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Shooting Survivor Acts as Human Shield to Save Mother, Child Playing at Park

FBI · Wilmette

Shooting Survivor Acts as Human Shield to Save Mother, Child Playing at Park

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A woman and her child say they are lucky to be alive thanks to a good Samaritan putting himself in danger for them.See the Story

MONSEY: Elevator Repair Mishap Triggers Sprinklers, Floods Shoppers Haven Mall

Theresa May · Wilmette

MONSEY: Elevator Repair Mishap Triggers Sprinklers, Floods Shoppers Haven Mall

A repair operation at the Shoppers Haven Mall — home to Rockland Kosher — took an unexpected turn when a worker attempting to fix the elevator accidentally triggered the fire sprinkler system. The worker, who was using a torch during the repair, inadvertently activated the system, causing a sprinkler head to burst. The incident led to extensive flooding throughout the mall, affecting both the upper and lower levels. Store owners and mall managem…See the Story

Discover How Baker Demonstration School Unlocks the Power of Hands-On Learning

Wilmette · Wilmette

Discover How Baker Demonstration School Unlocks the Power of Hands-On Learning

At Baker Demonstration School in Wilmette, Illinois, learning starts with curiosity. Founded in 1918 as a pioneer of progressive education, Baker has spent more than a century building on an approach that research continues to support: Students learn best when they’re actively engaged, emotionally supported and encouraged to explore big ideas in meaningful ways. Here, education is hands-on, minds-on and “heart-forward.” It’s about more than what…Read Article

Wilmette Financial Picture '25: More permits, home values boost revenue; record number of water main breaks push expenses

Village officials presented a detailed breakdown of Wilmette’s financial performance through the first five months of this year, highlighting what has thus far been a glossy economic result for the town. Melinda Molloy, the village’s finance director, walked trustees through the financial report on June 24, focusing her presentation on an analysis of Wilmette’s revenues […] The post Wilmette Financial Picture ’25: More permits, home values boost…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Actors Training Center’s ‘Matilda, Jr.!’ stars local talent

Three North Shore girls will star in Actors Training Center’s upcoming production of “Matilda, Jr.!” as part of the center’s Wilmette-based Junior Musical Theatre Intensive summer program. Tessa Mae Pundsack, 11, of Wilmette, Avelyn Choi, 10, of Glenview, and Evie Hsu, 13, of Northfield, have landed the parts of Matilda, Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull, […] The post Local talents nab lead roles in Actors Training Center’s summer show ‘Matilda, Jr…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Wilmette wellness company’s candles capture North Shore scents

Betsy Jane, a Wilmette-based wellness company, has launched its first candle collection, paying homage to its roots: the North Shore. Eight-year Wilmette resident Katy Khurana founded company was founded in the fall of 2024. Khurana’s Betty Lane began testing its candles in March and debuted the line on May 31. The candles draw inspiration from […] The post Scent of Home: Sheridan, Coast and other North Shore candles from local wellness company …Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Mobile sauna wants to extend warm vibes at Wilmette beach

Gillson Beach’s newest addition will soon be a mobile sauna that is meant to promote health — physically, mentally and socially. Campfire Social and Sauna will be opening its wooden doors to the Wilmette community just after Labor Day, on Sept. 5. Married couple and parents Brett and Lauren Rudowsky started the company, which has […] The post Mobile sauna wants to extend warm vibes at Wilmette beach appeared first on The Record.Health · Wilmette Read Article

'You Can Always Find Light': The story of two friends separated by only one street and 66 years

Not long after the Assenmacher family moved to Wilmette three years ago, their son Jude, now a student at Wilmette Junior High School, struck up a perhaps unlikely but beautiful relationship with their elderly neighbors, Joseph and Leslie Hicken. Whether baking and watching movies or singing and performing TikTok dances, their relationship blossomed into a […] The post ‘You Can Always Find Light’: The story of two friends separated by only one s…Baking · Wilmette Read Article

Plaza del Lago in Wilmette to Open 13 New Stores

Plaza del Lago, an open-air shopping destination in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore, is adding thirteen new businesses to the retail center. Plaza del Lago will welcome fashion brand Oscar de la Renta, SPACE 519, apparel brand James Perse, LoveShackFancy, global lifestyle designer Cynthia Rowley, fashion and home styling brand Hill House Home, men’s luxury retailer Peter Millar, along with several more notable brands. Businesses will begin op…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Wilmette commission requests softer police-station design, as plans approach first checkpoint

Planners tasked with designing Wilmette’s upcoming massive public facility project still have a ways to go to secure the blessing of one of the village’s key advisory boards. Representatives from FGM Architects returned to Wilmette’s Appearance Review Commission Monday, July 7 for a third non-binding advisory analysis of the firm’s pending designs for the village’s […] The post Wilmette commission requests softer police-station design, as plans …Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Wilmette History Museum undergoes new developments

Heading into summer, the Wilmette History Museum is equipped with a new name, a new exhibition and additional funds from its June fundraiser. Read all about the changes. What’s in a name The Wilmette Historical Society is now the Wilmette History Museum, reigning in a new era of inclusivity and modernity, according to Rachel Ramirez, […] The post Wilmette History Museum tweaks name, debuts exhibit on founding family appeared first on The Record.Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

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