🌱 Patch AM: How did Vernon Hills surge in Lake County’s latest hoops rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Vernon Hills surge in Lake County’s latest hoops rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Gabby's Doll House Girl Scout Party and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mist in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 44, low: 36.
• Thursday: Rain late in the afternoon, with a high of 49 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steve Reaven's high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County (chicagotribune.com) — Vernon Hills boys basketball has climbed to No. 8 in the latest Lake County rankings, powered by standout play from Brady Larsen despite multiple injuries and illness. The roundup also highlights strong tournament performances from other nearby schools, giving local fans a snapshot of how area teams stack up heading into the heart of the season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 25

• Outdoor Leadership Club (January)
  Girl Scouts Vernon Hills Gathering Place, 650 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 13

• Village Board Meeting
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar , 290 Evergreen Dr , Vernon Hills
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Gabby's Doll House Girl Scout Party
  650 Lakeview Pkwy , Vernon Hills
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Adjudication Hearing
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar , 290 Evergreen Dr , Vernon Hills
  9:00 am

Saturday January 31

• Summer Camp Kickoff (Vernon Hills)
  Girl Scouts Vernon Hills Gathering Place , 650 Lakeview Pkwy , Vernon Hills
  10:00 am
• Cooking in the Duck Blind W/ Wisconsin Waterfowl Association
  SITKA Gear , 925 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 100 , Vernon Hills
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• The Book Stops Here at Dickinson Hall: "Run for the Hills"
  Lake Forest Library , 100 E Old Mill Rd , Lake Forest
  11:00 am
• Basketball: B/Freshman A
  Addison Trail HS
  5:00 pm
• Basketball: B/Sophomore
  Addison Trail HS
  5:00 pm
• Basketball: G/Freshman A
  Buffalo Grove High School
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: G/JV
  Buffalo Grove High SchoolGym
  5:30 pm
• Parks and Recreation Committee
  Village of Libertyville - Village Hall , 118 W Cook Ave , Libertyville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Record-Breaking Community Support Fuels Township Food Pantry in 2025 —St. Steven PR Read on Patch

• Almost got hit by a car while on foot at Greenleaf and Indianwood.
  Truck completely blew the stop sign as I was three-quarters of the way through the intersection. Luckily I was just out for a run and not crossing… (Nextdoor New Century Town)

• Chase Professionals posted a job opening for Valve Assemblers | Vernon Hills, IL in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
• Menards, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocker in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• First Financial completes acquisition of Chicago-based BankFinancial Corporation (therepublic.com)

Mundelein

• 'Unimaginable loss': Mundelein firefighter-paramedic receives call of own mother found unresponsive (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Libertyville

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-- The Patch AM Team

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