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Aug 4, 2026

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Council Approves Signage and Mural

Published Aug 4, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council Approves Budget and Infrastructure Actions

The City Council approved High Street water service line replacements, the fiscal year 2027 appropriation ordinance, salary and compensation rules, a permanent access easement at 244 Waukegan Avenue, and the resale of surplus police equipment.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Approves FY 2027 Budget

The City Council approved the FY 2027 budget by roll-call vote, with all members present voting yes. It also approved signage for Verde Springs at 454 Sheridan Road and the June 16 bill warrant list.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Downtown redevelopment agreement approved

The City Council approved a redevelopment agreement covering properties at 412, 416, 420, 424 and 430 Sheridan Road within the downtown TIF redevelopment project area. The vote was 4-2, with one alderman abstaining.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council approves two business applications

The council approved applications for Tacos El Norte at 118 Washington Avenue and Pastificio at 122 Highwood Avenue, with all present voting in favor. It also approved an amended fee structure for Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins legal fees.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves infrastructure and service work

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service actions, including up to $50,000 for asphalt patching, up to $29,000 for street sweeping, and the purchase of up to 1,200 tons of winter salt at $95.78 per ton.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves Recreation, Police, and Property Actions

The City Council approved several spending and redevelopment actions, including up to $24,510 for a new basketball hoop assembly, $28,889.82 for computers in the police vehicle fleet, and up to $29,995 for landscaping services. It also approved a redevelopment agreement for the sale of 244 Waukegan Avenue.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Approves Pelago Café License Change

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance eliminating a Class C liquor license and establishing a Class D license for Pelago Café.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council approves new cafe liquor license

The City Council unanimously approved an additional Class C liquor license for Pelago Cafe and approved an ARC application for the La Union Grocery Store.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Approves Volume Cap Reallocation

The City Council approved a resolution reallocating Highwood’s 2026 volume cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove. The council also approved the 2026 zoning map, while taking no action on bids for a residential street sign project.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves financial and licensing measures

The City Council approved an ordinance eliminating a Class A Liquor License from the Highwood City Code. It also approved the six-month financial report ending November 30, 2025, and the January 20 bill warrant list.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Approves Signage and Mural

The City Council unanimously approved an application and variation for three window signs and a mural for Be Well Studios at 448 Sheridan Road.

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