Veterans coat drive

The Lake County sheriff's office is partnering with the Veteran's Assistance Commission, local law enforcement agencies and schools to collect coats and outerwear for veterans and their families through Wednesday, Nov. 30. The sheriff's office encourages the public to bring gently used coats, gloves, hats, socks and scarves to one of the following locations: Lake County Building, 18 N. County St., Waukegan; Lake County Sheriff's Office, 25 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan; Lake County Sheriff's Office, 1301 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville (entrance off Winchester Road). Donated items will be delivered to the Midwest Veterans Close, 2323 Green Bay Road in North Chicago.