Briefs: Foundry cited for violations
Federal officials have proposed $152,500 in fines against Waukegan Steel Sales Inc., for alleged violations of workplace safety standards. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration began an inspection at the steel support manufacturing company in February. Citations alleging two willful, 12 serious and two repeat violations were issued. Allegations include failure to guard the press brakes point of operation, hazards associated with stair access to work areas and use of storage of liquefied petroleum tanks, welding curtains and machine guarding and failing to remove unsafe forklifts from service.
Mosquitoes positive for West Nile
Four mosquito pools in Lake County sampled in August have tested positive for the West Nile virus. The pools were in Barrington, Lake Bluff, Libertyville and Wauconda, according to the Lake County Health Department. These are the first confirmed indicators of the disease's presence here in 2008. In 2007, one dead bird and 53 mosquito pools tested positive for the virus. Five human cases of West Nile were reported and there were no deaths. Residents are asked to continue to prevent breeding in backyards and protect against mosquito bites. Dead birds and stagnant water should be reported to the health department West Nile hotline, (847) 377-8300. For information visit www.co.lake.il.us/helth/ehs/westnile.asp.
Volunteers needed to run Hainesville Fest:
The Village of Hainesville is looking for volunteers to help run the fourth annual Hainesville Fest. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 6 at Union Square Park. For information, call village hall at (847) 223-2032 or e-mail the festival's chairman, trustee Jim Tiffany at trusteetiffany@hainesville.org.
Drug bust:
McHenry County sheriff's police arrested and charged a 28-year-old man with numerous felony drug and weapon charges last week. Jae K. Kwak, of 1908 Old Mill Road, has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card and possession of ammunition without the required FOID card. The charges could put Kwak behind bars for up to 30 years, police officials said. McHenry County sheriff's police said they received a tip that Kwak was in possession of drugs inside his home, and obtained a search warrant for the residence. Officials seized 9 ounces of cocaine, 50 grams of cannabis, a digital scale, a handgun and $6,000 in cash from the home. Kwak was arrested and taken to the McHenry County Jail in Woodstock, where he is held in lieu of $100,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear before a judge Aug. 25, officials said.
Seat filled on Dist. 125 board
Long Grove resident Lori Lyman was appointed to the Stevenson High School District 125 board Aug. 18, officials announced Tuesday. She replaces veteran trustee Diane Holder, who resigned July 21.
Sports hotline available
You can learn about upcoming Mundelein High School sporting events by calling a hotline number, (847) 949-2200, ext. 1344. The information, which is available 24 hours a day, will be updated daily at 2 p.m. Callers can get information about that day's games, schedule changes, upcoming meetings and other topics.