Districts 113 and 112 nervous about potential property tax freeze
The way some local governments ask for property taxes can look a lot like going to a restaurant. When a school district or small municipality orders, they generally choose the...
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Highland Park lakefront staircase to cost $871K
In a demonstration of cross-government cooperation, Highland Park's city and park district officials are looking to split the cost to replace a popular lakefront staircase at Central Park that's been...
Engaging girls in sports challenges park district
When Park District of Highland Park officials noticed that fewer girls were participating in sports programs, they devised a way to boost the numbers, but it's not exactly a slam...
Focus on the Arts
If it wasn't for Focus on the Arts, Natalie Sereda may not have fallen in love. On a whim, and out of the dozens of demonstrations, forums and performances that...
St. Charles fears impact of Quinn budget proposal
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed the state bolster its troubled finances by freezing the amount of state income taxes shared with local governments at 2012 levels, which could cost some...
Arlington Heights fears impact of Quinn proposal
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed the state bolster its troubled finances by freezing the amount of state income taxes shared with local governments at 2012 levels, which could cost some...
Enforcement of cellphone bans while driving ramps up on North Shore
North Shore communities with bans on the use of hand-held phones while driving are banding together to increase their local enforcement issues. Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Winnetka and Waukegan...
Municipalities fear Quinn proposal may strip them of revenue
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed that the state bolster its own troubled finances by freezing the amount of state income taxes shared with local governments at 2012 levels, which could...
Northwest Quadrant plan applauded
A blueprint to make Deerfield's civic campus more pedestrian-friendly and visually appealing met with positive reviews from residents at a public feedback session. The Northwest Quadrant Unified Task Force has...
Deerfield trustee candidates stress economic development
The topic of working with the local business community dominated a recent forum for Deerfield trustee candidates. Five candidates are seeking three open positions on the Village Board: Jerry Kayne...