Lake County Digest

Lake Villa services forum:

The next Lake Villa Area Community Services Forum will be at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Lake Villa District Library, 1001 Grand Ave. The purpose of the forum is to encourage the various providers of human services operating within the township to network and exchange news. This helps minimize service duplication, maximize client referrals and offer a convenient way to learn what other organizations are doing. Yvette Alexander-Maxie of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago will be the guest speaker. The library will provide lunch. For more information, please contact the library to reserve space at (847) 356-7711.

Back to school car show:Ã…’

The Round Lake Area Park District is hosting its inaugural "Back to School Car Show" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. The day will include prizes, raffles, trophies, food as well as entertainment including inflatable amusements, face painting and the Jesse White Tumblers. Cars can be registered at the Sports Center, or the Robert W. Rolek Community Center in Round Lake. For more information call (847) 546-8558.

Cooler than normal July:

Statewide July temperatures averaged 2.3 degrees below normal, making it the 20th coolest since 1895, according to State Climatologist Jim Angel. Most Illinois locations reported fewer 90-degree days in July than usual, avoiding the heat wave experienced in the Western U.S., he added. Rainfall in July varied greatly, with areas north of I-80 receiving 5 inches or more, including 12.6 inches in Elburn in Kane County. Statewide rain totals were slightly below normal. The August to October outlook by the National Weather Service calls for an increased chance for above normal temperatures, Angel reported.