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City debates Ravinia Brewing Company music permit, compromise reached
Debate surrounding Ravinia Brewing Company’s desire to attain a permit for outdoor music in warm months continued at a nearly three hour City Hall meeting Feb. 24 filled primarily with public comment.
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Misercordia Bakery – Northwood Middle School teacher fundraiser night
Photographed for Highland Park Landmark
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City Council: Public expresses frustration regarding Park District’s decision to hold barge funding
Eleven Highland Park locals gave public comment at a regular City Council meeting on Nov. 25, calling for the City to team up with the park district to find funding for a deteriorating barge on Park Avenue beach.
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City Council: Time capsule items unveiled, council solidifies ban on cannabis sales at meeting
The contents of the Bicentennial Time Capsule were presented at a city council meeting Nov. 12 where the sale of recreational marijuana within city limits was officially banned, creating a juxtaposition of excitement for the future and fear of being stuck in the past among councilmen and citizens alike.
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City council: City departments present proposed 2020 budget, goals
The Highland Park City Council saw final presentations of the proposed 2020 budget process for Public Works and Community Development at a regular meeting Oct. 28.
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Students may receive ‘true break’ after calendar discussions
Details of this year and next year’s school calendars and fundraising requirements were discussed at a regular District 113 school board meeting Oct. 21. The crowd for the meeting was filled with high school students who said they were required to attend the meeting for a political science class.
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City Council: City unveils HP150 quilt at regular meeting
Celebration was abundant at a regular City Council meeting held Sept. 23 where the council proclaimed a new observance for the month of October, unveiled the HP 150 Quilt, presented several awards and approved significant amendments.
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Teachers rally at regular Board of Education meeting, demand fair contract
Teachers rallied outside the North Shore School District 112 before a regular Board of Education meeting Sept. 17 to demand a fair contract. No agreement has been made between the board and teachers, despite having been in school for 23 days.
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