Memorial Day Remembrances - May 30

Memorial Day Ceremonies – Monday, May 30

We remember our fallen heroes with the following local Memorial Day ceremonies conducted by American Legion Vernon Post 1247 on Monday, May 30:

• 9 a.m. – Vernon Cemetery, 15215 Cemetery Road, Linco...

Oakwood Road Watermain Replacement Work To Begin May 19th

Lake County Public Works (LCPW) will begin watermain replacement work on Oakwood Road on May 19th, weather permitting. Click the Additional Info. link or visit Lake County Public Works for more details about the project.

Pavement Preservation Work To Begin May 18th

The Village's contractor will be applying a Reclamite treatment to the newly paved streets from the 2021 Road Rehabilitation Program. This treatment acts as a sealant and is designed to prolong the longevity of the asphalt. Weather permitting, th...

Primary Election/Voting Info

The Illinois General Primary Election is scheduled for June 28. 

This election includes a list of State- and County-level positions. The entire list of offices is available on the Lake County Clerk's voting website.

Early VotingWh...

Annual Road Rehabilitation Program Updates

The Village's annual Road Rehabilitation Program is underway. Click the link below for all Locations, Maps and Weekly Updates.

Joint Review Board Meetings - May 19

The Annual Meeting of the Joint Review Boards (JRBs) overseeing the Village's three TIF projects are scheduled for Thursday, May 19. Meeting notices and agendas follow:

• Annual Meeting of the JRB for Town Center Redevelopment Project – Thursday, May 19 at 4...

Public Works is Hiring for Summer Seasonal Positions

The Public Works Department is currently seeking individuals for Summer Seasonal help. Please click the, "Additional Info." link for full job descriptions and how to apply.

Expanded Transportation May 1

Starting May 1, Ride Lake County began offering curb-to-curb transportation for individuals age 60+ and those with disabilities for rides throughout the entire Lake County area.

Eligible riders must register and then schedule ahead by calling 800-201-6446....

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund

Applications for Illinois Homeowner Assistance Funds opened on April 11. Eligible households may apply for up to $30,000 in free assistance to pay past due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance and delinquent homeowner/condo association fe...

Be Weather Aware – Sign Up for Blackboard Connect

Blackboard Connect Emergency Message System

As we move into storm season, stay informed by subscribing to the Village's Blackboard Connect emergency information system. 

• Blackboard Connect Sign Up Portal  
• Receive emergenc...

Resources to Go "Green"

As more Village residents are looking for ways to live "green" and reduce their carbon footprint, we provide a few resources:

Solar Panel Permits – The Village has developed a streamlined permit process for all residential permits – including the...

Vernon Hills Pageant Applications

Little Miss Vernon Hills 2021 Kate Anderson, Junior Miss TyNia Henry, and Miss Brianna Osharow invite you to learn more about the Vernon Hills Pageant. 

• Online applications for the 2022 Vernon Hills Pageant are available now and due by May 13 at 5...

Honoring Those Who Serve

The Village expresses gratitude for all who have served and continue to serve to protect our freedom. In fact, the month of May includes several significant dates, including Memorial Day, May 30.

Dates of Note

Please join in learning about these dates and h...

Village Budget Season

The Village of Vernon Hills fiscal year runs from May 1 to April 30. As we approach the new fiscal year, staff has created a proposed (draft) Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/23, which was presented to the Village Board during meetings on March 1 and March 15....

Yard Waste/Food Scrap Sign Up

Village residential waste hauler Waste Management (WM) has alerted us that now is the time to sign up for or change your seasonal yard waste/food scrap collection subscriptions. 

WM has explained that if you subscribed to weekly yard waste/food sc...

Award & Recognition Program

Know of a Vernon Hills person who has gone above and beyond in their effort on behalf of the larger community? Consider nominating them for the Village Award and Recognition Program. Learn more on the Award & Recognition web article.

Learn more about t...

Hawthorn Mall Partnership Moves Forward

During the May 18 Village Board Meeting, Centennial Founder and Chief Executive Officer Steven Levin thanked the Board and community for partnering in the redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall. Mr. Levin presented the Board with several bricks from Sears (which ...

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...