Chicago-area black belt representing United States in Maccabiah Games
WAY TO GO! Not only is Julia Kerpel a black belt, but so is her mother and grandmother. The suburban high school senior is representing the United States at the third-largest sporting event in the world.
WAY TO GO! Not only is Julia Kerpel a black belt, but so is her mother and grandmother. The suburban high school senior is representing the United States at the third-largest sporting event in the world.
Chicago-area black belt taking off for Maccabiah Games
The world's largest Jewish athletic competition is about to kick off, and a young woman who has her black belt from Highland Park will be part of the action.
The world's largest Jewish athletic competition is about to kick off, and a young woman who has her black belt from Highland Park will be part of the action.
'March for Our Lives' returns to Chicago area Saturday: here's what you need to know
Local organizers are hard at work getting ready for a national day of gun violence marches, as the pressure is growing for US lawmakers to make a move.
Local organizers are hard at work getting ready for a national day of gun violence marches, as the pressure is growing for US lawmakers to make a move.
Gun violence marches planned nationwide this weekend
Local organizers are hard at work getting ready for a national day of gun violence marches, as the pressure is growing for US lawmakers to make a move.
Local organizers are hard at work getting ready for a national day of gun violence marches, as the pressure is growing for US lawmakers to make a move.
Antisemitic flyers littered around Highland Park
A group of residents in Highland Park woke up Thursday morning to find antisemitic propaganda in the form of leaflets on their front driveways. They were distributed on Yom HaShoah--Holocaust Remembrance Day.
A group of residents in Highland Park woke up Thursday morning to find antisemitic propaganda in the form of leaflets on their front driveways. They were distributed on Yom HaShoah--Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Antisemitic hate speech flyers found in Highland Park on Yom HaShoah
"We as a City stand by our Statement Against Hate, and strongly condemn all acts of antisemitism," said Mayor Rotering. “As Elie Wiesel famously noted in his 1986 Nobel Prize acceptance speech ‘Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.’ We will not be silent. This is hate.”
"We as a City stand by our Statement Against Hate, and strongly condemn all acts of antisemitism," said Mayor Rotering. “As Elie Wiesel famously noted in his 1986 Nobel Prize acceptance speech ‘Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.’ We will not be silent. This is hate.”
Teen raises $30K to support mental health services
One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.
One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.
Ravinia Festival lineup: Pitbull, Erykah Badu, The Black Crowes among new acts
Ravinia Festival announced its diverse and jam-packed lineup Thursday, previewing more than 100 concerts coming to the Highland Park outdoor venue this summer.
Ravinia Festival announced its diverse and jam-packed lineup Thursday, previewing more than 100 concerts coming to the Highland Park outdoor venue this summer.
Ravinia Festival unveils 2022 summer lineup
Dozens of artists will take the stage at Ravinia Festival this summer including Pitbull, Erykah Baduh and Grace Potter.
Dozens of artists will take the stage at Ravinia Festival this summer including Pitbull, Erykah Baduh and Grace Potter.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion has been on the market for nearly 10 years
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
"At this point, I'm not at all surprised. It's a very specific house. It was built for Jordan and his family. It was built for a tall person. Kitchen cabinets and counters are high, things like that."
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion still on the market after nearly 10 years
At the end of February, his Highland Park mansion will have sat unsold on the real estate market for 10 years.
At the end of February, his Highland Park mansion will have sat unsold on the real estate market for 10 years.
Michael Jordan's Illinois mansion still up for sale nearly 10 years later
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has reached many amazing milestones over the course of his basketball career. Unfortunately, he is about to hit a milestone off the court that he might not be too happy about.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has reached many amazing milestones over the course of his basketball career. Unfortunately, he is about to hit a milestone off the court that he might not be too happy about.
Highland Park City Council votes to keep proof of vaccination mandate
The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.
The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.
Highland Park board decides to keep vaccine mandate for restaurants, venues
The village board of Highland Park decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires people at restaurants, gyms and other venues to be vaccinated.
The village board of Highland Park decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires people at restaurants, gyms and other venues to be vaccinated.
Highland Park village board to debate vaccine mandate Monday night
The village board of Highland Park will decide Monday night whether to keep the mandate that requires people at restaurants and gyms to be vaccinated.
The village board of Highland Park will decide Monday night whether to keep the mandate that requires people at restaurants and gyms to be vaccinated.
Protest against vaccine mandates held in Highland Park, where the vaccination rate is 82 percent
The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.
The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.
Highland Park residents plan Sunday rally to 'End the Vaccine Mandate'
Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.
Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.
'End the Vaccine Mandate' rally planned in Highland Park
Residents in Highland Park are planning an ?End the Vaccine Mandate? rally for this weekend.
Residents in Highland Park are planning an ?End the Vaccine Mandate? rally for this weekend.
Proof of vaccination mandate faces pushback in Highland Park
Another Chicago suburb is getting pushback over rules that require proof of vaccination to get into certain businesses.
Another Chicago suburb is getting pushback over rules that require proof of vaccination to get into certain businesses.
Residents push for end of proof of vaccination mandate: 'Highland Park can't continue like this'
Highland Park resident Suzanne Wahl makes the case for the end of the proof of vaccination mandate in the northern suburb.
Highland Park resident Suzanne Wahl makes the case for the end of the proof of vaccination mandate in the northern suburb.