Vernon Hills Lifestyle
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Smash! Where to find a Pumpkin Smash event in the suburbsOct 29, 2026 8:52 pm - Pumpkin Smash, an annual effort to compost jack-o’-lanterns and divert them from landfills, returns throughout the suburbs starting Sunday, Nov. 1. In 2025, participating SCARCE sites composted 400,393 pounds.
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Cook Memorial Library continues old tradition in new packageOct 28, 2026 5:04 pm - An old tradition in a new package is on the road again in Libertyville and Vernon Hills bringing books and educational materials to a range of readers.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 7Oct 26, 2026 1:26 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing peonies, beneficial insects, and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops
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Vernon Hills student draws inspiration from mom’s cancer battle to develop early detection toolOct 25, 2026 1:37 pm - Six years after his mother was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer, Vernon Hills High School junior Aarnav Garg is winning national recognition for developing an early detection tool that could help save women’s lives.
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Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
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Libertyville Sunrise Rotary peace pole donation to be installed soon in Cook ParkOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Cook Park is the center of community activities in downtown Libertyville. But a coming attraction is meant to give pause and prompt reflection on the message.
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Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. CharlesOct 21, 2026 10:20 am - Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-31Oct 19, 2026 9:00 am - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like hostas, “Gardening in the 1970s,” and more. Also listings of nature walks and workshops.
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Mariano’s in Vernon Hills hosting special pet adoption event in partnership with PAWS ChicagoOct 16, 2026 5:18 pm - Mariano’s, 1720 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills is hosting a special pet adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 17, in partnership with PAWS Chicago and local animal welfare organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs and cats in need.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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