The Glencoe Anchor

03/30/2020

College recruiting has been put on hold for high school athletes. What type of effect has that had on players like New Trier High School football player David Davidkov?

The coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic has postponed the beginning of the high school sports season so far, meaning that sports like soccer, water polo, badminton, baseball and lacrosse have had their seasons put on hold as the country waits to find out what to do next.

03/30/2020

What's black and white and read all over?

Hopefully the books at the end of the driveway of 516 Sheridan Road.

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and Natalie Robbins won’t let you. Robbins, a Glencoe resident and soon-to-be DePaul University graduate, has come up with a safe shelter-in-place activity in which residents can pick up a mystery book from her driveway at 516 Sheridan Road.The mystery is...

03/27/2020

Now is the time to support your hometown journalists! Please subscribe now! SubscribeAnchor.com

03/27/2020

Boys basketball: Loyola Academy's Will Pujals capped an impressive senior campaign by committing to continue his academic and athletic careers at Hope College.

With an experienced backcourt last season, there wasn’t much of a chance for Loyola Academy senior Will Pujals to see a lot of playing time.

03/27/2020

The spread of the coronavirus has upended The Anchor, much like many local businesses.

If you believe The Anchor and local news are valuable, we now need your support more than ever. And we need it now.

I’m going to be direct and honest, because we do not have time for anything else.

03/26/2020

New Trier High School's girls soccer team might not be able to play right now, but that hasn't stopped coach Jim Burnside and his girls from being excited about team's potential.

New Trier is on one of the more impressive runs in Illinois high school girls soccer history.

03/26/2020

From our neighbors in Wilmette, who made sure birthday girl Lexi Abraham had something to smile about on her special day!

When a child flips the switch from single to double digits, the milestone is often one recognized by an extra dose of cheer, topped off with a big-kid style celebration.For Wilmette’s Lexi Abraham, her impending 10th birthday was one to go down in the record books. Her party was to be held on Marc...

03/26/2020

Glencoe! We need your help. You have a dinosaur running around Village of Glencoe, taking care of everyday errands.

We'd love to find this dino and ask him what his business is while in town.

Anybody know him/her?

03/26/2020

You don't have to lose your favorite local meals while you social distance.

In this round of Quick Bites, we talk about some of the best available for carryout or delivery

These are surely trying times, but luckily, the North Shore is filled with restaurants stepping up to the plate to help local residents ease their minds with the delicious food options they’ve become familiar with over the years. With orders from Gov. J.B. Pritzker March 13 to close down dine-in o...

03/26/2020

New Trier is stepping up to help our local first responders with protective equipment. Northfield Campus Science Coordinator Robyn Ward gathered 6,000 gloves, 500 aprons, and over 200 goggles with alcohol wipes from the Science Department, and the Northfield Police Department was happy to receive them.

The supplies can be used by law enforcement, the fire department, and local retirement homes they help. Thank you to our first responders for protecting our community in this difficult time!

03/25/2020

Need something to get you through your day? Check out the podcast! We talk IHSA updates, what players are doing to keep in shape and look back at some alumni achievements.

Our guys hop on the phone for a second straight quarantine version of The Varsity. This time around Mike, Mike and Nick talk about the IHSA's optimism, as it sets restart dates. They also talk about w

03/25/2020

Our dedicated web page is updated. It features:
- The latest local news
- Statistics locally and nationally
- A growing list of resources for you and your family

Mortality rate by age (nationally)**: 85+: 10-27% | 65-84: 3-11%; |55-64: 1-3% | 20-54:

03/25/2020

Practice Mindfulness from home! Two A-Z Mindfulness sessions taught by Ms. Lani will be presented later today will be offered via Zoom online, for kids and adults! Grades K-5 today at 4PM with adults following at 5PM
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8145668243
Meeting ID: 814 566 8243

03/25/2020

Someone (or someones) allegedly busted up an outside near the 12th green

An unknown offender or offenders on March 20 reportedly broke the door, toilet paper holder and the soap dispenser of the outhouse near the 12th-hole green at the Glencoe Golf Club.The report is for damage to property in an amount less than $500.Other police news:March 23• A snow shovel valued at ...

03/25/2020

Hot Shots Sports - Chicago helped raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities by hosting its second 'Free Throw-a-Thon.'

Members of Hot Shots Sports travel basketball teams recently put their athleticism toward a good cause during their second annual “Free Throw-a-Thon,” resulting in over $20,000 raised for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

03/25/2020

You may notice this Pet of the Week, who is often people-watching downtown.

Alfie loves to people watch in downtown Glencoe.Submitted by Richard K. Zimring, of GlencoeTo see your pet featured as Pet of the Week, send a photo and information to [email protected].

03/24/2020

Want a pair of new shoes?

Thanks to New Balance North Shore, if you shop local, you have that opportunity.

From our sister paper, The Highland Park Landmark

While local businesses have been hit hard by coronavirus, and the efforts people are making to social distance and stay in their homes, Highland Park shoe store New Balance North Shore is making an effort to continue to try to support not only themselves, but other local businesses as well.Store man...

03/24/2020

Athlete of the Week: If New Trier High School girls soccer player Emma Weaver could play any other sport, what would it be? Find out that and more in this week's '10 Questions with...' feature.

The New Trier senior is the reigning Illinois Girls Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year