Park District Of Highland Park Board Candidate: Joe Peddle

The former owner of an event and disaster power temperature control business was involved in the restoration of Stupey Cabin.

Andres Tapia: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The housing commissioner and global diversity and inclusion strategist is running for Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.

Yumi Ross: Candidate For Highland Park City Council

The architect and North Shore School District 112 board member is running for Highland Park City Council in the April 6 elections.

Marijuana Moratorium Expires, Lake County To Consider Pot Shops

The county board voted unanimously to start the formal zoning process permitting recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas.

Highland Park Shifts To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois: What's New?

The reduced restrictions expand indoor dining, reopen indoor recreation facilities and permit larger social gatherings.

Yumi Ross Announces Candidacy for Highland Park City Council

Yumi wants to build on her background as an architect and long record of public service in Highland Park

Lori Flores Weisskopf Declares Candidacy for HP City Council

Lifelong Highland Park resident with a decade of Park District Board experience looks to lead with a “We Are Better Together” approach

Annette Lidawer Announces Highland Park City Council Endorsements

The former Township High School District 113 board president has been endorsed by the mayor and four incumbent City Council members.

Jami E. Bay Announces Candidacy for Highland Park City Council

Long-time Resident and Owner of Love’s Yogurt Runs for a Four-Year Term

After 'Challenging And Stressful Year,' District Plans For 2021

Selling season passes to non-residents and postponing planned dredging helped offset increased staffing costs, district officials said.

City Council Expands Downtown Residential Development Options

The zoning code change allows for entirely residential new developments along the edge of Highland Park's central business district.

Insurance Cost To Increase By 22% For Highland Park In 2021

The coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest and low interest rates have made it harder for cities to secure insurance coverage, city staff said.

NSWRD Board of Trustees Names Officers

An organizational meeting was held at the December meeting of the North Shore Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees

Annette Lidawer Declares Candidacy For Highland Park City Council

Lidawer seeks to build on her experience as a plan and design commissioner as she runs for a four-year term on the City Council.

6 Candidates Seek Seats On City Council, 2 Face Ballot Challenges

Incumbents Daniel Kaufman and Alyssa Knobel are not running for reelection to the Highland Park City Council in April.

Mayor Lifts Ban On Fitness Centers, Yoga Studios In Highland Park

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said the city's restrictions are now aligned with the state's "Tier 3" coronavirus mitigations.

'Bookie Butcher' Sentenced For Tax Evasion, Sports Betting

Domenic Poeta made untold millions in unreported income from an illegal sportsbook and loan sharking operation, according to court records.

Highland Park Resident Named New Director Of Public Library

Heidi Smith receives a $12,000 raise to resign from the Park Ridge Public Library and succeed Jane Conway in her hometown of Highland Park.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg Appointed to Illinois Board

Recently appointed as a Board Member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Mayor Orders Highland Park Gyms Closed To Slow Coronavirus Spread

Mayor Nancy Rotering's supplemental emergency order limiting gatherings goes beyond statewide Tier 3 mitigations announced Tuesday.

How Is Voting Going In Highland Park: Tell Us

Share your voting experience in Highland Park and Highwood with Patch on Election Day.

Voting In Highland Park, Highwood: Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 3 election, including same-day registration, where to find your polling place and more.

See Election Shenanigans In Lake County? Tell Highland Park Patch

Electionland tip lines are collecting information about any problems preventing people from voting in Lake County.

New Restrictions Start Saturday In Highland Park: What To Know

State public health officials imposed new restrictions on Region 9 due to surge in coronavirus positivity. Here's what that means for you.

North Shore Water Reclamation District Honored by NACWA

NSWRD recognized with 3 prestigious awards

Dígale A Patch Si Ve Travesuras Electorales En El Condado Lake

Electionland de ProPublica abre líneas de información para los que desean reportar problemas que impiden el voto.

Highland Park-Highwood Election Guide: 2020 General Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the Nov. 3 election, including early and mail-in voting, grace-period registration and more.

Pro-Trump Rally In Highland Park Dwarfed By Counterprotest

Hundreds of demonstrators loudly confronted each other Monday after counterprotesters warned a "militia" was coming to Highland Park.

4 Of 5 Favor Recreational Cannabis Shops In Highland Park: Survey

Five of six local respondents favored marijuana legalization, with one in three having already visited a recreational cannabis dispensary.

Highland Park Reconsiders Ban On Recreational Cannabis Stores

The City Council is due to discuss a reversal of its opposition to public hearings regarding retail recreational cannabis.

Plan To Redevelop Ex-Saks Fifth Avenue Site Wins Preliminary Nod

The five-story proposed Albion at Renaissance Place includes 89 apartments and ground-floor commercial space along Green Bay Road.

Highland Park Mayor Declares Juneteenth National Freedom Day

Mayor Nancy Rotering issued a proclamation declaring Friday to be Juneteenth National Liberation Day in Highland Park.

City Council Approves 2020 Highland Park Affordable Housing Plan

The plan identifies the former Solo Cup site and U.S. Navy property at Fort Sheridan as potential locations for future affordable housing.

Medline announces $10,000 gift to 'A Safe Place'

Amid Illinois’ COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order, A Safe Place has seen dramatic increase in need for domestic violence protections and services

North Shore Eye Doctor Testifies SBA Failures Left Him 'Helpless'

"We do not have the luxury of time," the Highland Park ophthalmologist told the House Small Business Committee Wednesday.

City Manager Appointed To Statewide Police Training Board

The governor named City Manager Ghida Neukirch among his first appointments to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Highland Park Mayor, Police Chief Address Death Of George Floyd

"We can start by listening more and talking less," Mayor Nancy Rotering said.

NSWRD Board Of Trustees Appoints Rhoda A. Pierce To The Board

Rhoda A. Pierce is the new North Shore Water Reclamation District Ward 5 Trustee, representing Highland Park and Highwood

Covid-19 quarantining brings an increase in domestic violence

...and increased need for protections and services

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis