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City Council Raises Tax Levy

In a 4-3 vote, the Highland Park City Council narrowly passed a two percent tax hike.

City Council Raises Tax Levy
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Park District Takes Children on Polar Express

The Park District of Highland Park served hot chocolate and provided families with a visit from Santa on its Polar Express Train Ride on the Metra.

Park District Takes Children on Polar Express
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U.S. Census Data for Highland Park

The government can tell you how much money is made, how many years have been spent in school and a lot more in detailed U.S. Census data released last week.

U.S. Census Data for Highland Park
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Chamber of Commerce Throws Holiday Party

Mayor Nancy Rotering joined State Sen. Susan Garrett, city council candidates and Highland Park business owners at the Chamber of Commerce's 101st annual meeting last Thursday.

Chamber of Commerce Throws Holiday Party
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City Council to Look at Rosewood Redesign

With approval from the park board and two commissions, the Highland Park beach redesign goes before the City Council on Monday. If the council signs off on it, construction could begin next summer.

City Council to Look at Rosewood Redesign
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What's the Best Printer for You?

Patch continues its holiday gadget gift guide with a look at the best printers available.

What's the Best Printer for You?
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City Council Candidates Already Campaigning

City Council candidates like Carolyn Cerf and Kim Stone have already kicked off their campaigns. They are running against Dan Kaufman, Alyssa Knobel, Bob Crimo and William Dytrych.

City Council Candidates Already Campaigning
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District 113's Operation Snowball has Successful Year

This year’s theme “Better Together” helped students understand the significance of community, surrounding oneself with positive individuals, and the benefits of working together as a team.

District 113's Operation Snowball has Successful Year
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'Pulp Fiction' 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: 'Lincoln,' 'Life of Pi', 'The

'Pulp Fiction' and More: What's Playing Nearby this Weekend
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Downtown Highland Park Gears up for Holiday Event

Real reindeer, real gingerbread and maybe even real snow will greet shoppers at the second annual Shhhhhh…opping Highland Park, which starts Friday.

Downtown Highland Park Gears up for Holiday Event
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Want to See the Lake Forest Editor Eat RUB's Hungry Home Wrecker?

Highland Park Patch has challenged Lake Forest Patch to see who can get more Facebook "likes" in two weeks. If Highland Park wins, the Lake Forest editor will attempt to eat downtown Highland Park's 7-lb sandwich.

Want to See the Lake Forest Editor Eat RUB's Hungry Home Wrecker?