Lake County briefs
Clean up gets federal boost:
The clean up of hazardous waste at the Outboard Marine Superfund site in Waukegan will be accelerated. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said that $10 million to $25 million in new funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be made available to demolish the facility and excavate and dispose of soil and sediment contaminated with PCBs. It also will create good-paying jobs, according to the EPA. Superfund cleanups are major construction projects and new or expanded cleanup actions throughout the country are being implemented. Visit epa.gov/superfund/eparecovery/outboard_marine.html.
Rally for pet rescue:
Big Hollow School in Ingleside is going to the dogs - and cats - from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, for the inaugural Rally for Rescue Pet Expo. Big Hollow PTO is partnering with Placing Paws of Illinois and Castaway Pet Rescue for the rally designed to promote the awareness of animal rescue. The expo features exhibits and displays, games and raffles, a canine demo, pet photography and information regarding pet rescue, foster care and adoption of needy animals. Families can meet some animals available for adoption and complete applications to begin the process. The event is in the gym at Big Hollow, 33315 N. Fish Lake Road. Call Beth Cabano at (847) 201-1021.
Financial seminar for young people in Antioch:
Antioch Community High School will host a program called "Understanding Basic Finance" on Monday, April 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school's commons area. The presentation is designed to help young adults make sound decisions about their financial futures. The seminar is part of the 8th Annual Money Smart Week, organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and numerous financial institutions. Participants will rank their spending priorities, from entertainment to savings, and will learn how to achieve financial goals. For details, contact Antioch High School Principal Mike Nekritz at mnekritz@sequoits.com or by calling (847) 395-1421, ext. 8057. For a complete list of the over 300 programs offered during the Money Smart Week from April 18-25, see moneysmartweek.org/education.