Vernon Hills
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Prosecutors seek natural-life sentence in Elmhurst murder caseDec 29, 2025 7:50 pm - DuPage County prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for an Elmhurst man accused of murdering a woman in his garage, due to the brutality of the attack.
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The Barn Steakhouse expanding with second location in Highland ParkDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Nine years after opening The Barn Steakhouse in Evanston, restaurateur Amy Morton is expanding north to the town where she was raised with a second location in Highland Park.
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Dining out: New Mindful Meals on tap at Lazy Dog RestaurantsDec 29, 2025 2:00 pm - Making a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2026? Lazy Dog Restaurants is rolling out a new Mindful Meals lineup of dishes.
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Make plans for new restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2026Dec 29, 2025 1:41 pm - A new year brings with it the promise of new restaurants anticipated to open in the suburbs in 2026, including avec, Chubby Cattle BBQ, and The Grand Social House and Tavern.
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Man charged with firing gun near bar in Beach ParkDec 27, 2025 10:10 am - A 22-year-old North Chicago man is accused of firing a gun into the air several times early Saturday.
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures topic of virtual presentationDec 25, 2025 9:04 am - Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures will be the topic of the January virtual meeting of Wild Ones Lake to Prairie Chapter from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. The ev...
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Girls basketball: Improving Vernon Hills falls to Glenbrook North in Blenner Classic title gameDec 23, 2025 10:18 pm - When it made its first appearance in the 42nd annual Blenner Classic at St. Viator High School three years ago, the Vernon Hills girls basketball team did not win a game....
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‘You’ve made this place better’: Retiring Vernon Hills assistant village manager lauded for decades of serviceDec 23, 2025 4:32 pm - In Vernon Hills, Assistant Village Manager Jon Petrillo is retiring at the end of the year. Petrillo, who previously served as a deputy police chief, has had a long career devoted to public service.
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Eat, drink and play at these suburban ‘eatertainment’ spots on New Year’s EveDec 22, 2025 4:56 pm - Here are some places where you can eat, drink and play while you count down to 2026 on New Year’s Eve.