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Coming up on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 at Willow Hill Golf Course
  • New Year’s Eve Family Party in Vernon Hills at Vernon Hills Park District - Sullivan Community Center

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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Wednesday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 26, low: 3.
  • Thursday: Bitterly cold with some sun, with a high of 17 and low of 14 degrees.

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