Highland Park
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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Highland Park officer-involved shooting under investigationJun 20, 2025 12:12 pm - Early Friday, Highland Park police officers fatally shot a man after they say approached them with a raised knife which he refused to drop.
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Dining out: Portillo’s expands breakfast test, Sicilian- and lobster-themed dinners and moreJun 18, 2025 8:38 am - What’s on suburban menus this week: Breakfast at Portillo’s, a Sicilian cuisine-themed dinner at Niche in Geneva, a lobster boil at Main Street Social in Libertyville, summer seafood at Truluck’s in Rosemont and more.
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Rep. Schneider traveling to Middle East despite Israel’s attack on IranJun 13, 2025 12:03 pm - A congressional delegation to the Middle East that will include U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will not be deterred by Israel’s attack against Iran, a spokesperson said.
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Unpaved half of 25-mile Robert McClory Bike Path to get new surface as part of $9.17 million projectJun 12, 2025 5:01 pm - A significant upgrade for the northern half the Robert McClory Bike Trail which runs the length of Lake County from Highland Park to the Wisconsin state line will get underway in coming weeks.
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Pushing the envelope: Upgraded dining spots a worthy opening act at RaviniaJun 10, 2025 5:53 pm - Visits to Ravinia Festival are an integral part of summer in the Chicago area, and while the musical acts are the headliners, don’t sleep on it as a dining destination.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Extremely successful Letter Carriers’ Food Drive strives to help stamp out hungerMay 12, 2025 12:36 pm - Highland Park letter carriers delivered almost 1,000 bags of food, received by over 50 volunteers at Moraine Township’s Food Pantry Saturday, May 10.
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Bad Momz of Comedy takes on motherhood in ’the burbs and beyondMay 09, 2025 1:45 pm - Bad Momz of Comedy got its start in the suburbs and now includes 90 moms from across the country.