Riverwoods
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Vernon Township Welcomes New Assessor, Mental Health Board MemberJan 26, 2026 2:37 pm - Vernon Township welcomes two new individuals to leadership roles that serve the community this month, whose professional expertise and strong commitment to public service will enhance the township’s work on behalf of residents.
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Pritzker calls for abolishing ‘Trump’s ICE’ after fatal shooting in MinnesotaJan 24, 2026 5:47 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota. Pritzker qualified his statement, saying “It's time to abolish Trump’s ICE.”
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Why pro-Israel lobbying group has been targeted by progressive candidatesJan 24, 2026 2:23 pm - A pro-Israel lobbying group has become a political target for progressive congressional candidates hoping to represent the North, West and Northwest suburbs.
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‘It would mean everything’: Riverwoods animal shelter starts public fundraiser for rebuildJan 22, 2026 2:26 pm - Riverwoods-based pet shelter Orphans of the Storm is embarking on a $2.3 million fundraising campaign to help cover a $15 million renovation of the facility.
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‘A giant’ and ‘friend’ of Vernon Township, former state senator Bill Peterson diesJan 16, 2026 3:47 pm - Longtime Vernon Township supervisor and former state Sen. William E. “Bill” Peterson Jr. of Long Grove died Jan. 11 at age 89 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
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Record-breaking community support fuels township food pantryJan 12, 2026 11:40 am - Vernon Township is proud to highlight the impact its Food Pantry made in 2025, marked by record-breaking donations, strong community partnerships, and dedicated volunteers who helped to expand outreach and provided meaningful assistance to hundreds of local individuals and families facing food insecurity.
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Arrest made in death of infant found in Lake County woods five years agoDec 12, 2025 2:05 pm - Five years after Riverwoods police began investigating the death of an infant whose remains were found in a wooded area near Riverwoods, an arrest has been made.
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Explore winter in the forest preservesDec 08, 2025 1:14 pm - Winter is calling in Lake County's forest preserves. Maybe that means ice skating with friends, racing down a sled hill or skiing through quiet, snow-covered trails.
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Donate Toys for Tots at Vernon Area Library through Dec. 7Nov 21, 2025 5:30 pm - Brighten the holiday for a local child in need by donating to Toys for Tots at Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire by Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Suburban congressional candidate who posted antisemitic views knocked off 2026 ballotNov 18, 2025 2:02 pm - A would-be congressional candidate who has an extensive history of antisemitic social media posts was removed from ballot consideration Tuesday.