Vernon Hills Lifestyle
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 2-8Oct 28, 2025 5:53 pm - Upcoming events and workshops hosted by various garden clubs and organizations in the Chicago area, covering topics like glaciers' impact on landscape, houseplant care, holiday tablescaping, and more.
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Former Lake County judge authors book about Supreme Court justice, Lincoln confidant David DavisOct 28, 2025 4:52 pm - Former Lake County judge Raymond K. McKoski published a book this summer about Supreme Court judge David Davis, a close Lincoln confidant and Illinoisan.
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‘We want to educate families’: Vernon Hills Park District pursues e-bike safety campaignOct 24, 2025 4:28 pm - Concerned with increasing use and high speeds, the Vernon Hills Park District has launched a campaign to set clear guidelines for e-bikes and other devices and promote safety.
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Moving business turned junk removal service sets up shop in Lake CountyOct 22, 2025 10:54 am - A national moving chain is entering the junk removal market, and a new location recently opened up in Lake County.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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Growth prompts local food pantry’s move to Arlington HeightsOct 20, 2025 9:24 am - Growth has prompted Sue’s Pantry, formerly located in Vernon Hills, to move to an Arlington Heights office building. Operated by one woman, the pantry specifically aims to help single mothers but is open to all families.
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Volo Museum continues paranormal train tours with stories, mystery and history through early NovemberOct 15, 2025 12:00 pm - The Volo Museum in Volo invites guests to step aboard its train for an extraordinary journey into the paranormal, where history and mystery intertwine.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 19-25Oct 14, 2025 5:32 pm - Upcoming meetings for various garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, with presentations on topics like bonsai, houseplants, and gardening as you age.
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CLC to hold regional college fair Oct. 16Oct 13, 2025 9:52 am - High school students looking to begin or continue their college search will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities at the Illinois Regional College Fair.