The Record: Shortcut
Facing financial stresses, Skokie’s District 73.5 moves to lay off staff, halt improvement plans
Grappling with a $3.5 million deficit, Skokie School District 73.5’s officials announced on Tuesday that the district will be eliminating positions…
New Trier senior sticks it for state berth — and a pair of teammates will likely join her
Anna Virgili’s bars routine was so nice, they hugged her twice. The New Trier senior earned the first round…
Park district in search of firm to support plan for new 5-acre property
Big Tree Lane is in need of big-time planning, as Wilmette park officials explained during recent public sessions. Park District…
‘Unsound’ Winnetka pier shut down; Council to discuss in March
The pier at Winnetka’s Tower Road Beach is closed indefinitely, as town officials review how to safely reopen the…
Highland Park officials considering options for pedestrian bridge: $10M rebuild or $2.4M fix
A pedestrian bridge in Highland Park needs fixing. How to do that — via rehabilitation or reconstruction — is currently up for…
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Phoebe Karabas, New Trier dance
Phoebe Karabas is a senior for the Trevians who has been on the varsity competitive dance team for four years….
Assistant principal of D65’s Washington Elementary charged with sexual abuse of child
(Editor’s Notes: This story was updated at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Please be advised that this article contains descriptions…
You’ll find more than beer at Sketchbook Brewing, pending Village Board approval
Cider, wine and liquor may soon be coming to a brewery near you. The Skokie Village Board is slated…
District 65 board has its 7th member, also discusses new transportation policy
(Editor’s Note: This story is based on reporting from Hope Perry of the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom….
227-unit Solo Cup redevelopment a done deal
The future of one of Lake County’s most prized redevelopment opportunities is now set as officials gave the green…
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