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Vernon Township Food Pantry in Need of Cereal

The Vernon Township Food Pantry needs your help to keep an everyday breakfast staple on its shelves. There is a critically low supply of cereal boxes, and the Pantry serves more than 400 community members each month - so every donation will make a difference. Cereal and other non-perishable food items can be donated at the Township Office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donations can also be placed in the outdoor donation cart any time of the day. Learn more about the Township Food Pantry here.

Save the Date for the Township Blood Drive

Mark your calendar and help save lives! Vernon Township, in partnership with State Representative Daniel Didech and the American Red Cross, will host its next Community Blood Drive on Thursday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Service Building. With blood donations often declining during the holiday season, every donation is especially important. In the U.S., someone needs blood or platelets approximately every two seconds. Make an appointment here and help support local patients in need.

Property Tax Appeal Deadline is October 26

If you believe your property assessment should be reviewed, there is still time to file an appeal with the Lake County Board of Review. Appeals must be submitted through the SmartFile E-Filing Portal by Monday, October 26. Before filing, click here to view a list of comparable properties and save the information as a PDF to include with your appeal as supporting evidence. The Vernon Township Assessor’s Office offers step-by-step instructions to help property owners navigate the appeal process. For additional information, click here.

From the Community Mental Health Board: Cancer Support

A cancer diagnosis affects every part of a person’s life - not just physical health, but emotional well-being of the patient, along with family members and caregivers. Cancer Wellness Center is a Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board (VTCMHB) grant recipient, and provides free programs and services that support people navigating the many challenges that come with cancer. The nonprofit has been helping patients and families since 1989 through free counseling, support groups, wellness programs and educational resources. Learn more about Cancer Wellness Center and the support available for those whose lives have been touched by cancer here.

Early Voting October 19 - October 31

Lake County residents who want to cast their ballots before Election Day can take advantage of early voting for the November 3 General Election, from Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 31 at William E. Peterson Park. Early voting will be available Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lake County residents can vote at any designated early voting location in the county. For questions about early voting locations, hours or other details about the upcoming election, call the Lake County Clerk’s Office at 847-377-2410 or send an email. For any additional questions regarding the upcoming election, visit the Lake County Clerk's website here.

Township Office Closures

Vernon Township offices will be closed on the dates provided below for holidays or other observances. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, October 12 - Indigenous Peoples' Day (reopens Tuesday, October 13)
Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day (reopens Wednesday, November 4)
Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day (reopens Thursday, November 12)
Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving holiday (reopens Monday, November 30)