Vernon Hills parents get to relive their basketball glory days while their kids get to show off their own set of skills during the annual Vernon Hills park district Turkey Shoot. This sports tradition moves the competition from the driveway to the Sullivan Center gym and always gets a great turnout It’s an example of [...] Read more »
Hawthorn Club in Vernon Hills
Hawthorn Club in Vernon Hills – a wonderful family subdivision. I first encountered the delightful Hawthorn Club in Vernon Hills because of my love of golf. The neighborhood is tucked behind the Vernon Hills Golf Course, a terrific public course. Hawthorn Club is located off of Evergreen Road and Route 45, nestled away from traffic and edged [...] Read more »
Vernon Hills’ Fall Fest
Vernon Hills’ Fall Fest… God do I miss those days! I always loved taking my kids to fall festivals when they were younger. The beauty of fall combined with the sense of community is a great blend. We loved spending time with new and old friends from around our area. This week Vernon Hills residents [...] Read more »
Stone Fence Farms in Vernon Hills
Stone Fence in Vernon Hills One of my favorite neighborhoods in Vernon Hills is Stone Fence Farms, easily identified by the stone signage and white fence surrounding its frontage area. I love the feel of this neighborhood, nestled between two larger subdivisions in the village. The neighborhood is comprised of 177 colonial style homes which were [...] Read more »
Vernon Hills & Surrounding Community Doing 5k Dash
Keeping up with the latest listings in Vernon Hills and Long Grove keeps me moving, and keeps me in the loop about area activities. Another activity which will keep a lot of people moving is the October 15 Diamond Dash, a 5K race sponsored by the Diamond Lake Educational Foundation. Joshua Ackerman, President of the [...] Read more »
Vernon Hills High School Football
It’s the season when much of the village of Vernon Hills is caught up in Cougar Fever. The Vernon Hills High School Cougars are playing football, and Rust-Oleum Stadium is the place to be on Friday nights. Read more »
Vernon Hills’ Hosts Ryan’s Run
Vernon Hills’ Hosts Ryans Run in Century Park If you are looking for a family-friendly event benefitting a good cause, Ryan’s Run in Vernon Hills may be just the activity for you. On Saturday, September 17 the inaugural event of the Ryan Briere Foundation steps off at Century Park. The 5k run/walk takes participants around [...] Read more »
Grosse Pointe Village- Vernon Hills Subdivision
As a successful Vernon Hills area realtor, my job is similar to that of a matchmaker – finding the right home for my client, based on all of the desirable characteristics my client is seeking. One area I love is the family-friendly Grosse Pointe Village subdivision. The neighborhood boasts over 540 single family homes, two updated parks, [...] Read more »
Vernon Township- Appeal your lake county real estate taxes
Do you live in Vernon Township?Are You Overpaying Your Lake County Illinois Real Estate Taxes? Your home value has decreased but are you getting the same reduction in your property taxes? Dear Homeowner, Given today’s economic climate and its impact on the housing market, it is unfortunate that the value of your home has decreased significantly. As we all patiently [...] Read more »
Cheers to Blue 60- Mundelein’s newest Eatery
The Vernon Hills-Mundelein-Long Grove triangle is home to a new restaurant, Blue 60. Owner Steve Itsines named his new venture after his favorite martini and the restaurant’s location on Route 60. I was welcomed into the spacious sports-themed restaurant by the friendly hostess and chose a cozy booth where I could enjoy lunch with a [...] Read more »