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Friday, November 21, 2008
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Hyacinth Place homeowner Tomas Colome-Williams, a teacher at a nearby school, takes the microphone and thanks everyone involved in the new affordable housing development.   (Rob Dicker/Staff Photographer)
Units in Highland Park's newest affordable housing project are still a month or more away from being occupied, but potential tenants and future homeowners are anxious to move in. The Hyacinth Place project, at 500 Hyacinth Place, is composed of 14 total units, four rental and 10 owner-occupied townhouses. The project was built not only with an eye to an affordable purchase price but also affordable ownership.


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LIVE CHAT
'Twilight' fans chat live with us
Were you among the first to see "Twilight"? Join our live chat Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. Share your thoughts on Bella, Edward, Jacob and the rest of the folks in Forks right after we see the movie.
'Twilight' fans chat live with us

Today's Green Minute
G-Power
A one-time carpenter's assistant, Jim Parks is host of HGTV's home-improvement show, "New Spaces." Through writing for home and garden magazines, Jim discovered the wealth of activity in emerging green technology and created Today's Green Minute - a podcast that highlights innovations that improve our stewardship of the Earth.
Today's Green Minute: G-Power
Today's Green Minute: Home Energy Bank

PIONEER PRESS VIDEO
Adopt Caliber the Dog
The Heartland Animal Shelter introduces Caliber the dog. For adoption information, call 847-296-6400.

Elementary Humor
Tot-Sports
Ingram reviews 'Quantum of Solace'
Adopt Morrisette the cat
Veterans Day march
Willy Wonka: The Musical!
Feathered Friends
Champion Gamer
Importance of Veterans Day
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Updated 11/20: Whooping cough increases in Lake County

Lake County health officials are alerting the public to "a dramatic increase" in the number of pertussis cases this year, particularly among school-aged children.

Updated 11/20: Whooping cough increases in Lake County
Updated 11/20: Borders aids Highland Park Library
Updated 11/20: Harvest Fest hits College of Lake County campus
Updated 11/20: Lake County adds to forest preserves
Taking stock of city's housing situation
Foreclosures, while up, not seen as key part of the problem
Selective damage to car drives UFO theorists
Cab strikes parked crane
Belsky offers his wish list to Obama administration
Skating exhibition set for Dec. 6
J. Crew opens doors Monday for Lake Forest Hospital party
Updated 11/19: New judge to hear Adams case
Updated 11/19: Costco is coming to Mettawa
Updated 11/19: College of Lake County president search narrowed
Highland Park touts new housing project
Updated 11/19: 'J' seeks input on new vision
Smoking ban sought at county parks, beaches
Interactive: Police Blotter
Updated 11/18: Parent Network hosts talk
Updated 11/17: Food pantries struggle to keep up with demand
Something to talk about »
Join us on our Lake County blog, Lake Affect, where experienced Lake Bureau Editors talk about Lake County and share their views and insights, along with breaking news and events that hit you where you live. Updated daily.
Blog: Lake Affect


Maggie Kopp's mother woke her up at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to relay the good news: It was official, the Highland Park High School junior diver had qualified for the IHSA State Meet. Kopp, who missed state last year by 5 points, was pleasantly surprised to find out she was going this time around.

Advancing to state a thrill for Kopp Collier scores 17 in opener Nine Giants make all-conference team This classic loaded with magic moments Little Giants' squad wins championship with style Tischleder off to great start HP coach calls league meet 'a mixed bag' Bears' Bauer heads up Lake Shore's Fab Five Antioch 35, Highland Park 34 Frison's electrifying play lifts Giants



HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS BLOG: HEARD IN THE HALLWAYS »

With a combined 40 years of covering local high school sports, you know we have opinions about what's good — and what's bad and needs improvement. We give you our thoughts, and offer a place where you can agree or disagree.

No place like home (11/20/2008 4:01:06 PM)
First week girls basketball games (11/14/2008 10:04:32 PM)
Wheeling's Wilson signs with Boilers (11/13/2008 12:37:59 PM)
70-63 (11/7/2008 4:02:18 PM)
VIEW ALL BLOG ENTRIES »




Navman can help firms follow fleets on the road
Glenview's Navman Wireless chief TJ Chung says he typically hears "Big Brother" concerns when he explains his company's product. The product tracks drivers of company vehicles and transmits their whereabouts to the home office.
Driver rights at risk?

Film gets screening for Lipschutz's birthday
At a 1978 benefit for striking miners, the late Studs Terkel sang the praises of Evanston artist and lifelong political activist Peggy Lipschutz. "Peggy Lipschutz is just as much a part of Chicago as Richard J. Daley ever was," Terkel said. "She's just known to a better class of people."
Talk back: Entertaining Ideas blog




 
 
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