Hanukkah Sameach

Happy Hanukkah. Wishing peace and light for this holiday season.

WM Extends Residential Yard Waste Collection

Waste Management has indicated that they will extend the residential yard waste collection season to Monday, November 29 or Tuesday, November 30, depending on your main garbage collection day.

Reminder: Annual Garbage Rate Increase

The Village negotiates a multi-year contract for residential waste hauling, with percentage increases built into the agreement. Per the contract, residents under the Village's Waste Management agreement should expect to see a small increase in th...

2022 Holiday Tree Pickup Schedule

The Public Works Department will begin collecting Holiday trees at the curb on January 4, 2022, weather permitting. Please refer to the 2022 Pickup Schedule for the specific areas and subdivisions. Public Works will collect trees through January 10th. Aft...

Shoveling Tips To Avoid Too Much Snow at the End of Your Driveway

I just cleared my driveway/sidewalk and now there is snow pushed onto it again?

Unfortunately, pushing snow onto driveways and sidewalks is an unavoidable consequence of plowing. Plow operators do not intentionally push the snow on to your driveway/sidewal...

Reporting Mailbox Damage After A Snow Event

During a snow event, it is possible that the force from the snow rolling off the blade of the snowplow may unintentionally cause damage to your mailbox and post; especially if your mailbox is in a weakened state going into the winter season. Therefore, we...

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...

Winter Coat Drive

The Winter Coat Drive for veterans and their families is underway through November 16. Organized by the GLMV Chamber of Commerce, the collection accepts new and gently used coats and winter gear for all ages and sizes – the Midwest Veteran&a...

Assistance - Utilities & More

ComEd offers utility payment assistance through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as well as the Illinois Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). LIHEAP benefits are available from September through May, while PIPP support i...

Televising of Sewer Lines To Begin 11/04/21

On November 4th, NSG, working on behalf of North Shore Gas, will begin televising the sanitary and storm sewer lines on Bay Tree Cr., Briarwood Ln., Byman Ln., Crenshaw Cr., Harvey Lake Dr., Museum Blvd., Pinehurst Dr., Pine Lake Cr., and Saddlebrook Ln. ...

Check "Community Voice" Listings

Residents are encouraged to check the Village's "Community Voice" webpage for upcoming events, announcements and opportunities, including the Hire Lake County Job Fair at Marriott Lincolnshire on October 27 and the VHHS production of James &...

Panhandlers & Emergency Services

Panhandlers & Emergency Services

The Village has experienced an uptick in individuals and groups approaching people in cars or in our shopping areas for money. In some cases, the requestors are working in organized groups. While we recognize the financ...

Help Keep Sidewalks & Paths Clear

Thank you to residents who live adjacent to sidewalks and bike paths for helping keep trees and bushes trimmed back. This becomes even more important as students are walking to school – and all of us are enjoying these last weeks of beautiful we...

Overnight Street Parking Reminder

A friendly reminder that Village Ordinance prohibits parking on the street between 2 a.m and 6 a.m. The VHPD may give temporary permission to park overnight on the street due to visitors, driveway repair, etc. Please note that vehicles must otherwise be l...

Safety in the Streets

As summer brings all of us outside, we encourage everyone to be extra careful in our streets and on our sidewalks and bike paths. While our neighborhoods are extremely safe, playing in the streets is dangerous, especially for young children who are diffic...

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...

Medical Sharps Disposal Now Available

As part of the Village’s residential municipal waste contract, new services were obtained to include organics collection, electronics collection, and medical sharps collection.  Medical sharps collection will be available at Countryside Fire, 600...

CodeRED - Lake County Public Works Emergency Notification System

Blackboard Connect - Reverse 911 Notification System

211 Lake County

What is 211 Lake County?

211 is the place with the answers you need to live well in Lake County, Illinois.

211 is Lake County’s free one-stop shop for help:

• It’s a telephone helpline.
• It’s a texting chatline.
• And, it&...