City of Highwood
Recent News About City of Highwood
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Appropriations bill uses statewide money for Lake County projects
The Illinois General Assembly is looking to pass a bill that earmarks $166.5 million for various projects in lawmakers home districts across the state.
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City of Highwood Planning and Zoning Commission Met may 31.
City of Highwood Planning and Zoning Commission met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31.
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Highwood touts organic move as good for pocketbook, planet
Highwood residents can help save the Earth and save themselves some money when the city adds organic material to its list of disposables, the city announced recently.
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Highwood ranked 134th in state in lottery ticket sales for April 2016
The City of Highwood had the 134th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of April 2016 -- up 56 spots from its March ranking.
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Highwood holding two-part event to collect household chemical waste
The city of Highwood shared the two Household Chemical Waste Public Drop Off events posted in the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County newsletter last week.
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Highwood opts for springtime organic recycling
Doing its part to counteract tons of trash accumulating yearly in the nation’s landfills, the city of Highwood has contracted with Chicago-based Lakeshore Recycling Systems to launch a residential organic recycling service, beginning May 1.
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SWALCO seeks donations of old shoes from Highwood residents for recycling
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) urges Highwood residents to donate their unwanted footwear for recycling to keep them out of landfills.
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Highwood City Council to consider allowing parking on Euclid Court cul-de-sac
The Highwood City Council will consider a measure to allow parking on the Euclid Court cul-de-sac at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today at City Council Chambers.
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Highwood Fire and Police commissioners plan evidentiary hearing
At a recent meeting, the Highwood Fire and Police Commissioners Board planned an evidentiary hearing.
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Highwood provides drinking water details following Flint quandary
In the wake of Flint, Michigan’s contaminated drinking water and President Barack Obama’s declaration of emergency for the locale, Highwood recently issued a statement clarifying the water issue for its own citizens.
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Leaders pass Highwood, Highland Park fire and EMS services referendum
Leaders at the city councils of Highwood and Highland Park -- in addition to voters -- passed the proposed Highwood and Highland Park fire and ambulance service partnership referendum.
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Highwood explains Fire Department referendum language for March 15 primary election
A referendum on Illinois’ March 15 primary election ballots, regarding Highland Park providing fire and ambulance services to the city of Highwood, includes language that needs clarification.
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Highwood residents to vote on fire/EMS options on March 15
Highwood officials want voters to be aware that they will have an opportunity to opt for emergency services from Highland Park in a referendum during the March 15 primary election.
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Highwood City Council to ink animal care agreement
Animal care and control will be the focus for Highwood’s City Council meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave.
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SWALCO holds household chemical waste disposal events
Lake County residents can dispose of unwanted household chemicals in February plus obtain relevant information courtesy of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO).
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Tax assistance, ordinances to be considered at Highwood City Council meeting
Police purchases, public utilities and pecuniary procedure will dominate discussion at the city of Highwood’s regular meeting of the City Council 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Council Chambers.
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City of Highwood Appearance Review Committee considers new signage proposal
To review matters of aesthetics conformance for the city of Highwood, the Appearance Review Committee convened 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Highwood City Hall.
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Highwood residents encouraged to vote March 15
March 15 brings elections in the city of Highwood, and citizens are encouraged to check whether they are able to vote ahead of time.
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Highwood issues fire station referendum
The City of Highwood will hold a referendum vote March 15 to decide whether a city-approved agreement with Highland Park for shared fire services should go forward.
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Highwood hires professional debt collector
The City of Highwood has hired professional debt collection company Municipal Collections of America (MCOA) to help collect outstanding debts from residents and businesses.