Highland Park woman arrested after forcing immigrants to hand over money earned and locking up their food, authorities say
A Highland Park woman has been charged with human trafficking for exploiting four immigrants.
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Highland Park councilman, co-owner of Ravinia Brewing Company, must choose between position and business
Now Councilman Jeff Hoobler, who is also the co-owner of Ravinia Brewing Company, has to make a choice: to remain on the council he was elected to in 2023 or...
More affordable housing units come to Highland Park: ‘We’re building an infrastructure of affordable housing … that will remain affordable in perpetuity’
A grant agreement for this year’s scattered site affordable housing plan was approved by Highland Park’s Housing Commission on Feb. 7.
Deerfield poised to prohibit warehouse and distribution facilities
Many suburbs have seen a surge in office parks being converted into industrial fulfillment centers, parcel hubs and sorting facilities, according to a memo from Deerfield’s Plan Commission.
Barrington to increase rail crossing safety after student fatally struck by Metra
After a Barrington High School student was fatally struck by a rush hour Metra train, the village of Barrington is working to enchanted safety measures at rail crossings through education,...
State grants to fund Lake County park projects: ‘This grant will be tremendously appreciated’
Accessible playgrounds, pickleball courts and community gardens are a few of the upcoming local park projects in Lake County that were awarded state grants.
Highland Park considering new liquor license classifications: ‘We’re always exploring … how we can best support our businesses’
Council members for the city of Highland Park are considering amending current liquor code with general amendments and also adding seven additional liquor license classifications.
Mundelein mulling options for redevelopment of ‘Bank Triangle’; ‘To show the rest of us what’s possible in the heart of downtown’
The Mundelein Board of Trustees plans to hire an architect for the next step, so private developers can begin to visualize the business potential of the area.
Despite likely presidential election rematch, Lake County political leaders focused on local races; ‘We’re excited to take on the challenge’
Lake County Democratic and Republican officials are gearing up for the 2024 election — and two national conventions in the region. A general election rematch between President Joe Biden and...
State lawmaker proposes expanding exotic animals ban in wake of Vernon Hills’ loose serval; ‘Not appropriate in a residential environment’
After a wildcat being kept as a pet got loose in a Vernon Hills neighborhood, a state representative introduced legislation proposing a ban on the possession of the African feline,...