Briefs: Cause of fire still unknown

Wauconda fire officials Monday said they were still trying to determine what caused a truck to catch fire after it killed a Lake Barrington man while he was working underneath it. Lake County Coroner Richard Keller said Ari Squire, 39, died immediately from injuries to the chest and not from the fire. Police originally thought the truck fire that occurred inside of the garage at the home on the 28000 block of North Lakeview Drive, killed Squire, but Keller said Squire was dead before the fire started.

Still time to nominate

Harper College has extended the nominating deadline for its first batch of Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honors are intended to salute top former students from the college's 40 years in existence. Nominations now are due Friday. The awards will pay tribute to outstanding alumni from all four decades of Harper's history. To qualify, a candidate also must have had a positive impact on the community through leadership or volunteering and made notable career moves and shown professional growth in their chosen field. Call (847) 925-6702 for information or go to harpercollege.edu.

Bunny hops into Woodfield

The Easter Bunny arrives at Macy's Court in Woodfield Mall Saturday to visit with children through March 22. Photos with the Easter Bunny taken by an on-site photographer will be available to buy but no purchase necessary. The bunny will be holding court during regular mall hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The mall is closed Easter Sunday, March 23. See shopwoodfield.com or call (847) 330-1537.

Des Plaines ward meets

Des Plaines 3rd Ward Alderman Laura Murphy is hosting a ward meeting tonight that will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St. Police and fire officials will be attending, as will a library board member.