Lake Co. briefs
Route 120 bridge done:
The Route 120 bridge over the Tri-State Tollway has reopened on schedule, with two through lanes of traffic in each direction. Lane reductions had been in place since August 2007, when work began to rebuild and lengthen the bridge to accommodate the widening of the tollway. The project is part of ongoing work to rebuild and widen a 45-mile tollway corridor in Cook and Lake counties, scheduled to be complete in 2010. The new Route 120 bridge consists of two independent structures, featuring two through lanes on the eastbound section and two through lanes and an auxiliary lane on the westbound portion. Work was coordinated with officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Lake County, Gurnee and Waukegan to minimize the impact on local roads
Car wash fundraiser:
Traci Hamilton and her son, Justin Goodof, will host a car wash fundraiser Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Round Lake Heights Village Hall, 619 W. Pontiac Court. Equipped with bottles of soap, towels, hoses and high spirits, they're inviting people to come out and get a clean car for $5. All proceeds will benefit Ovation for the Cure, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ovarian cancer research, education, treatment options, awareness and support. The event was inspired by Hamilton's mother, who has been battling ovarian cancer for the past four years. Organizers hope to raise money for research. People who get their car washed can also buy raffle tickets for $1. Raffle prizes include Walmart, McDonalds, Buffalo Wild Wings gift cards, car wash equipment and more.
Man dies after crash:
A Waukegan man died Wednesday after a one-car accident on the 1700 block of McAree Road, police said. Robert Ofenloch, 83, struck a sign, a telephone junction box, a fence and a fire hydrant before his car stopped, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at Vista East Medical Center.
Veterans tee off:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Barrington Memorial Post 7706 hosts its 15th annual fundraiser golf outing on Aug. 11 at Foxford Hills Golf Course in Cary. There is a $110 fee per golfer. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the golf teeing off at 1 p.m. The outing will use the best ball format. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the North Chicago Veterans Administration Hospital. Sponsorships are still available. For more information, or to sign up, call (847) 381-8695 or email jimbo7706@sbcglobal.net.