Riverwoods Submitted Content
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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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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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Lake County Partners in Aging: Supporting Independence, Dignity, and ConnectionNov 10, 2025 2:34 pm - For more than 20 years, Lake County Partners in Aging has been a trusted community resource dedicated to helping older adults live independently, with dignity and purpose.
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Des Plaines hosts kickoff for fourth round of regional EV Readiness ProgramSep 16, 2025 3:15 pm - The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus launched the fourth round of its Electric Vehicle Readiness Program, gathering municipalities committed to enhancing EV adoption and infrastructure throughout the Chicago region.
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OMNI: mental health support for Vernon TownshipAug 18, 2025 2:22 pm - For more than 50 years, OMNI has been a trusted resource for Vernon Township residents, providing compassionate, affordable mental health and substance use services to kids, adults and families in the community.
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$62K grant supports library catalog upgradeAug 13, 2025 2:54 pm - Vernon Area Public Library District has received a $62,000 grant from the Reaching Across Illinois Library System to support a major upgrade that will make borrowing faster, easier and more convenient for cardholders.
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‘Level Up’ at Vernon Area Public Library this summerMay 22, 2025 4:14 pm - Vernon Area Public Library invites readers of all ages to “Level Up” with this year’s Summer Library Club, running from June 1 through July 31.
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Vernon Township awards $66K in Social Service Grants to 18 nonprofitsMay 12, 2025 12:24 pm - Vernon Township has announced the distribution of $66,000 in Social Service Agency Grants to 18 nonprofit organizations that serve its residents through transportation, healthcare, housing, legal aid and child advocacy.
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Applications now open for Vernon Township Social Service Agency fundingApr 30, 2025 11:15 am - The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board is currently accepting applications for its next round of Community Grants.