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Central Avenue Cafe Stays Open Late

The Blue Cat Cafe, located in Port Clinton Square in downtown Highland Park, serves pour over coffee by day, and craft beer and wine by night.

Central Avenue Cafe Stays Open Late
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Patch Editor Can't Handle RUB's Homewrecker

After losing the Facebook challenge to Highland Park, Patch editor Paula Skaggs tried and failed to eat a miniature version of Real Urban Barbecue's seven-pound sandwich.

Patch Editor Can't Handle RUB's Homewrecker
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Inovasi Owner Talks New Highland Park Restaurant

John des Rosiers took a break from overseeing the transformation of Highland Park's Moderno into the American-styled Royce to explain what he envisions for the restaurant.

Inovasi Owner Talks New Highland Park Restaurant
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Highland Park's Top Political, School Stories in 2012

Teachers went on strike, a beach redesign was approved, taxes were raised and the city-owned Highland Park Theatre was shut down, all in 2012. Check out this year's top stories.

Highland Park's Top Political, School Stories in 2012
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Highland Park's Top Police Stories in 2012

A Highland Park home invasion by armed Deerfield teens earlier this year was quickly overshadowed by a tragic car crash that killed a 5-year-old Highland Park girl on Labor Day.

Highland Park's Top Police Stories in 2012
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Top Business and Real Estate Stories in 2012

From Stashs' closing to Michael Jordan's home going up for sale, check out what Highland Park stories were most read this year.

Top Business and Real Estate Stories in 2012
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Eight Minors Cited for Underage Drinking

The following arrest information was supplied by the Highland Park police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Eight Minors Cited for Underage Drinking
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Obituary: Highland Park Actress, 29, Helped Launch Music Theatre Company

Highland Park native Elana Ernst Silverstein, who died on Dec. 10, toured with "Mama Mia!" after high school and helped build the city's critically acclaimed theatre company. She is remembered as a talented performer, loyal friend and dev

Obituary: Highland Park Actress, 29, Helped Launch Music Theatre Company
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Moderno to Reopen as More Casual Restaurant

The Italian restaurant led by John des Rosiers that opened in April will close on Dec. 22 and serve reasonably priced American cuisine when it reopens in early January.

Moderno to Reopen as More Casual Restaurant
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Will Michael Jordan's Home Ever Sell?

The basketball legend's Highland Park home was listed at $29 million in February. Will the price need to go down for it to sell?

Will Michael Jordan's Home Ever Sell?