Disabled Athlete Scores a Big Win for Handicapped Competitors in Illinois
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them...
View ArticleMayor Outlines Clean Up Options After Floods
In the wake of regional flooding, the city continues to monitor water levels and work diligently towards storm cleanup efforts after nearly 150 reports of flooding, 60 of which reported basement...
View ArticleHighland Park High School Ranked Among Toughest in Illinois
Does your teenager complain about classes and homework at Highland Park High School? He or she might be justified in griping. According to annual rankings created by the Washington Post, HPHS is among...
View ArticleThunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall Possible Tuesday
Keep your umbrella handy. The National Weather Service reports a chance of thunderstorms early Tuesday into Tuesday evening. Heavy rainfall is possible during this period which may cause additional...
View ArticleWater Levels Receding, Recovery Efforts Underway
The Lake County Emergency Operations Center remains open as the county continues to coordinate with government agencies on flood response efforts. As of Monday morning, the Des Plaines River at Gurnee...
View ArticleHow Would Highland Park Residents Reduce the State's Deficit?
If the State of Illinois left it up to the taxpayers, could we balance the budget? Fiscal year 2013 is projected to end with a deficit of more than $8 billion, accounting for the carry-forward deficit...
View ArticleRestaurant Will Focus on Healthy Lifestyle
A commitment to a healthy lifestyle and the environment as well as good food will be the primary focus when Deerfield’s newest proposed restaurant opens its doors at 780 Saunders Road in Deerfield....
View ArticleHighland Park Dentist Arrested for Practicing Without a License
The information below comes from the Highland Park Police Department. Theft April 15: Police are investigating a delayed report of a theft. It was reported that mulitple dvd's were stolen sometime...
View ArticleTop Free Banking Apps for Managing Accounts
Not only do these offer a convenient way to track your finances with just a swipe of your finger, but some the best finance apps are also free. To assist you with using technology to safeguard your...
View ArticleTell Us: Are You a Good Highand Park Neighbor?
Have you ever gotten onto the highway and wondered if you shut the garage door? Instead of calling a neighbor, did you turn back around? When was the last time your neighborhood had a block party?...
View ArticleDeerfield Company Pledges Improved Conditions for Women Cocoa Farmers
Deerfield-based Mondelez International, Inc., the world's largest chocolate maker, has announced a new commitment to improving conditions for women cocoa farmers. The company, one of the world's...
View ArticleBeth El Celebrating 65 Years
Highland Park's North Suburban Synagogue Beth El will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its temple and the 25th anniversary of its leader, Rabbi Vernon Kurtz, with a gala fundraiser, "A Night of...
View ArticlePolice Investigate Plot to Blackmail Gurnee Mayor
Anonymous letters threatening to expose newly re-elected Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik for allegedly trading sex for political favors have now been turned over to federal authorities, reports the Lake...
View ArticleTax Relief for Businesses and Families Impacted by Flooding
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois businesses and individuals who file monthly, quarterly or annual returns and have been impacted by the flooding will have until Oct. 31 to file tax...
View ArticleFunding Needed for Road Improvements, Officials Say
Illinois drivers are running on empty as they wait for improvements to traffic congestion. More funding for planned road improvements is needed, according to the Lake County Transportation Alliance...
View ArticleChicagoland Jewish Community Celebrates Sunday at Ravinia
Thousands of members of Chicago’s Jewish community will gather for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s (JUF) annual Israel Solidarity Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Ravinia Park in...
View Article$3.495 Million Deerfield Mansion Was Once an Orphanage
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, The North Shore is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes and some of the time the home has a lot of history to it. Each week,...
View ArticleTop Local Artists Get Place in Congress
Acts of Congress are passed for a variety of reasons and for three award winning North Shore high school artists it means exposure for their creativity. Nicole Otake of Glenbrook North High School,...
View ArticleNew Homes For Sale in Highland Park This Week
More Highland Park Real Estate Listings >> Highland Park Real Estate Resources: Prudential Preferred Properties Fox Management Group Hillco Realty Coldwell Banker Highland Park Housing Premier...
View ArticleWould an Online Sales Tax Help Highland Park Businesses?
The Senate cleared the way this week for the passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act, which requires businesses with more than $1 million in Internet sales to pay sales taxes to the state where the...
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