DOT Physical Vernon Hills, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Vernon Hills, IL and throughout the local area.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Vernon Hills, IL at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.
6 E PHILLIP RD 1.5 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 2.0 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 3.2 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
1450 Busch Pkwy, 4.2 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
904B S Milwaukee Ave 4.6 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
15 S MCHENRY RD 4.6 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
350 Surryse Rd, 5.7 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
770 E Dundee Rd 6.0 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
544A W DUNDEE RD 6.4 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 6.7 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 7.4 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
306 ERA DR 7.4 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
337 W. Northwest Highway, 7.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 8.1 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
605 ACADEMY DR 8.1 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
371 West Northwest Highway 8.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 9.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1545 HICKS RD 9.1 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
117 S COOK ST STE 306 9.1 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
1217 S RAND RD 9.4 miles
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110 9.5 miles
GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 9.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101 9.7 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
4949 EUCLID AVE 9.9 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
35 TOWER CT STE E 10.4 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
15 Tower Court S-170, 10.5 miles
Gurnee, IL 60031
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 10.5 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 10.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 10.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 10.7 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 10.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1214 Brownwood Ste B 10.8 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 10.8 miles
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 10.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 10.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2380 S ELMHURST RD 11.3 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
724 N. Green Bay Road 11.6 miles
Waukegan, IL 60085
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 11.7 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 11.7 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
1060 S ELMHURST RD 12.1 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
100 N RIVER RD 12.3 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 12.8 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
361 W GOLF RD 13.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
8630 W GOLF RD 13.3 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 13.6 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
2334A W HIGGINS RD 13.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1854 E Grand Ave, 13.8 miles
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 13.8 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 14.1 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES 14.2 miles
LINDENHURST, IL 60046
1555 BARRINGTON RD 14.2 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
1830 JARVIS AVE 14.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1 KRAFT CT 14.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 14.6 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
519 S ROSELLE RD 14.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 15.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
6449 DEMPSTER ST 15.8 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
3333 BEVERLY RD 15.8 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
3922 Mercy Dr 16.6 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 16.6 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 16.6 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
4119 Shamrock Ln, 16.6 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
3115 LEWIS AVE 16.9 miles
ZION, IL 60099
260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E, 17.0 miles
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300 17.0 miles
MCHENRY, IL 60050
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 17.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108 17.1 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
633 Ridgeview Dr 17.1 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108 17.2 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
4805 PRIME PKWY 17.2 miles
MCHENRY, IL 60050
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 17.5 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 17.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
360 STATION DR 3RD FL 17.8 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
1240 IL ROUTE 83 18.1 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 18.1 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
7742 W HIGGINS RD 18.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 18.8 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
113 W LAKE ST 18.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1339 W LAKE ST 18.9 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 18.9 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4200 MANNHEIM RD 18.9 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
543 ORCHARD ST 19.0 miles
ANTIOCH, IL 60002
303 W LAKE ST 19.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 19.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 20.0 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 20.1 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 20.3 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 20.4 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 20.6 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
10137 GRAND AVE 20.7 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 20.8 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 20.9 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
321 W LAKE ST STE C 20.9 miles
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565 N YORK ST 21.1 miles
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5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 21.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
7107 W BELMONT AVE 21.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
701 WINTHROP AVE 21.4 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 21.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 21.5 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 21.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 21.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 21.7 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
639 W NORTH AVE 21.7 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
2300 W PETERSON AVE 21.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
10350 Haligus Rd 21.8 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 21.9 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
3712 W LAKE SHORE DR 22.4 miles
WONDER LAKE, IL 60097
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 22.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 22.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
6140 N BROADWAY ST 22.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
Fitness Department, 22.9 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 23.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
2000 Lake Ave 23.2 miles
Woodstock, IL 60098
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 23.4 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 23.6 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
13332 Village Green Dr, 23.9 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 24.0 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
12172 S IL ROUTE 47 112 24.0 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
12151 REGENCY PKWY 24.1 miles
HUNTLEY, IL 60142
9555 76TH ST 24.1 miles
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI 53158
10400 75TH ST 24.2 miles
KENOSHA, WI 53142
10117 - 74th St. Suite 110, 24.2 miles
Kenosha, WI 53142
537 N HARVEY AVE 24.6 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
2615 HARRISON ST 24.8 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 24.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
7705 SHERIDAN RD 24.8 miles
KENOSHA, WI 53143
DOT Physical Vernon Hills, IL
Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.
Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:
- Eye glasses (bring prescription)
- List of medications
- Clearance letters or physician related documentation
Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.
NON DOT Physicals/Examinations
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.
To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Vernon Hills, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Vernon Hills, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Vernon Hills, IL and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.
No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Vernon Hills, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Vernon Hills, IL location.
Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.
Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.
In addition to providing DOT drug testing Vernon Hills, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Vernon Hills, IL location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Vernon Hills, IL office at (800)221-4291.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
Department of Transportation (DOT)
If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.
Drug Free Workplace
Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.
We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.
Our DOT drug testing Vernon Hills, IL centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.
Our DOT drug testing Vernon Hills, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Vernon Hills, IL centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.
In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.
Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.
All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.
The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.
Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.
DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Vernon Hills, IL, (800)221-4291
DOT Additional Requirements/Information
The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.
The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.
DOT Physicals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Vernon Hills, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Vernon Hills, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Vernon Hills, IL location or DOT Drug Test Vernon Hills, IL location, Call (800)221-4291
Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of DOT Physical Examinations
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
- Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
- Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
- Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.
Components of a DOT Physical
The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:
- Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.
Validity and Certification
Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.
Preparing for a DOT Physical
Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:
- Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
- Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.
A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.
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Local Area Info: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills is a suburb north of Chicago, Illinois in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 20,120 at the 2000 census, and 25,113 in 2010. Vernon Hills serves as a retail hub for its surrounding area (Libertyville, Lake Forest, Long Grove, Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove).
The land that was to become Vernon Hills, founded by Richard Theodore Freese, Ron Freese, and Jim Carswell, began with the establishment of a 200-acre (0.81 km2) farm in 1851. Use of the land remained relatively static until the 1950s, when part of it was purchased for a residential community and golf course; the development was the first use of the name "Vernon Hills." On June 16, 1958, the village officially incorporated with 123 residents and 125 houses in a single subdivision built by Quinn Hogan and Barney Loeb. During these times, the village and police department were run from a local motel until 1971 when village trustees bought two portable buildings. It saw steady but slow growth until the annexing of a plot of land near the corner of IL-60 and IL-21 in 1971, which led to the building of 1,200,000-square-foot (110,000 m2) Hawthorn Center. By 1980, the village's population had grown to almost 10,000 residents, and by 2000, it had surpassed 20,000.
Through the 1980s and 1990s, the village grew geographically through the annexation of surrounding areas. This included land that would become the Corporate Woods business park and Centennial Crossing residential development (1986), a 1,200-acre (4.9 km2) section of Hawthorne-Mellody Farms (1988), and part of the village of Half Day (1994). In 2000, the village acquired land that had belonged at different times to the U.S. Army as a Nike missile base, the U.S. Navy as a naval training center, and the Curtiss Candy Company; it was converted to what is now the 184-acre (0.74 km2) Vernon Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC).