Lake County briefs
Political debate in Grayslake:
League of Women Voters of Lake County, the Daily Herald and Grayslake High School District 127 will host a debate with congressional and state candidates seeking office in the February primary. The event will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 10, at Grayslake Central High School's auditorium, 400 N. Lake St. Expected are all six candidates in the 8th Congressional District's Republican primary: Dirk Beveridge, John Dawson, Christopher Geissler, Maria Rodriguez, Gregory Jacobs and Joe Walsh. Democrat primary write-in candidate Jonathan Farnick is expected, but officials said party incumbent Melissa Bean has yet to respond. The 8th Congressional District covers all or parts of Lake, McHenry and Cook counties. Also expected at the event are state Rep. Sandy Cole and challenger Paul Mitchell, the Republican primary candidates for the 62nd District state representative seat serving the Grayslake area. Democrat Rich Voltair was not invited because he doesn't have primary competition in the 62nd District.
Ballot view available:
Lake County voters can preview the official Election Day ballot at LakeCountyClerk.info by selecting Voter Services from the menu and clicking on "What's on my ballot?" in the drop down menu. The user is prompted to key in their legal address of registration to view their specific information. Voters can review the names of all candidates seeking election to office, as well as any public questions. The Web site also features a voter's elected officials, voting districts and enrollment forms for convenient Voting by Mail Programs.
Fox Lake plunge:
The Fox Lake Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge will take place at the Lakefront Park on Nippersink Drive in Fox Lake on Feb. 28. The event, which features people jumping into the frozen Chain O' Lakes water for charity, will take place at 1 p.m. People interested in taking part in the event can check out the information for at the village's Web site at foxlake.org. All money raised will benefit Special Olympics Illinois.