🌱 Patch AM: Which Lake County hikes get you a medal this fall?

Good morning Vernon Hills! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Lake County hikes get you a medal this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Live Styx Tribute: Anthem's Grand Illusion at Sundance Saloon! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hike Lake County highlights local history (shawlocal.com) — Lake County's annual Hike Lake County program features a 1.9-mile route at Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills, giving you a local way to explore history-themed trails. Complete at least seven of the 12 designated hikes by November 30 to earn a commemorative medallion, with optional dog tags for four-legged companions who join you.
   

📸 Around Vernon Hills

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Live Styx Tribute: Anthem's Grand Illusion at Sundance Saloon! →
  Sundance Saloon, 2061 W Maple Ave, Mundelein
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction,
  10:00 am
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holidays In-person and on Zoom →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Monday September 7
• Village Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday →
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar, 290 Evergreen Dr, Vernon Hills
  7:00 am
• Semi-annual Wig Sale →
  Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Vernon Hills Card Expo →
  Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Semi-Annual Wig Sale →
  Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Casino For A Cause →
  Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Vernon Hills →
  320 N Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• Semi-annual Wig Sale →
  Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
  9:00 am

📣 Vernon Hills Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Vernon Hills PatchAM possible:

• YogaSix Highland Park — (847) 868-1396

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Subject: First-Time Landlord Advice: Appliance Performance Complaints & Diagnostic Fees
  Hello everyone, I am a first-time landlord and recently leased a residential unit in the Wheeling area. My new tenant contacted me with concerns… (Nextdoor Townline Rd)

• HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for Custodial Supervisor (5093) in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
• Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Gatehouse/Front Desk Security Officer in Lincolnshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• Victim rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being found in garage fire in Lincolnshire (lakemchenryscanner.com)
• Review: COME FROM AWAY at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL (broadwayworld.com)

Mundelein

• Cannabis dispensaries in Illinois can now have drive-thrus. Among the 1st is in Woodstock (shawlocal.com)

Libertyville

• Libertyville School District 70 administrators rank 67th highest in state for average salary in 2025 (lakecountygazette.com)
• Schmit: A fascinating prep football season heats up with the start of conference play (dailyherald.com)

Ok Vernon Hills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook