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City of Walker Is Building a New Library 3 Times the Size of the Old One

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City of Walker Is Building a New Library 3 Times the Size of the Old One

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The City of Walker is building brand new library that will feature triple the space of the old one. The old library's popularity is to blame for it's demise. That, and the growth the city has seen in recent years."Walker itself has had exponential growth over the years, they've grown about 43% in their population," says Joyanne Huston-Swanson, Kent District Library Regional Manager II, "And it just continues to be a popular area for people to ch…See the Story

Northfield trustees hope new zoning districts is 'generational change' to downtown vitality

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Northfield trustees hope new zoning districts is 'generational change' to downtown vitality

In a bid to make Northfield’s Central Street business corridor more vibrant, the Village Board at its June 17 meeting created a new zoning category trustees hope can attract more retail and multi-family residential development in much of downtown. To do so, they agreed to hike the number of stories developers can erect in different […] The post Northfield trustees hope new zoning districts is ‘generational change’ to downtown vitality appeared f…Read Article

Police Reports: Residents cited after dozens of teens flee Northfield party, thousands in jewelry stolen from Winnetka home

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Police Reports: Residents cited after dozens of teens flee Northfield party, thousands in jewelry stolen from Winnetka home

The following reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTEJune 11 • Employees of a business in the 100 block of Lake Avenue reported that unknown persons had entered the building around 3 a.m. and stolen several items. June […] The post Police Reports: Residents cited after dozens of teens flee Northfield party, …Read Article

Comedian Ricky Sim Discusses His Journey, Upcoming Chicago Show

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CHICAGO - He's tackled grief, identity and coming out - all through comedy. After rave reviews in New York in London, queer Asian comedian Ricky Sim brings his one-man show "Coming out to Dead People" to Chicago's Annoyance Theatre. Ricky himself joined WGN Weekend Morning News to share his story and talk about the show. The show at Annoyance Theatre is Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Click here for tickets.LGBTQ+ · Northfield See the Story

Northfield fire chief to retire after 50 years of service to village

Mike Nystrand was still in high school when he started as a volunteer with the Village of Northfield emergency response team. Fifty years on, Nystrand will retire in 2025 as the Village’s fire chief of 37 years. The Village of Northfield announced Nystrand’s pending retirement in a June 6 news release, which also said Nystrand […] The post Northfield fire chief to retire after 50 years of service to village appeared first on The Record.Volunteering · Northfield Read Article

Woman riding bike in Northfield dead after being struck by car

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Authorities report a fatal crash in Northfield as a car hits a cyclist at Water Street.Northfield, Illinois · Northfield Read Article

Donnelly and the Trevs walk it off, will play Maine South for sectional title

CJ Donnelly never had a doubt. The moment New Trier’s second baseman saw the ball get away from Glenbrook North’s catcher, he knew the end was in sight. Donnelly’s instincts proved to be the difference as the senior’s gutsy baserunning led him and the Trevians home. With the game tied and the bases loaded in […] The post Donnelly and the Trevs walk it off, will play Maine South for sectional title appeared first on The Record.Northfield, Illinois · Northfield Read Article

Summer school details announced for Northfield and Winnetka campuses

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Summer School 2025 will be held at the Northfield Campus, with specific classroom locations accessible via PowerSchool before classes begin. The first semester runs from June 9 to July 1, and the second from July 2 to July 25. Classes will not be held on June 19, July 3, and July 4.The summer school office will operate from Room 277 at the Winnetka Campus starting June 9. Before this date, it will be located in Room 215 at the same campus. Offic…Northfield, Illinois · Northfield Read Article

Blowfish looking to make splash in downtown Northfield

The tradition of dining at 310 N. Happ Road will continue in Northfield. Blowfish Contemporary Sushi has taken over the longtime home of Tapas Gitana, which closed at the end of 2024 after 27 years in the Northfield space. The new spot opened on Monday, June 2, according to Blowfish cofounder and chef Puje Sukh. […] The post Blowfish looking to make splash in downtown Northfield appeared first on The Record.Northfield, Illinois · Northfield Read Article

Lane gets New Trier again, ending Trevians' repeat quest

A season filled with jubilance came to a cruel conclusion Saturday afternoon in Northfield. Lane Tech put an end to the New Trier girls soccer team’s bid to defend its state title with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, May 31, on Robert Naughton Field. The Champions rallied from behind on the back of a well-struck, […] The post Lane gets New Trier again, ending Trevians’ repeat quest appeared first on The Record.Northfield, Illinois · Northfield Read Article

Alumni Spotlight: Jeffrey Chen '22, Men's Tennis - Brandeis University

Jeffrey Chen came to Brandeis in 2018 from Northfield, Illinois, as a three-time state finalist and one-time champion. As a member of the Judges' men's tennis team, he became one of the program's winningest players. After receiving his BA and MA from Brandeis in just four years, Chen has been working for US Bank since graduation, first in Boston, and more recently back home in Chicago.Tennis · Northfield Read Article

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