Highland Park News

May 20, 1988 is the day that many North Shore residents say their faith in the safety of their children's school was damaged.

Deerfield High School distance runner Alex Gold and his Highland Park High School counterpart Jonah Hanig have been friends for a long time and like to help each other out.

It seems hard to believe that there was a time when the term "school shooting" hadn't entered our vernacular.

Another Highland Park restaurant closing and Lake Cook Road construction were among the most read Patch stories in the last week.

The Art Center in Highland Park raised more than $100,000 at its 2013 Spring Gala on May 2. More than 400 people attended to show their support for The Art Center .

BEST IN FEST From May 31 to June 2, Wicker Park becomes a 10-block shopping strip for the Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale .

This Monday is an anniversary that many may prefer to soon forget. Twenty-five years ago on May 20, Laurie Dann went on a violent spree that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb.

The information below comes from the Highland Park Police Department. Predatory criminal sexual assault May 9: Victor De Yta-Morales of the 600 block of Glenview Avenue, Highland Park was arrested and charged with 5 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault after police were summoned to a residence in the 600 block of Glenview Avenue, Highland ... (more)

A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal.

Only a few months after opening, i»¿ Royce Restaurant in Highland Park has closed, according to an email from i»¿ chef John des Rosiers sent on Monday.

As the City of Chicago continues to demonstrate a robust culinary community of noted chefs, the city's premier food festival continues its efforts to highlight these food masters as Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour.

Why? Because it's hard to find a gift to celebrate the warmth, love and stability that mom brings to the family every single day.

Zoppe Italian Family Circus Caputo's Fresh Market Addison 510 W. Lake Street Today at 1, 4 & 7pm Tomorrow at 1 & 4pm Chicago White Sox Vs.

Evanston Hospital , along with three other NorthShore University HealthSystem hospitals - Skokie, Glenbrook and Highland Park, have all earned 'A' grades in The Leapfrog Group's semi-annual Hospital Safety Scores , Skokie Review reported.

"Well, we're thinking about our children and other people's children," she said, with a smile.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against a Chicago area "storm chaser" home repair firm for failing to complete contracted projects and for failing to pay its supplier, resulting in thousands of dollars of liens put on customers' homes .

More than a few giant steps backward are needed to admire the new colorful and meaningful mural at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook.

It's better late than never when it comes to Mother's Day gifts. Here are some gifts ideas from the Highland Park Patch Directory .

Since taking office in January, Rep. Brad Schneider has visited six schools in the 10 th Congressional District and met with students in other places including his offices in Washington and Lincolnshire .

Highland Park and Highwood police have stepped up patrols near schools as a result of four possible attempts to lure children into vehicles.