Be a Voter
There is an election on April 2, and the ballot in Highland Park includes candidates for Mayor, City Council, both School Boards, Park District, College of Lake County Trustee and Regional Board of Schools Trustee. Many of these races are expected to be very close, so your vote is especially important. If you have any questions about the election that aren't answered below, please contact me.

Early voting continues at the Highland Park Police Station through Saturday, March 30 (Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday 9 am - 2 pm). There is a list here of early voting sites in Lake County. Some early voting locations are open extended hours and additional days. During early voting, you may vote at any polling place in the county. On Election day, April 2, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Information on voting is here, including your election day polling location.

Spring Clean Up 
Highland Park's spring trash collection days are scheduled for April 27, May 4, 11 and 18. Please put recyclables out during your regular trash pick up and donate anything usable to a local charity. Learn more about how to recycle unusual items here and here.

If you have a bulky item under 50 pounds, you can place it next to your trash cart for pick up on your regular trash collection day rather than waiting for spring clean up. You can leave one large, or several small electronics at the curb on your first trash pick up day of the month. Electronic waste, styrofoam, and paired shoes can also be dropped off at the City's Recycling Center. 1180 Half Day Road, from 7 am - 1 pm any Tuesday or the first Saturday of the month. Details are here. Textiles can be dropped off anytime in the collection box at the City's Recycling Center. Used bicycles can be donated to Working Bikes.

If you have unwanted medications, please drop them off anytime in the disposal box at the HP Police Station, 1677 Old Deerfield Road. Details are here.  SWALCO is hosting Household Chemical Waste drop off events on April 13 and 22 in Gurnee. Click here for more information and to make an appointment.

Upcoming Events
April 27, 9 am - 12 pm: City of Highland Park Arbor Day celebration, Jens Jensen Park on Roger Williams and St. Johns. 

April 29, 6:30 pm: Minding the Gap film screening with filmmaker Bing Liu at HP Library.  A 2019 Academy Award nominee for best documentary, this is the story of 3 young men who bond over skateboarding to escape volatile families in Rockford. I highly recommend seeing this film.

May 11, 9 am - 12 pm: River Rescue Day clean up near the HP Country Club/Recreation Center on Park Avenue. For details and to sign up, email Rebecca. 

May 18, 12 - 2 pm: Go Green HP Bring Your Own Everything Picnic and Toy Swap at Sunset Park. Details are here.

Questions and Comments
I'm always happy to hear from you if you have questions or concerns. Feel free to email me anytime.