Solo Cup shopping Balt. Co. property May 23, 2008
Sources said Solo, the Highland Park, Ill. -based maker of disposable cups and plates, has retained Cushman & Wakefield's Baltimore office to market its Havre de Grace and Owings Mills properties for possible sale through broker Timothy J. Cahill. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Summer Camp: State's largest music and camping festival is this weekend in Chillicothe May 22, 2008
A mix of familiar and new bands, as well as catching up with friends, has kept Highland Park resident Joel Berk coming back to Summer Camp since 2004. Berk said this year's diverse lineup is the most varied group of performers he's seen at the festival. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Gerald L. Wilhite\65 May 22, 2008
He was the Golf Professional/Club Manager at Highland Park Golf Course in Mason City, Alvamar County Club 45 hole complex in Lawrence, Kan. Liberty Hills Country Club at Liberty, Mo. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Toyota Awards $1 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors May 10, 2008
2008 TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS CITY HIGH SCHOOL ALABAMA Nicole Bohannon Sheffield Sheffield High School ALASKA Ceylon Mitchell Anchorage East Anchorage High School ARIZONA Joanna Yang * Phoenix Desert Vista High School Teri Yu Phoenix Desert Vista High School ARKANSAS Ashley Louks Judsonia Pangburn High School Michelle Martin Jasper Jasper High School CALIFORNIA Albert Chen * Buena Park Oxford Academy Theodore Gonder Glendale Crescenta Valley High School Carlos Guzman Dinuba Dinuba High School... (PR Newswire)
First-time campaigners appeal to voters Apr 20, 2008
"Obama is really more for the people than anyone. I've never been this excited about a candidate," said Mr. Williams, of Homewood, one of about 200 bikers who gathered in Highland Park yesterday, then rode in unison through the metro area to show support for Mr. Obama. On the final weekend before the Pennsylvania primary election, thousands of other people took to the streets to help Mr. Obama and Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
3 men convicted of 'random' attack on ISU lacrosse member Apr 18, 2008
BLOOMINGTON Three Highland Park men were convicted Thursday of the aggravated battery of a member of the Illinois State University lacrosse team in what prosecutors described as a random attack last September. Casey Lomoro, 21, Corey Lomoro, 25, and Matthew Walker, 24, pleaded not guilty Thursday at a stipulated bench trial, a proceeding that involved the prosecution and defense presenting a mutually agreed upon statement of facts to the court. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
ArcelorMittal to boost steel prices Apr 17, 2008
"We believe that by the end of the year, the concept of fixed-price steel will be virtually done away with," said Michelle Applebaum, who runs a steel-equities research firm in Highland Park, Illinois. "The entire pricing mechanism was something that didn't exist until the commodity price deflation of the 1980s/90s, so it makes sense that this would disappear in the current environment," she said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rendell says Obama doesn't know the people of Pennsylvania Apr 14, 2008
One volunteer, Beverly Garrett of Highland Park, said she supports Mrs. Clinton because of her positions on health care and education, and her experience. "I just think she has a great plan," Ms. Garrett said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
High School Student Threatens to Sue School District Over Teacher's 'Terrorist' Remark Mar 19, 2008
Amanishourbariki, who goes by "Amani," will graduate this June from Highland Park High School. He has three older brothers who attended the same school. (Fox News)
Chicago-area man charged with defrauding GM of $80 million Mar 15, 2008
Brown owned metal-selling businesses in Illinois and Nevada and is from the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Neither could immediately be reached for comment. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Former GM exec charged with fraud in metal sales Mar 15, 2008
Brown, 46, of Highland Park, Ill. was arrested and charged with two counts each of fraud and transportation of funds. (USA Today -- Autos)
Race to replace Hastert is in national spotlight Mar 9, 2008
