Vernon Hills
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Grayslake man gets life sentence for 2022 slayingJul 09, 2026 6:27 pm - Jesus Vargas, a Grayslake man found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a Round Lake Beach man in 2022, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday.
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Countdown to prep football: Seven of the area’s new football coachesJul 09, 2026 2:33 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with seven of the area’s new football coaches.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Plan for massive industrial park approved in Vernon HillsJul 08, 2026 6:34 pm - An industrial park potentially containing 1 million square feet of new building space has been approved for the 70-acre former American Hotel Register property on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills.
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Democratic candidates sought to fill District 9 Lake County Board seatJul 08, 2026 1:22 pm - The Lake County Democratic Party and Waukegan Township Democratic Party are inviting those interested serving the remaining two years of the District 9 county board seat to submit a resume, statement of interest and any supporting materials to D9managingcommittee@lakedems.org.
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Home & garden calendar July 7-18Jul 07, 2026 2:25 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like resilient landscapes, native pollinators, warblers and more.
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Nonprofit saluted for lowering energy costs and usageJul 06, 2026 1:46 pm - A consortium of energy companies honored a nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide energy-efficient housing for northern Illinois families.
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Three men charged after Lake County sheriff’s deputies stop burglary in progressJul 06, 2026 12:48 pm - Three men face charges in connection with the attempted burglary of heavy equipment Sunday night from property in unincorporated Libertyville.
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Finding peace in the preserves: Inside the Lake County Hikers communityJul 06, 2026 12:38 pm - For members of the Lake County Hikers Facebook group, hitting the trails means an intentional blend of quiet decompression, community and exploring local wilderness.
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‘No bull’: Lake County sheriff’s deputies find wayward cowsJul 05, 2026 7:54 am - A pair of cows that wandered away from their home and were found “chilling” in a parking lot in central Lake County were reunited with their owner Saturday morning, authorities said.