Andrés Tapia Highland Park City Councilmember

05/05/2025

LRS has advised the City that crews were not able to complete all scheduled Spring Clean-Up pickups on Saturday, May 3. LRS will complete remaining pickups on Monday, May 5. Impacted residents should leave their Spring Clean-Up materials at the curb for collection on Monday.

05/05/2025

🚲 Pedal Through the Past with Highland Park’s Annual Historic Bike Tour! 🚲

Join the Historic Preservation Commission for a unique ride through Highland Park’s architectural gems on Sunday, May 25 and Saturday, May 31, starting at noon.

This ~4-mile tour explores historic “Boy-Built” homes, the charming Sunset Terrace neighborhood, and key landmarks like Exmoor Country Club and Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital.

Bring your bike, helmet, and water—and get ready to discover the stories that shaped our city.

Tour details coming soon at cityhpil.com/hpc, but you can check out the route map now!

Questions or ready to RSVP? Contact City Planner Zubin Coleman at [email protected].

05/02/2025

💥 Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day!

📅 MAY 3 | 🕚 11 AM – 5 PM

Join Secret World Books for a super-powered celebration! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Grab FREE comic books for all ages 📚, score up to 50% off recent issues 💸, and dig through thousands of $1 back issues! 🗯️⚡

📍 1774 Second St. | 📞 847.469.4875
Secret World Books

04/26/2025

Celebrate The Chunky Scone’s 3 Years in Ravinia (and 10 Years in Business!)

Today, April 26, from 12 PM – 4 PM, The Chunky Scone invites the community to join the celebration at The Pelican Room (474 Central Ave., Ste. 201).

This all-vegan fiesta marks three years in Highland Park’s Ravinia District and a decade in business — and it’s the perfect chance to enjoy their signature lineup of delicious vegan food, drinks, and desserts.

Stop by, raise a glass, and help celebrate this tasty milestone!

The Chunky Scone
733 St. Johns Ave. | 847.780.3838
thechunkyscones.com

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04/26/2025

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and Secret World Books’ One-Year Anniversary!

Today, April 26, from 10 AM – 6 PM, Secret World Books invites the community to celebrate both Independent Bookstore Day and the shop’s first anniversary.

Independent Bookstore Day is a nationwide celebration of local bookshops, and Secret World Books will mark the occasion with special surprises, exclusive Independent Bookstore Day offerings, and artwork by Chicago’s own Lucy Knisley honoring area bookstores.

The shop is also one of 53 stops on the MyChicagoBookstore Bus Tour — a bookstore crawl across Chicagoland. Readers who visit 10 participating bookstores earn 10% off books all year long, while those who visit 15 stores receive 15% off.

Stop by, join the celebration, and show your love for local bookstores!

Secret World Books
1774 Second St. | 847.469.4875
secretworldbooks.com

04/19/2025

🌳 A wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate Arbor Day! 🌱

📅 Saturday, May 3 | 🕘 9–11 AM
📍 Ravinia West Lot – 301 Ravinia Park Rd (enter via Green Bay Rd)

Join the City of Highland Park for a fun, pet-friendly Arbor Day Celebration filled with exhibits, giveaways, and eco-friendly activities to kick off your spring 🌼

🌲 Tree planting demo + Q&A
🎁 Free plant & tree giveaways
🦅 Birds of prey meet & greet (with Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab)
🗑️ Document shredding* & Hefty ReNew starter kits
🚲 Bike recycling** & 🚗 electric vehicle showcase..and more!

To learn more, visit; https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/city_sponsored_events/highland_park_markets.php

04/17/2025

🗑️🚛♻️ Spring Clean-Up Starts April 26! 🗑️🚛♻️

The City’s annual Spring Clean-Up program for single-family homes runs on four consecutive Saturdays:

Monday pickup → Sat, April 26
Tuesday pickup → Sat, May 3
Thursday pickup → Sat, May 10
Friday pickup → Sat, May 17

🕖 Place items at the curb by 7 AM on your designated day—no earlier than one week in advance.

