Early voting runs from October 24 through November 5. You can vote early in Highland Park at the Police Station, 1677 Old Deerfield Road, Monday – Friday from 9 am – 5 pm or Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm. If that’s not convenient, Lake County voters can vote at any early voting site in the county. There is a complete list of Lake County early voting sites here. Thank you for voting in this important election!
Category: Get Involved
Be a Voter
To have a well-functioning democracy, it’s important for people to participate by voting. As you may know, voter turnout rates are very low in the United States — lower than in Slovakia, Estonia and Slovenia. Here’s an interesting article about why voting is important. To register to vote or confirm your registration (for those in Lake County, IL) click here. To request a ballot by mail, click here.
Sustainability Survey
The City of Highland Park is currently seeking input on our sustainability program for the coming year. Please lend your voice to the conversation by taking this survey. The survey will be open until December 11.
Join a Commission
The City is seeking student and adult volunteers to serve on its Commissions. Applications and a list of Commissions are here. If you are interested in serving, now is the time to apply. Appointments are generally made towards the end of the year for terms beginning early in 2016.
Highland Park Theater
The City Council has been seeking proposals for redevelopment of the theater property for several years, and is looking for your input. Five developers presented their proposals at an open meeting on September 21. Please share your feedback through the online survey before October 17. Results will be presented to the Council on October 26.
Give Blood
The Highland Park Fire Department is hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, November 1 from 8 am to 2 pm at Fire Station #33, 1130 Central Avenue. Call LifeSource at (877) 543-3768 or click here for an appointment using sponsor code 243D.
Fill the Shelves at Moraine Township Food Pantry
The Moraine Township Food Pantry provides assistance to over 300 of our neighbors each month. The pantry’s shelves are looking pretty bare, as most donations come in during the winter holidays. Click here for a list of what they need now. You can drop off donations at the Moraine Township Pantry, 777 Central in Highland Park.