Vernon Hills
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Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg declares victory; Sandy Hart poised to win county treasurer raceNov 04, 2026 10:17 am - Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg declared victory as it appeared he cruised to a third term according to unofficial results posted late Tuesday night, outpolling a forme...
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Voters allow Lake Zurich to borrow funds for new fire stationNov 03, 2026 10:50 pm - Lake Zurich voters approved a measure Tuesday to fund the building and equipping of a new fire station in town, which village officials have been seeking for several years.
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Lake County voters reject 1% sales tax to help fund schoolsNov 03, 2026 10:34 pm - Already facing rising costs, Lake County voters Tuesday decisively rejected a proposal to allow the county to impose a 1% sales tax with proceeds targeted for specific school-related uses.
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Democratic incumbents hold onto congressional seats in Chicago and suburbsNov 03, 2026 10:10 pm - Democratic incumbents in Chicago and suburban congressional districts maintained their strongholds in Tuesday’s elections, with all six incumbent representatives defeating their Republican challengers by wide margins.
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‘A legacy of integrity, service and compassion’: Libertyville mourns passing of retired deputy police chiefNov 03, 2026 6:55 pm - Libertyville police and the community are mourning the loss of retired Deputy Chief Ronald Fry, 82, a longtime village resident who died Oct. 30 peacefully at home.
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Dining out: Postino opens in Vernon Hills and Winter Wonderland returns to JoJo’s in NapervilleNov 03, 2026 4:08 pm - The all-day wine cafe Postino will make its Illinois debut in Vernon Hills Saturday. Plus, there’s a new limited-time offer at Naf Naf, and winter comes early to JoJo’s in Naperville.
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IDOT to host public meeting on potential Route 120 upgradesNov 03, 2026 2:47 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Nov. 10 to provide an update of a study to improve a 9-mile stretch of Route 120 in central Lake County.
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Boys soccer: Nawracaj’s two goals push Crystal Lake South past Vernon Hills, into state tourneyNov 02, 2026 10:29 pm - Boys soccer: Crystal Lake South beat Vernon Hills 2-1 on Monday.
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Lake County forest preserves to add ‘important pieces’ with $3 million in land purchasesNov 02, 2026 5:18 pm - The Lake County forest preserve’s holdings are set to expand by about 85 acres with two pending acquisitions that will cost about $3 million.
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Go wild. Stay smart. A dozen ways to enjoy a safe day at the forest preserves.Nov 02, 2026 3:34 pm - Every adventure in the Lake County Forest Preserves begins with a single step, but the best ones begin with a little preparation. Whether you’re exploring a woodland trail, paddling down the river or enjoying a picnic, a few smart habits can help ensure your visit is safe, relaxing and memorable.