Briefs: Watch for whooping cough
Hawthorn District 73 is cautioning parents to be vigilant in light of cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Cases have been diagnosed in the area, including Townline Elementary School, according to the district. Even if a child has been vaccinated, protection begins to wear off before the next "booster" and cases can occur in fully vaccinated children. In those cases, symptoms may be milder and similar to other respiratory illnesses. If anyone in a family (child or adult) develops a cough or cold-like symptoms, please consult your doctor and remind them of the concern regarding pertussis. The district says it is important to avoid contact with infants under the age of 6 months and women in their third trimester of pregnancy until an assessment by a physician. Visit www.hawthorn73.org.
Small fire in Mundelein
Three workers were taken to a hospital Thursday after aluminum dust in a collection system ignited at Poly-clip System, 1000 Tower Road, Mundelein, authorities said. Employees put out the 2 p.m. fire before firefighters arrived. One worker was taken to Condell Medical center after breathing in some of the dust, firefighters said. Two others were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Eighth-graders come to Mundelein High
Mundelein High School will welcome student musicians from Fremont, Carl Sandburg and West Oak middle schools to its first 8th-grade all-stars concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 in the high school gym, 1350 Hawley St. The program will include Canto, Wild Westerns and Kinetic Energy, performed by the 8th grade bands. The combined ensembles will perform Gavorkna Fanfare and Trepak from the Nutcracker Suite, and Raiders March and Instant Concert. Admission is free.
YMCA receives grant to help at-risk youth
The Lake County Family YMCA has received a $90,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Anti-Gang Program Initiative through the Waukegan Police Department to provide positive alternatives to at-risk middle school age youth. The grant will help fund a new program called Spirit, Mind, Body where youth will participate in activities that highlight caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Adopt a family this holiday season
Open Arms Mission Food Pantry seeks sponsors to buy Christmas gifts for local families. The mission serves residents in Lake Villa and Antioch townships. Individuals who adopt a family are asked to buy, wrap and label gifts. Gifts may be dropped off on Dec. 6, and recipients will pick up their gifts on Dec. 13. Open Arms Mission, based in Antioch, is a nonprofit organization funded by donations and staffed by volunteers. For information, call (847) 395-0309.
Watch for whooping cough
Hawthorn District 73 is cautioning parents to be vigilant in light of cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Cases have been diagnosed in the area, including Townline Elementary School, according to the district. Even if a child has been vaccinated, protection begins to wear off before the next "booster" and cases can occur in fully vaccinated children. In those cases, symptoms may be milder and similar to other respiratory illnesses. If anyone in a family (child or adult) develops a cough or cold-like symptoms, please consult your doctor and remind them of the concern regarding pertussis. The district says it is important to avoid contact with infants under the age of 6 months and women in their third trimester of pregnancy until an assessment by a physician. Visit www.hawthorn73.org.
Small fire in Mundelein
Three workers were taken to a hospital Thursday after aluminum dust in a collection system ignited at Poly-clip System, 1000 Tower Road, Mundelein, authorities said. Employees put out the 2 p.m. fire before firefighters arrived. One worker was taken to Condell Medical center after breathing in some of the dust, firefighters said. Two others were taken to the hospital as a precaution.