Coat collection for vets
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Veteran's Assistance Commission, several local law enforcement agencies and many schools to collect coats and outerwear veterans beginning Friday, Sept. 11, through Wednesday, Oct. 7. Gently used coats, gloves, hats, socks and scarves are sought and can be dropped off at the following locations: Lake County government building, 18 N County St., Waukegan; Lake County Sheriff's Office, 25 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan; and, Lake County Sheriff's Office, 1301 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville (entrance off Winchester Road). Donated items will be delivered to the Midwest Veterans Closet, 2323 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.
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