Vernon Hills
-
Beloved Vernon Hills teacher goes 'Taiwandering' through pandemicDec 14, 2020 4:30 am - As remote learning became the norm with no quick end in sight, veteran Hawthorn Middle School North social studies teacher Jason Kao made a life-changing decision. COVID...
-
Candidate filing sets up potential for spirited local races in Lake CountyDec 14, 2020 12:00 am - Depending where you live in Lake County, the first day of candidate filing for various local offices Monday was either relatively quiet or promises fireworks this spring...
-
9-year-old philanthropist inspires others to give backDec 13, 2020 10:00 pm - An elementary school student from Highland Park is the inspiration behind a new giving program to support survivors at A Safe Place, the sole provider of services exclus...
-
Pakistani Physicians Society donates to Waukegan churchDec 13, 2020 10:00 pm - The Parroquia Luterana Sagrado Corazon Church in Waukegan recently received a donation to support children in need from the Pakistani Descent Physician Society. The Paki...
-
Holiday themes fill our Week in Pictures photo gallery for December 5-11, 2020.Dec 13, 2020 11:00 am - Holiday decorated homes, walk-through light shows, Santa Claus visits and holiday tree traditions take up a lot of space in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for Decemb...
-
'Stuff a Squad' brings deluge of gifts for Lake County familiesDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office held its annual "Stuff a Squad" toy donation event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at five locations across the county. Sheriff's office re...
-
U-46 mentorship program for Black boys aims to create leadersDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - A mentorship program initially targeting youth in the Elgin community has shifted its focus toward helping African American boys develop leadership skills. Brothers Rise...
-
Press Release Lottery Holiday Responsible GamblingDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - Nicasa Behavioral Health Services joins forces with the National Council on Problem Gambling and with lotteries across the nation to prevent youth problem gambling. The ...
-
CLC dental hygiene students have 99% pass rateDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - For the last two decades, students in College of Lake County's dental hygiene program have learned about high standards of infection control. At the same time, they hav...
-
Shake Shack in Vernon Hills is chain's first with a drive-up windowDec 10, 2020 12:00 am - The Shake Shack restaurant in Vernon Hills has become the international chain's first location with a drive-up window. The standard feature elsewhere on the restaurant l...