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In today's newsletter:

• Vernon Hills man with deadly DUI past sentenced again for drunk driving
• How a Vernon Hills toymaker took on tariffs—and what’s next

Also on today's calendar: First Presbyterian Rummage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A quick afternoon shower, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 49, low: 36.
• Saturday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Man convicted in DUI crash that killed 2 in '05 pleads guilty in new drunk-driving collision near McHenry (shawlocal.com) — A Vernon Hills resident with prior DUI and reckless homicide convictions has been sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to another drunk-driving crash near McHenry last November. Court records say he rear-ended a car at a red light with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, leading prosecutors to upgrade the charges based on his history.    

• Illinois business owners navigate murky waters of tariff refunds (wbez.org) — A Vernon Hills-based toymaker, Learning Resources, successfully challenged Trump-era tariffs and is now filing thousands of refund claims through a new federal online portal. The piece also explores how other Illinois businesses and consumers are navigating tariff refunds, transit security changes, and rising health insurance premiums.    

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📸 Around Vernon Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 2

• First Presbyterian Rummage Sale →
  700 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  8:00 am
• Lauridsen Lux Aeterna | Chicago Master Singers →
  Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview
  7:30 pm

Thursday May 21

• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Film Discussion Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 2

• Program Aide & VIT Leadership Training →
  Girl Scouts Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  9:00 am
• National Fitness Day: CRISP & GREEN x Studio Elevate Fit | Vernon Hills, IL →
  Crisp and Green, 899 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
  10:30 am

Sunday May 3

• Great Decisions →
  Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
  2:00 pm

Tuesday May 5

• Spin & Share: Vinyl Night at the Library →
  Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
  6:30 pm
• Village Board Meeting →
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar, 290 Evergreen Dr, Vernon Hills
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 7

• Puzzlepalooza →
  Vernon Hills Park District - Sullivan Community Center, 635 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Fido Fest →
  Grant Community High School, 285 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake
  11:00 am

Friday May 15

• Campfire Cone Cookout (Vernon Hills) →
  Girl Scouts Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  5:30 pm
• Wine Woman & Shoes benefiting A Safe Place →
  Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Vernon Township Hosts Annual Town Meeting —St. Steven PR Read on Patch

• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Rivertree Court in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
• LifeStance Health posted a job opening for Licensed Clinical Testing Psychologist in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• Flavors of Mexico: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at suburban bars and restaurants (dailyherald.com)
• Dining out: Big Burger Collab at The Graceful Ordinary, new intimate dining experience at Truluck's and more (dailyherald.com)
• Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (marketscreener.com)

Mundelein

• North Shore Distillery plan gets warm reception in Mundelein (dailyherald.com)

Libertyville

• On-Duty Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Woman During Traffic Stops: Officials (patch.com)
• Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Woman While On Duty: Officials (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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