City of Highland Park
Recent News About City of Highland Park
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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.
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Highland Park offers info via Lakeshore Recycling during transition
With the city of Highland Park welcoming Lakeshore Recycling as its new refuse and recycling vendor starting New Year’s, it has updated its list of frequently asked questions for residents.
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Highland Park BEDC to discuss work plans at regular meeting
The Highland Park Business and Economic Development Commission (BEDC) is slated to hold its regular meeting 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., in the Pre-Session conference room.
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City of Highland Park selects 16 student commissioners
Through direct collaboration between the city of Highland Park’s government and its public schools, Mayor Nancy Rotering named 16 Highland Park high school students Monday to serve as official representatives of city boards and commissions.
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Highland Park achieves 'Aaa' Moody’s rating
Accomplishing the highest credit rating possible, the city of Highland Park will save approximately $1.18 million over the lifespan of its 2016 bonds thanks to its assessment by Moody’s Investors Service, the leading bond credit specialist.
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Highland Park mayor honors outgoing volunteer commissioners
From natural resources to the police and fire departments, 16 outgoing City Council commissioners were honored recently in Highland Park by Mayor Nancy Rotering for their dedicated volunteer service to the city’s various boards and commissions.
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Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project spurs Village Hall open house Jan. 20
Deerfield residents and businesses are invited to choose one of two open houses on Jan. 20 to better understand how Deerfield Road reconstruction will impact day-to-day operations along the busy stretch running through Highland Park.
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Highland Park’s Natural Resources Commission introduces new members
With a warm welcome planned for new members and student guests, the city of Highland Park’s Natural Resources Commission will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave.
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Highland Park honors legal counsel for help with weapons ban
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and the City Council presented several legal professionals with a key to the city Monday for their role in ensuring the protection of an ordinance banning assault weapons.
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Highland Park Housing Commission, local associations to meet
The City of Highland Park Housing Commission, the Peers Housing Association, Walnut Housing Association, Ravinia Housing Association and Sunset Woods Association are holding their joint regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 1707 St. John Ave.
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Highland Park City Council approves financial, administrative resolutions
With all members present, meeting a quorum was no obstacle for the Highland Park City Council’s Nov. 9 meeting, which was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Nancy Rotering at Council Chambers in City Hall.
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Highland Park preps for waste hauling transition
The city of Highland Park will hand off recycling and trash collection services to Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) on Jan. 1.
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Highland Park announces sewer lateral assistance program
The city of Highland Park is offering residents an opportunity to upgrade their sewer lines at a discounted rate.
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Highland Park to review sustainability plan
The City of Highland Park Natural Resources Commission will meet Wednesday at City Hall.
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Highland Park weapons ban
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to Highland Park's ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines Monday.
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Highland Park approves $80 million budget, flat tax levy
The City of Highland Park City Council approved an $80 million budget at its Monday meeting.
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Highland Park Housing Commission meeting on Wednesday
The City of Highland Park's Housing Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Avenue, in the Pre-Session Room on the second floor.