City of Highwood
Recent News About City of Highwood
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Q3: Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 42 inmates sentenced in Lake County
The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 42 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Lake County during the third quarter of 2025.
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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April
Lake County residents paid just under $8.9 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in April.
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Highwood featured in PBS’s America the Bountiful
The City of Highwood was recently highlighted in a special episode of "America the Bountiful," PBS's documentary-style series.
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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lake County?
There were 68 offenders living in Lake County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Lake County Gazette.
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New townhome development begins in Highwood
The City of Highwood has announced the commencement of construction on a new residential development at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Burtis Avenue.
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City of Highwood City Council met May 6
City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, May 6
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Q1 Recap: 10 parolees from Lake County convicted of property crimes released on parole
There were 10 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Lake County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.
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Q1 Recap: 9 parolees from Lake County convicted of sex crimes released on parole
There were nine offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Lake County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.
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Lake County taxpayers give just under $4.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April
In April, Lake County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Week ending June 14: 4 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released from jail
There were four inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 14.
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Q1 Recap: 37 parolees from Lake County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole
There were 37 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Lake County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.
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Q1 Recap: 12 parolees from Lake County convicted of drug crimes released on parole
There were 12 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Lake County who were released on parole during the first quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.
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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024
Lake County residents paid just over $81 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in 2024.
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19 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released from jail during June
There are 19 inmates sentenced in Lake County set to be released from jail in June.
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Highwood American Legion Post #501 plans Memorial Day ceremony
The Highwood American Legion Post #501 is set to conduct its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25.
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City of Highwood Planning and Zoning Commission met May 21
City of Highwood Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 21
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City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met May 20
City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 20
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City of Highwood City Council met May 20
City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, May 20
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Lake County residents pay just over $41.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2024
In 2024, Lake County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Highwood welcomes new businesses with joint ribbon-cutting ceremony
On Saturday, May 17, the City of Highwood and the Highwood Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of two new businesses: Tattoo Art Collective and Electric Collective Hair Lab.