Vernon Hills
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Driver killed after car hits trees, splits into pieces near McHenryOct 15, 2026 2:46 pm - A 23-year-old Lake Villa-area man was killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash near McHenry, authorities said.
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Lake County officials warn against voting incentives: ‘We can only thank people with our words or a handshake’Oct 15, 2026 1:11 pm - With less than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega and State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart want people to know the proper and improper ways to encourage voting.
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Troubled Vista Medical Center loses fifth CEO in three yearsOct 15, 2026 1:10 pm - Daisy Rodriguez became the fifth CEO to leave Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan over the past three years, stepping down Oct. 6, but she says she remains committed as a consultant to helping the hospital climb out of its difficult financial situation.
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Weekend guide to craft fairsOct 14, 2026 5:00 am - Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.
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‘Huge improvement’: Underpass construction in southern Lake County set to begin in 2029Oct 13, 2026 5:11 pm - A roads project expected to be among the largest ever undertaken by the Lake County Division of Transportation is gaining traction.
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‘Getting real close’ to opening: New restaurant to occupy gateway space in Lake VillaOct 13, 2026 1:20 pm - Lake City Grille, named as a nod to Lake Villa’s early days, plans to open soon in a prominent vacant space along Route 132 and Cedar Avenue, the gateway to the village’s downtown area.
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Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. CharlesOct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.
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Fencing academy relocating to Vernon Hills retail building, expanding offeringsOct 12, 2026 1:52 pm - “En garde” and other fencing commands will be among the sounds of a new business coming to a retail space in Vernon Hills.
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Affordability is key for state House District 64 candidatesOct 12, 2026 11:32 am - State Rep. Tom Weber, a Lake Villa Republican, was unopposed in his bid for a third term two years ago, but this year Democrat AJ Johnson of Lake Villa, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and now a Waukegan High School JROTC instructor, is his opponent.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 12-24Oct 12, 2026 2:19 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like home composting, bat conservation, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops