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Most work complete more than a month ahead of schedule.
Deerfield Congressman educates more than 140 constituents during a Concord Coalition workshop in Lincolnshire about the federal budget process.
Council members tell shopping center representatives to take a closer look at financial needs before asking the city to extend payment schedule.
Public criticizes Old Skokie Road renovation project. Council seeks more information from Renaissance Place before allowing relief.
Shopping Center is 40 percent vacant and seeks assistance from the City Council.
No City action has been taken in four years.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
All lanes now open during non work hours.
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The Chicago City Council is considering banning concealed weapons in all establishments that serve alcohol. Should Highland Park follow suit?
After discovery of unsafe housing, City is developing plan to bring it up to code.
Now is the time to tell Schneider where you stand. Should he vote in favor of the Syria attack? Vote in our poll above and let us know in the comments.
The new rule will be voted on Tuesday.
City Council will hold public hearing on improvements to Ravinia business district and consider electric car charging stations Monday.
City makes it clear the contamination which hit Deerfield last month did not occur in Highland Park.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Mayor Rybak unveiled a new ad campaign to draw the Chicago-area LGBT community to get married in Minneapolis, calling the Windy City the “second city in human rights.”
As the president and Congress debate another military move in the Middle East, we ask how the idea of a U.S. strike hits home with you. Take the Patch Poll.
Kent Street, David Knapp continue to disagree over responsibility for notification of Deerfield’s water contamination.
Highland Park city manager disputes Deerfield Village manager’s assertion Highland Park lab failed to give Deerfield timely notification of water contamination.
The Deerfield village manager recommends not using the Highland Park lab going forward.
North Shore Congressman is one of 100 lawmakers to return to Washington for closed door briefing after President Obama decides to seek Congressional approval for attack on Syria.
Developers hope to build retail space and apartments on Roger Williams Avenue.
Five wide ranging proposals will be discussed by Highland Park City Council Monday.
Village Manager stands by his report criticizing Highland Park lab and Village water operator.
Veterans get first shot at employers.
Deerfield: Highland Park city run lab knew about fecal coliform in water two days before Deerfield issued boil order. Highland Park: Reporting followed procedure.
The City of Highland Park is facing increases in required payments to police and fire pensions.
A battle of the bands fund-raising event will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 17.
To mark National Health Center Week, Rep. Brad Schneider will visit the Lake County Health Department's North Chicago Health Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
Legislators disagree on impact to Deerfield and Highland Park schools of pending Illinois legislation giving tax relief to operator of military housing.
Tenth District Congressman makes second trip to Middle East as member of House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Lake County banned video gaming in unincorporated portions of the county four years ago, according to the Daily Herald.
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
Both Rep. Brad Schneider and Sen. Mark Kirk contribute portions of legislation aimed to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
The county feels the new law is unconstitutional and seeks an injunction to stop the creation of elections commission that would take authority away from Lake County Clerk Willard Helander.