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Committee leader chosen

David A. Northern, executive director of the Lake County Housing Authority, has been appointed by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials to chair a nationwide committee charged with encouraging young professionals and leaders to become more involved in the affordable housing industry. Northern, a Round Lake resident, was lauded in 2004 as one of Ebony magazine's "30 Leaders Who Are 30 and Under." He said he wants to reach out to students in high school and college and urge them to consider working in the affordable housing field.

Voter registration deadline

March 10 is the last day to register to vote before the April 7 Consolidated Election. New registrants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years old on or before the election, residents of their precinct for 30 days immediately before Election Day, and must provide two forms of identification. Registration is available at the county clerk's office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, and at most municipal, township and library facilities. Anyone has moved since the last election must notify the clerk's office in writing with the new address. For locations, call (847) 377-2410. The clerk's office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays.

Music event planned

Mundelein High School will host a jazz festival March 14. The Mundelein Invitational will feature high-school ensembles from throughout the Chicago area and beyond. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for kids 5 or younger.

Two schools honored

Daniel Wright Junior High School and Half Day School have been honored with 2008 Illinois Honor Roll with Academic Excellence Awards. Both schools are in Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103. It's the fifth straight year district schools have been honored, officials said in a news release.