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Norris, Mahoney Cases Move Forward
An attorney for one of the Deerfield teens charged in an August 2 invasion of a Highland Park home told a Lake County Criminal Court judge today in Waukegan he continues to gather information to defend...
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When Ketchup Counts as a Vegetable
The other day, my son kicked me out of his doctor’s appointment. Somewhere around the age of acne explosions, smelly feet and hair product, pediatric annual check-ups include an option for a...
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Regional Police Report: Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run, Man Pleads Not...
Skokie Skokie Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Skokie resident Kristian Hernandez, 36, of the 8200 block of Knox Avenue, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report an...
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Take a Tour of Highland Park's Water Plant
The information below comes from the City of Highland Park. The City of Highland Park will offer free guided tours of the George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant, 10 East Park Avenue, for interested...
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Cartoon: There Is No Joy in Mud-ville
The Sunday Comics Patch by Illustrator Charley Krebs.
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Poll: What Decided the 2012 Presidential Election?
President Barack Obama won a second term this week, winning by a wide margin in the electoral colllege and winning more than 50 percent of the popular vote. The 2012 election was unique for many...
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Tea Party Ruined and Stolen Extensions
Another blow to the tea party Someone stole a silver coffee pot, tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl, waste dish and large serving tray from a Northbrook home. The order did say 12 onion bagels and assault...
View ArticleLake County Records Veterans Stories for National Project
The stories of 14 combat war veterans from Lake County will soon be part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. See the video on the veteran's project. The project collects first-hand...
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Best Futures Teaches Teens With Disabilities How to Work
If you got a drink from the concession stand at Centennial Ice Arena last winter, you also gave a special group of people a unique learning opportunity. That's because for the past year, the...
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City to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony
Join us as we observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, 405 Propsect Ave. (across from the library) with a special ceremony by American Legion Highland Park Post 145, the...
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Morrison Seeks Her Successor
West Deerfield Township Supervisor and state Sen. Elect Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) will leave her local post in the next two months to plunge into her new duties full time leaving an opening in the...
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Poll: Was Too Much Spent on Schneider-Dold Race?
What did $13.1 million buy the voters of the 10th Congressional District in the election that will make Rep. Elect Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) the area’s Congressman in January? Patch will not give...
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Caption This! Dog and Toddler Take a Stand
We had nearly two dozen captions submitted for the photo of a cat lounging with a TV remote in last week's Caption This contest. The Patch judges awarded title of best caption to Ruth P for: "Where's...
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Look Up Crime Stats in Your Community
The FBI recently released its 2011 Uniform Crime Report, which compiles information from local law enforcement about violent crimes and property crimes in their communities. Use the pull-down menu to...
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Warning: Lovesick Deer Present Danger On Road
It's easy to laugh off the idea of amorous deer chasing each other through the woods during their November mating season. Easy, that is, until a 250-pound buck comes crashing through your windshield....
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Readers Blog About Petraeus Affair on Patch
Talk about writing yourself into your own story. By now, everyone seems to know the tale of CIA director David Petraeus, who resigned on election day after news broke that he had been carrying on an...
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Let’s Continue To Keep Highland Park Beautiful
Highland Park has always been a leader. Whether it’s the Frank Lloyd Wright houses or the world famous Ravinia Festival, our town has always blazed its own trail. And that’s true of our environmental...
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Newly Elected Officials Honor Veterans Day
The muffled sound of gloved hands clapping could be heard from Memorial Park on Monday morning as Highland Park held its Veterans Day ceremony. Want Highland Park news in your inbox every morning?...
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