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Iraq War Casualties Hit Home
The 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began 10 years ago on March 19, 2003, and although officially "over," fighting continues with discouraging persistence. By one count, the war is directly responsible...
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5 Fun Spring Break Staycation Ideas
It’s Spring Break time again! If you are traveling, have a safe trip. If you are staying close to home, then get ready for some fun in your own living room. Want Highland Park news in your inbox?...
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Letter to the Editor: Meyer for 113 Board
I write this letter in support of Stacey Meyer's candidacy for the District 113 School Board. Stacey is a Deerfield resident and mother of a DHS student. Stacey's professional experience,...
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Police to Crack Down on Cell Phone Use while Driving
The police departments of Lake Forest, Deerfield, Highland Park, Waukegan and Winnetka will join forces Monday, April 1, to conduct on-going education and enforcement pertaining to the use of hand-held...
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State's Attorney Now on Social Media
The Lake County States Attorney’s Office has officially launched its Facebook and Twitter pages. “In this era of the information age, these social media platforms are where so many government entities,...
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Camelot Coming to Highland Park Library
Two special events have been scheduled in celebration of the Highland Park Public Library's 125th anniversary. Caroline Kennedy, honorary chair of National Library Week, will appear at 5 p.m. Friday,...
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Patch Columnist Makes His Picks for Election 2013
Highland Park’s 2013 elections are just a few weeks away. This year’s races don’t have the intensity of the last municipal election, owing to the lack of mayoral contest, but our votes are just as...
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Blackhawks’ Success Helps Business at Trax
As the Chicago Blackhawks keep winning Deerfield’s Trax Tavern & Grill is racking up its own kind of victories. As an official bar of the team that has had autograph sessions with people like...
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New Principal Hired in District 112
The North Shore District 112 Board of Education approved the appointment of Highland Park resident Chelsey Maxwell as the new principal of Green Bay Early Childhood Center effective July 1. Maxwell...
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Highland Park Job Openings
Apply by Monday, March 25 for engineering technician and by Monday, April 1 for seasonal community police assistant and youth worker for the City of Highland Park.
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Darl E. Drummond: College of Lake County Board Candidate
Name: Darl E. Drummond Age: 60 Family: Single Education: Bachelors of Science in Education; Masters of Science in Guidance and Counseling Occupation: Higher Education Administrator Previous Elected or...
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Football Tackling Bill Can't Pass House
A controversial bill (House Bill 1205) sponsored by State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) to limit tackling in youth football practice failed in committee Thursday, according to the Illinois General...
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Lake County Ranks 16th in the State for Healthy Residents
The Health of Lake County Despite improvements in areas including sexually transmitted infections and violent crime, Lake County is not as healthy as it was just a year ago, according to the 2013...
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Schakowsky, Schneider Vote Differently on Funding
Local members of the Congress voted differently today as the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September but stood up together to oppose a...
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Highland Park Architect Supports District 113 Referendum
Its been two years since I posted my thoughts here on the 2011 District 113 referendum. I opposed the $133 million referendum, yet I support this year's $89 million version -- a better planned, more...
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Readers Say Yes to $89 Million Referendum
With two community groups going all out over an $89 million referendum to renovate Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools, Patch readers seem to be siding with those in favor of proposal. As...
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Organic Beers, Organic Wines, Organic Good Times
Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery at 1107 Waukegan Rd. in Glenview has been offering North Shore foodies with some of the most diverse and reliable organic meals for the last eight years. Whether patrons...
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Police Arrest Highwood Men for Chipotle Burglary
Two Highwood men were arrested Feb. 14 for burglary and theft from Deerfield’s Chipotle Restaurant after suspicious behavior in the Northbrook Court parking lot tipped off Northbrook Police, according...
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It's a Rosy Union for Sunset Foods and Angelo Florist
Loyal customers need not worry, Lake Forest's Angelo Florist is still blooming—only the "arrangement" has changed. On Friday, Sunset Foods, which operates stores in Lake Forest, Highland Park,...
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