90

Sam Harris was just 4 years old when the Nazis invaded Poland.  He and his nine family members were forced…

New Solo Cup neighborhood named The Bowery, will be for-sale townhomes

There is now a quicker way to refer to the grand development set for the long-vacant former Solo Cup property…

Short-term rentals spark policy discussion in Winnetka

Winnetka officials on Tuesday laid the foundation for a new ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals, such as those listed…

Wisconsin sheriff schedules Friday press conference to address Skokie woman’s detainment claims

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference on Friday to address claims that supporters of a…

Youth water polo startup hopes to create far-reaching waves

Ryan Castle has a couple of goals for the sport of water polo locally. The Highland Park High School water…

Ishbia family taking swing at youth sports facility for vacant Office Depot

(Editor’s Note: Alex Harrison Perry reported this story for Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with …

ENAZ to tie purpose, fashion together on the runway

Blending happy-hour energy with purposeful fashion, an evening in Highland Park on April 15 will benefit the Chicago Lighthouse, proving that…