City of Highland Park
Recent News About City of Highland Park
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Highland Park continues theater discussion, weighs budget at meeting
The Highland Park Committee of the Whole held its regular meeting on Oct. 26.
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Residents air concerns over Highland Park Theater revamp to City Council
The recent Highland Park City Council meeting had a full agenda, but public comment was occupied by concerns over the proposed redevelopment of the Highland Park Theater. Resident Jean Sogin shared concerns about the loss of parking, while residents Thomas Howell and Dennis Fey implored council members for more engagement with the public during the project's planning process.
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Highland Park holds annual Business Summit
The City of Highland Park hosted its third annual Highland Park Business Summit recently at the Highland Park Country Club. The event aims to nurture economic growth in Highland Park and beyond and offers a chance for the city to get feedback from the business community on their current concerns, which helps the city shape future business-development efforts.
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Highland Park unveils balanced $80 million budget plan
The City of Highland Park presented an $80 million balanced budget at a public hearing on Monday. The budget was composed under the themes of fiscal stability, public safety, infrastructure investment, and community vibrancy. The city plans $14 million for infrastructure, facilities and equipment. Water and sewer system improvements will be some of the city's biggest capital improvements in 2016, accounting for over $6 million in spending.
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Highland Park Natural Resources Commission holds meeting
The City of Highland Park Natural Resources Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, during which the commission was expected to focus on considering amendments to the city's Ethics Guidelines, as well as discuss the impact of coal tar and other sealants polluting local stormwater.
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Highland Park Fire Department to host blood drive
Highland Park will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Highland Park Fire Department, 1130 Central Avenue, Station No. 33.The drive will be managed by the blood-collection company LifeSource. To donate blood, participants must show proof of identification, be at least 17 years old (16-year-olds may donate with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 lbs.
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Highland Park mulls results of theater development survey
The Highland Park Committee of the Whole reviewed results Monday from a survey seeking public input on the future of the Highland Park Theater.
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Highland Park launches Career Exploration Program
The City of Highland Park, in conjunction with Highland Park High School (HPHS) and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce have begun to accept applications for professionals and businesses interested in participating in the Highland Park Career Exploration Program (HPCE).
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Lakeshore Recycling to take over waste collection in Highland Park
Beginning Jan. 1, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will be responsible for residential and commercial waste collection in Highland Park. Residents and commercial properties will be able to maintain their current service plans and also choose from several new waste-disposal options for organic waste, electronic waste or bulk items.