As Memorial Day nears, Vernon Hills' military banner program has increased visibility with the completion of a major road project.
Banners this year have been hung on light standards at Lakeview and H.
Audrey Grunst LSCW of Simply Bee recently cut the ribbon along with business, community and others to celebrate the recent expansion of Simply Bee’s space at 175 E. Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. .
We were the people who stepped forward and helped protect the country," said Mike Formento, a Navy yeoman during the Korean War, at a Veterans Day ceremony in Glen Ellyn Saturday. Veterans were honored at services and presentations throughout the suburbs on Friday and Saturday.
Residents who have served or are serving in the armed forces are being honored on village streets as part of the Vernon Hills Honors Military Banner Program.
With so many economic and community happenings across our towns, some 75+ business leaders recently gathered for the GLMV Chamber of Commerce Annual "Ask The Mayor s" Luncheon at Cafe Pomigliano in Green Oaks, the largest local forum for local village officials to address the business community.