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Academy Orchestra is performing musical piece honoring victims and survivors of July 4 parade shootings in Highland Park

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The mass shooting during Highland Park’s Independence Day Parade in 2022 is still fresh in the minds of those who were there that day. To honor the individuals who lost their lives and the survivors, and to help heal the community, composer Stacy Garrop wrote “Repair the World.” The Academy Orchestra of the Music Institute of Chicago will perform that piece during its 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 concert at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evan…Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Jeremy Levin, Northwestern University (Kellogg)

Jeremy Levin Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management “Passionate about technology, startups and teamwork—always pushing boundaries to help shape what comes next.” Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois Fun Fact About Yourself: I’ve visited 28 countries and will be adding number 29 soon when I travel to Taiwan for my Kellogg Worldwide Exploration Student Trip (KWEST) to kick off my Kellogg MBA experience. Undergraduate School and Major: …Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

After difficult stretch, it's closing time for Highland Park's Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe

It has been a brutal winter for most Chicagoans. But for Daniela Segoviano and Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe in Hghland Park, the cold snap also brought along the closure of her beloved cafe. The neighborhood bakery that sat at 481 Roger Williams Ave. in the Ravinia neighborhood closed its doors to customers on Sunday, […] The post After difficult stretch, it’s closing time for Highland Park’s Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe appeared first on The Re…Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

Local director's 'Pools' puts North Shore on the silver screen

When filmmaker and Los Angeles resident Sam Hayes began writing “Pools,” a coming-of-age film that debuted in 2025, he knew that he wanted to make it at home. The Highland Park native used the North Shore as the setting for the film, which served as his directorial debut. “Pools” stars Odessa A’zion (“Marty Supreme,” “Until […] The post Local director’s ‘Pools’ puts North Shore on the silver screen appeared first on The Record.Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

Highland Park native teams with 96-year-old grandmother to tell the true story of Little Britches

Big stories can come from small beginnings — and sometimes, four little hooves. Written by North Shore native Emily Tuchman and her 96-year-old grandmother, new children’s book “The Adventures of Little Britches” tells the true story about a baby goat nursed back to health by Tuchman’s brother, Alex. It all began 23 months ago when […] The post Highland Park native teams with 96-year-old grandmother to tell the true story of Little Britches appe…Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Evan Mintzer, Highland Park basketball

Evan Mintzer is a senior guard for the Giants. He recently put up 20 points in a conference game against Niles North and 18 in a nonconference against Cary-Grove. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I go through the same exact order of stretches in my routine and have similar conversations with […] The post Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Evan Mintzer, Highland Park basketball appeared first on The Record.Basketball · Highland Park Read Article

Through rebate program, City plans to support McGrath Kia's expansion

A sales tax rebate agreement between a car dealership and the City of Highland Park appears likely after the City Council’s initial review on Monday. The potential agreement with McGrath Kia was the focus of the council’s Committee of the Whole session on Jan. 12. City Manager Ghida Neukirch said the city has offered a […] The post Through rebate program, City plans to support McGrath Kia’s expansion appeared first on The Record.Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

Police Reports: Several car burglaries in Highland Park, Skokie; retail-theft arrests in Wilmette

The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Skokie). WILMETTE Jan. 9 • An individual was arrested twice on Jan. 9 for allegedly stealing several items from stores on Green Bay Road and potentially businesses in […] The post Police Reports: Several car burglaries in Highland Park, Skokie; re…Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

History By Design: Connecting neighbors, the story of two utility buildings

We take electric power and telephone service for granted, but there are compelling stories related to their history in Highland Park and Winnetka. Electricity came to Highland Park in 1890 with the founding of the Highland Park Electric Company. The first electric plant was located in a barn-like building along the Chicago & North Western […] The post History By Design: Connecting neighbors, the story of two utility buildings appeared first on T…Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

Man accidentally shoots himself in the hand while trying to clean gun in Highland Park

File Photo – Highland Park Police Department | Photo: Woo-Sung Shim / Lake and McHenry County Scanner A man was transported to the hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the hand as he prepared to clean his gun inside his home in Highland Park. The Highland Park Fire Department and Highland Park Police Department responded around 9:12 a.m. on December 28 to the 600 block of Kincaid Street in Highland Park for a report of a person shot. A…Highland Park, Illinois · Highland Park Read Article

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Academy Orchestra is performing musical piece honoring victims and survivors of July 4 parade shootings in Highland Park

Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Jeremy Levin, Northwestern University (Kellogg)

After difficult stretch, it's closing time for Highland Park's Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe

Local director's 'Pools' puts North Shore on the silver screen

Highland Park native teams with 96-year-old grandmother to tell the true story of Little Britches

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Evan Mintzer, Highland Park basketball

Through rebate program, City plans to support McGrath Kia's expansion

Police Reports: Several car burglaries in Highland Park, Skokie; retail-theft arrests in Wilmette

History By Design: Connecting neighbors, the story of two utility buildings

Man accidentally shoots himself in the hand while trying to clean gun in Highland Park

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Academy Orchestra is performing musical piece honoring victims and survivors of July 4 parade shootings in Highland Park

Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Jeremy Levin, Northwestern University (Kellogg)

After difficult stretch, it's closing time for Highland Park's Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe

Local director's 'Pools' puts North Shore on the silver screen

Highland Park native teams with 96-year-old grandmother to tell the true story of Little Britches

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Evan Mintzer, Highland Park basketball

Through rebate program, City plans to support McGrath Kia's expansion

Police Reports: Several car burglaries in Highland Park, Skokie; retail-theft arrests in Wilmette

History By Design: Connecting neighbors, the story of two utility buildings

Man accidentally shoots himself in the hand while trying to clean gun in Highland Park

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