Vernon Hills
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Why the Northern Illinois Food Bank has not seen demand subside since pandemicAug 17, 2023 5:30 am - If you can stand on a hard surface for a few hours and are able to smile, you're good to go as a volunteer for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. That help always is neede...
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Lake Barrington woman dies after car drives into yard, hits treesAug 17, 2023 1:00 am - A Lake Barrington woman was killed in a car crash in that suburb Wednesday, police said. Ann Tuszynski, 87, was fatally injured about 12:45 p.m. when her Nissan Altima d...
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Gurnee Republican announces bid for Lake County state's attorney's officeAug 17, 2023 1:00 am - Mary Cole, a Gurnee Republican, announced this week she is running for Lake County state's attorney in the November 2024 election. Cole, 39, owns a Gurnee-based law firm...
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Lake County property transfers for June 26 to July 10, 2023Aug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Antioch $522,500; 191 Zelinger Lane, Antioch; Sold on July 5, 2023, by Nicolino Di Benedetto to Ruthie Madden $435,000; 40382 N Sea Eagle Court, Antioch; Sold on June 29...
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Quilt of Valor awarded to 'Ghost Army' WWII veteranAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Aug. 5, Bernard "Bernie" Bluestein was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Sharon Wick from Quilt of Valor Sewing Circle in Lake Villa. Bluestein was also presented with th...
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Blues, brew and BBQ returns at 12th annual Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon HillsAug 16, 2023 5:30 am - Little Bear Ribfest returns this weekend to Century Park in Vernon Hills with a simple premise that hasn't wavered since its debut in 2011. "That's our tagline - blues, ...
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How you can talk politics with U.S. Rep. Brad SchneiderAug 16, 2023 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider will talk about the issues facing the nation with interested constituents Thursday in Gurnee. The session is set for 6 p.m. at Viking Middle Sch...
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AgeGuide announces caregiver services grant funding opportunityAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, is accepting applications for funding from nonprofit and local government organizations qualified to receiv...
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Festivals Aug. 18-24: Chicago Air and Water Show, Taste of Glen Ellyn, Little Bear Ribfest & moreAug 15, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Taste of Glen Ellyn: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 (carnival only); 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 17-18; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19...
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'Every chick counts': Piping plovers' release part of species recovery in Lake CountyAug 15, 2023 5:30 am - Friends of the piping plover, a little sand-colored shorebird known for its antics and plaintive-sounding whistle, are celebrating as the last of four chicks released in...