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🌱 Patch AM: How did Vernon Hills High School stack up against Illinois’ best?
Spotted on the Vernon Hills calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12)
Cheers Vernon Hills! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Vernon Hills High School stack up against Illinois' best?
Also on today's calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com) — Vernon Hills High School just earned a top spot in U.S. News' new rankings, coming in 14th in Illinois and 343rd nationwide. Libertyville High School, also in District 128, ranked 20th in the state, with both schools evaluated on test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness. 
📸 Around Vernon Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) →
KidsUnited Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
5:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Movie Matinee →
Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
1:30 pm - Grayslake North Varsity Football @ Vernon Hills →
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
7:00 pm - kick off Dance
Vernon Hills High School 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills , IL 60061
7:00 pm - TL-ML/Newcomer Parent Night
Townline Elementary School Townline Library
4:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Vernon Hills High School Libertyville High School, 708 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 6004
6:00 pm - Route 66: From Chicago to St. Louis →
Aspen Drive Library - Cook Memorial Public Library District, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills
6:30 pm - EN Back to School Bash/Curriculum Night
Elementary North School Elementary North
6:00 pm - ES Back to School Night/Curriculum Night
Elementary South School Whole Building
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Vernon Hills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- TL Supply Drop off Meet and Greet
Townline Elementary School 810 N Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
8:30 am - Wheeling Business Networking: Referrals, Not Business Cards
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Devon Bank 561 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
3:30 pm - Prostate Cancer Advocacy Event - Greenbelt Cultural Center
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Greenbelt Cultural Center | 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064
3:30 pm - PES Meet and Greet
Pritchett Elementary School 200 Horatio Blvd , Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a nail tech who does house calls in the LIBERTYVILLE area?
Looking for someone reliable and skilled to come to a private residence. (Nextdoor New Century Town)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Porter in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincolnshire
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-098374 (sec.gov)
- Mowery & Schoenfeld Promotes 7 New Partners to Leadership (natlawreview.com)
- Jayco Boasts Nearly 500 at 2026 Dealer Homecoming (rv-pro.com)
Mundelein
- Indiana State Police K9 Rich to get donation of body armor (huntingtoncountytab.com)
- Calendar: Corn yield survey in Montgomery County (agrinews-pubs.com)
Ok Vernon Hills! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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