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Hawthorn mall improvements OK'd in Vernon Hills

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The addition of a new entry with restaurants at ground level and a 12-screen AMC theater above is considered a key aspect of a proposed renovation of the Westfield Hawthorn mall in Vernon Hills.

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A planned $40 million to $50 million plan aimed at re-branding the Westfield Hawthorn mall as an entertainment destination has the informal approval of the Vernon Hills village board. A 12-screen AMC theater with reclining seats and a Dave & Busters arcade/restaurant would be part of the mix.