Vernon Hills
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CASA Lake County awarded nearly $100K national grantMay 21, 2026 4:42 pm - CASA Lake County has been awarded a nearly $100,000 Volunteer Recruitment Grant from the National CASA/GAL Association to help expand volunteer recruitment efforts in Lake County.
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Waukegan man charged with sharing child sex abuse materialsMay 21, 2026 8:14 am - A Waukegan man is facing charges of sharing child sex abuse materials after authorities seized multiple electronic devices found in his apartment.
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Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbsMay 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-30May 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing edible fruit trees in the Midwest, herb gardens and more. Also, list of plant sales, garden walks, and nature walks.
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‘Protecting homes’: Officials celebrate $3.5 million drainage, flood control project in WaucondaMay 18, 2026 6:45 pm - State, county and village officials gathered Monday at historic Phil’s Beach in Wauconda to mark the completion of the $3.5 million Bangs Lake Outfall drainage and flood control project.
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Construction underway on CLC’s new sports complexMay 18, 2026 2:21 pm - The College of Lake County baseball and softball teams will experience an impressive upgrade next spring with new fields and facilities at the future sports complex at the Grayslake Campus. Construction is in progress for the project set to be completed for the 2027 seasons.
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Rookie suburban mayors navigate growth, conflict and change during first yearMay 16, 2026 2:20 pm - First-term mayors and village presidents are celebrating anniversaries this month, looking back on a year faced with challenges as diverse as the communities they serve.
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
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How native seeding is used for ecological restoration at Lake County forest preservesMay 15, 2026 4:33 pm - Using native plants to attract pollinators, birds and wildlife to your landscape can be a fulfilling practice but can come at a cost, especially if you have a lot of ground to cover.
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Fox Lake man facing charges after sexual assault investigationMay 15, 2026 2:24 pm - A Fox Lake man faces several felony charges involving the reported sexual assault last month of a 13-year old female.