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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…
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…
Hometown Gift Guide 2025: Find these 21 last-minute gifts at local shops and conquer holiday shopping
Shopping days are dwindling — or maybe you already blew your deadline. In either case, whether you need a last-minute gift…
New-look New Trier gymnastics impresses in early going
Following the graduation of three, all-around leaders, New Trier gymnastics was poised for a rebuilding season. But that really hasn’…
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