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April 11 is National Pet Day
Thursday, April 11 marks National Pet Day—a day to celebrate the happiness that animals can bring as a part of the family. Share photos of your pet by uploading them to this article! National Pet Day...
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Check Out this $2.4M French Art Deco Estate
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...
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Relationship Building Helps Schneider Legislate
Developing relationships with colleagues and listening to constituents are the ingredients Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) is using to keep his election night promise of alleviating gridlock in...
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Suspicious Death of Highwood Restaurant Owner Resurfaces
Defense attorneys for Steven Mandell, an ex-Chicago cop from Buffalo Grove who is accused in a plot to extort and kill a Chicago real estate mogul, have subpoenaed the Highland Park Police Department...
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More than 300 Citations Issued to Drivers Using Hand-Held Cell Phones
A joint effort of police departments in Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Waukegan and Winnteka to enforce a ban against drivers operating hand-held cell phones netted more than 300 citations from...
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New Movies Released April 12-13: Where to Watch
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out one of the new films hitting the box office on April 12. Read the movie storylines below, and click on each movie title to view the...
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Kaufman 'Excited to Continue' on City Council
Editor's note: Dan Kaufman was elected to serve on the Highland Park City Council on Tuesday. Read Patch's full election coverage here. No more yard signs, knock-knocks, and forums to announce....just...
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Carolyn Cerf: 'We Started a Serious Conversation'
Editor's note: Carolyn Cerf lost the election to serve on the Highland Park City Council on Tuesday. Read Patch's full election coverage here. Your support made it possible to run a very strong...
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Schneider Raises $390,000 For Reelection Bid
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) will report raising more than $390,000 for a 2014 reelection bid while Washington sources indicate former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) is considering a rematch....
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Governor Quinn: Local Communities Should Have Control in Conceal Carry Law
Gov. Pat Quinn said earlier this week he thinks Illinois communities should be able to exert some local control when it comes to a state conceal carry gun law, according to a report in the Chicago...
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Trial Date Set for Woman Charged in Child's Death
A new trial date for Carly Rousso, 18, of Highland Park, has been set for July 12, reported the Lake County News-Sun. Last October, Rousso pleaded not guilty to reckless homicide and aggravated DUI...
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Lake County Synagogue Earns Elite Accreditation
Congregation Or Shalom in Vernon Hills recently joined a group of 21 Reform synagogue religious schools in North America, having received accreditation by the National Association of Temple Educators...
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Support
Dear Community Members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you with your support of the District 113 Referendum. Your vote for yes is a reinvestment in education in...
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Breakfast, Meet Dinner: Chicken and Waffles
The concept of chicken and waffles was born in jazz-era Harlem, when musicians coming out of a late night set couldn’t decide between breakfast or dinner, according to Chicago’s Home of Chicken &...
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District 112 Hires New Administrators
The information below comes from District 112. Northwood co-principal promoted to assistant superintendent At its April 2 meeting, the Board of Education approved the appointment of Northwood...
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Best-Selling Author to Appear at Book Lovers' Lunch
Renowned best-selling novelist Lisa Genova, author of Love Anthony, Left Neglected and Still Alice, will lead an engaging discussion about her work at Bernie's Book Bank's second annual Book Lovers'...
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Warriors Top Giants in Gym, on Field
For years, Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools joined forces in boys’ gymnastics to field a coop team and it regularly placed well in the State Meet. This season, the program grew strong enough...
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ELECTION: Voter Turnout in Lake County, Area Counties
On April 9, just 17.62 percent of voters made it out to the polls in Lake County to vote in the this year's consolidated election, according to the Lake County Clerk's website. Voter turnout in...
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Meet Max the Recycling Dog
Meet Max A. Pooch, the "recycled" Labrador retriever who loves to help his owner Keith Sanderson recycle. Max even has his own Facebook page and website with tips on protecting the environment. Max, of...
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Track City Construction with Interactive Map
The City of Highland Park has launched a new interactive map on the City’s website that will allow users to track updates on 2013 City infrastructure improvement projects. Projects this year include...
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