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Highland Park, Illinois is located in Lake County. Zip codes in Highland Park, IL include 60035, and 60037. The median home price in Highland Park is $525,000 which is roughly $194/per square foot. More Highland Park information.

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16 hrs ago | The Doings Weekly

Dann rampage remembered 25 years later

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

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Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

Distance Runners Seek State Track Medals

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.

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Patch.com

North Shore Memories of Laurie Dann's Violent Rampage

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

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Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

Construction, News from Highland Park Peak Reader Interest

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

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Sat May 18, 2013

Patch.com

Art Center Gala Raises Over $100K

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 .

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Chicago Magazine

These Are the Best Store Openings and Shopping Deals in June

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 .

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Fri May 17, 2013

Patch.com

25 Years After Laurie Dann's Violent Spree

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.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Patch.com

Highland Park Man Arrested for Sexual Assault

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)

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Mon May 13, 2013

Patch.com

Highland Park: A Look at Metra Stops, Income Levels

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.

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Patch.com

Highland Park's Royce Restaurant Closes

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.

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City of Chicago

MAZDA6 Celebrity Chef Du Jour Returns To Taste Of Chicago

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.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Evanston Review

Gift locally for Mother's Day

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.

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CBS Local

Something 2 Do: May 11-12

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.

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Patch.com

Evanston Hospital Earns 'A' Safety Rating

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.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Pioneer Local

Northfield woman volunteers to be an example to kids

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

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Patch.com

Attorney General Sues Antioch Company for Defrauding Highland Park Storm Victims

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 .

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Lincolnshire Review

Mural depicts what Schecter education means to students

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

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Patch.com

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Highland Park

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 .

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Patch.com

Schneider Ties Student Success to School Rankings

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 .

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Thu May 09, 2013

Lake County News-Sun

Children report two more luring attempts by strangers

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

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