Vernon Hills
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Cook Park Library Youth Services area opensJun 04, 2025 8:41 am - After months of planning, teamwork, and patience from patrons, the refreshed Youth Services area at Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville is open.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Driver critically injured in 5-vehicle crash involving school busJun 03, 2025 2:19 pm - A 74-year-old man struck a loading school bus in Beach Park in a multi-vehicle crash, injuring himself and two other drivers. The children on the bus were unharmed.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Fewer homes being purchased in Chicago area, but sales prices still going upJun 01, 2025 9:00 pm - While the Chicago area had more homes for sale in April 2025 than a year ago, sales were down year-to-year while sales prices went up.
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Vernon Hills companies behind effort to block Trump tariffsMay 31, 2025 10:47 am - A federal judge’s decision last week to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs stems from a challenge filed by a pair of Northwest suburban companies.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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Buffalo Grove, other suburbs gear up for annual Pride festivitiesMay 29, 2025 8:17 pm - Buffalo Grove’s seventh annual family-friendly Pride Parade kicks off Sunday ushering in a season of Pride Month festivities across the suburbs.
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Dining out: Suburban eateries offer new seasonal menu dishes and drinksMay 28, 2025 8:17 am - We’ve got new seasonal menu items at Old Town Pour House, Perry’s, Table at Crate and Lazy Dog, news from a pair of fast-food giants, a new happy-hour special and a call for suggestions of your favorite breakfast spots.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.