Mark Kirk of Highland Park has been stockpiling campaign cash for a rematch against Dan Seals, who came surprisingly close in 2006. And in DuPage County, 's retirement led to a close, nationally-watched contest two years ago between eventual winner Republican Peter Roskam and Democratic Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth. (Chicago Tribune)
Ten questions with Mike Poeta Feb 22, 2008
Poeta (26-2), a junior from Highland Park, Illinois, is ranked No. 2 in the nation in the NWCA rankings after tying his longest streak at No. 1 with a nine-week stint at the top. He is coming off a third place finish in last year's NCAA tournament. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
NIU shooting victim from Cicero laid to rest Feb 19, 2008
4:27 PM CST, February 18, 2008. Her family called her a princess; friends remembered her bright, shining smile. (Chicago Tribune)
Last NIU shooting victim treated at Kishwaukee leaves hospital Feb 19, 2008
NIU shooting victim from Carol Stream faces long recovery -- chicagotribune. NIU shooting victim from Carol Stream faces long recovery. (Chicago Tribune)
Illinois Signs 29 To National Letters Of Intent Feb 7, 2008
Team broke 6A record for rushing yards in a playoff game vs. Highland Park. Also broke school records for points per game (35), points in a season (490), total offense in a season (4,863) and rushing yards per game (295. (Fightingillini.com)
Raccoon meat delights the down-home faithful, amuses the haute curious Jan 19, 2008
"You have to overcome certain inhibitions," said Catherine Lambrecht, 48, of Highland Park, who brought the meat to Moto after purchasing it in Wisconsin. "But when it's prepared right, raccoon is really good.". (Chicago Tribune)
No return to prison for Zion man convicted of rape Jan 11, 2008
He worked several jobs, including at Highland Park Hospital, Condell Medical Center in Libertyville and Antioch Community High School, his attorney said. He made no effort to hide. (Chicago Tribune)
Local Obama Backers Hit the Road Jan 5, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Saturday January 05, 2008. (R News)
Final campaign push in Iowa Jan 2, 2008
A door-knocking crew quarterbacked by John Campbell, a Firestone employee and local USW official, headed out to hit the doors of Highland Park, a middle-class neighborhood of small homes neighboring the 68-acre plant. With him were Andy Zanaglio of Canonsburg, who works at the USW's Boulevard of the Allies headquarters, and Elizabeth Laycak, a political science student at Point Park University who's interning with the USW's political staff. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Prep hoops stats/standings Dec 18, 2007
Highland Park 66, Walther Lutheran 58 (2 OT). Hubbard 93, Collins 86. (Pekin Times, IL)
Snowfall may reach 8 inches Dec 16, 2007
At Highland Park golf course on Bloomingtons south edge, a group of youngsters were playing in the snow. Dionte Helm, 15, and his brother, Mahlik Helm, 8, made snowballs to throw at each other, and they sledded with their cousins, Seth Devine, 15, and Larry Williams, 15, and their friend, Rico Hunter, 14. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Agencies, parents target childhood obesity Dec 16, 2007
Sledding at Highland Park or Jersey Hill is great exercise because of all the walks back up the hill. If you can afford membership to a local fitness club, ask whether clubs in your area have family membership and exercise with your child. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Court rules in favor of Michael Jordan in affair lawsuit Dec 13, 2007
See how a small Highland Park studio is becoming a force in the global market for children's television. Warning: puppets ahead. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Commission recommends liquor license for Highland Dec 12, 2007
BLOOMINGTON -- Highland Park golf course may be getting a liquor license. At its meeting Tuesday, the Bloomington Liquor Commission unanimously recommended the city issue the golf course a restaurant-class license that will allow for the sale of beer and wine. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The top basketball team in each state Dec 12, 2007
Highland Park (Topeka). Adrian Herrera and Scots coming off 25-0 Class 5A title run. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Candidates Next Door Dec 10, 2007
