Vernon Hills
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Why Lake County forest preserves wants to take lead on Route 53 corridor property and planningApr 24, 2025 10:17 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District wants to take the lead in preserving a 12-mile corridor once envisioned for the defunct Route 53 extension.
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Dining out: Blind wine tasting contest, new menus and moreApr 22, 2025 4:04 pm - Head to a Cooper’s Hawk restaurant for a blind wine tasting contest to be entered to win a prize, check out these new restaurant menus, and The Original Rainbow Cone is offering a Tuesday ice cream deal for its 100th birthday.
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‘A true homegrown talent’ named police chief in Round Lake BeachApr 22, 2025 3:41 pm - The new police chief in Round Lake Beach is a 25-year department veteran who rose through the ranks.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/Walk returns May 3 to Cantigny ParkApr 21, 2025 11:03 pm - Over 1,600 runners and spectators will fill Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual 5K/10K run/walk supporting food programs across 13 counties.
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Raising Cane’s expected to fill former Jameson’s space in Vernon HillsApr 21, 2025 8:52 pm - More that two years after an initial meeting with village officials, Raising Cane's restaurant is expected to receive the green light to take the spot once occupied by a Jameson's Charhouse in Vernon Hills.
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Lake County Flavor Festival serves up successApr 21, 2025 12:25 pm - Lake County's culinary and beverage scene took center stage at the highly successful Lake County February Flavor Festival.
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The wonder of wood ducksApr 21, 2025 10:59 am - Wood ducks have a variety of unusual behaviors and adaptations that make them different from other birds.
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Celebrate nature, sustainability and conservation at Earth Day eventApr 18, 2025 4:19 pm - The Adler Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville will host its annual Earth Day event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
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AgeGuide hosts urgent Advocacy Breakfasts as federal cuts threaten lifesaving aging servicesApr 18, 2025 2:36 pm - AgeGuide is hosting advocacy events to protect senior services facing cuts. The breakfasts are designed to urge advocates to take action before legislators finalize spending.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launched in Lake County to inspire young readersApr 18, 2025 12:58 pm - A milestone in early childhood education was celebrated this week in Vernon Hills with the official launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Lake County.