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

Also, don't miss Live Styx Tribute: Anthem's Grand Illusion at Sundance Saloon! on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

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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.
   

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🗞 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!)
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