He says he's got experience for the top spot: For 15 years, he's run a municipal water plant near Lake Michigan, and he learned financial management and consensus-building while serving on the Highland Park Mosquito Abatement District board. Why enter politics now. (Boston Globe)
City seeking liquor license for Highland Park Golf Course Dec 8, 2007
BLOOMINGTON -- The city is seeking a liquor license for Highland Park Golf Course, an apparent result of Bloomington City Councils budget discussions. Highland Park, 1613 S. Main St., is expected to run a $239,000 deficit, according to the city budget for this year. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Top 100 Schools In America Dec 1, 2007
Highland Park High School Dallas County, Dallas, Texas. Thomas S. Wootton High Montgomery County, Rockville, Maryland. (WNBC.com, NY)
Unit 5 to consider referendum question Nov 28, 2007
To those of you opposed to the tax increase wrote on Nov 27, 2007 8:16 AM:" How many of you golf at Highland Park? Raise the fees or sell the course and use the money that the course loses every year for the school system. As I recall, that would be close to a quarter of a million dollars a year. ". Please vote no wrote on Nov 27, 2007 7:54 AM:" We paid for the pools, heartlands glamorous campus, and ISU's supporting structures, (new hotel). I believe in education, but come on, do we really need... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Relative's help is alleged Nov 28, 2007
Man reportedly said he may have carried bin with wife's body. 11:32 PM CST, November 27, 2007. (Chicago Tribune)
NYC at Christmastime Nov 27, 2007
Ruth Freer, an English teacher at Highland Park High School, about. 30 miles from Chicago, teaches The Catcher in the Rye, and she created a Holden tour for herself on a visit to Manhattan not long ago. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Residents cold to idea of fee hikes Nov 15, 2007
BLOOMINGTON Area residents do not like the idea of selling Highland Park Golf Course, raising fees at Miller Park Zoo or closing ONeil Park Pool as options to help cut $3 million from the city of Bloomingtons budget. These ideas were presented Tuesday during the Bloomington City Councils budget work session. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bears Sign Six Prep Stars to NLIs Nov 15, 2007
Columbia), RHP Max Garner (Austin, Texas/Lake Travis), INF Joey Hainsfurther (Dallas, Texas/Highland Park), OF Lucas Hileman (Anna, Ill ... Joey Hainsfurther INF 5-11 185 B-R Dallas, Texas (Highland Park). (Baylorbears.com)
Bloomington City Council looks at fee increases Nov 14, 2007
One idea offered by Ward 4 Alderman Judy Stearns was to sell Highland Park Golf Course, which loses about $225,000 a year. Fees to play at Highland are $15 for adults and $5 for youths and seniors the lowest fees of all three city-owned courses. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
TODAY: MJ talks about his son, and his gambling Nov 10, 2007
He attended Loyola Academy, a private school near the familys Highland Park, Ill. home, where no one made a big deal about who his father, who played most of his career and won his titles with the Chicago Bulls, was. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mailbag: Will the Sox pursue A-Rod? Oct 16, 2007
He's already welcome in Chicago or Highland Park or anywhere else in Illinois. It was one moment in a National League Championship Series contest that certainly didn't decide the outcome as much as Alex Gonzalez's error on a double play grounder or the loss of composure shown by Moises Alou and Mark Prior or the team's failure to hold a lead in Game 7. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Mailbag: Who will be the new Cubs owner? Oct 16, 2007
-- Chuck W., Highland Park, Ill. Frank Chance reached the playoffs in 1906, '07 and '08. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Former Walk-on Linquist Helps Anchor Line Oct 15, 2007
A junior from Highland Park, Lindquist starts at defensive tackle for the Illini. Dave earned 11 letters in high school, three in football and four each in hockey and lacrosse. (IlliniBoard.com)
Trojans dash Olney's postseason hopes Oct 14, 2007
Highland Park 55, Maine West 0. Hillcrest 30, Bremen 14. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