LRS also offers weekly bulk item pickup (1 item/week at no charge) and monthly e-waste collection.

📞 For details or to schedule special pickups, call 844.633.3577 or email [email protected].

For more general information, visit https://www.cityhpil.com/news_detail_T21_R1187.php

04/12/2025

One of the many reasons Highland Park is such a great place to live!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Highland Park Awards! Recipients of the Character Counts, Photography Contest, Arts, Environmental, and Humanitarian Awards were honored tonight alongside Highland Park businesses celebrating milestone 50+ anniversaries at the awards ceremony at Highland Park High School. These outstanding individuals and organizations truly make our community a special place. We can't wait to share more photos from the ceremony soon! Learn more about this year's winners at cityhpil.com.

04/06/2025

Art Night at ‘FOCUS on the Arts’ at HPHS - WOW!

A long time nationally leading edge exposure of artists and explosive art bringing together student and professional artists.

With Tamara Jenkins Jacqueline von Edelberg Chris Falcon and hundreds of HPHS students.

04/05/2025

🌟 Announcing the 2025 Highland Park Awards! 🌟

The City of Highland Park is proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in our community! 🏆

Join us Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Highland Park High School as we honor the recipients of the 2025 Highland Park Awards — presented in partnership with North Shore School District 112, Highland Park High School, and the Park District of Highland Park.

🎭 Arts Award
Time to Dance, co-founders Lynne Belsky & Lisa Gold

🌱 Environmental Award
Habitat Highland Park

🤝 Humanitarian Award
Terri Olian

💫 Character Counts Pillar Award Recipients
Ximena Aragon
Chadd Berkun
Alexi De La Cruz-Ramirez
Stella Edison
Diana Ergang
Neve Felsenthal
Kenia Flores
Lindsay Hernandez
Hannah Juergens
Quentin Kelley
Melissa Kerpel
Shay Kessel
Anderson Kinsey
Daniela Lopez
Eliot Lupa
Maggie Martinez
Anderson Pflug
Ray Samson
Ella Scharg
Owen Scholl
Isaac Smeyers
Marie Tomaszewska

📸 Plus, we'll celebrate winners of the Highland Park Photography Contest and recognize local businesses celebrating 50 years of service:
Ablaze Group, Go Promotions, Keyth Security, and Music Gallery

🎉 Let’s come together to recognize those who make Highland Park such a vibrant, compassionate, and creative place to live. All are welcome!

04/03/2025

Though the race was uncontested I very much look forward to continuing to serve our great City with my fellow City Councilmembers for four more years.
Congratulations to the other uncontested race electeds for City Council Annette Lidawer and Barisa Meckler Bruckman. Looking forward to making a difference together on behalf of the City along with newly elected Jon Center and current sitting members Yumi Ross, Tony Blumberg, and Mayor Nancy Rodkin Rotering.

04/01/2025

🗳️ TODAY’S THE DAY: ELECTION DAY! 🗳️
Tuesday, April 1 is Election Day, and I’m honored to be on the ballot for City Council. While I’m running unopposed, your vote and support still mean the world to me!

There are three candidates running for three full-term seats on the City Council — including me. Even in uncontested races, your participation helps shape our community’s future.

📍 What you need to know:
🕕 Polls are open 6AM–7PM
🗺️ New this year: Vote at ANY Lake County polling place!
➡️ Find your most convenient location: maps.lakecountyil.gov/electiondaypollingplaces

📬 Voting by mail?
Return your voted ballot to a secure drop box before 7PM, or mail it with a postmark no later than today.
🔗 Drop box locations: LakeCountyClerk.info

📝 Not registered yet?
No problem! Election Day voter registration is available.
Review requirements here: LakeCountyClerk.info

If you’ve already voted – THANK YOU! 🙌 Now, encourage your friends and neighbors to get to the polls. Let’s make every voice count today.

💙 Thank you for your support!