County officials plan summit on tolerance
Lake County tolerance talk
Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and other officials will meet in Grayslake on Tuesday to discuss ways to make the county a welcoming, inclusive community. The summit is set for 8 a.m. at the College of Lake County. The invitation-only session was prompted by the national increase in divisiveness, intolerance, and disrespectful actions, according to a news release from the state's attorney's office. A group called the Partnership for a Safer Lake County is participating, too.
Braithwaite at White House
Barrington's own world-renowned clarinetist, Nancy Braithwaite, will return to the Barrington White House, 145 W. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 to perform a chamber music concert. She will be joined by Walter Preucil, principal cellist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and longtime member of the Door County Midsummer Music Festival. Also joining them will be local soloist Joanne McDade and pianists Kenneth Smith and Walter Koehler, as they present works of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and others. The evening of chamber music spans both traditional and modern composers with pieces both moving and fanciful, allowing each instrument to shine.
Dr. Seuss Day in Des Plaines
The Des Plaines History Center is celebrating Dr. Seuss Day by presenting a program and activities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, for home-school students, and again 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 2, as an after-school program. For the activity, each child will create a Lorax - a famous character created by Seuss - and make a treat to eat. The event is open to children ages 5 to 12 attending with a parent, adult guardian or their families. General admission is $3 per child, or $2 per child with a history center membership. The history center is at 781 Pearson St. in Des Plaines.
Roselle police academy:
The Roselle Police Department is going to be starting its Citizen Police Academy on March 17. The classes are free and take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays over a 11-week period. The academy is designed to give participants an understanding of police procedures and the challenges officers face. Applicants must be at least 18, live or work in Roselle and will be subject to background checks. Applications are available at roselle.il.us. Email Sgt. Tim Cook at tcook@roselle.il.us or call (630) 671-4082.