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🌱 Patch AM: Semi-annual Wig Sale and 9 more events
Also, don't miss Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

Good morning Vernon Hills! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction at Online Only
- Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY at Online Only
- Coffee & Cardmaking at Frunchroom Collective
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
📸 Around Vernon Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Coffee & Cardmaking →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
10:00 am - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 15
Monday October 19
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Other local events
- Semi-annual Wig Sale →
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
9:00 am - 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 - Healing Art - Heart Chakra →
Century Park Pavilion, 1400 Indianwood Drive, Vernon Hills
6:30 pm - BodyPUMP and Pour →
Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
6:30 pm - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only
10:00 am
Monday September 21
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
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- "Outdoors"
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- Manpower posted a job opening for Production Associate 3rd Shift in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
- Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1360743-1) in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 18.5% of Adlai E. Stevenson graduates who attended Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com)
Mundelein
- Helping parents lead their families in faith (catholicstarherald.org)
- Grayslake Clears an $18 Billion Data Center Despite a Lawsuit to Stop It (startupfortune.com)
Libertyville
- Driver hospitalized after semi-tanker truck hauling chemical rolls over, blocking Interstate 94 near Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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