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Pro-Trump demonstrators, right, were met by counter-demonstrators during a rally Sept. 7, 2020 at the corner of St. Johns and Central avenues in Highland Park.

Despite some heated moments between demonstrators, Labor Day pro-Trump rally in Highland Park a peaceful one: City officials

September 13, 2020 at 10:17 a.m.

Highland Park police estimated that more than 300 people attended a pro-President Donald Trump rally Monday that was, overall, peaceful despite moments of contention between counter-demonstrators who showed up. Much...

District 120 approves budget for new fiscal year

September 11, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

Mundelein High School District 120 school board members approved their final budget for the new fiscal year at their meeting Tuesday. The budget calls for increases in revenue, but a...

Mundelein police ask public for information on 18-year-old suspect in May fatal shooting

September 9, 2020 at 1:29 p.m.

Mundelein police confirmed the identity of the suspect in a homicide from earlier this year, officials said Tuesday. They are asking the public for more information on the individual's possible...

Highland Park to create long term plan for Crossroads Business District

September 6, 2020 at 1:19 p.m.

Highland Park is creating plans to further develop the Crossroads Business District in town, officials have announced. The Crossroads Business District, located along Skokie Valley Road, is one of the...

Lake County school districts report ‘positive’ start to new year

September 8, 2020 at 1:47 p.m.

As some school districts round out their first couple weeks of the new year, officials are reporting strong starts in terms of the curriculum. Issues that marred the remote transition...

Vernon Hills canceling Fall Fest due to COVID-19

September 4, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

Vernon Hills' Village Board decided to cancel its Fall Fest this year due to health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. At the board's meeting earlier this week, Village Manager...

The Highland Park City Council is pictured in a screenshot from its May 26, 2020 meeting. The council met at the Committee of the Whole Aug. 24 where there was a discussion on sidewalk installation.

Highland Park official looks to ‘make it easier’ to install new sidewalks with proposed new guidelines

September 2, 2020 at 3:02 p.m.

Highland Park officials further discussed the city's sidewalk guidelines at the City Council's recent Committee of the Whole meeting, and also received comments from residents on the issue. Mayor Nancy...

Local fire department called out to assist Kenosha during civil unrest

August 28, 2020 at 2:36 p.m.

After the police shooting of Jacob Blake earlier this week in Kenosha, fire officials from across the area were called to assist in the fire emergencies created from the area's...

Mundelein board decides more discussion needed for local venue’s outdoor request

August 26, 2020 at 1:50 p.m.

The Mundelein village trustees tabled a local business' request for an outdoor entertainment area after they received more than 150 emails and comments from residents concerned with the potential noise....

Waukegan man charged with felony child luring: Highland Park police

August 25, 2020 at 5:29 p.m.

Highland Park police have arrested a Waukegan man in connection with two child luring incidents, officials announced Tuesday. Mazher Syed, 42, of the 3000 block of West 8th Street, Waukegan,...

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