Briefs: Cell tower approved
A 120-foot pole will be installed on the west side of the Vernon Hills village hall, following informal approval Tuesday by the village board. Known as a mono-pole, the structure initially would house equipment by T-Mobile. As proposed, T-Mobile would install the pole and related equipment by the end of the year. The village would own the pole, and the company would lease space on it for $24,000 a year. The tower would be designed to accommodate two additional cell providers. The village also plans to place a microwave antenna on the structure to improve communications functions, such as monitoring camera systems.
Waukegan casino opponents in Gurnee
Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik declined a resident's request to oppose a proposed casino in neighboring Waukegan. Kovarik said her only position is a casino should not be in Gurnee. Lori Hubbartt, a Gurnee civil service commission member and resident in the Providence Village subdivision, said a casino would have a negative effect on property values in the area where she lives near O'Plaine Road. The Waukegan proposal is for the Fountain Square development about a mile east of Providence Village. Hubbartt also voiced concern about the casino generating more traffic and crime. She told the board she's trying to get "signatures" on an online petition opposing a casino in Waukegan. Rosemont, Waukegan and Des Plaines are the three finalists for the state's 10th gambling license.
Experience cultural fusion today at CLC
Come experience "Cultural Fusion," a multicultural entertainment experience sponsored by the College of Lake County Multicultural Student Center, from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the C005 Auditorium on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. Members of several multicultural groups will show off their talents in dance, music, singing, acting and art. Tickets cost $4 for the general public and $2 to CLC students. Tickets are available at the door. Call (847) 543-2343.
Candidate sought for school board vacancy
The Lake Zurich Unit District 95 school board is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the board. Qualified candidates will be considered to complete the unexpired term of Trustee Roger Tieman, who recently resigned because he is moving outside of the district's boundaries. Tieman's term expires April 2011. Candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume of their qualifications before Dec. 12 to: Kathy Brown, school board president, Lake Zurich Unit District 95, 400 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the district for at least one year, and a registered voter. For information about the vacancy and its requirements, contact Marsha Smyser, executive assistant to the superintendent, at (847) 540-4963.
Lions host food drive
The Lake Zurich Lions Club will conduct its third annual food drive to benefit the Ela area food pantry, located at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lake Zurich. Donations will be collected at the Lions Den, 81 E. Main St., starting Sunday (Dec. 7) along with the Lions' annual Candy Cane Hunt at 1 p.m. in Lions Park. There will be a special raffle for all kids who bring at least three canned goods for the food drive. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at the event. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 847-2171.