Lake County news digest
Comedy group to perform
The ComedySportz improvisational comedy troupe will perform Jan. 26 at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. The show's set for 7:30 p.m. at the school, on Route 22 west of Milwaukee Avenue. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students, staff and senior citizens. To order tickets, call (847) 634-4000, ext. 1882.
Station's fate to be decided
The Mundelein village board could decide tonight whether to revoke a gas station's business license following an employee's arrest on sexual solicitation charges. The future of the Marathon station at 301 Townline Road will be discussed at the meeting, set for 7 p.m. at the main fire station, 1000 N. Midlothian Road. An employee was arrested in October 2007 after police said he told a female customer she could win $40 for sleeping with him. In November, the board voted to suspend the license of another gas station in town because of improprieties there.
Ela Friends hold book sale
The Friends of Ela Library will hold their winter book sale the weekend of Jan. 18-20 at the library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Hours are to 9 p.m. Jan. 18 for members only; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 19 for the public (members receive 10 percent off); and from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 where the remaining books will be sold for $5 a bag. Due to the popularity of the Friday night members-only sale, a numbering system has been established. Numbers will be given out beginning at 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Information Desk. Lineup for entry begins at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Meeting Room. Hundreds of books in a variety of categories will be available at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the library to help provide materials and equipment.
Hainesville to choose chief
The Hainesville village board will meet tonight in closed session during a special meeting to decide who should be hired as the village's first chief of police. The board voted last week to create its own police department. Mayor Ted Mueller said the candidates have been narrowed to two -- both retired officers from the area. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Hainesville Village Hall, 100 N. Hainesville Rd. According to the agenda, the board will vote following executive session.