News Flash

Home

10 Stories
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month

HispanicHeritage2023

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. 

The observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week, and was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The beginning ...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Flags at Half-Staff

Flags at Half-Staff

Flags will be flown at half-staff starting September 21 in honor and remembrance of Captain Eleanor "Ellie" LeBeau Cooke, United States Marine Corps, from Belleville, IL.

Flags are flown at half-staff to honor Illinois' Fallen through no...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Library Offers Ukrainian Welcome

UkrainianWelcomeArt

Cook Memorial Library's Aspen Drive Library will hold a Ukrainian Welcome Event on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Friends, relatives, visitors and refugees are invited to enjoy breakfast, a children's activity, and learn mo...

Read on...

Additional Info... Home
Posted on: September 14, 2023

County Job Fair Sept 26

Hire Lake County Job Fair Sept 26, 2023

The 3rd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair is set for Tuesday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lincolnshire Marriott.

  • Candidates should register online
  • Register to attend – suggested by September 11 – space is limited
  • Check the li...
Read on...

Additional Info... Home
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Illinois Solar Tour - Sept. 30

ILSolarTour30Sept23Poster,jpg

Got solar? Want to show it off? Consider joining the Illinois Solar Tour. 

This year's Solar Tour is planned for Saturday, September 30 from 10a to 3p. 

Sponsored by the Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA), this event offe...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: August 22, 2023

Back to School - Use Extra Care!

SchoolsOpen

It's time for all of us to get back into the school routine! 

Even if we don't have children attending classes, we all need to be mindful to protect kids walking to and from school, waiting at bus stops, and riding the bus.&n...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: July 31, 2023

Road Construction Info

LakeCountyPassage

'Tis the season for road construction. Here in Vernon Hills, work continues on Lakeview Parkway north and south of Route 60/Townline Road, with the bulk of the project expected to be complete by December. To the north, Winchester Road is closed between Bu...
Read on...

Home
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Be Severe Weather Ready

Severe Weather

Please Be Proactive in Preparing for Severe Weather!

  • Be aware of changing weather – Subscribe to a severe weather app, often provided at no charge by local news outlets. Set it to receive emergency notifications.
  • Have a plan and communicate it with your fam...
Read on...

Home
Posted on: July 24, 2023

During Heatwaves Mall is Cooling Center

21Aug23 Dangerous Heat

Extremely hot weather requires us to be particularly mindful. Take breaks, drink water (and carry some with you), check on neighbors and relatives, and be on the lookout for symptoms of heat exhaustion in yourself and in others around you. Remember to che...

Read on...

Home
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Community Voice Announcements

Announcements

Check out announcements from community partners on our Community Voice webpage.

Read on...

Additional Info... Home

News Flash