Briefs: Board mulls drop-off rules
The Island Lake village board may create a new ordinance to address what some residents and trustees consider to be a problem with parents dropping off their kids in the cul-de-sac behind the new Matthews Middle School, 2500 Darrell Road. Some parents are leaving their kids out of the car behind the Island Lake school to avoid traffic. Trustees plan to discuss remedies for the problem with officials from Wauconda Community Unit School District 118, and may propose an ordinance that forbids drop-offs in that area. "That needs to be sooner rather than later," said Trustee Deborah Herrmann. "Because someone's going to get hurt."
Quiet zone considered
Village officials from Libertyville and Grayslake are working together to establish a quiet zone along the Milwaukee District North Line. The villages are conducting a study about silencing train horns from Allegheny Road in Grayslake to St. Mary's Road in Libertyville. The five crossings in Libertyville are at St. Mary's Road, Milwaukee Avenue, and Winchester, Butterfield and Harris roads. The villages will have to apply to the Federal Railroad Administration for final approval.
Fall fun on the schedule
Hikes, stargazing trips, and animal-related activities are among the events on the Lake County Forest Preserve District's fall schedule, which recently was sent to local residents. Some events are free, while others have admission fees. For information about events or to register, visit www.lcfpd.org or call (847) 968-3321.
Free prostate screenings
As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Condell Medical Center will offer free prostate screenings Wednesday. The screenings will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Outpatient Infusion Center on the hospital's main campus, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Appointments are not necessary. Patients can download pre-registration forms at www.condell.org/prostatescreening or complete the form at the hospital. The screening is recommended for men ages 50 and older. African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer should begin testing at age 40. Participants will need to complete a brief questionnaire and then will be examined by a physician and have a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which can be an indicator of possible prostate cancer. For information, call (847) 990-5610.