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Vernon Hills man charged with hiring hitman to kill friend’s mother
A Vernon Hills man is accused of hiring an undercover police officer he believed was a hitman to kill the mother of a woman who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash with him last year. Jonathan Villasana, 24, of the 0 to 100 block of Timber Lane, is being held in the Lake County jail on $1 million bond after being charged with solicitation of murder and solicitation of murder for hire.
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New rules would allow Mundelein High students to use cell phones
Updated May 13, 2013 4:35 PMMundelein High School students would be able to use their cellphones in the cafeteria and hallways under new conduct rules being considered for the 2013-14 term. The District 120 board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 1350 W. Hawley St., to consider the new rules.
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Self-defense class for Vernon Hills women
Updated May 12, 2013 4:12 PMThe Vernon Hills Police Department will hold a women's self-defense class from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 21 at the department headquarters, 740 Lakeview Parkway. The class is free and open to women residents of Vernon Hills, age 8 and up (children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent).
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Vernon Hills board overrules plan commission, gives go ahed for maintenance building
Updated May 11, 2013 8:22 AMThe Vernon Hills Park District will proceed with plans for a $2.5 million maintenance facility on village-owned property on the north end of Century Park, the largest in its system. The village board gave its informal approval but directed that neighbors be consulted on landscaping and screening details before a final vote is taken.
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- Northwest suburbs expect more energy savings for residents
- Grant clinches NSC Prairie title
- Stevenson perfect in NSC volleyball
- Stevenson’s a hit against Mundelein
- St. Viator, Vernon Hills to meet for 2A regional title
- GLMV’s Ask the Mayors luncheon set for May 20
- Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week
- Grant rallies past Antioch
- Gibis pitches Wauconda past Antioch
- Slot Mundelein as NSC Lake champs
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- Vernon Hills wins Cougar Classic
- Saliba, VH swing into action
- Fremd’s Patton shares winning ride on pommel horse
- Bush, Stevenson rise to another NSC occasion
- Stevenson repeats the feat, edges Palatine
- Conant, Hoffman in sectional championship
- Grayslake N. wins 1st matchup with Stevenson
- Conant grabs 2nd; Mauk 3rd in all-around
- Fremd, Barrington to meet for sectional title
- Wu, Fremd chasing titles
- Hawthorn Club community has family appeal
- Bowen gets it goin’ for Grayslake North
- Kloss right on track; sectional title to Lakes
- Grant’s repeat plan succeeds
- Mundelein happy to join state trophy hunt
- Galat leads Lakes to 7th NSC win
- Bartlett’s clutch hit lifts Lakes
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- A friendship circle was organized at 19:12 (7:12 pm) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Karen Altschul
- The Girl Scouts celebrated 100 years on March 12 with a ceremony and friendship circle at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Karen Altschul
- Maddy Silbar of Vernon Hills looks on as shopper Sarah Cunningham spins the prize wheel during The Grand Food Center's 25th anniversary celebration on May 19 in Winnetka. Joe White
- Adler Park Learning Center Director Erin Carr, center, spends her lunch time with third through fifth grade students in a special Read & Feed Book Club. Students sign up for the optional program, reading a book in their free time and then gathering at lunch to discuss it. Students, from left to right, are Maggie Vickers, Tyra Kuchler, Kayla Talerico, Kyle Otte and Andrew Clark. District 70
- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
- Just washed apples picked from the trees at Heintz Orchard in Green Oaks, Illinois. Claire Costakis, Libertyville, Illinois
- Mariana's Bakery spreads “sweet delight” to struggling children and homeless. American Aid Foundation founder and president Frank Slove and director Carmen Gonzalez present Mariana's Bakery owners Carmen, Miguel Jr. (son) and Miguel Sr. Gonzalez a certificate of appreciation for their continued generosity to the foundation's programs. American Aid Foundation
- The Choral-aires Chorus placed second in the Community Teams category raising funds for breast cancer research last month, missing first place by only $25. The chorus raised $3,985 by the time the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure rolled around, with more donations still coming, surpassing their original goal of $3,000. The Choral-Aires has five current chorus members that either have, or have had, breast cancer. And this year, 2 of the team members discovered that their mothers have breast cancer, so they were walking on race day for their moms. One member of our team, Kara Gray, celebrated her 10 years without breast cancer this year. While not a Chorus member, she is the daughter of long-time member Martha Anderson, who also walked with the team on race day. Lindsey Herza
- On Jan. 21, Elmhurst City Clerk Patty Spencer presented the Choral-Aires Chorus with a proclamation declaring January "Sweet Adelines Month." The Choral-Aires, an Elmhurst-based Sweet Adelines International chapter, is hosting Guest Nights each Monday in January from 6:45-9:45 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Recreation Center as part of the SAI Global Open House event. Pictured, from left, are: Co-Director Bonnie Fedyski, Patty Spencer, Co-Director Amy Brinkman, and Chorus President Nancy Smith. Valerie Baxter
- Deerfield accounting firm Kessler Orlean Silver is serving as a local drop off location for the Vernon Hills-based Sports Shed, a non-profit organization which has distributed more than 5,000 pieces of sports equipment to organizations that provide sports programs for kids in need all over the Chicago area. Donations can be delivered to KOS at 1101 Lake Cook Road, Suite C, Deerfield. Pictured are, from left, KOS managing partner Jeff Arnol of Deerfield; Sports Shed founder Tina Sernett of Vernon Hills; KOS partner Ben Darcy of Buffalo Grove; and manager Diana Angulo of Harwood Heights. Dave Silbar
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"Delightful and Delicious!"
