Vernon Hills
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Vernon Hills man convicted in 2005 fatal DUI crash faces new drunk driving charges in McHenry CountyDec 12, 2025 12:09 pm - A man convicted in a New Year’s Day 2005 drunken-driving crash in Chicago that killed a taxi driver and passenger has been charged with DUI and causing a crash near McHenry.
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‘That’s how a community works’: Student helps food drive break recordsDec 11, 2025 10:42 am - Food insecurity is often a silent struggle, but this semester, the College of Lake County community responded with a loud message of support.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for November 2025Dec 11, 2025 8:53 am - The top finishers in November’s amateur photo contest reflect the changing of the seasons, transitioning from the vivid colors of fall to the icy landscapes of winter.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 14-20Dec 11, 2025 4:30 am - Garden club meetings in the Chicago suburbs cover a range of topics such as creating moonlit spaces, hardscape designs, succulents, prairies and bison, and using native plants in home landscapes.
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Vernon Hills police hope to add next-gen drone to arsenalDec 10, 2025 8:04 pm - Vernon Hills police are poised to advance their use of drone technology with devices that can be launched automatically and remotely, rather than being deployed by an officer.
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‘Stuff a Squad’ event Saturday at Deer Park Town CenterDec 09, 2025 8:04 pm - Deer Park Town Center will hold a “Stuff a Squad” event in collaboration with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Visitors can dro...
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Another layer of government in Lake County to be dissolvedDec 09, 2025 4:33 pm - Another layer of government in Lake County appears to be on the way out and off the tax rolls with the pending dissolution of the Avon-Fremont Drainage District.
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After two-month delay, Route 83, Winchester Road intersection near Grayslake reopenedDec 09, 2025 12:24 pm - A prolonged delay and detour in central Lake County has ended with the reopening of the intersection of Route 83 and Winchester Road near Grayslake.
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Dining out: Kyuramen opens in Naperville, beers with Santa, Hanukkah dining and moreDec 09, 2025 10:50 am - Warm up with a steaming bowl of ramen at the new Kyuramen in Naperville, or grab a beer or brunch with Santa at Tapville Social. Plus, some suburban restaurants are offering Hanukkah dining specials Dec. 14-22.
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‘A lot of buzz’: Lake Zurich now the site of Salvation Army’s seventh area thrift storeDec 08, 2025 6:22 pm - The newest store in Lake Zurich won't open until Friday morning, but that hasn't stopped would-be patrons from knocking on the door in hopes of getting a sneak peek.