Lake County briefs
More flu vaccines coming:
Although rates have declined for the second week in a row, flu-like illness continues to be widespread, according to the Lake County Health Department. To date, the department has provided or allocated approximately 70,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine but there are about 300,000 Lake County residents in high risk categories who should receive it. In December, the department will begin a new series of appointment-only H1N1 vaccine clinics for people in high risk categories. The locations and schedule will be announced in early December. Vaccines also are being provided to patients at the department's community health center sites in North Chicago, Zion, Waukegan, Highland Park and Round Lake Beach. Visit idph.state.il.us/H1N1 to view locations. Since spring, there have been 83 hospitalizations and five deaths in Lake County related to the H1N1 flu. Go to lakecountyil.gov/Health/H1N1.htm or call the hotline at (847) 377-8350.
Antioch's Christmas Walk:
There's no shortage of kid-friendly events during the village of Antioch's Annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 5. Children can enjoy a magic show starting at 10:30 a.m. at the PM&L Theater on Main Street downtown. Admission is free with a donation of two nonperishable food items. The movie "Prancer" is being shown at Antioch's Downtown Theatre, 378 Lake St., at 10 a.m. For more details about the day's events, call (847) 395-2233 or visit antiochchamber.org
Visitors Bureau recognized:
The Lake County, Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau ranked seventh out of 72 bureaus for its use of social media, bureau officials said. Gammett Interactive recognized the visitors bureau for its use of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flicker and blogs. "We are honored to be recognized in the tourism industry for our social media marketing efforts and look forward to continued growth," said Anthony Haag, visitor's bureau marketing manager. "Our social media outlets provide visitors and local residents with insight on area events and offers coupons to restaurants and attractions." The bureau represents municipalities, hotels, attractions and hospitality related businesses throughout Lake County. They provide travel information and services for visitors and event planners.