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Moderno to Reopen as More Casual Restaurant

The Italian restaurant led by John des Rosiers that opened in April will close on Dec. 22 and serve reasonably priced American cuisine when it reopens in early January.

Moderno to Reopen as More Casual Restaurant
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Will Michael Jordan's Home Ever Sell?

The basketball legend's Highland Park home was listed at $29 million in February. Will the price need to go down for it to sell?

Will Michael Jordan's Home Ever Sell?
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Approaching Holidays Marks Saks' Last Days

The Saks Fifth Avenue in Highland Park will close on Dec. 31, which begs the question: What should replace Renaissance Place's anchor store?

Approaching Holidays Marks Saks' Last Days
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For Second Year, Park District Will Not Raise Tax Levy

Two years ago, the Park District reduced its tax levy by 10 percent and hasn't changed since. Projects like Rosewood Beach will be funded through operational revenues and reserves.

For Second Year, Park District Will Not Raise Tax Levy
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Water Plant Upgrade Will Soon Be Underway

The upgrade will be funded through a combination of bonds and will cost about $31 million. Construction is set to begin in January.

Water Plant Upgrade Will Soon Be Underway
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Highland Park Theatre Plan Details on the Way

The City Council will likely hear more specific about that Alcyon has in mind for the shuttered downtown movie theater in January.

Highland Park Theatre Plan Details on the Way
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Man Punched in the Face, Two iPhones Stolen

The following arrest information was supplied by the Highland Park police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Man Punched in the Face, Two iPhones Stolen
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Check Out this Highland Park Open House

This five-bedroom, three-bathroom Arlington Avenue home is listed at $569,000. Take a look at it on Sunday.

Check Out this Highland Park Open House
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Patch Columnist Appointed to City Council

On Monday night, Sally Higginson was sworn in as a Highland Park City Councilwoman. She spoke with Patch about how her appointment came about and how she prepared for her first Council meeting.

Patch Columnist Appointed to City Council
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Carly Rousso's Curfew Lifted for December Travel

The 18-year-old Highland Park woman who has pleaded not guilty to the car crash that killed a 5-year-old girl will be able to travel to Arizona later this month to spend time with her grandmother.

Carly Rousso's Curfew Lifted for December Travel
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'The Hobbit' and more: What's Playing Nearby this Weekend

In Patch's holiday movie guide, we offer you a breakdown of the Oscar-buzzed movies worth checking out this weekend, along with what's fun and what's family friendly. This week: 'The Hobbit,' 'Rise of the Gua

'The Hobbit' and more: What's Playing Nearby this Weekend
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After a Short Run, M Restaurant Closes

The southern-style, upscale restaurant owned by Kentucky-native Missy Crovetti opened in the summer of 2011 in downtown Highland Park.

After a Short Run, M Restaurant Closes
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City Council Approves Rosewood Beach Redesign

The City Council voted on Monday to approve the Rosewood Beach redesign proposal. Construction is expected to begin next summer.

City Council Approves Rosewood Beach Redesign