Lake County briefs

Senior property tax deferral:Lake County residents who are at least 65 as of June 1, have lived in Illinois at least the last three years and have a household income of $50,000 or less can apply for a deferment of property taxes on their primary residence. The program is a state loan with 6 percent simple interest that must be paid upon death or sale of the home. The balance of any loan or line of credit where this deferred property is being used as collateral cannot exceed 80 percent of the Fair Market Value shown on the annual tax bill. Applicants must apply each year through the Lake County Treasurer's office before March 1. Call (847) 377-2323 or visit lakecountyil.gov/treasurer.A different kind of Valentine:The Lake County Forest Preserve District is offering a different type of celebration for Valentine's Day. Lake County Forest Preserve naturalists will guide a candlelit hike on foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis through the woods at the Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods or participants can go on their own. Hot chocolate and treats will be available afterward in the Albright Cabin. The "Romantic Night Hike" is offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Attendees will meet in the Brushwood parking lot before the hike. Registration is required. Call (847) 968-3321 or visit the online calendar at lcfpd.org.Library meeting canceled:A Fremont Public Library District policy and planning committee meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. today has been canceled because of the expected snowstorm. No information was available about a new date for the session.