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Upcoming Meetings / Events
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| City Council Meetings
The Highwood City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Highwood City Hall. Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the Tuesday before each Council Meeting also at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the meetings.
Next City Council meeting: City Council Chambers Tuesday 03/16/10 - 7:30 p.m. at City Hall
Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday 03/16/10 - 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
City Hall is not open on Saturdays. City Hall hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.M. City Council Meeting Schedule for 2010:
Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month.
January 5 & 19
February 2 & 16
March 2 & 16
April 6 & 20
May 4 & 18
June 1 & 15
July 6 & 20
August 3 & 17 September 7 & 21
October 5 & 19
November 2 & 16
December 7 & 21 Both Committee of the Whole at 6P.M. & Regular Council
Meeting at 7:30P.M. are held on the same night in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 17 Highwood Ave.
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| It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the official website of the City of Highwood. The website includes many useful pages that will provide you with important information about our community. Whether a resident, business owner, or visitor to our wonderful City, we hope that you will explore our website to learn what our community has to offer. Thank You for stopping by! | Freedom of Information Act Request Form MAKE SENSE OF THE CENSUS - GET COUNTED
Census forms will be mailed in March to every home. In order to achieve an accurate assessment of the number and location of the people living within the nation’s borders, the U.S. Constitution requires a census of the population every 10 years. The census population totals determine which states gain or lose representation in Congress. It also determines the amount of state and federal funding communities receive over the course of the decade. 2010 Census data will directly affect how more than $4 trillion is allocated to local, state and tribal governments over the next 10 years. In order for this funding allocation to be accomplished fairly and accurately, the goal of the census is to count everybody, count them only once, and count them in the right place. The facts gathered in the census also help shape decisions for the rest of the decade about public health, neighborhood improvements, transportation, education, senior services and much more.
The goal of the 2010 Census is to count all residents living in the United States on April 1, 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau does not ask about the legal status of respondents in any of its surveys and census programs. To help ensure the nation’s increasingly diverse population can answer the questionnaire accurately and completely, questionnaires in Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Vietnamese and Russian will be available, as well as language guides in 59 languages will be available on request.
10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete
With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete. All responses are used for statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential.
For more information, visit the 2010 Census Web site at http://www.census.gov/ or call City Hall at 847-432-1924. www.census.gov
CENSUS JOBS APPLY NOW!
Call the toll-free jobs line at: 1-866-861-2010
Good pay
Temporary, part-time jobs
Flexible hours, up to 40 hours a week
Mileage reimbursement (for field jobs)
Get all these and more.
Apply now to be a census taker.
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ComEd Bill Payment Assistance More detailed information is also available on this web page. Swine Flu Information: English & Spanish
School District 112 notice H1H1 virus
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Neighborhood Watch Revitalized- see under Departments and Services. Police Department For information please call 847-432-2151
The City of Highwood Is Pleased to Introduce the Connect-CTY Community Notification System Connect CTY Information & Sign Up CITY OF HIGHWOOD PASSES SOCIAL HOSTING ORDINANCE
The City of Highwood has become one of the many Lake County municipalites to expand and strengthen its laws to crack down on underage drinking parties.
Adopted Tuesday and effective immediately, the new social host ordinance is designed to hold any adult, not just parents, accountable for events at which kids are drinking or using drugs. It also expands the kinds of places where such rules can be enforced. The previous ordinance covered residences, while the new law adds hotels, parks, and banquet halls. Vehicles such as limousines and buses are also included.
The social host ordinance has been promoted throughout the area by the Lake County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force. The task force was formed to combine the efforts of the Lake County Chiefs of Police and the Lake County After School Coalition in the prevention of underage consumption of alcohol. This group is made up of a diverse group of citizens including community members, parents, law enforcement personnel and other professionals interested in preventing underage drinking.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS ON DRIVERS LICENSE
The State of Illinois is offering a new service connected to your driver's license. You can click on the link below and add two emergency contacts to your license data. Therefore, if you are incapacitated in some way, your license can be scanned and the emergency contacts retrieved so your loved ones can be contacted.
It only takes two minutes to complete. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this new service!
www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/ecd/home.html
ILLINOIS I.C.E. PROGRAM
State of Illinois I.C.E. Program; I.C.E. stands for In Case of Emergency. By setting up emergency contacts in your wireless phone, you can help emergency workers help you. Visit ice.illinois.gov to learn more. | PACE BUS SERVICE REDUCTIONS & ELIMINATIONS
As of February 7, 2010:
Route 234-Wheeling/DesPlaines will not run on Saturday.
Route 626-Skokie Valley Limited will eliminate its last round trip.
Route 690-Arlington Heights Rd. will be discontinued.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Donner at 847-345-5546 or at mary.donner@pacebus.com.
TREASURER’S OFFICE TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR SENIOR DEFERRAL PROGRAM THROUGH MARCH 1st
Lake County residents who are at least 65-years of age as of June 1, who have resided in Illinois for at least the last three years and have a household income of $50,000 or less, can apply for a deferment of property taxes on their primary residence. The program is a state loan with 6% simple interest that must be paid upon death or sale of the home. The balance of any loan or line of credit where this deferred property is being used as collateral can not exceed 80% of the Fair Market Value shown on your yearly tax bill. Applicants must apply annually through the Lake County Treasurer's Office before March 1st. For questions, residents can call 847-377-2323. Additional information about the program and sample applications are available online at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer.
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| Come Check out our wonderful restaurants, businesses, and community here in Highwood! 
Please visit Celebrate Highwood by clicking the image above for information on upcoming events at various Highwood businesses as well as links to many of our wonderful establishments. |
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