Home Hunting: Highland Park Foreclosures
Looking for a piece of Highland Park real estate for a steal? There are currently about 50 foreclosures on the market in Highland Park, according to a listings search by Trulia. Want Highland Park...
View ArticleBattle of the Bands Rocks Highland Park
In addition to the parade, the fireworks and Fourth Fest, this year's Independence Day celebration included the 5th annual Late Nite HP Bitter Jester Battle of the Bands. Want Highland Park news in...
View ArticleCity Council Begins 2013 Budget Discussion
Our first 2013 Budget Workshop is Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Want Highland Park news in your inbox every morning? Subscribe to Patch's newsletter. The goal of this workshop...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus Found in Northbrook
A pool of mosquitoes collected by the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District in Northbrook on July 6, has tested positive for West Nile virus, according to a Village of Northbrook staff briefing....
View ArticleSpecial Interests Donate to Schneider, Dold
Though the majority of donors to Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) and his Democratic opponent, Deerfield’s Brad Schneider, were individuals, a significant amount of money came from special interests,...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Stolen iPhone, Six Flag Tickets
Theft from motor vehicle Police are investigating a report of a theft from motor vehicle. It was reported that unknown persons entered an unlocked vehicle taking a black leather purse containing...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Colleagues Roast Garrett, May
When a call from state Sen. Susan Garret (D-Lake Forest) appears on state Sen. Jeff Schoenberg’s (D-Evanston) cell phone, the initials ‘MSG’ appear. “Now most people think of ‘MSG’ as ‘Ms. Susan...
View ArticleWow House: $4.4 Million Evanston Mansion Has Lake Views From Every Room
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This...
View ArticleOfficials Keep West Nile Virus Out of City
With mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus next door in Northbrook, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District is doing everything it can to keep the disease transporting insects out of Deerfield. No...
View ArticleRosewood Beach Redesign: The Story So Far
Over one year ago, the Park District board of commissioners appointed a task force to come up with a proposal for a Rosewood Beach redesign. The task force recently presented the plan to the board,...
View ArticlePatch Flash: Rare Blue Bullfrog Found in Chicago Suburb
The controversial “legislative scholarship” program, was formally dismantled last week by Gov. Pat Quinn after decades of abuse by legislators who awarded the free-tuition waivers. An analysis by...
View ArticleInspection Prompts City to Close Bridge
Highland Park officials closed the Cary Avenue pedestrian bridge last Friday after an inspection revealed weakness in the steel support structure, according to a press release issued by the city....
View ArticlePark Board Talks Rosewood Redesign Costs
The Park District Board of Commissioners is likely to vote on the Rosewood Beach redesign at next Thursday's meeting. In the meantime, board members continue to solicit feedback from residents as well...
View ArticleFriendships Form Amid Caring
The stated purpose of Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers is to help older adults maintain their independence, according to Executive Director Robbie Boudreau, but the purpose could just...
View ArticleDistrict 113 Votes to Clean Up DHS' Air
The District 113 Board of Education voted on Monday to spend about $125,000 to clean and replace parts of Deerfield High School's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The decision...
View Article5 Tips for a Spectacular Outdoor Movie Night
Last weekend our neighborhood organized it's first outdoor movie night. It was a blast! More importantly, it was easy to pull off. One day I was talking to my neighbor and mentioned how fun it would...
View ArticleUnique Events Heading to Highland Park
Over the next few weeks, our hometown will be host to a number of unique events for all ages and interests. All are open to the public and most are free. Join us! Auto Historica XIIThis is the place...
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