Vernon Hills
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Affordability is key as Lake election races enter stretch run: ‘We may have a higher turnout than usual’Sep 04, 2026 12:44 pm - Leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties in Lake County agree on the most important issue — affordability — for voters in the Nov. 3 federal, state and local elections, but they offer different explanations for their reasoning.
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Data center moratorium set to advance in Lake CountySep 02, 2026 4:52 pm - Imposing a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Lake County has reached the final step and is boosted with an enthusiastic recommendation to proceed.
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Tiles and smiles: Mah-jongg group settles in at Vernon Hills restaurantSep 02, 2026 10:11 am - Mah-jongg swept the nation in the 1920s. Now five women in their 70s are carrying the tradition into the 2020s at a Vernon Hills restaurant. For several years, the five longtime friends have claimed a corner of the City Works Eatery and Pour House every Wednesday.
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Defying trends, Grayslake welcomes start of massive data center projectSep 01, 2026 6:19 pm - Amid continuing pushback against data centers from communities across the country, Grayslake on Tuesday announced it has granted a building permit for the first component of a massive data center campus in the Cornerstone business park.
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Human infections of West Nile reported in DuPage, Lake countiesSep 01, 2026 12:49 pm - The first human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage and Lake counties were reported by health authorities Wednesday.
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Learn about composting at Sept. 17 open house in GrayslakeSep 01, 2026 10:26 am - Whether you are struggling with a traditional backyard setup or want to explore advanced indoor methods, the Master Gardeners can help you get your pile back on track.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-12Sep 01, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing tomatoes by seed, flower arranging, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sale, and workshops.
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Youth softball coach facing sex abuse charges surrenders to Vernon Hills policeAug 31, 2026 4:40 pm - A youth softball coach accused last week of inappropriate contact with a 12-year-old girl surrendered Monday to Vernon Hills police.
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CLC alum finds community, earns a full-ride scholarshipAug 31, 2026 2:50 pm - Jacqueline Johnson came to College of Lake County looking for a path and an affordable education and left with a full-ride scholarship to Southern Illinois University.
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Disaster relief loans available for small businesses, nonprofits and homeowners affected by July 27 storms, tornadoesAug 31, 2026 9:06 am - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the Chicago region on July 27. It allows homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations to apply for low-interest loans to help cover losses not fully covered by insurance.