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Luxury department store with ‘chic’ cafe coming to north suburban shopping center as part of revamp

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Luxury department store with ‘chic’ cafe coming to north suburban shopping center as part of revamp

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Another tenant has been confirmed for the revamped Plaza del Lago shopping center in suburban Wilmette — and it’s a “small, luxury department store.” Space 519, which also has a location off the Magnificent Mile in Chicago’s Gold Coast, is set to open at the suburban shopping center this summer. According to owners, the store will offer designer women’s clothing and accessories, fine jewelry, gifts, along with luxury home goods, beauty and apoth…Read Article

Steven Bachta advances to American Ninja Warrior semifinals

Wilmette · Wilmette

Steven Bachta advances to American Ninja Warrior semifinals

Doctor by day, Steven Bachta swaps his scrubs for ninja gear by night. Thanks to his 24-hours-on, several-days-off work schedule, Bachta, 44, of Wilmette, has found time to train for his second gig: competing on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.” In his qualifying run on Season 17, which aired on June 23, Bachta raced through the course […] The post Side Hustle: Wilmette doctor conquers ‘American Ninja Warrior’ course appeared first on The Record.Read Article

Official League Remixes Hometown Pride in Summer-long Collab

Baseball · Wilmette

Official League Remixes Hometown Pride in Summer-long Collab

Official League is knocking it out of the park for a second year. The brand is midway through its Local Legends capsule collection for Minor League Baseball (MiLB). It collaborates with rock bands and local teams to create a unique, baseball-themed capsule collection featuring apparel and headwear festooned with custom artwork that honors the artists and the hometown roots of the teams and musicians. “Music and baseball are more than just pas…Read Article

Wilmette bookstore going 'louder and prouder' after Pride display 'harassment'

Wilmette’s new bookstore Pink Couch Books endured at least two incidents of harassment this week for its storefront window’s Pride, said store owner Lora Amigo. Amigo is responding by encouraging the community to visit the shop, 1161 Wilmette Ave., in support of Pride, especially at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, for a special Pride […] The post Wilmette bookstore going ‘louder and prouder’ after Pride display ‘harassment’ appeared first on The R…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Police Reports: Car burglary, bike theft and more

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). WILMETTE June 22 • Credit cards reportedly were stolen from an individual dining in the 1100 block of Wilmette Avenue. June 21 • Tools reportedly were stolen from an unlocked […] The post Police Reports: Car burglary, bike theft and more appeared first on The Reco…Theft · Wilmette Read Article

Wilmette Park District taps top Oak Park leader to become its new executive director

The Wilmette Park District has its next leader. Park officials appointed Chris Lindgren as its new executive director, the district announced Friday, June 20. Lindgren, who most recently served as the deputy director of properties and planning for the Park District of Oak Park, will officially begin his new role in Wilmette on July 21. […] The post Wilmette Park District taps top Oak Park leader to become its new executive director appeared firs…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Wilmette firefighters top police department in charitable softball game to claim the President's Cup

In any traditional softball game, losing by a wide margin would likely lead to disappointment. But that was far from the case on Thursday evening at Wilmette’s West Park, where the village’s fire and police departments competed in a friendly softball game for bragging rights, and, more importantly, raising money for worthwhile causes. The community-wide […] The post Wilmette firefighters top police department in charitable softball game to claim…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Hermès to Open Store at Plaza del Lago in Wilmette, Ill. in 2026

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The luxury brand already has a store on East Oak Street in Chicago.Wilmette · Wilmette See the Story

One year in, Wayfair’s first brick and mortar is win-win for store, Wilmette

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After Wayfair’s first and so far only “in real life” store celebrated its first anniversary recently, both company officials and the village of Wilmette say they’re happy with the results. Wayfair, a furniture and home decor retailer, had previously sold its products exclusively through e-commerce until it opened its first-in-the-nation brick and mortar store at Edens Plaza in Wilmette. “The guiding principles that we went into the store with ar…Tariffs · Wilmette See the Story

Hearing residency complaints, Wilmette Park Board opens investigation into commissioner

Longtime Wilmette Parks commissioner Mike Murdock reportedly is the subject of an investigation into his residency after allegations again surfaced that he does not live in the Village of Wilmette. Murdock brought up the investigation during the Park Board’s regular meeting on Monday, June 9, asking about its progress. Park Board President Patrick Lahey provided […] The post Hearing residency complaints, Wilmette Park Board opens investigation i…Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

Wilmette formalizes business-incentive program following Buttermilk deal

Wilmette trustees unanimously approved an economic incentive policy on Tuesday with the goal of supporting economic development within the village. The policy, which was approved at the Village Board’s regular meeting on June 10, was created following a request for economic incentives from Danny Shamoon, who plans on opening Buttermilk Café at 200 Skokie Blvd, […] The post Wilmette formalizes business-incentive program following Buttermilk deal …Wilmette · Wilmette Read Article

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