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Community Groups Pull All the Stops in Referendum Debate

As the District 113 referendum vote approaches, two community groups are working to educate voters about the $89 million bond referendum that would be used to renovate Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools.

Community Groups Pull All the Stops in Referendum Debate
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Market House Introduces Sunday Brunch

The Lake Forest restaurant Market House on the Square debuted its new brunch menu this past Sunday.

Market House Introduces Sunday Brunch
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Highland Park Schools Closed Tuesday

District 112 and Highland Park High School have canceled classes and after school activities in anticipation of snowstorm.

Highland Park Schools Closed Tuesday
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Water Main Break Floods Highland Park Street

The city urges drivers to slow down on Sheridan Road after a water main burst between North Deere Park and the bridge has left the residential street flooded.

Water Main Break Floods Highland Park Street
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City Approves New Water Conservation Initiative

Highland Park's new Water Conservation and Efficiency Initiative goes into effect this spring and includes odd/even sprinkling restrictions and a tiered rate plan for all residents.

City Approves New Water Conservation Initiative
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How Does the Sequester Affect Highland Park?

The Deputy City Manager outlines the way that the federal government's $85 billion in spending cuts will affect the state of Illinois and, more specifically, the city of Highland Park.

How Does the Sequester Affect Highland Park?
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Referendum Addresses Schools' Critical Needs

A member of the study group that helped the Highland Park and Deerfield high school district assemble its renovation plan advocates for District 113's $89 million referendum.

Referendum Addresses Schools' Critical Needs
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Retired District 113 Teacher Opposes Referendum

A Highland Park resident explains how, if the high school district's $89 million referendum passes, he will no longer be able to afford to live in his home.

Retired District 113 Teacher Opposes Referendum
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Highwood Man Killed in Northbrook Car Crash

A Highwood man was killed last Thursday in a multiple-vehicle car crash at the corner of Skokie Boulevard and Dundee Road in Northbrook.

Highwood Man Killed in Northbrook Car Crash
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City Seeks More Highland Park Theatre Development Proposals

An exclusive agreement between the Highland Park City Council and Alcyon LLC expired at the end of February, and city officials are now looking for new ideas to renovate the closed movie house.

City Seeks More Highland Park Theatre Development Proposals
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IHSA Will Revise Finals Schedule for Jewish Team

If Chicagoland Jewish High School advances to the state semifinals, the Illinois High School Association will change the schedule so that the team can observe the Sabbath. Today's Sectional Title game is already moved to Saturday night.

IHSA Will Revise Finals Schedule for Jewish Team