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Highland Park 33, Deerfield 14. Hillsboro 37, Litchfield 21. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Prep football, tennis, soccer, golf Sep 26, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Irish Set To Face Purdue In Latest Installment Of In-State Rivalry Sep 26, 2007
They were created by Lou Cella, senior sculptor of Timeless Creations, Inc., a division of the Rotblatt-Amrany Fine Art Studio in Highland Park, Ill. Cella created the statue of former Detroit Tiger broadcaster Ernie Harwell at Comerica Park in Detroit, and he also did the sculpture of Father Theodore Hesburgh and Father Edmund Joyce (former Notre Dame president and executive vice president) just south of the Hesburgh Library on the Notre Dame campus. (Und.com)
Forbes' top 400 wealthiest Americans Sep 21, 2007
2007 'Forbes' 400 richest Americans - USATODAY.com. Real solutions for your real estate needs. (USA Today -- Money)
Riding for a good cause Sep 10, 2007
Rice, 67, who rode his Harley from Highland Park, Ill. started riding seriously again in 1999. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Tigers win in OT Sep 9, 2007
Glenbrook South 22, Highland Park 13. Grant 29, Antioch 20. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Class change, new tourney welcome Mattoon golfers Aug 16, 2007
The Wave travels to the Bloomington Invitational the Den for the varsity, Highland Park for the JV for its season opener. Buford, now a senior, was a sectional qualifier last year after throwing in a 1-over-par performance on the back nine at the Pontiac Regional. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illini Head Toward Summer Postseason Play Aug 8, 2007
A trio of future Illini are continuing in the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, N.M., this week, as incoming freshmen Nick Chmielewski, Casey McMurray and Pete Cappetta are playing with the Top Tier squad from Highland Park, Ill. Top Tier won its first game, 9-4, over the host Farmington Storm, before dropping a 13-10 heartbreaker to the East Cobb Yankees, a perennial contender for the CMWS crown. (Fightingillini.com)
Poeta has unfinished business Aug 4, 2007
Poeta also won two state titles at Highland Park High School. Although he had some Illini influences in his life, he said, "I was coming here anyway. I wanted to represent my state school.". (Fightingillini.com)
Mittal agrees to sell US mill to settle antitrust case Aug 3, 2007
"Sparrows Point is a reasonable-cost facility and on a deep water port, which gives it an advantage," said Michelle Applebaum, who runs a steel equities research firm in Highland Park, Illinois. Esmark was "definitely the favorite" of the United Steelworkers, which represents plant employees, she said. (International Herald Tribune)
Looking Back Aug 2, 2007
Faith and Laura Means have returned from a term of summer school at Highland Park, Des Moines. W.J. Snair and family drove to the country Sunday, and took dinner at Abram Lackender's. (Kalona News, IA)
Council, planning board share ideas Aug 1, 2007
Savoy, a past president of the Chicago Metro Section of the American Planning Association and before joining Teska senior planner for the city of Highland Park, worked on Pontiac's 1997 plan, and noted to the council that the Route 23 corridor to the interchange with Interstate 55 was a mixed-use category, which allows "pretty much anything" because there were no utilities. That's changed, as a water line now serves that corridor, a sewer line is being laid, and the city has annexed more than... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Plans to Acquire Broadway Premium Funding Corporation Jul 19, 2007
The banks also operate facilities in Illinois in Algonquin, Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Cary, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Geneva, Glencoe, Glen Ellyn, Gurnee, Grayslake, Highland Park, Highwood, Hoffman Estates, Island Lake, Lake Bluff, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, McHenry, Mokena, Mundelein, North Chicago, Northfield, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Ravinia, Riverside, Roselle, Sauganash, Skokie, Spring Grove, Wauconda, Western Springs, Willowbrook and Winnetka, and in... (PR Newswire)
IHSTCA set to host series of clinics in state Jul 18, 2007
