Lake County briefs

Pom team wins again:The Vernon Hills High School pompom squad won its third consecutive state championship trophy at the Team Dance Illinois State Championships on Sunday. The event was held in Peoria. The team won first place in the open pom category and second place in open dance. Additionally, Stevenson High School's color guard won its third-straight state championship in the short flag division. The Lincolnshire school's color guard also placed fifth in the lyrical flag division.Stamp, postcard show:The Lakes Region Historical Society is hosting a stamp, postcard and paper collectibles show and sale on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St. Dealers and collectors from the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will be there. People interested in renting space should contact the Lakes Region Historical Society at (847) 395-4912 or via email LRHS@sbcglobal.net.Plea in sex abuse case: A Wheeling man with no criminal background was sentenced to 30 months probation Monday in exchange for his guilty plea to aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Benigno Gaytan, of the 200 block of Fletcher Drive, touched the victim over her clothing in August 2009, said Assistant State's Attorney Mike Andre. The victim reported the crime in December, after which police arrested the 57-year-old defendant. As part of his plea arrangement, Gaytan must submit to sex offender evaluation, follow any mandated treatment, register as a sex offender and have no contact with the victim, Andre said.Bond set in assault case:A Cook County Circuit Court judge set bond at $200,000 Monday for Wheeling man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor who prosecutors say he molested on four occasions from December 2008 to February 2009. Police arrested Michael Lainwander, of the 300 block of Inland Drive, after the complaining witness notified a relative, said Assistant State's Attorney Jim Pontrelli, who described the statement as a "delayed outcry." The court ordered that the defendant - who has no criminal background - have no contact with the complaining witness, Pontrelli said. If convicted, he could face from six to 30 years in prison. He next appears in a Rolling Meadows courtroom on April 1.