George and Sarah Naxera of Kildeer sample mouth-watering morsels from 20 local restaurants at Clearbrook's fourth annual "Around the World Food Tasting" on Oct. 16 at Arlington Toyota-Scion in Palatine. Proceeds from the event went to the 3,400 children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental/intellectual disabilities that Clearbrook serves. Colleen Gallagher - District 96 first grader Callie Fitzmaurice and 3rd grader Neil Thakker were among the Ivy Hall Elementary students who brought music to Belmont Village Assisted Living residents in Buffalo Grove on Dec. 20. The senior residents enjoyed holiday favorites sung by the group and solos played on a variety of instruments. Teachers who organized this traditional visit by Ivy Hall students include Nikki Comin, Enzie Pangilinan, and Jane Pittman. School District 96
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The District 96 Kildeer Countryside Elementary School 5th-Grade Student Council, sponsored by Art Teacher Leslie Norman, is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps for the annual Toys for Tots donation drive. The toy collection to benefit less fortunate children is a long-standing tradition at Kildeer School. During a visit to the school on Nov. 7, Master Staff Sergeant Thompson (right) and Staff Sergeant Iddins thanked the student council for their work to organize the toy drive and answered the children's questions about serving others as a U.S. Marine.
Please contact me with questions regarding the following news from School District 96 (serving Buffalo Grove-Lake County, Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, and Vernon Hills): 847.821.7931, ext. 7722
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Betsy Fresen School District 96 - Connie Kowal, Libertyville Sports Complex, samples Fine's Famous Hot Dog at the new eatery, 147 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Come enjoy oh-so Fine food and events at Fine's Grand Opening weekend, May 10-12. Carol Levin, GLMV Chamber of Commerce
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"Fire Sprinklers Save Lives"
Lake County Fire Chief's Association provided Fire Sprinkler Demonstrations at the Lake County Fair. Tony Rodkey of Countryside Fire describes how fire sprinklers will contain or extinguish a residential fire. Jeff Schmidt - District 96 Country Meadows first-graders in Long Grove culminated their study of American symbols as guests at the Inaugural Ball. Couples were announced as they entered the gym and then the box stepping and waltzing began. Music teacher Jesse Rathgeber, physical education teachers Holly Smith and Kathy Nihill, and first-grade teachers Mary Fey, Meg Larson, Griselda Perales, and Lindsay Stanton collaborated to present the unit and the gala. Pictured are first-graders Kaitlyn Blechman and Zachary Hertzberg. School District 96
- Food Drive to Help the Wheeling Community Nov 5th-21st KCC
- Emery Moorhead from the ’85 Chicago Bears (second from right) spins the roulette wheel for Clearbrook at their Spring Casino Night held on March 2 in Palatine. Moorehead was one of five former NFL players who volunteered at Clearbrook’s Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
- Gardeners of Central Lake County host a free garden walk on June 29. One of the lovely gardens featured on the self guided walk. Gardeners of Central Lake County
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Gather Your Girlfriends for Martinis, Massages, and More: No kids. No men. Just women, wine, and golf.
From left, Bonnie Newman, Carolyn Szaflik, Lori Runquist, and Tracy Baron show off their creative ensembles that won them "Best Dressed Foursome" at last year's Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Outing. Colleen Gallagher - (l-r) Jill Silbar of Vernon Hills is joined by daughters Emma and Maddy as they receive manicures from Midtown Athletic Club nail technician Agnes Wielogorski. Gearing up for Mother’s Day, The Spa at Midtown Bannockburn is inviting all moms and daughters to a special day of massages, manicures, pedicures, make up and more, on Thursday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is just $30 per person and includes two luxurious spa treatments each. To schedule an appointment, contact The Spa at (847) 945-1818 or email lisa.micketti@midtown.com . Courtesy of Midtown Athletic Club
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"GLMV celebrates Real Urban BBQ now open in Vernon Hills"
Real Urban BBQ owner Jeff Shapiro cuts the ribbon to celebrate the new restaurant's grand opening in Vernon Hills, along with Mike Allison, Village of Vernon Hills; Alese Campbell, GLMV Chamber of Commerce, and other chamber and business leaders. Carol Levin - Clearbrook president Carl M. La Mell (center) chats with Newsapalooza creators, Grammy award winner, Richard Marx (left) and radio personality, Roe Conn. Newsapalooza is a rock & roll stage show, featuring Chicago media talents singing and/or playing instruments. This year's show benefitted Clearbrook. M. Samskhina
- Vernon Hills area Girl Scouts celebrated the organization's 100th birthday at the Hawthorn Mall on March 12. Karen Altschul
- Julie J Studio on COOK St. in Libertyville let everyone Paint at the big Wine About Winter festival on Feb. 16, 2013. Julie J Studio
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