Vernon Hills Lifestyle
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Volunteer for homeless countJan 09, 2017 12:00 am - Volunteers are sought for Lake County's 2017 Point-In-Time Count of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless. The annual activity is done to capture a picture of what home...
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MLK Day of ServiceJan 08, 2017 12:00 am - Service projects for all ages will be available at Highland Park's 8th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at the Recreation...
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Shoveling program to help elderly, disabledDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - The city of Highland Park is coordinating a volunteer snow shoveling program to serve low-income elderly and disabled residents of Highland Park and Highwood. After snow...
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Cut the sugar and save on calories with healthier holiday drinksDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - We all know the holidays are a time of overindulgence, but we may not always think about the calories we are consuming in our drinks this time of year. Sugar-sweetened d...
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Check your assessment for accuracy; it could save you moneyDec 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Are you still reeling from your tax bill? If you think your home's assessed value is too high, you can file an appeal either on your own or with the help of a third par...
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Remember the needy this season with a donation to COOL Food PantriesDec 07, 2016 10:00 pm - For many, the holidays are a joyous time filled with plenty of gifts, foods, parties and celebrations. It's also a time to remember those who are less fortunate. For str...
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Morgan Stanley Foundation grant supports food for kidsDec 06, 2016 12:00 am - Local managers and employees from Morgan Stanley on Tuesday presented the Northern Illinois Food Bank with a $50,000 check to support its child nutrition programs and he...
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2016 Foundation Gala raises record amount to 'Inspire Dreams'Dec 04, 2016 10:00 pm - More than 250 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships Nov. 5 at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. First Midwest Banc...
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Resident Jacquelyn Mattfeld Pronounces The Merion To Be A Hidden TreasureDec 04, 2016 10:00 pm - Her decision to move into The Merion was personal, but not exclusively so. "I liked the people I met here right off the bat. There's something special about this place,"...
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Renovation missteps can cost you when it's time to sell your houseDec 01, 2016 11:00 pm - If you plan to sell your home this year, the right renovations can make the difference between "For Sale" and "Sold." But before you start tearing up the carpeting, mak...