Unsuspecting inmates at the Lake County Jail were ushered into day-rooms of their housing units May 24 as canine officers and sheriff’s corrections response team … Read more ›
Government
Planners want Route 53 extension to have minimal environmental impact; funding remains uncertain
Planners envision a different kind of roadway to carry motorists north through central Lake County, with minimal impact to the wetland environment that area residents … Read more ›
Officials warn homeowners of deed scams
Lake County officials are warning homeowners to be on the lookout for what some say are deed scams. Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Lake County Recorder of … Read more ›
Electricity aggregation to yield 41 percent in savings, officials say
The North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium announced a new rate for electricity that will save residential consumers money. According to a press release, current Commonwealth … Read more ›
City’s new military liaison is a lawyer and son of World War II vet
A Highland Park resident and Chicago attorney William Schur will be a liaison between the city and local military personnel, city officials said. Earlier this … Read more ›
From the community
Alyssa Knobel for City Counsel
I want to be the first to encourage Alyssa Knobel to run for our City Council. In our next municipal election, we need to elect … Read more ›
Durbin named to House-Senate panel on transportation bill
Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›
Park district wants residents’ feedback on new Rosewood beach proposal
After Highland Park residents rejected a proposed new 4,000-square-foot pavilion on Rosewood Beach that many considered gigantic, the park district is back with a new … Read more ›
Consortium to save residents 41 percent on electricity, officials say
The North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium will save residents in eight north suburban communities 41 percent on their electric bills starting this summer, officials announced … Read more › 1 comment
Highland Park appoints human services task force
The Highland Park Human Services Task Force, a newly formed group under the umbrella of the city’s Human Relations Commission, will begin assessing unmet needs … Read more ›
