Lake County briefs
Checkpoint in Barrington Hills:
Barrington Hills police will conduct a roadside safety check from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. near Routes 62 and 59 today, police announced. Like many area departments that are stepping up enforcement around the July 4 holiday, authorities will be specifically looking for alcohol- and other traffic-related offenses and active warrants. Just last Saturday in nearby Deer Park, three people were killed in a crash in which alcohol was a factor, authorities said Monday.
Father Son Milk Jug Boat Regatta:
The village of Antioch and NorthBridge Church will host the second annual Father Son Milk Jug Boat Regatta on Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pederson Park. The cost is $25 a team and includes a lunch, cash prize, and building materials. The event is limited to the first 35 teams to register and substitute dads are welcome. All boats will be built on site the day of the event, and all teams must bring their own tools. All boats will be sailed during the event and a minimum of two sailors will ride each boat. For details call the special events department at (847) 838-4032.
Four burglars nabbed in Gurnee:
A woman's report about suspicious individuals near her home led to the arrest of four men suspected in at least 20 motor vehicle burglaries, Gurnee police announced Tuesday. Police said the suspects were arrested early Monday in the 5900 block of Delaware Avenue. Charged with burglary were the following: Marcus Keys, 17, of the 800 block of New York Street, Waukegan; Ellis Irby, 30, of the 4500 block of Forest Avenue, Waukegan; Myles Irby, 19, also of the Forest Avenue address; and a 15-year-old boy who was released to his mother and will be referred to Lake County juvenile court. Police said most of the burglars' take was recovered. The haul included GPS units, wireless telephones, tools, cash, and phone chargers. A total value was not immediately available. Myles Irby and Keys were held on $25,000 bonds each at the Lake County jail, while Ellis Irby was remanded on a $100,000 bond.