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Libertyville-based Community High School District 128 recently created a new e-learning policy that means high school students in Libertyville and Vernon Hills soon may have to study from home on days when school is closed.

District 128 finalizes graduation plans for VHHS, LHS

July 17, 2020 at 12:47 p.m.

Community High School District 128 announced their final plans for this year's graduation ceremonies, which will feature a drive-thru diploma distribution and a virtual video event for each of the...

Graduating senior, George Stevenson IV crosses the stage during Sunday's drive-through graduation ceremony at Mundelein High School, July 12, 2020. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Mundelein High School holds drive-thru graduation for class of 2020

July 14, 2020 at 3:03 p.m.

Mundelein High School held a drive-thru graduation ceremony Sunday, which celebrated almost 300 graduates in an event that allowed the students to be honored without putting anyone at a further...

Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther poses with his proclamation from village trustees, who recognized Guenther recently for his work with the "A Way Out" program.

Mundelein appoints Police Chief Guenther as new village administrator

July 14, 2020 at 4:17 p.m.

The Mundelein Village Board approved Police Chief Eric Guenther's appointment to village administrator at their regular meeting earlier this week, making him the third village administrator over a 45-year period,...

Chicago’s King of Fragrance leaves behind a life of triumph, glamour

July 2, 2020 at 3:12 p.m.

She said it began at a water fountain. But, truthfully, it began when he saw her sing on stage for the first time. It was an instant spark that led...

Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz, as pictured during a village board meeting in October 2018.

Mundelein board approves two new housing developments

July 2, 2020 at 1:16 p.m.

The Village of Mundelein approved two new housing developments that will bring almost 300 new homes to the village, including almost 200 new houses and more than 100 rental units,...

A crowd turned out for a summer evening concert at Mitchell Park in Deerfield, in this 2019 file photo. The Park District board approved at its June 18, 2020 meeting establishing a citizens committee to rename the park.

Deerfield will rename a park whose namesake is tied to the village’s 1959 integrated housing debate

June 29, 2020 at 7:43 a.m.

James C. Mitchell Park will be renamed, a decision that came in a lengthy Deerfield Park District board meeting this month where members moved to create a community committee that...

Vernon Township officials started offering permits to Stevenson High School students for the parking lot at Peterson Park.

Pool at Peterson Park to open for the season, with limited activities and public health safety protocols

June 27, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

Vernon Township officials have announced that Peterson Park community pool will open for the season Friday, and summer activities there will begin Monday. Vernon Township Supervisor Jonathan Altenberg said the...

Local ham-radio fans getting geared up for ‘Field Day 2020,’ despite limits on big event

June 23, 2020 at 8:39 p.m.

Using an antenna, software, a generator and not much more energy than that in a few light bulbs, suburban residents Derick Bonewitz and Don Whiteman will be working together to...

Vernon Township makes program changes to help those in financial need from COVID recession

June 16, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.

Vernon Township trustees approved changes to the General Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs at their board meeting last week to open benefits to more residents as they continue to grapple...

Libertyville Village Hall, 118 West Cook Avenue.

Libertyville approves final plan for rehabilitation center

June 9, 2020 at 10:47 a.m.

The Village of Libertyville approved the final plans for a $52 million rehabilitation facility for a health care company at a recent board meeting. Encompass Health Corporation in December 2019...

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