Lake County briefs
Kids again welcome:
After a temporary break, the Lake County Health Department's women's residential services program again is accepting children while their mothers receive addiction treatment at the facility. The Vernon Hills facility aims to give women treatment and parenting training in a residential program that allows their children to live with them. Last summer, however, the child care program was eliminated because of a state funding cut, Lake County health officials said. In preparation, the children's rooms have been repainted and money has been raised to buy new playground equipment, officials said.
Unemployment insurance seminar
The North Chicago Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an unemployment insurance seminar for employers and veterans March 18 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Greenbay Rd., North Chicago. The seminar will offer information on the Illinois Department of Employment Security's unemployment insurance program, including claims processing, benefit changeability, discharge for misconduct and the appeals process. The event includes a continental breakfast and lunch, and runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP by March 13 to Kathy McCain at Kathleen.McCain@illinois.gov or call 847-543-7475 for more information.
Affordable housing encouraged
David A. Northern, executive director of the Lake County Housing Authority, has been appointed by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials to chair a nationwide ac-hoc committee charged with encouraging young professionals and leaders to become more involved in the affordable housing industry. Northern, a Round Lake resident, was lauded in 2004 as one of Ebony magazine's "30 Leaders Who Are 30 and Under." Northern said he wants to reach out to students in high school and college in an effort to get them to consider working in the affordable housing field.
Aging agency seeks volunteer
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging seeks a Lake County resident or someone employed there to become a representative on its advisory council. The volunteer position is for two years of an unexpired term, with the appointee then eligible for a full three-year seat. The primary qualifications are a sincere interest in benefiting senior citizens and a desire to make the public aware of services available to older residents. Volunteers 60 and older are encouraged to apply. Those who are interested should contact Dawn Chapman at the agency by March 12 at P.O. Box 809, Kankakee, Ill. 60901 or by calling her at (815) 939-0727 or (800) 528-2000.
Seniors to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Lindenhurst
The Lindenhurst Park District will host a St. Patrick's Day potluck breakfast Mar. 17. People 50 and older are invited to bring a breakfast dish-to-pass. The party starts at 9:30 a.m. You can register at the park office at 2200 E. Grass Lake Rd., or call the office at (847) 356-6063 for more information.
Voter registration deadline:
March 10 is the last day to register to vote before the April 7 Consolidated Election. New registrants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years old on or before the election, residents of their precinct for 30 days immediately before Election Day, and must provide two forms of identification. Registration is available at the county clerk's office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, and at most municipal, township and library facilities. Anyone has moved since the last election must notify the clerk's office in writing with the new address. For locations, call (847) 377-2410. The clerk's office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays.