Vernon Hills Lifestyle
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Maryville Academy to host its first virtual fundraiser June 1-5May 26, 2020 11:00 pm - After postponing two of its fundraisers when the stay-at-home order was enforced in March, Maryville finds a creative way to raise money for the children and its life-ch...
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Vernon Area Library launches 'Activity Finder'May 25, 2020 11:00 pm - As libraries, museums and theaters closed their doors to support social distancing, many opened up an unprecedented level of public access online. A flood of performanc...
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Orphaned coyote pups on the mend at Flint Creek after nearly drowning in denMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Four coyote pups caught in a deluge that nearly drowned them in their own den owe their lives to compassionate wildlife lovers with sharp ears and ties to Flint Creek Wi...
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Find & Register for a NAMI Online Support GroupMay 20, 2020 11:00 pm - In light of the spreading COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, NAMI in Illinois is hosting support groups via Zoom web conferencing for the foreseeable future. It's easy an...
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Countryside Fire knows 'Close Before You Doze'May 19, 2020 11:00 pm - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) sponsored a nationwide Close Before You Doze video contest last year with $75,000 in prize money. Countryside Fire District participated i...
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Teachers from Lombard, Vernon Hills competing on 'Jeopardy!'May 19, 2020 1:00 am - The upcoming “Jeopardy!” Teachers Tournament has a definite local feel to it. Teachers from Lombard and Vernon Hills participated in the two-week tourney, which was reco...
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Bernie's Book Bank announces special new partnershipsMay 18, 2020 11:00 pm - Bernie's Book Bank, the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing book ownership among underserved infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland,...
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Illinois Jaycees to host 'Today We are One 5K Stronger' Virtual 5KMay 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Amid social distancing, the Illinois Jaycees are hosting their inaugural "Today We are One 5K Stronger" Virtual 5K. Being virtual, you can participate anywhere within th...
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The 2020 Census: Mental Health CountsMay 15, 2020 11:00 pm - Note: In light of the evolving public health situation due to COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau is taking steps to ensure that everybody in the U.S. is counted and that t...
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High school cast at Vernon High produces its quarantine version of its spring play, 'Clue'May 14, 2020 1:00 am - Was it Mrs. Peacock with the rope in the billiard room? Or, was it Professor Plum with the lead pipe in the lounge? Backlight Theater, the student production company at ...