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Township Operational Response to COVID-19

We are working hard to ensure that resident services are not interrupted during this extraordinary time. Our food pantry will continue to operate with a drive-thru setup where residents will have food brought to their cars so they will not need to have an...

Essential services will remain in effect during State Shelter-in-Place

These services are:

• Food Pantry – including delivery to homebound residents, immunocompromised residents and seniors without access to transportation;
• Bus Service – for township residents to travel within the township for approved reason...

Critical Community Service Resources

The Job Center of Lake County – remote contact only, email elocke@lakecountyil.gov or call 847-377-3450

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) – offices closed; for information call 800-244-5631. To file online - https://www2...

Already under stress, food pantries worry about keeping up with rise in demand

“We’re thankful that we have a community in Vernon Township that is concerned looking after each other. As long as we’re able, we will be here for them.“

Food Pantry To Remain Open With Drive-Through

Vernon Township announced Sunday that the Vernon Township Food Pantry will stay open during the coronavirus pandemic and additionally offer drive up pickup service and select delivery to the elderly.

Senior Prime Timers Cancelled Until Further Notice

To help protect our most vulnerable population from the coronavirus, our Senior Prime Timers adult programming will be cancelled effective immediately until further notice. Please check our website for more information about when programming will resume.

Flooding: Be Aware and Prepared and Take Action

Illinois Flood Safety Awareness Week kicks off March 9, now is a great time to learn more about the increased ground saturation and review flood related safety tips.

Final Camp Payments Due 4/1/20. Spots still available for all ages

Final payment for camp is due on or before April 1, 2020.  If you fail to pay any portion of the remaining balance by this date, you will forfeit your space in camp.  We will not send a bill for the remaining amount, so please mark your ...

The 170th Annual Town Meeting - April 14th at 7:00 PM

The Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Community Service Building on April 14th and 7:00 p.m.

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