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Highwood is Falling Behind Census Count!

Highwood is falling behind!   We are at 56% responses, our neighbors are up above 68%. This means less funding for Highwood.  Please go to the Census page and complete your census.  See response rates here.

Please Make the 2020 C...

City of Highwood Vehicle Stickers No Longer Required

As a reminder, the City of Highwood no longer requires City vehicle stickers.   The City Council voted this past fall to eliminate the sticker requirement.  

Message from Mayor Pecaro - Please Wear Masks

Greetings Residents,

In light of the evidence that the coronavirus is transmitted by people without symptoms, the Center for Disease Control - CDC now recommends that face coverings be used along with social distancing measures to prevent communit...

2020 Tree Planting - UPDATE Planting Moved To June

Hello Highwood Residents,

The City of Highwood and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) based out of The Morton Arboretum are excited to partner with you for a voluntary, free tree planting project at your site this summer!

Normally, trees are planted...

Highwood Highlights Spring 2020 Newsletter is Posted

The City of Highwood, Highwood Highlights Spring 2020 issue is posted.

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City of Highwood Health Advisory: COVID-19

From the City of Highwood

These are difficult times as we face off against the COVID-19 pandemic. The City is monitoring the situation with other communities, the State, and Lake County.  I am personally hopeful that this will resolve itself soon,...