Lake County briefs

Third rabid bat found:

A bat found in a Fox Lake home May 26 has tested positive for rabies, the third this year in Lake County. A couple awoke to find a bat in their bedroom and because exposure can't be ruled out, they were advised to get rabies post-exposure vaccinations in accordance with Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Rabies is an almost-always fatal disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals but is fully preventable. Anyone who has direct contact with a bat or notices a bat acting in an unusual manner, such as flying in daylight or lying on the ground or in your home, should call (847) 949-9925. While bats can transmit rabies, they are also beneficial because they can eat up to 600 insects an hour.

Meet Rep. Bean:

U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean will host a federal government open house on Saturday, June 5. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. Representatives from the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Education and other agencies will be present to answer your questions. The gathering will be in Building C, Room 003.

Have fun at library:

The Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire will launch its summer reading club with a family reading rodeo on June 13. The event will run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road. Live pony rides, cowboy-related games, refreshments and live music are planned. Admission is free.