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In today's newsletter:

• How many scams hit Vernon Hills residents this summer?

Also on today's calendar: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vernon Hills tied for 81st among Illinois cities for June scam reports (lakecountygazette.com) — Vernon Hills residents saw just one scam reported to the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker in June, down from three in May, involving a $99 online passport renewal scheme. The BBB urges locals to use its database to research suspicious offers as fraud losses nationwide continue to climb sharply.
   

📸 Around Vernon Hills

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
  Online Only,
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am
• Ragdale House Tour →
  1260 N. Green Bay Road,
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Talent Development Solutions Showcase - Fall 2026 - Save the Date →
  College of Lake County - Southlake Campus, 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills
• Park Party →
  Hartmann Park, 292 Oakwood Road, Vernon Hills
  6:00 pm
• BodyPUMP and Pour →
  Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  6:30 pm
• Healing Art - Heart Chakra →
  Century Park Pavilion, 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Water Aerobic FUNdamentals →
  Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  9:00 am
• Zumba FUNdamentals →
  Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
  Online Only
  10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Rummage Sale - First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest
  1st Presbyterian Rummage Sale  -  Saturday, Sept 26 8am-3pm700 N Sheridan Rd  Lake ForestWoman, Mens and Kids Clothing, Winter Sports, Boots and... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• "Sweden #2"
  (Not for sale - Just sharing. My Original photograph digitally recreated using AI Programs: Craiyon, Fotor and Paint 3D. Please do not copy, change… (Nextdoor Saddlebrook)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time / Part Time - Order Writer / Nabisco Merchandising in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• Field Technician jobs hiring near Lincolnshire, IL at EchoStar (echostar.com)
• 'It just didn't take off': Why Lake County plastic bag recycling program is ending next year (dailyherald.com)
• Zebra CTO Tom Bianculli to Keynote 6th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium on Powering Healthcare Transformation (natlawreview.com)

Mundelein

• Mundelein Elementary School District 75 administrators rank 222nd highest in state for average salary in 2025 (lakecountygazette.com)
• Mundelein, Illinois, school volleyball coach charged with photographing, recording minor (cbsnews.com)

Buffalo Grove

• Buffalo Grove Rotary To Dedicate New Peace Pole Monument (patch.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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