Lincolnshire Review

Newly renovated Vernon Library to offer comfort, new equipment

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:10:31 -0500

LINCOLNSHIRE — When the Vernon Area Public Library closed its doors at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 it was the last time patrons got to see a dinosaur, according to Catherine Savage, communications director for the Library District.

Area police chiefs oppose medical marijuana bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:00 -0500

DEERFIELD – Area police chiefs are urging residents to contact Gov. Pat Quinn to ask him not to sign a bill to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Illinois.

Lake County Forest Preserve budget slimmer, but includes upgrades

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:44:30 -0500

Despite a slimmer budget for the fiscal year, the Lake County Forest Preserve is slated to undergo $17.7 million in improvements as part of a five-year blueprint for its facilities.

Recent Stevenson High School student faces federal drug, gun charges

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:53 -0500

A recent Stevenson High School student and current Deerfield resident has been accused of selling heroin and owning numerous firearms, according to a federal complaint unsealed May 21. Dmitriy Melandovich has been charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute. He also is accused of selling 12 grams of heroin and buying five firearms in late April in Buffalo Grove.

Vernon Area Library to close for a week

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:42:56 -0500

LINCOLNSHIRE — The Vernon Area Public Library closes at 5 p.m. May 21, and will reopen at 9 a.m. this coming Tuesday, May 28, after $1.3 million in remodeling is completed.

BG tech firm plays role in creating action figures, pinball machines

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:01 -0500

BUFFALO GROVE — With its product line doubled, a Buffalo Grove technology firm held an open house last week to show both current and potential customers its new wares.

Fischer earns heritage award for her work with freshmen

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:03:10 -0500

LINCOLNSHIRE — Some 200 members of the Stevenson High School community paid tribute to retiring staff member Dolores Fischer Friday, May 10 as she received the annual Heritage Award for her impact on the school.