Vernon Hills
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Early, mail-in voting in 2021 'a completely different situation' compared to general electionMar 10, 2021 4:30 am - With early and mail-in voting ramping up throughout the suburbs, local election authorities say their outreach efforts have reverted to pre-pandemic levels ahead of the ...
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Lake Co. State's Attorney to focus on violent crime, victim's rightsMar 10, 2021 12:00 am - Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said his office is changing the way violent crime cases are prosecuted. Rinehart, who is marking his 100th day on the job Wedn...
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary event raises $79,808 for local charitiesMar 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Libertyville Sunrise Rotary held its 2021 fundraiser, "The Remarkable People Variety Show," Feb. 27, raising $79,808 for local charities. The virtual event included a t...
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4-cents-per-gallon fuel tax coming to Lake County this summerMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - A 4-cent-per-gallon fuel tax will take effect in Lake County beginning July 1. The Lake County Board on Tuesday enacted the measure by a vote of 14-7. The approval was e...
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Environmental scholarships availableMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park is offering two $1,000 scholarships to students who will be entering college and pursuing a career directly related to preserving...
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Mundelein OKs land sale that would keep reservoir away from Vernon Hills parkMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - Mundelein officials have agreed to sell Lake County vacant land in Vernon Hills so the county can build a 2-million gallon water reservoir. The reservoir will expand the...
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'A man of wisdom and knowledge': Taylor resigns after 12 years on Lake County BoardMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - Longtime Lake County Board member, forest preserve commissioner and champion of stormwater management Craig Taylor of Lake Zurich has resigned. Taylor was appointed in 2...
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Libertyville, Vernon Hills high schools offering full day, in-person classes April 5Mar 09, 2021 12:00 am - In-person learning for students at Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools will expand to four full days a week starting April 5. The action unanimously approved Mond...
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Longtime Vernon Hills mayor's path to 8th term must go through newcomerMar 08, 2021 12:00 am - Vernon Hills Mayor Roger Byrne said if he won reelection in 2017, it likely would be his last run. But after 27 consecutive years as the village's top elected official, ...
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Watterson Celebrates 20th AnniversaryMar 07, 2021 10:00 pm - This year Watterson is celebrating its 20th year Anniversary. For 20 years, Schaumburg, Illinois, based Watterson has been "Doing Whatever It Takes" 24/7 in the emergen...