North Shore 'Previvors' Applaud Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy
Heather Fineman has lost a lot at the hands of a disease that she's never actually been diagnosed with. Her great grandmother died of ovarian cancer when she was 54, and her grandmother died of...
View ArticleOklahoma Tornado: How to Help
A massive tornado touched down Monday in Moore, OK, leaving a reported 51 people dead, including at least seven children.. Images show fires burning and buildings ruined for as far as the eye can see....
View ArticleLegislation to Ban Teen Tanning in Illinois Heads to Gov. Quinn
Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday after being approved by the Illinois Senate. House Bill 188, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine...
View ArticleLake County's Largest Job Fair Thursday
Job seekers are invited to attend the JobMarketPlace Job Fair on Thursday, May 23, sponsored by the College of Lake County Career and Placement Services office. The fair will be held from 1-5 p.m. in...
View ArticleMoraine Township Approves Its Largest Grant Program
Twenty-five local non-profit organizations will benefit from Moraine Township's annual grant program. The township, which includes the communities of Highwood, Highland Park, Deefield and Lake Forest,...
View ArticleLake Cook Construction Running Ahead of Schedule
Reconstruction of Lake Cook Road is proceeding two weeks ahead of schedule in part because more of the work is being done at night, according to Deerfield’s Project Manager John Guccione. Paving of a...
View ArticleWin Free Tickets to See Don McLean and Judy Collins at Ravinia!
Returning hit-makers Don McLean and Judy Collins open Ravinia's 2013 season on a double bill early next month, and we want you to be there! McLean’s 1971 hit song “American Pie” was inducted into the...
View ArticleInovasi Owner Explains Why Royce Closed
John des Rosiers thought he had two good ideas for Highland Park. The first was a chef-driven Italian restaurant. That second was a customer-driven, American place. Neither worked out. "I thought we...
View ArticleUPDATE: Missing Elderly Woman with Dementia Found
Updated 10:10 a.m. Patricia M. Simonsen was found safe in Chicago at about 4:30 a.m., the Daily Herald reported. Original Story A 74-year-old Lake Villa woman suffering from dementia was reported...
View Article3 Fun Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of School
School's almost out and boy are my kids ready for their fun in the sun. While I still think it is unfair that parents don't get the summer off, I do look forward to our annual tradition of kicking off...
View ArticleMemorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means...
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 ArticleWhere's the Cheapest Gas in Town?
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Gas prices were predicted to be...
View Article$4.4M Glencoe Home Features Theater, Batting Cage, Sports Court
This $4,395,000 private gated home, located at 494 Sheridan Rd. in Glencoe, was custom built in 2005 by Highgate Builders. Sitting on .91 acres of landscaped grounds, the home features a grand foyer...
View ArticleMan Charged with Driving 40mph Over Limit
The information below comes from the Highland Park Police Department. Domestic battery May 13: Alex Etman (53) of the 1700 block of Violet Court, Highland Park was arrested and charged with domestic...
View ArticleBaby, Baby, Baby: Three Dolphins Pregnant at Brookfield Zoo (PHOTOS)
Just a little more than a week after Mother’s Day, the Brookfield Zoo announced Monday it has three new moms to be. Dolphins Allie, Tapeko and Spree are expected to give birth during the summer and...
View ArticleHow to Help Animals Affected by the Oklahoma Tornado
In the wake of a 2-mile wide tornado that tore through Oklahoma on Monday, Americans across the country are stepping up to help out however they can. READ:How You Can Help the Victims Residents might...
View ArticleBrian Urlacher Says Goodbye to Professional Football
Chicago Bears veteran of 13 years Brian Urlacher officially retired Wednesday morning, according to CBS Chicago. The 34-year-old linebacker says he has no regrets ending a professional career playing...
View ArticleHighland Park Estate Among Chicagoland's Priciest Listings
A Highland Park property recently listed on estately.com is one of Chicagoland's most expensive, reported the Chicago Tribune. Located at 2000 Ridge Rd., the 25-acre horse farm has been owned by tent...
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