Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vatican Names New Pope
Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio is the new pope.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
- Palatine, IL
Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
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Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Cook Memorial Library Wants to Know Your Technology Needs
Patrons of the Cook Memorial Library District are invited to participate in a technology needs survey through March 24.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake Bluff's Tentative Budget Nearly 8 Percent Lower than 2012
An anticipated reduction in sales tax revenue means a smaller 2013-14 budget for the Village of Lake Bluff.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Park District of Highland Park Hires Master Planning Consultant
Chicago consulting firm to create a "roadmap" for the future needs of the Park District of Highland Park.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
CLC Trustees Vote Down Tuition Increase
The College of Lake County Board of Trustees voted 5-1 against a proposal that would have increased fall tuition by $3 per student credit hour.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Did You Catch Any of that Money Flying Around Vernon Hills?
Monday's evening rush hour was made more interesting when $10 and $100 bills began flying out of a car.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield Twins Go from Reality Show to Radio
Liz and Marie Canavan, 25-year-old identical twins from Deerfield, didn't win CBS's 'Amazing Race' reality show, but they're now getting silly on a popular late-night radio/TV show.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
French Market to Open in Vernon Hills in June
A French-themed market featuring imported goods and artisan crafts is anticipated to open in Vernon Hills in the parking lot of the Metra train station in June.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vernon Hills Could Take on Lincolnshire and Riverwoods 911 Dispatch
To save money and increase revenue, the Vernon Hills Police Department may add the communities of Lincolnshire and Riverwoods to its 911 dispatch services.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Highland Park Business Owners Invited to Exchange Ideas
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce has created a forum for local business owners to share ideas and common issues with each other.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Whitehall of Deerfield Forges Partnership for Improved Health Care
Whitehall of Deerfield has been selected to partner with the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in a new Medicare bundled payments initiative.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Friends of Lake Forest Library Hosting 'Luck of the Irish' Cookbook Sale
Find hundreds of gently used cookbooks—and perhaps the perfect recipe for corned beef and cabbage, at the Friends of the Lake Forest Library's 'Luck of the Irish' cookbook sale March 15 and 16.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Local Cosmetics Company is on the Lips of Celebrities
AmazingCosmetics, located in Libertyville and founded by two friends, is making a name for itself in stores across the country and has become popular with celebrities like Demi Moore.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville-Based Cosmetics Company is on the Lips of Celebrities
AmazingCosmetics, located in Libertyville and founded by two friends, is making a name for itself in stores across the country and has become popular with celebrities like Demi Moore.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
United Protestant Church Welcomes New Associate Pastor
Merlyn Judy Lawrence has been named the new associate pastor of Grayslake's United Protestant Church, replacing Rev. Orrell Ruth, who retired after 13 years of service.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Prairie Crossing Learning Farm Camp Geared for Kids
Children ages 3 to 12 enrolled in Prairie Crossing Learning Farm Camps get hands-on experience in organic farming including growing vegetables and handling chickens.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Food and Art will Combine at College of Lake County Fundraiser
Get a handmade ceramic bowl for a $15 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank at CLC's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser on Tuesday and have it filled with chili prepared by culinary students.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Get Your Ground Water Tested at Lake County Health Department
Worried about the quality of your ground water? The Lake County Health Department is offering reduced water testing rates March 11-21.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Did You Get a Ticket for Saturday's $150 Million Powerball?
You can't win it unless you're in it! Remember to get a ticket—or 10 for the $150 million Powerball drawing on Saturday.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Last Chance to Register for Vernon Hills Cougars Youth Football
Learn about the Vernon Hills Cougars youth tackle and flag football program at a registration event at Vernon Hills High School on Monday, March 11.
Angela Sykora, Patch Staff
