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The TGI Fridays at 151 E. Townline Road, Vernon Hills, closed in early December, while construction of a Bears-themed fitness center continues in the building behind the restaurant.

TGI Fridays closes in Vernon Hills; Bears Fit renovation continues

May 20, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

TGI Fridays closed in early December after 25 years in Vernon Hills, while work continues at the neighboring former Sports Authority where a Chicago Bears-themed fitness center is scheduled to...

Mundelein village trustees voted to take eminent domain action against Alan Josephsen Co., 101 E. Maple Ave.

Mundelein’s eminent domain case against recycling warehouse ramps up

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Mundelein’s eminent domain case against a recycling company in the downtown district is ramping up with several hearings scheduled for January leading up to an April trial. Recycling warehouse Alan...

Just in time for the holidays, Mundelein approves ‘bring your own wine’ ordinance

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

A new ordinance allowing restaurant patrons to bring their own wine was quickly approved by Mundelein trustees earlier this month. Mundelein’s Economic Development Commission recommended a BYOB — or bring...

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky does passing drills during an Aug. 22 promotional practice at Vernon Hills High School.

Year in review: Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills in 2018

May 15, 2019 at 1:31 p.m.

In 2018, central Lake County saw new retail developments open, heated local government topics debated and more than a few acts of compassion. Here are the top stories of the...

Who’s running for school board in Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills? We’ve got the list.

May 15, 2019 at 1:31 p.m.

Several school board races in central Lake County will be heavily contested in the April 2019 consolidated election, according to a review of filings. Dec. 17 was the deadline to...

Matthew Barbini sits with family and Libertyville teachers during a Dec. 17 meeting as the District 70 school board votes to appoint him as the next superintendent.

Libertyville District 70 names Palatine’s Matthew Barbini as new superintendent

May 15, 2019 at 1:31 p.m.

Matthew Barbini said he “was a student that struggled” in elementary school, but his mom used things like Star Wars comic books to help him improve his reading and math...

Libertyville Village Hall, 118 West Cook Avenue.

4 candidates file for 3 seats on Libertyville Village Board

May 15, 2019 at 1:31 p.m.

One newcomer and three incumbents filed for three seats on the Libertyville Village Board, according to election filings. Dec. 17 was the deadline to file for the April 2 election....

Mundelein Village Hall, 300 Circle Plaza.

Slate of 3 incumbents, 2 newcomers file for Mundelein’s April trustee election

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Two newcomers are challenging Mundelein’s slate of Village Board incumbents in the April 2019 consolidated election, according to election filings. Monday was the deadline to file for the April 2...

Vernon Hills Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills

4 candidates file for 3 seats on Vernon Hills Village Board

May 20, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

Four candidates filed for three seats on the Vernon Hills Village Board, according to election filings. Monday was the deadline to file for the April 2 election, and three incumbents...

Vernon Hills Assistant Village Manager Joe Carey, as pictured in 2014 shortly after his appointment. Carey resigned Nov. 30 to take a new job in Carol Stream.

Joe Carey latest administrator to leave Vernon Hills

May 20, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

In a year that’s already seen numerous high-profile departures, Vernon Hills is now looking for a new assistant village manager following the resignation of Joe Carey. Carey’s voicemail at the...

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