Deerfield Teen Arrested for Planting Video Camera in Restroom
The following arrest information was supplied by the Highland Park Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
View ArticleChristmas Dinner SOS: How to Save Your Holiday Dishes
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
View ArticleHelp a 5-Year-Old Cancer Survivor's Family With Its Bills
Also, two sisters are raising money to do relief work in Haiti, a woman heads to Columbia to teach English and a dog owner needs help covering her pups surgery bill.
View ArticleToday's Classroom Lesson: Changes in Teacher Salaries Since 1970
A Chicago blogger has put together a useful and fascinating interactive map for tracking average teacher pay by state since 1970. You can even adjust the figures for inflation. Highly recommended.
View ArticleShopping Gets Better After Christmas
Merchants brace for onslaught of bargain hunters, those returning gifts.
View ArticleDistrict 112 Narrows Superintendent Choice
Interviews are being conducted with three finalists.
View ArticleWoman Arrested for Domestic Battery
The following arrest information was supplied by the Highland Park Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
View ArticleYour Guide to Holiday Tipping
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: The Most Festive and Wacky Gingerbread Houses
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
View Article10 Weird Facts About Christmas Foods
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
View ArticleMidwest Young Artists Sends Holiday Cheer to Troops in Afghanistan and Korea
(Highwood, Il) The Midwest Young Artists (MYA) youth arts center in Highwood, Illinois is located on the grounds of Fort Sheridan, in the former stockade to be exact. Though the fort has been...
View ArticleNew Phone? 5 Apps to Better Know Your Neighborhood
Beyond Foursquare and Google Maps: the Patch app, Dark Sky, and more.
View Article$1.2 Million Highland Park home Hits Market
Find homes for sale in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
View ArticleOver $10K in Gold Coins Donated in Lake County This Holiday Season
A total of 19 gold coins totaling $10,493 have been donated to Salvation Army locations in Lake County after seven gold Swiss Francs were left Wednesday in a kettle at a Libertyville
View ArticleSee 'The Santaland Diaries' and Have a Polar Party at the Zoo
An adaptation of David Sedaris' hilarious account of working as a Macy's elf runs through Sunday. You can also head to the Lincoln Park Zoo to learn about how animals deal with frigid weather.
View ArticleHomaro Cantu Bringing Cutting-Edge Cuisine to Coffee Shop
The famed chef/owner of Moto and iNG is opening a coffee and pastry shop in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. He'll use a 'miracle berry' to replace sugar in his creations.
View ArticleInstilling a Sense of Gratitude After the Gift Bonanza
A look at the importance of gratitude, and how to instill it in children.
View ArticleBudget-Friendly Day Trips Around Chicago
Think you need a ton of money to have a ton of fun? Think again and take a look at some of our area day trips.
View ArticleHighland Park's Lone Open House Is a $2.489 Million Beauty
Find open houses in town on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
View ArticleLake Bluff Resident Needs $1,800 for Service Project
Chris Nelson seeks financial support for a university service project in California.
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