City of Highland Park
Recent News About City of Highland Park
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Highland Park set to OK gender-neutral restroom signage in city buildings
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and the city council are expected to designate single-occupancy restrooms as gender neutral within city facilities at their next meeting today.
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Highland Park announces pre-bid meeting for Port Clinton paver drainage
All prospective bidders for Highland Park’s 2016 Port Clinton paver drainage program are advised of a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. April 7 at Port Clinton Plaza.
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Highland Park humanitarian, character award winners to be honored April 20
Highland Park’s 2016 Humanitarian Award winner Alicia de la Cruz and three dozen “Character Counts” local award recipients will be honored by the Human Relations Commission at an April 20 ceremony.
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Highland Park offers combined collection service
Effective April 1, residents of Highland Park have the opportunity to co-mingle food scraps and yard waste for collection until Dec. 15.
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Highland Park solicits hydrant bids until April 7
Sealed bids for Highland Park’s annual fire hydrant flushing program will be accepted at the Public Works Department until 11 a.m. April 7, when all bids will be opened, read aloud and publicly posted.
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Highland Park invites Sumac storm sewer bids through April 7
Highland Park is soliciting proposals for its Sumac storm sewer project until 11 a.m. April 7 for a non-refundable fee of $25 per bid.
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Highland Park Committee of the Whole considers gender-inclusive restrooms
Gender-inclusive restrooms, yard accessories and local business incentives topped the agenda for Highland Park’s Committee of the Whole meeting 4:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
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Public gains access to online permit sites in Highland Park
Highland Park leaders recently chose to give the general public access to the online permit sites for the city, offering businesses as well as residents further information that is now easily accessible.
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Highland Park’s dual districts agree on beach boating procedures
Highland Park’s City and Park Districts recently partnered to grant continued permission for powerboat access at Park Avenue Beach, with recreational water activities also continuing outside a Water Treatment Plant security perimeter.
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Lake County releases Illinois primary voting information
Registered voters, including those who qualify for a grace period after having completed their early registration, in Lake County may vote at polling places statewide in the March 15 general primary election.
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Highland Park upgrades public communication with mapping websites
Widely promoting its web-based information center, Highland Park recently announced two new websites designed to guide residents to landmarks, event venues and municipal projects that promote enhanced public awareness of civic activity.
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Highland Park Human Relations Commission to pick humanitarian awardee
To select an award recipient and hear from community liaisons, a special meeting of the city of Highland Park’s Human Relations Commission is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 10 at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.
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Highland Park sounds off on nuisance noise, requests public input
To draw a line between normal noise and what is considered a nuisance, Highland Park is soliciting public comment on a proposal to amend its noise ordinance.
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Highland Park Committee of the Whole to hear senior, youth service report
The city of Highland Park’s Committee of the Whole plans to meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday to hear a report on Senior and Youth Services at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.
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Highland Park prepares for ComEd's smart meter installation
Chicagoland ComEd consumers living in Highland Park will have better access to data and decision-making regarding their electricity consumption once ComEd transitions from analog to digital “smart” meters.
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Lakeshore Recycling Systems upgrades Highland Park supplies
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will have an array of sustainable waste options, ranging from organic to electronic upgrades, for Highland Park residents this spring.
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Highland Park scouts for bird-friendly building enthusiasts to join task force
To spare birds from optical illusions culminating in collisions, Highland Park recently put out a call for a task force that will find ways to improve bird-friendly construction and design for commercial, industrial and residential properties.
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Highland Park aims to optimize sustainability practices
Curbing waste, containing storm water and clearing light pollution rank as Highland Park’s priorities in going even greener for the City Council's Sustainability Strategic Plan for 2016.
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More than 140 projects planned in Highland Park this year
About 140 projects involving customer service are planned in Highland Park this year, focusing on fiscal stability, public safety, infrastructure investment and community vibrancy.
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Highland Park supports use options for Park Avenue Beach
Regardless of any errant public perception, the city of Highland Park recently declared that it has no intention of closing the Park Avenue Beach, where many flock for recreation.