5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 3

announced Thursday that she will be to fill the City Council vacancy Rotering left when she was . “I'm really looking forward to Daniel joining the team," Rotering told Patch on Thursday. “He brings his own unique set of perspectives and experiences to the conversation on the dais.”

Wheeling resident and Chicago lawyer is the third 10th District candidate seeking the Democratic nomination to oppose  in the 2012 November election. Waukegan community organizer and Deerfield business consultant have already announced their campaigns.

Highland Park resident and Deerfield High School teacher Brett Schwartz that aired on PBS last week. The feature-length film, called Mashed Media, takes a look at Chicago's journalism industry and its future. 

There aren’t very many rappers that call the North Shore home, but that’s exactly where  started developing his musical talents. The hip hop artist, who , spoke with Patch this week about succeeding in the music industry and his local roots.

It's June, which means most of us have made a dent in -- which also means garage and yard sale season is in full swing. Thinking of holding a garage sale this month? Post the details on Highland Park Patch using this