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Obama's State of the Union is Feb. 12: Where Will You Be Watching?
Obama's annual State of the Union address is the most important speech he delivers and could be the most important of his entire presidency, argues the Washington Post. The President is expected to...
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Water Treatment Plant Groundbreaking to be Held Feb. 15
The City of Highland Park will mark the commencement of the two-year project to upgrade the George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant with a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15. The plant...
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Lake Forest Man's Documentary about Veterans to Debut in Chicago Saturday
Lake Forest resident Steve Platcow will debut his award-winning documentary, "Not Yet Begun to Fight," at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago Saturday, Feb. 9. In an interview with the Lake...
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Re-Invent Gallery to Host Pet Adoption Event Saturday
Lake Forest's Re-Invent Gallery at 202 Wisconsin Ave., will host an animal adoption event from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 for Orphans of the Storm, a shelter based in Riverwoods that is...
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Patch Talker: Readers Sound Off After State of the State Address
Following Governor Pat Quinn's State of the State address, Patch asked readers what they think the top issues affecting Illinois are. What needs to be fixed? Do you agree with the governor's...
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Highland Park Sees Spike in Home Burglaries
There has been a recent spike in home burglaries along the North Shore, according to the Highland Park Police Department. Want Highland Park news in your inbox every morning? Sign up for the Patch...
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Pope Benedict XVI to Resign From Papal Office
Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papal office effective Feb. 28, The Vatican Today reports. The Pontiff made the announcement early this morning, citing his age and health concerns...
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North Shore 'Yogathon' to Raise Funds and Awareness for Lung Cancer
The North Shore community is invited to attend the LUNGevity Foundation's "Breathe Deep Yogathon" at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Highland Park from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23....
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Maker's Mark Bourbon Lowers Alcohol Content
Maker’s Mark bourbon drinkers are now getting less booze per bottle. The whisky known for it’s red wax topped bottles is cutting the amount of alcohol-by-volume (ABV) from 90 proof to 84 proof to keep...
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Doctors Join Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group
Internal medicine physicians Larry Kaskel, MD, Monika McLain, MD, and Lisa Newman, MD, of Deerpath Primary Care have joined Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group. The three physicians will continue to...
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Hadiya Pendleton's Mother to be Schneider's Guest at State of the Union
Chicago shooting victim Hadiya Pendleton's mother will be Congressman Brad Schneider's guest at Tuesday's State of the Union Address, according to his office. Hadiya, 15, an honors student at King...
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Local Skaters Place at U.S. Championships
Seven figure skaters, all who train at the Skokie Valley Skating Club in Wilmette, competed and placed at the recent U.S. Competition. The competition was held in Omaha, Nebraska between Jan. 20 and...
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Readers Argue Both Sides of District 113 Referendum
The District 113 School Board voted unanimously last month to put an $89 million referendum on the April ballot to pay for five years' worth of projects for Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools....
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Ash Wednesday is Feb. 13: Where to Worship in Highland Park
Feb. 13 marks Ash Wednesday, which is the start of the Lenten season for many Christian religions including Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican and Eastern Orthodox churches. In...
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Baseball Players Make 'Sweetheart Dance' Special for Center for Enriched Living
When he is not on the baseball field, Highland Park High School senior pitcher, Justin Stern can often be found volunteering his time and talents at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods. So...
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What Do Highland Park Residents Think of Obama's State of the Union Address?
President Barack Obama gave his fourth State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 12. "There is much progress to report," he began. "Together we have cleared away the rubble of crisis." President...
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Photos: Adopt a Pet for Valentine’s Day
When looking for a Valentine’s gift, why not give one that will love you back? That is what Riverwoods based Orphans of the Storm is making possible at Northbrook from noon to 7 p.m. through Feb. 18 at...
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Schakowsky, Schneider Laud State of the Union
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) saw President Barack Obama’s State of the Union through different eyes but came away with the same message Tuesday. Both north...
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