HIGHWOOD CITY COUNCIL’S 3.3.26 MEETING IN A NUTSHELL

Appearance

  • The owner of La Union Supermarket (502 Sheridan Rd.) applied for approval of new business signage (related to a planned business relocation). The City Council voted to approve a resolution that authorizes the proposed signage.

Finance

  • The City Council voted to approve the payment of various bills totaling $80k.

Licensing

  • The owners of Pelago Cafe (325 Waukegan Ave.) applied for a Class C liquor license. This license permits the sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises only. The City Council voted to adopt an ordinance that increases the number of available Class C licenses by one so that the Mayor can grant the requested license.

Proclamation

  • Alderman Slavin notified the city that he will not serve the remainder of his term on the City Council (his term expires in April 2027). Mayor Pecaro read a proclamation expressing the city’s appreciation for Alderman Slavin’s service to the community, declared March 3, 2026, as “Alderman Brad Slavin Day,” and presented Alderman Slavin with a commemorative plaque bearing the proclamation.

Other

  • The City Council voted to approve meeting minutes from February 17, 2026.

  • Early voting for the March 17th General Primary Election at the Highwood Library & Community Center is open through March 16th; additional information here.

  • The Library & Community Center’s March newsletter is here.

  • The Chamber of Commerce’s March newsletter is here.

  • The Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Connections will be held on March 11th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Le Colonial (655 Forest Ave., Lake Forest); additional information here.

  • The Chamber of Commerce’s Spill Sessions will be held on April 15th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Merchant (122 North Ave.); additional information here.

Meeting Records

  • A video recording of the Regular Meeting is here.

  • Once approved, minutes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting and Regular Meeting will be linked here.

    These write-ups are purposefully brief. Please do not hesitate to call or email me if you would like additional details or have questions.

*unless otherwise noted, City Council directives and votes were unanimous.

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February 17, 2026