Illinois man takes American flag with him on daily runs

Some would argue that the weight of the world is on Mark Palmieri’s shoulders when he takes his daily runs carrying an American flag, but the 36-year-old personal trainer from Vernon Hills, Illinois says it’s an honor to carry it.

Fatal case of Legionnaires’ reported in Vernon Hills senior home; 2 others infected

The health department would only say that the person who died was over the age of 80 as were the two people who became sick, and that all three became ill within the last month.

Vernon Hills postpones trick-or-treating due to predicted snowfall

The northern Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills has postponed Halloween trick-or-treating to Saturday due to snow in the forecast, the village posted on its Facebook page.

Siblings charged in Vernon Hills gunfire incident that locked down schools

A Park City man and his sister have been charged in connection with a shots fired incident that shut down schools last week in north suburban Vernon Hills.

Man gets 78 years for 2016 Libertyville murder

A Round Lake Beach man was sentenced to 78 years in prison for gunning down a romantic rival near Vernon Hills in 2016.