The proposal came in response to an investigation by the Chicago Tribune regarding chronic truancy among kindergartners and first-graders.
A bill proposed by state Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) to create a task force to address heroin use among young people passed the House and Senate.
Here’s a look at how much elected officials from Evanston to Deerfield make annually. Some are volunteers and not paid.
More than $300,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 25 various non-profits.
$10 million in general obligation bonds issued at the May 13 city council meeting will be used to fund the city’s water treatment plant upgrade, which broke ground Feb. 15.
Highland Park is offering another summer of live music at Port Clinton Square, beginning June 6 with a new folk band and going till August.
The Marketplace Fairness Act would give states the ability to collect online sales taxes.
How to fund needed road improvements throughout Lake County is up for debate.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering explains what options are available to residents who experienced flooding in their homes as a result of last week's storms.
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Blood drive participants are invited to a barbecue after the event.
Some businesses aren't pleased with IDOT's recent removal of hundreds of trees along Route 41. What do you think?
Highland Park received the Illinois Section American Water Works Association 100 Year Club Award in honor of the George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant.
Appointments, walk-ins welcome to donate blood in Highland Park on May 25. Then stick around for a barbecue.
What do Highland Park residents think?
Gov. Quinn is looking for ways to tighten Illinois' impending conceal carry law, the Chicago Tribune reported this week.
It was a bumpy city council meeting in Highland Park this week as Panera Bread petitioners caused some frustration over their trash removal plans, but both sides were able to return to the table and come to an understanding.
From the District 113 referendum to City Council and Park Board, here's a rundown of who won what in Highland Park, as well as what the winners had to say about it.
Alyssa Knobel thanks supporters and shares the issues she plans to focus on when she is sworn in as a member of the Highland Park City Council.
The $89 million bond referendum proposed by District 113 to renovate Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools was the big reason people came out to vote on Tuesday.
With all precincts reporting and all early votes accounted for, here's who's won spots on the City Council, the Park Board and District 112 School Board in Highland Park.
The $114 million plan to renovate both Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools that residents will pay $89 million of has passed.
A pilot food composting program in Highland Park has been put on hold while the receiving facility in Waukegan addresses odor complaints.
A joint effort between the city, park district and IDOT is improving the aesthetics of the business district.
Sen. Mark Kirk expressed his support of same-marriage in a statement on his personal blog Tuesday.
Highland Park resident input will be incorporated into the commission’s strategic plan so the city’s arts-related efforts are aligned with the long-term vision and needs of the community.
The Bunny, known for its dramatic entrances, arrived this year via helicopter and dropped colorful eggs onto the field, and signaled the start of the hunt.
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed to freeze state income taxes shared with local municipalities to generate an additional $68 million for the state budget.
Highlands and Ravines writer Ed Brill states who he will be voting for in the Highland Park municipal races, and explains why, in this lead up to election day.
Village Board changes grocer’s liquor license to allow sale of organic spirits.
The community group that opposes District 113's $89 million bond referendum to improve Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools explains how it came up with its alternative plan.
Discussion ensues on tax, deferral, exemptions at Monday's meeting.
Highland Park's new Water Conservation and Efficiency Initiative goes into effect this spring and includes odd/even sprinkling restrictions and a tiered rate plan for all residents.
The Deputy City Manager outlines the way that the federal government's $85 billion in spending cuts will affect the state of Illinois and, more specifically, the city of Highland Park.
An exclusive agreement between the Highland Park City Council and Alcyon LLC expired at the end of February, and city officials are now looking for new ideas to renovate the closed movie house.
Moving lane closures will start at 9 a.m. Monday.
The proposed 2013-14 budget for the Park District of Highland Park includes nearly $9 million in capital improvements, including upgrades to Rosewood Beach.
Patch takes a look at the resources of communities in the area.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering describes the $30 million upgrade to the Water Treatment Plant, which was built in 1929.
The City of Highland Park may need to shell out $1.52 million over the next five years to remove trees that are expected to become infected with emerald ash borer.