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Mundelein OKs land sale that would keep reservoir away from Vernon Hills park Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.comMundelein officials on Monday agreed to sell nearly 5.5 acres of land in Vernon Hills to Lake County so the county can build a 2-million gallon water reservoir. Mundelein is selling Lake County this land on Greggs Parkway in Vernon Hills so the county can build a 2-million gallon water storage facility. The deal means the reservoir won t be built near Vernon Hills Carriage Green Park, as initially proposed. Courtesy of Lake County
Updated 3/9/2021 3:30 PM
Mundelein officials have agreed to sell Lake County vacant land in Vernon Hills so the county can build a 2-million gallon water reservoir.
Posted3/3/2021 5:15 AM
Besides traditional projects like playground renovations, the Vernon Hills Park District s 2021 capital budget is expected to include a quirky purchase: a snow-making machine.
As the last of the heavy February snow melts with spring on the horizon, park district officials are looking ahead to times when Mother Nature isn t cooperating with winter activities, especially on the sled hill at the district s centerpiece Century Park.
People have to get out in the winter when it s not bitter cold, said Jeff Fougerousse, the district s executive director. It s a worthwhile investment.
At 40 feet high, 300 feet long and 100 feet wide, the Century Park sled hill is a popular attraction that got a lot of use in recent weeks. It was so popular the volume of sledders eventually created moguls on the hill. That led to the facility being closed last week a bit earlier than normal for the season.
Vernon Hills to budget for summer activities with fingers crossed
With fingers crossed, Vernon Hills leaders will be budgeting for Summer Celebration. If it proceeds, the long-running festival likely will be in a different format. John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2017
Posted2/23/2021 5:15 AM
Vernon Hills isn t writing off big events this summer or fall, but whatever is held will be different from typical activities of the past.
The Arbortheater concert series and Fourth of July fireworks, for example, likely will proceed. But because of unknowns involving the coronavirus, planning events involving large gatherings is a work in progress, village officials say.
We just don t know where things will be trending in the next few months, Village Manager Mark Fleischhauer said.
Vernon Hills Park president receives statewide recognition David Doerhoefer, Vernon Hills Park District president
Updated 2/17/2021 1:30 PM
David Doerhoefer, president of the Vernon Hills Park District, recently received a Master Board Member Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
Doerhoefer received the honor through his involvement in the IAPD Board Member Development Program, which recognizes committee involvement, pursuit of board member educational opportunities, legislative advocacy and achievements at the local, state and national levels in the field of parks, recreation and conservation.
Master Board Members have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their leadership roles, IAPD s President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Murphy said.