City Receives Aaa Rating from Moody’s Investor Services
On January 27, 2014, Moody’s Investors Service will issue a Aaa rating on the City’s planned general obligation bond issue, and affirm this rating on all outstanding debt.
View ArticleNeighborhood Leaders Bring Identity Theft Presentation to Community
On Wednesday, February 12, Highland Park Neighborhood Leaders are sponsoring guest speakers to discuss identity theft and how you can protect yourself. You are invited to attend the event which will...
View ArticlePolice Department Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
As part of an on-site assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
View ArticlePolice Department Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
As part of an on-site assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
View ArticleSpecial Winter Weather Announcement
Highland Park and the rest of Lake County will be under a Wind Chill Warning from 3:00 a.m. Monday, January 27 until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29. Updates on services are provided here.
View ArticlePrecautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued to City's Highlands Neighborhood
Due to reduced water pressure caused by a water main break this morning the City of Highland Park is issuing an immediate boil water order for residents in the Highlands neighborhood.
View ArticleCity Seeks Broker to Market Sale of Highland Park Theater Property
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on February 14 seeking a qualified commercial real estate broker to market the Highland Park Theater property at 441-447 Central Avenue.
View ArticleEducation, Code Compliance Underlies New Rental Registration Program,...
The approved rental registration ordinance requires owners of certain residential rental dwellings to register their units by April 1, 2014.
View ArticleReport Potholes Online or by Phone
Due to the extreme 2013-2014 winter season, the number of potholes has already seen a drastic increase from previous years.
View ArticleMayor Delivers State of the City Address
Mayor Nancy Rotering delivered the State of the City Address at the City Council meeting on February 24, 2013, highlighting a year of transparency, collaboration, responsible teamwork and proactive...
View ArticleCity Accepting Character Counts, Humanitarian Award Nominations for 2014
Nomination forms are available for the 2014 Robert Barnard Character Counts awards.
View ArticleCity Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 29th consecutive year.
View ArticleCity Council Assesses City Owned Property
Mayor Nancy Rotering initiated a thorough assessment of City-owned properties and City-maintained properties at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on March 10, 2014.
View ArticleCity offers Transfer of Private Activity Bond Volume Cap
Private Activity Bonds (PAB) are tax exempt bonds issued on behalf of businesses engaged in the manufacture or production of tangible personal property.
View ArticleHighland Park Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers during St. Patrick’s Day...
From March 13th through March 17th , 2014, Highland Park Police will be out in force supporting the annual Illinois St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk drivers.
View ArticleBudget Considerations put Central Park Stair Construction on Hold
City and Park District officials met on Saturday, March 15 to discuss the status of the proposed jointly funded replacement of the stairs connecting Central Park and Park Avenue Beach.
View ArticleHighland Park Named in Top 12 Best Places to Live by Chicago Magazine
Chicago Magazine named Highland Park as one of the Top 12 Best Places to Live in the Chicago suburbs in its March issue.
View ArticleCity of Highland Park and Area Clergy Work Together to Address Food Insecurity
The City of Highland Park is coordinating a food drive with area clergy and Moraine Township to address food insecurity in the community.
View ArticleCity Progresses into Second Year of Economic Development Strategic Plan
The City Council formally accepted the Economic Development Strategic Plan 2014-2015 at the March 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
View ArticleCity Chooses At Properties to Broker Highland Park Theater Property
The City Council agreed to move forward with At Properties to broker the Highland Park Theater property, located at 441-447 Central Avenue.
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