Peter Kaspari

Debris left behind during cleanup and restoration of Winnetka’s Crow Island Woods is causing conflict between the Village, park district and District 36 as the entities look for a solution and answers. Crow Island Woods, 1140 Willow Road, is the site of an intergovernmental agreement that was pursued as a result of the Village’s ongoing […]

A land annexation that happened more than 40 years ago and led to Northfield owning property outside of its borders is being rectified, with that land returning to the Village of Northbrook. The fix to transfer parcels that Village Attorney Mallory Milluzzi said were “incorrectly part of Northfield” to the neighboring Village of Northbrook received […]

Committee of the Whole meetings are officially in the past for the Winnetka Park Board, at least on a regular basis, as commissioners voted to restructure how and when they hold meetings. Not every commissioner, however, was on board with the change. In a series of 4-2 decisions at the Park Board’s regular meeting on […]

The prospect of installing sidewalks on University Avenue in Highland Park has faced significant opposition, especially from those who live along the street. But, for now, the issue has been put to rest with a majority of the Highland Park City Council voting on Tuesday against the construction of those sidewalks. Even before councilmembers began […]

As New Trier High School officials continue to implement the district’s strategic plan, the School Board on Monday received an update on the efforts around inclusivity and belonging. One of the elements of New Trier 2030, the district’s strategic plan, focuses on culture, climate, equity, belonging and civil discourse. Several New Trier staff members presented […]

Construction projects at Wilmette’s two primary beaches are progressing well, park district staff reported to the Wilmette Park Board on Nov. 11. The construction update provided at Monday’s regular meeting included photos of the work that’s been happening at both Gillson Park and Langdon beaches. At the June regular meeting, park commissioners approved construction bids […]

Dr. Peter Tragos will be New Trier High School’s next superintendent, the district’s School Board announced Monday evening, Nov. 18. While a nationwide search was conducted to find the district’s next leader, it turned out the board’s unanimous choice was already sitting at their table. Tragos, the current assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, is […]

New Trier High School is continuing to expand its curricular offerings for students, proposing three new courses and four major course revisions for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Peter Tragos, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, highlighted the proposed changes during the School Board’s regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. He said the new offerings […]

In preparation for upcoming renovation work at both of its campuses, the School Board on Nov. 18 unanimously approved two resolutions for the issuing of bonds. The $25 million alternate revenue bonds and $10 million health life safety bonds will help fund the projects, including the renovation of the North and Tower buildings at the […]