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Route 45 comments sought
The Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the proposed widening of Route 45 from Route 60 to Route 22 through June 5. Recommended improvements include: widening to two lanes in each direction; road reconstruction; adding a median and separate turn lanes; providing for drainage improvements, bike paths, sidewalks and other pedestrian improvements. Comments can be sent to us45@transystems.com. Call IDOT representative Mir Mustafa, (847) 705-4477. To access a brochure or powerpoint presentation, visit http://tmalakecook.org under News and Updates.
Free pet vaccines
The Lake County Health Department Animal/Rabies Control program is sponsoring a free and low cost pet vaccination clinic geared to the care of dogs and cats of Lake County seniors. The clinic is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at the Mundelein Park & Recreation District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive. Services include free one-year rabies vaccination, as well as reduced rates for distemper complex and micro chip implant. A rabies tag must be purchased at time of vaccination. Participants must be aged 50 or older and a Lake County resident. Animals must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Call (847) 949-9925 or visit mundeleinparks.org.
Father's Day essay contest
Kids are being asked by the Vernon Hills Park District to tell them why their dad is the coolest in an essay of 200 words or less. One winner will be chosen for 5- to 8-year-olds and another for 9- to 12-year-olds. Dads will receive a $25 gift certificate to a restaurant of their choice. Entries must be submitted to the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, by 5 p.m. June 12. Entries must include the child's first and last name, birthday, address, and phone number. They don't need to be typed but must be legible. All entries are subject to being printed in a local newspaper as well as posted on the park district Web site. Call (847) 996-6805.
Solutions for neck pain
People who suffer from chronic pain in their neck and/or have degenerative or herniated discs in their upper spine can learn about the latest and most advanced options available at a free clinic from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Dr. Dean Karahalios of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch will lead the discussion at the Laschen Community Center, 249 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Space is limited. Call (773) 250-0998 or e-mail info@cinn.org to register.
Help for Old School preserve
HSBC North America this week donated $10,000 to the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserve District to help with habitat restoration at the Old School Forest Preserve near Libertyville. The donation is part of an ongoing effort by the Mettawa company that last year included more than 425 hours of volunteer effort. Four work days to clear invasive weeds and brush and install native plants, are scheduled this year. Old School was the first forest preserve in Illinois to use native prairie restoration to enhance recreational facilities and beautify the park.