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Day of Service organizer shares King’s vision
HIGHLAND PARK — As a teacher at Elm Place School in Highland Park, Cheryl Levi wanted to show students that individuals can make a difference, that collectively students could do something about injustices and suffering around the world.
‘Plunge’ a Highland Park family’s tradition
HIGHLAND PARK — Jeff Kraines’ idea of how to spend New Year’s Day morning might strike many groggy revelers as torture, but there were many kindred spirits at the 14th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in Waukegan.
Highwood man helps non-profits in a pinch
HIGHWOOD — Joseph Ross put together an ambitious “to do” list in preparation for his 2006 retirement as president of Hendrickson International, a Chicago-based manufacturer of parts for 18-wheel commercial vehicles.
North Shore lawyer creates golf oil
During any given round of golf, Chad Van Den Top is almost certain to pull out a flask. However, it is not a shot of courage that Van Den Top is seeking, but a sniff of confidence and calm.
Highland Park plastic surgeon’s mission
HIGHLAND PARK — Highland Park resident Dr. Loren Schechter is a plastic surgeon who often works with breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomies and women who genetically are at high risk of developing breast cancer.
Featured home: 2767 Arlington Ave. in Highland Park
This contemporary-style home offers sleekness and sophistication with a spacious floor plan, a living room with high ceilings, skylights, updated baths and a granite-enhanced kitchen. MORE DETAILS Price: $569,000 House size: 3,475 square feet Lot size: 11,590 square feet Year built: 1959 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: …
Has plenty on his plate — even food scraps
HIGHLAND PARK — Bryan Tillman doesn’t actually work for the City of Highland Park, but he was hired in November to serve as the city’s new sustainability director.
Featured home: 228 Central Ave. in Highland Park
This classic home has been renovated and boasts traditional charms with a contemporary flair. Located within walking distance of Lake Michigan and downtown Highland Park, it also features a gorgeous living room and dining room. MORE DETAILS Price: $1,199,000 House size: 3,806 square feet Lot …
Principal offers message of courage
Doug Bolton, administrator/principal of North Shore Academy in Highland Park, is a neighbor whose influence spans beyond Evanston borders. In the spirit of the holidays, he offers a “Circle of Courage” message of perpetual hope.
Lapiz VP buys 53-year-old Highland Park home
HIGHLAND PARK — Gustavo Razzetti and Moira Dillon Razzetti purchased a home Oct. 5 at 871 Fairview Road in Highland Park from the Jodi A. Wein Trust. The 53-year-old, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,823-square-foot home sold for $810,000. Gustavo Razzetti is an executive vice president and managing …
Highland Park veteran recounts Honor Flight
HIGHLAND PARK — Highland Park resident Bob Cohn flew B-17 bombers in Germany and France during World War II and he recalls being scared on each of his 36 missions.