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Posted on: November 27, 2023

Holiday Craft Fair Winning Raffle Tickets

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CLICK HERE to view the winning raffle ticket numbers from our November 25th Holiday Craft Fair.

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Usher in the Holiday Season at our Hometown Holiday Event

Hometown Holiday

Santa is coming to Hawthorn Woods! The Hawthorn Woods Hometown Hoiday event will take place on Friday, December 1 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Community Park and Public Works Facility located off of Old McHenry Road.

Bundle up and usher in the holiday sea...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Police Support Fund

Hawthorn Woods Police Department

Download the Police Support brochure

Who We Are

The officers of the Hawthorn Woods Police Department are committed to excellence in providing effective, high-quality service to the community professionally and courteously. They work in partnership with the ...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Toys For Tots

toys for tots

Toys for Tots collecting now through December 12, 2023.

The Hawthorn Woods Police Department proudly partners with the U.S. Marine Corps each holiday season to collect toys for children in need. New and unwrapped toys may be dropped off now through Decembe...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Lake County Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

Lake County Symphony Orchestra Welcome Christmas

Friday, December 15 at ?7:30 p.m.Village Hall Barn (2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods)

The most wonderful time of the year will soon be upon us and the Lake County Symphony Orchestra, the only professional orchestra in Lake County, is ready to bring us cheer!...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Movie in the Barn - The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause

Let's start off the holiday season by gathering for a movie on Friday, December 8 in the Village Hall Barn! Join us at 6:00 p.m. for a craft and settle in for the feature presentation, The Santa Clause, at 7:00 p.m. Holiday pajamas are encouraged. Everyon...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Solicitor Information

solicitor information for residents

We want to keep our residents informed as to which companies and individuals have active solicitor permits with the Village. This information will be posted in our weekly E-Blast, in addition to our website (https://www.vhw.org/609/Solicitor-Information)....

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Lake County Clerk Announces 2024 "I Voted" Sticker Contest For Students

2023 "I Voted" Sticker Contest

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega Announces 2024 "I Voted" Sticker Design Contest For Students

The Lake County Clerk's Office is pleased to announce the “I Voted” sticker design contest for Kindergarten through 12th grad...

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Posted on: May 30, 2019

About Us

Village of Hawthorn Woods Logo with Butterfly

On March 10, 1958, the formation of the Village of Hawthorn Woods was approved by a unanimous vote of the 71 residents who formed the original residents of our community. Hawthorn Woods became Lake County’s 31st municipality and quickly distinguished itse...

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Posted on: June 26, 2019

Hawthorn Woods In Bloom

America in Bloom Growing Vibrant Communities

The Village of Hawthorn Woods joined the America in Bloom national environmental effort in 2018 and formed its own local chapter in 2019 called Hawthorn Woods in Bloom. America in Bloom is a national non-profit organization which provides communities with...

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Posted on: September 22, 2020

An International Dark Sky Community

An International Dark Skies Community

The Village of Hawthorn Woods is designated as an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association.  In 2020, the Village of Hawthorn Woods was the second community in the state of Illinois to receive this prestigious de...

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