June is Pride Month

During the June 6 Village Board Meeting, Trustees will proclaim June 2023 as Pride Month in Vernon Hills.

The Village of Vernon Hills works to create a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, accepting and safe community for all people. The Village joins with mun...

Sign Up for July 4 Parade

Residents, organizations and local businesses are encouraged to sign up for the Village July 4th Parade. Participation in this family-friendly tradition is free. Learn more by visiting the Special Events July 4th Parade webpage – and filling out...

Be Severe Weather Ready

Please Be Proactive in Preparing for Severe Weather!

• Be aware of changing weather – Subscribe to a severe weather app, often provided at no charge by local news outlets. Set it to receive emergency notifications.
• Have a plan and communicate it wit...

National Gun Violence Awareness

During the May 16 Village Board Meeting, Trustees proclaimed Friday, June 2 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Vernon Hills. Residents are encouraged to wear orange on that Friday and during the weekend to call attention and remember those lives lo...

Community Voice Announcements

Check out announcements from community partners on our Community Voice webpage.

Apply for Military Honors Banner Program

The Village and American Legion Post 1247 are looking to honor residents who have honorably served or continue to serve our nation in any military capacity. Each year, we will create photo banners that will appear on light poles around the Village.

The pro...

VH Part of Greenest Region Compact

The Village is part of the Greenest Region Compact. Learn more about how we are working with other municipalities to create sustainable systems and processes...

• Greenest Region Compact webpage
• REPORT: GRC Update - October 6, 2022
• Metropolitan Mayors Caucus G...

Hawthorn Mall Redevelopment Agreement

During the April 7 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Trustees reviewed the general plan for supporting not only the redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall, but also the many steps taken to support partner taxing bodies (especially Hawthorn schools) as well as legal...