Lake County briefs
Healthy careers
St. Martin de Porres High School will host public health career days in collaboration with the Lake County Health Department on April 7 at 12:10 p.m. and April 8 at 11:40 a.m. Health department staff will give information to high school juniors and seniors about careers in environmental health, primary care, community health and behavioral health. These informational sessions are also free for the public. They will be in St. Joseph's Hall in St. Martin de Porres High School, 501 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan.
Antioch District 34 forum set
The Antioch Elementary Education Association will host a forum for candidates running for the Antioch Elementary District 34 board. The event is at 7 p.m. Monday, March 23 at Antioch Upper Grade School, 800 Highview Drive. It is open to the public. Questions for the candidates must be sumitted in advance by email to aeea34@yahoo.com by Friday, March 20.
Library gala planned
The Fremont Public Library Foundation will host a spring gala on April 24. The event is set to begin at 7 p.m. at the library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. It will feature live and silent auctions, music, hors d'oeuvres, wine and refreshments. All funds raised will go directly to the foundation to benefit the library. Admission is $25 per person and $40 per couple in advance or $30 per person and $45 per couple at the door. The event is open to the public. For more information, go to fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 566-8702.
Landfill odor control
An upgrade of gas expansion wells and other measures should put an end to odors from the Countryside Landfill near Grayslake, county officials said Tuesday. Landfill operator Waste Management is documenting odor reports and implementing procedures to investigate and control odors following an independent evaluation of the facility undertaken after complaints of a foul smell late last year. Upgrading gas extraction and 16 other recommendations agreed to by Waste Management are expected to reduce the potential for odor emissions. The Lake County Health Department, which is the regulatory agency for landfills, issued a violation to Waste Management in December. The department has increased site inspections and with other agencies will continue to monitor and assess the situation.