Over 40 coaches attended workshops last summer held in Peoria, Champaign, Moline and Highland Park. The workshops will include information on the following topics: running an invitational, setting up a schedule, setting up a team line-up, conditioning programs, purchasing supplies, fundraising, summer camp organization and taking players to USTA tournaments. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Southern Illinois lodge makes 'big find' list Jul 6, 2007
Other Illinois picks include the Maid-Rite sandwich shop in Springfield, the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park and the Bongo Room restaurant in Chicago. Don't miss this on MSNBC.com. (MSNBC -- Travel)
July 4 Chicago Northwest Jul 1, 2007
Suburbs Celebrate Independence Day Festivals & Fireworks. Independence Day fireworks light up the sky, American flags unfurl in parades and celebrations with food and music in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. (Suite101.com)
New Driving Research Supports Cell Phone Ban Jun 26, 2007
(CBS) HIGHLAND PARK, Ill ... Illinois already has a law banning drivers under the age of 18 from using cell phones and last year Highland Park passed a distracted driver ordinance. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Former Bears star thrown for loss in business Jun 24, 2007
Instead, a judge at the Lake County courthouse ruled against Duerson in a foreclosure proceeding, finding that he owed nearly $550,000 on his 17-room Highland Park home, and that it would be sold by the court or sheriff if the money wasn't repaid by Oct. 1. "It sucks," Duerson said later in the living room of his custom-built home, which features a vanity driveway pillar carved with "NFL22" and a for-sale sign out front. (Chicago Tribune)
Summer in Chicago, Illinois Jun 17, 2007
Travel north for a pleasant evening of music at Ravinia in Highland Park ... Ravinia Festival, Highland Park: Travel up the North Shore to Highland Park for concerts almost nightly ... Free shuttles from designated parking areas in the City of Highland Park provide Fee transportation to the Ravinia grounds. (Suite101.com)
Highland Park Golf Course site of old German brewery Jun 17, 2007
First known as Meyer er, the brewery was located on the south end of Bloomington, on the grounds of whats today Highland Park Golf Course ... The city renamed the area Highland Park, and then built a nine-hole golf course (later expanded to 18 holes) on the site ... At Highland Park, two brewery buildings still stand. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Chinese steel exports to lower global prices Jun 11, 2007
"Chinese imports look set to jump again in May, reflecting significant increases in oil country tubular goods, wire rod, standard pipe and line pipe," said Michelle Applebaum, who runs her own steel-equities research firm in Highland Park, Illinois. "This surge is a result of China maintaining the export tab rebate on pipe products at 13 percent.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Some Hitherto Staunch G.O.P. Voters Souring on Iraq May 31, 2007
Annette Jacobson, of the North Shore Women for Peace, after a demonstration in Highland Park, Ill ... When the North Shore Women for Peace, a small group of antiwar activists from around here, first stood in the breezeway of a high-end strip mall in nearby Highland Park in the months leading up to the war, they drew sneers, expletives and many a thumbs-down ... Things have changed a lot,; said a member, Annette Jacobson, a retired court reporter from Highland Park. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
A true triple threat May 26, 2007
7, Andy Heymann (Jr), Highland Park, 41-5 1/4 ... 15, Mike Stoliar (Sr), Highland Park, 4:34. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Area tennis contingent makes state bid May 25, 2007
The top four doubles seeds are Dave Robare-John Smits of LaGrange Lyons, Jared Connolly-Michael Jacobs of Oak Park-River Forest, Nick Birger-Brian Zaron of Belleville West and Justin Lewis-Ben Woldenberg of Highland Park. Glenbrook North is the defending team champion. (Pekin Times, IL)
Friday's Class AA prep girls track results May 19, 2007
4, Nicki Cohen (Jr), Highland Park, 09-3. Jasmine South (Sr), South Holland Thornwood, SCR. Naja Christmas (Sr), Lansing Illiana Christian, NH. Jessie Vardas (Fr), Hinsdale Central, NH. Courtney Kolb (Sr), Chatham Glenwood, NH.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
