Vernon Hills
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1 million fewer single-use plastics for Lake County operations in 2023? Two 'Fridges' to helpFeb 22, 2023 4:00 am - A pilot program to deploy two “Farmer's Fridges,” which hold and dispense fresh foods, is the next step in Lake County's initiative to reduce single-use plastics at its ...
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In 5 years, Deerfield nonprofit grows from one post to a major child volunteer movementFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - Gratitude Generation, a Deerfield-based nonprofit that in 2022 helped 42,000 people, began with a single Facebook post from a North Shore mother. "I am looking to teach ...
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College of Lake County hosting free Green Living Fair April 15Feb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - With the help of community members, the Green Living Fair is returning to Lake County this year on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After previously being held ...
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Residents of Friendship Village Senior Living in Schaumburg Celebrate Mardi GrasFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Residents of Friendship Village senior living community in Schaumburg celebrated Mardi Gras last night, with festive masks and accessories, great food, and entertainment...
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Libertyville's Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, DAR Announces Good CitizenFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - On February 12, 2023, The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced its student award winners at their chapter meeting ...
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Group Helps Homeless Kids With Special Gift BagsFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Ten members of Alpha Nu chapter of DKG met in Lake Forest at Fill a Heart for Kids. This not-for-profit organization helps homeless kids as well as those living in fost...
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Dining out: National Margarita Day specials on tap todayFeb 21, 2023 10:00 pm - National Margarita Day It's here! Restaurants are feting National Margarita Day Wednesday, Feb. 22, with tasty drink specials. Here are a few: • The Bien Trucha Gro...
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Lake Zurich community comes together for icy dip to help neighbors fighting cancerFeb 21, 2023 5:00 am - When a neighbor receives a cancer diagnosis, you may make a casserole or two, run errands for them or offer to drive them to appointments. Or you may choose to take a ch...
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Lake County jail inmate who died Saturday may have suffered heart attackFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - An underlying heart condition might have led to the weekend death of a 50-year-old Zion man in the Lake County jail, officials said. Victor Morales Jr. was found having ...
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Carmel routs Vernon Hills to reach sectional finalFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - A year ago, Carmel rode a tall and dominant frontcourt to the program's first Class 3A state championship. After losing Grace Sullivan to graduation and with senior forw...