Christmas 2017: What's Open, What's Closed In Highland Park

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, and that means people will be out and about shopping, picking out presents and visiting family. While some people — including emergency personnel and employees at some retail stores — will be working on the holiday, many area businesses and offices will be closed.

Here's list of what's open and what's closed in Highland Park for Christmas and New Year's 2017.

• Post office: Closed
• Federal offices: Closed
• Banks: Closed
• Gas stations: Open
• City Hall: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
• Refuse Collection: Collection will be delayed by one day for the week of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
• Highland Park Schools: Closed for winter break through Jan. 8.
• Highland Park Public Library: Closed Dec. 24. 25. 31 and Jan. 1
• Park District of Highland Park: Closed Dec. 25, 31 — Holiday hours at some facilities.
• Retail stores: Some will be closed, some will be open, but check the hours before you go.