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A July 2 open house is scheduled for residents of Hawthorn School District 73 to learn about the upcoming $9.8-million expansion of Middle School North.

A movie night scheduled for June 20 is an example of creating experiences that "connect the Vernon Hills community" in the shopping center's green space.

Plans for a proposed $200 million redevelopment of Hawthorn Mall will be aired at a town meeting June 18 at the center.

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Programmable robots, miniature earthquake simulators and a rowing machine are among the new items for teachers at Hawthorn School District 73.

The Cougars' won a regional title thanks to some stellar goalkeeping from Daniella Jarrell.

Hawthorn School District 73 officials decided to name the district’s new $13.5 million kindergarten center the Hawthorn School for Young Learners.

Hawthorn School District 73 officials are turning their attention toward what to name the new building and they’re interested in suggestions from the community.

The Hawthorn School District 73 board recently selected a new president, choosing incumbent board member Robin Cleek over incumbent Sonali Patil.

A specialty fitness center called Bears Fit that involves a partnership with the Chicago Bears recently opened for business in Vernon Hills.

Vernon Hills police recently said a 15-year-old boy has been charged related to an incident that forced schools and businesses to go on soft lockdowns.

A vacant property in Vernon Hills that once was an exclusive club for North Shore residents may soon become a new synagogue and addiction recovery home.

The opening of Next Door American Eatery follows the recent openings of other prominent restaurants, including Kuma’s Corner, B.Goods and Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar.

Lake Forest, Vernon Hills and Libertyville athletes participated in the Al Janulis Relays in Vernon Hills.

A plan to build two new residential structures, a grocery store and more freestanding stores at Hawthorn Mall was given preliminary approval by Vernon Hills trustees to begin the months-long technical review process.

Hawthorn School District 73 officials are eliminating 23 jobs next year as part of officials’ two-year plan to eliminate an $1.5 million annual budget deficit.

During the election April 2, voters in Hawthorn School District 73 will have to decide four board seats among a crowded field that includes a mix of incumbents and challengers.

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A new event at the Vernon Hills Park District recently attracted about 200 boys and moms who arrived at the Sullivan Community Center dressed up as their favorite superheroes.

When voters in Vernon Hills head to the polls April 2, they’ll have to choose between new and familiar faces for village trustee.

By late March, the Larry Laschen Community Center, which dates back to the late 1950s in Vernon Hills, will be demolished and replaced — for now — with green space, officials said.

To celebrate the different cultures at Hawthorn School District 73, a Latin Grammy-winning music duo, 123 Andrés, recently turned a school gym into a mini-rock concert.

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Hundreds of craft beer enthusiasts recently flocked to Vernon Hills to sample different ales, lagers, ciders and other brews