City of Highland Park

Incorporated in 1869 with a population of 500, Highland Park has grown to be a thriving community of 29,515 residents in 2019, diverse in its population and abundant in its educational, recreational and business opportunities. Twenty-three miles north of the Chicagos Loop, the City of Highland Park is nestled along beautiful Lake Michigan for nearly five miles. Highland Parks neighborhoods are filled with a mix of housing, ranging from historic colonials, to award-winning contemporary homes and comfortable downtown condominiums. The City is accessible to one of Chicagos major expressways, Interstate 94, with the Illinois Tollway just minutes away and OHare International Airport only 18 miles away. At the southern end of the City, on more than 36 acres of beautifully landscaped and wooded land, lies Ravinia Festival - Highland Parks world-class summer venue of the performing arts. The City is governed by the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven m...