Lake County briefs

Fire injures three:Three people were injured in a kitchen fire at a Lincolnshire apartment at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire officials said in a news release. Firefighters were called to the complex in the 800 block of Audubon Way, where officials reported an oven fire in one of the fourth-floor units. Five fire extinguishers had already been used on the flames without success. Firefighters saw thick smoke coming from the unit, but building residents were told not to evacuate their dwellings and, instead, to remain in their apartments with their doors closed. Three people suffering smoke inhalation were treated at the scene, officials said in the release, but only two were transported to an area hospital with minor, nonlife threatening injuries.Blues artists to benefit Zacharias Center:Lonnie Brooks, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, and Jimmy Dawkins and The Wind Gypsys will play a benefit concert for the Gurnee-based Zacharias Center on Thursday, March 11, 7 to 11 p.m. at the House of Blues in Chicago. Tickets are $150 per person, of which $125 of each ticket is tax deductible, and can be purchased online at ZCenter.org or by contacting Z Center's ticket sales coordinator Betty Duncan BDuncan@zcenter.org or by calling (847) 244.1187 ext. 37. Garry Meier of WGN-AM, will host four hours of great music; plus open bar socializing, food and live auction. Auction items include as 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a Summer Night's Chicago Cruise for 16, a private lake day rip to Mackinac Island, and a weekend for two in Las Vegas. Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center is the only rape crisis center serving Chicago's northeast suburbs Their services are free and include, counseling preventive education, advocacy support, and a 24/7 hotline. For details visit ZCenter.org.Beth Judea holds fun fest:February Fun Fest, a fundraiser for Congregation Beth Judea that is open to the public, is 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the gym at Woodlawn School, 6362 Gilmer Road in Long Grove. There will be a wide assortment of food, including a buffet meal, a live auction, a silent auction, a special auction of sports and entertainment memorabilia and raffle prizes. There will be card and board games, as well as games like baggo and horse. Admission is $25; children under 13 years of age are $10. RSVP to the synagogue office (847) 634-0777 or e-mail LNeiman@BethJudea.org.