Briefs: Gurnee residents receive alert

Gurnee Police Chief Robert Jones recently sent a letter to residents on incidents that occurred 11 days ago near a school bus stop at Abby Road and Aster Drive in the Bittersweet subdivision on the village's west side. Jones wrote that a man in a gray Hummer spoke to some children through an open window while they were at a bus stop June 10. The man never exited the vehicle, but some parents were in the area. The same vehicle was reported the next morning at the bus stop, but no children were present. Jones stated the vehicle described as the Hummer returned the morning of June 12, and an officer witnessed a man pulled over near where a boy was standing. No conversation occurred, and the boy immediately walked away, Jones said. The officer told the driver his actions were alarming, but no charges were filed. Jones wrote that the driver didn't have a criminal record. He encouraged residents to call police if they see suspicious activity.

Relay for Life this weekend

The American Cancer Society hosts the Lake Zurich-area and Wauconda Relay for Life starting at 6 p.m. today through Sunday at Paulus Park. At the relay, teams of walkers will walk to raise money for the fight against cancer. For information, visit www.relayforlife.lakezurich.com or contact event coordinator Sarah Theriault by e-mail at Sarah.Theriault@cancer.org or by phone at (847) 317-0025.

Help finding lost pets

The Hainesville Police Department has acquired two Universal Microchip Scanners to help assist residents whose pets have gone astray. The scanners will help locate stray dogs and cats that have received a microchip. If a pet becomes lost, call the police department at (847) 223-2360 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call the non-emergency number at (847) 270-9111 after hours, to report a missing pet.

Island Lake garage sale

The village of Island Lake continues its ninth annual village garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Maps of addresses that are holding sales will be available at the recreation office.