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Lake County is located in northeastern Illinois, with Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north and the City of Chicago to the south. The county's communities include picturesque rural communities, highly developed urban centers, wealthy suburbs and tourist communities.

The Village of Buffalo Grove (VBG) is located 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 20 miles north of O'Hare International Airport. The Village's land area is 9.3 square miles, with 21.7 percent in Cook County and the remaining 78.3 percent in Lake County. Buffalo Grove has been recognized as one of the safest communities in the United States, the most family-friendly community in Illinois, one of the best Chicago suburbs for young professionals and one of "Best Places to Live" according to Money Magazine. Buffalo Grove's four elementary school districts and two high school districts consistently receive acknowledgement for providing high quality education. Additional amenities include two library districts, strong park and forest preserve districts, and over 800 acres of parks and open space, including two municipal golf courses and miles of bike trails. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these community assets and take part in the various cultural and entertainment activities held in the community. The Village's commercial base includes corporate business parks, a diverse retail sector and a wide range of professional services, including medical facilities. The Village is thrilled to be welcoming The Clove—a redevelopment project that will create a 20-acre modern central entertainment and residential district anchored by a national grocery store, retail shops, a park, restaurants, and luxury multi-family residential units. VBG has an extensive transportation system with countless regional road system connections. In addition, the Metra North Central Service rail line connected to downtown Chicago and O'Hare Airport. Pace Suburban Bus provides access to adjacent communities as well as Metra's Union Pacific Northwest and Milwaukee District North rail lines. Residents, businesses and their employees, and visitors all benefit by the top tier mobility in VBG. Visit VBG's official website, www.vbg.org, to learn more.

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 Chicago's Loop, the City of Highland Park is nestled along beautiful Lake Michigan for nearly five miles. Highland Park's 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 Chicago's major expressways, Interstate 94, with the Illinois Tollway just minutes away and O'Hare 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 Park's 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 members, including an elected mayor and six councilmembers. A professional city manager and staff who are experienced in city management handle the day-to-day operations of the City. The City has a number of commissions comprised of citizen volunteers who take an active role in City policy making. The mission of the City of Highland Park municipal government is to provide excellent services to all citizens of and visitors to Highland Park with the highest degree of fairness and equity.