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James Lovell Reflects on Death of Friend Neil Armstrong
Some of the most profound thoughts on the death Saturday of Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon, came from his colleague and friend of 50 years, James Lovell of Lake Forest. “He...
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Florence Shay, a Literary Luminary, Dies at 90
The following obituary was provided by the family of the late Florence Shay. Florence Shay, a rare-book dealer whose shop in Highland Park, Titles, Inc., served for four decades as a salon for...
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Jewel’s Uncertainty Curbs Deerbrook Enthusiasm
Uncertainty surrounding the future of Jewel’s parent company, Supervalu, and the economy in general led the owners of Deerbrook Mall to regroup with plans to renovate the Deerfield shopping center....
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CJHS Welcomes Six to Staff
Chicagoland Jewish High School welcomed six new staff members to its Deerfield campus when its new term began Monday including a school rabbi, a finance director and four teachers. Holding the title...
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How Do You Make Lunches Safe for Kids With Allergies?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 4-6 percent of children in the U.S. under 18 have food allergies, and that number is rising. School can be a particularly dangerous place...
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City Council May Pursue Plan to Revitalize Theater
The information below comes from the City of Highland Park The Highland Park City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding regarding a proposed project to revitalize the Highland Park...
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Ravinia President Gets New Court Date for DUI
Ravinia Festival president and CEO Welz Kauffman received an Oct. 19 court date in his pending DUI case after appearing in Lake County court last Friday, according to the Lake County News Sun....
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Candlelight Vigil Planned for Overdose Awareness Day
Drug awareness organizations Take A Stand, based in Lake Zurich, and Live4Lali, based in Barrington, are sponsoring a Candlelight Vigil, at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 30, at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg....
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Readers React to Park Board's Approval of Rosewood
After over a year of intense planning, beach tours and sometimes heated public debate, the Park District of Highland Park Board of Commissioners voted last Thursday to approve the Rosewood Beach...
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Seven Cars Robbed in One Week in Highland Park
The following arrest information was supplied by the Highland Park police department's weekly police blotter. It does not indicate a conviction. Burglary to motor vehicle Police are investigating a...
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Ravinia Neighbors Association Declares War Over Rosewood
Last week, the Park District of Highland Park Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to redevelop Rosewood Beach. Rosewood Beach Redesign: From Plan to Approval The plan calls for the US...
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Environmental Groups Endorse Schneider, Dold
Brad Schneider of Deerfield will be receiving the endorsement of the Sierra Club in his effort to challenge Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) for the 10th Congressional seat, according to club member...
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Jim McMahon's former $5.45M Northbrook Home For Sale
Looking for a home for sale on the North Shore? Or do you just like to ogle pictures of gorgeous real estate? Each week, Patch features a different North Shore Wow House that fits the bill. Today's...
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Hurricane Isaac Expected to Cause Steep Increase in Gas Prices
Highland Park gas prices are expected to rise 25 cents a gallon by this time next week. Officials from AAA have said that Hurricane Issac, which made landfall in southeast Louisiana on Tuesday, will...
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City Council Inches Towards Plan for Theater
The City Council took a big step towards reopening the recently-shuttered Highland Park Theatre at its meeting on Monday night, when it voted unanimously to to consider a memorandum of understanding...
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Cougar Alert! Winnetka Police on the Lookout After New Sighting
Although police have yet to confirm a cougar is roaming the north shore, another Winnetka resident has informed police of a potential cougar sighting on Labor Day. “On September 3rd, 2012 at...
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Memorial Fund for 5 Year Old Killed by Car Raises $14,580 in One Day
Indian Trail School PTO co-presidents Jessica Millen and Sara Gordon set up a memorial fund Tuesday to raise money for the family of Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento, who was killed on Labor Day when a...
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Man Arrested for Displaying False Badge
The information below comes from the Highland Park Police Department. Accident involving fatality On Monday, September 3, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Highland Park Police and Fire personnel responded...
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No Charges Yet in Highland Park Fatal Accident
No charges have been filed in the accident that killed a five-year-old girl as she walked with her mother and two younger brothers in Highland Park on Labor Day. The Lexus Coupe involved in the...
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