Highland Park News

The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he receives a golden ticket and visits Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with four other children from around the world.

Whether they were discussing how to tackle health care, pension reform or unemployment, legislators at last Friday's Legislative Outlook kept returning to the same solution: more cooperation.

The calendar item couldn't have been more titillating: "The myths about women's unmentionables," a discussion on the history of underclothing.

Interested in seeing the works of students taking art classes at the Deerfield Park District? Then stop by the Ruth Fell Wander Community Art Wall inside the main lobby of the First Bank of Highland Park.

Where are you taking your Valentine for dinner? If you haven't made a reservation yet, it's not too late to make one in Highland Park.

A State Senator Susan Garrett will host a "Meet and Greet" for Julie Morrison , a Democratic candidate for the 29 th District Senate Seat, at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gorton Community Center , 400 E. Illinois Road.

Hollis Resnik , Chicago's leading lady, will be featured in an intimate concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Music Theatre Company , 1850 Green Bay Rd., in Highland Park.

11 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets are $28 and $35; $22 senior citizens; $12 students.

Chicago Avenue has a new art gallery - for the next 10 days. Joy Horwich, who owned a Chicago gallery for three decades, opened a "pop-up" store at 1627 N. Chicago Ave.

During a recent budget meeting, the Council voted "No Change" and eliminated any hope for the reestablishment of the city transfer tax rebate .

A former library board trustee and a current school board member are running in the Republican primary for a Lake County Board seat serving Round Lake and Round Lake Beach.

Feb. 4A The Final Score:A 1. Barrington 233.5, 2. Deerfield 155.5, 3. Lake Zurich 123, 4. Cary Grove 103, 5. Buffalo Grove 101.5, 6. Stevenson 78.5, 7. Highland Park 66 , 8. Palatine 27, 9. Lake Forest 24.A Giants Top Performer:A Brandon Garcia-Galvan won the Stevenson Regional championship in the 126-pound weight class.

If you walk into Highland Park's new frozen yogurt place more than once a day, you're bound to see a different crowd of people each time.

A Rep. Robert Dold took another step toward reelection from the 10 th Congressional District Saturday when he opened his Highland Park campaign headquarters for a campaign that promises to be one of the country's most competitive.

CEO John Cortesi , the grandson of the founder of Sunset Foods, shakes hands with employee Camel Kukreja at the Highland Park store.

Despite a slew of obstacles in their way, Skokie's development directors have a game plan when it comes to revitalizing their downtown area.

Feb. 2A The Final Score: A 1. Carmel 153.225, 2. Deerfield 134.275, 3. Vernon Hills 129.275, 4. Maine West 120.025, 5. Highland Park 110.875.A Warriors Star Performer: A A A Christine Stitcher finished fifth in the all around competition with a combined score of 36.

Some Highland Park and Deerfield commuters will be making personal adjustments whenA Metra's A new pricing structure becomes effective today while others are taking it in stride.

Today's lesson for children: sometimes all you have to do is ask your parents.A At least that's what happened in Kim Hardy's story.

Highland Park and Deerfield officials are crossing their fingers that the mild weather continues-and they continue to save money.