Lake County Briefs

Chronicle Media Staff

The 8th Annual LVVA Ice Fishing Derby will be held Jan. 28 on Bangs Lake near Lake View Villa Park, located on Monroe Avenue (just south of Bonner Road).

Moraine Township 

Moraine Township offers free low-income tax assistance program 

Moraine Township announced that it will offer free tax assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers filing their 2016 income tax returns through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) Program from Feb. 1 through April 8. Volunteers who are trained and certified by the IRS will prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers earning less than $55,000 in 2016. Appointments will take place in the Moraine Township Office, 777 Central Ave., Highland Park, and are available mornings, afternoons and evenings Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. To schedule an appointment, call (847) 780-6644. For more information, call (847) 432-3240, send an email to super@morainetownship.org or visit www.morainetownship.org.

 

Buffalo Grove 

Moody’s confirms Village of Buffalo Grove’s  AAA long-term bond rating  

The village reported that Moody’s Investor Service recently confirmed Buffalo Grove’s AAA long-term bond rating, citing its, “favorable location and its affluent demographic profile,” in addition to strong reserves and a willingness to balance operations by adjusting revenues and expenditures. Other factors given for the favorable rating included budgetary flexibility and strong liquidity with available cash balances compared to total government fund expenditures, and low debt burden measured at a modest 2 percent of operating revenues. In addition, financial management was rated strong, as well as the village’s financial policies and use of long-range planning documents. Buffalo Grove is one of only 14 communities throughout Illinois to hold the highest rating available for Moody’s, representing 1 percent of 1,299 municipalities statewide. For more information, call (847) 459-2500 or visit www.vbg.org.

 

Highland Park 

 Park Dist. of Highland Park earns financial reporting award for 27th year in row 

The Park District of Highland Park announced that it has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) — for the fiscal year ending 2015. It marks the 27th consecutive year that the district has received the recognition. The Park District’s CAFR was judged by an impartial panel and cited for meeting the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The Certificate of Achievement award is considered the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental and financial reporting. For more information, call (847) 831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

 

Lake Forest 

Lake Forest College seeks public input for upcoming evaluation 

The city announced that Lake Forest College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit (March 6-7) by a team representing HLC, intended to review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s criteria for accreditation. The public is invited to submit written comments regarding substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs to: Public Comment on Lake Forest College, Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Ill. 60604-1411. Comments also can be submitted on HLC’s website at hlcommission.org/comment. All comments must be received by Feb. 6. For more information, call (847) 234-3100 or visit www.lakeforest.edu.

 

Wauconda 

 Annual Ice Fishing Derby to benefit military veterans     

The 8th Annual LVVA Ice Fishing Derby will be held Jan. 28 on Bangs Lake near Lake View Villa Park, located on Monroe Avenue (just south of Bonner Road). The event, held in support of military veterans and programs, features numerous raffle prizes and door prizes, as well as individual prizes for largest northern pike, bass, perch, crappie and bluegill. Registration begins at 5 a.m., and fishing begins at 7 a.m. and ends at noon. Coffee, hot chocolate and muffins — and bait — will be available in the registration tent, and event staff will assist participants in bringing gear to a favorite spot on the lake. Pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs will be available following the event. Alcoholic beverages are permitted. Parking will be available at 803 Edgewater Parkway. The registration fee is $20. All children ages 14 and under, and all military personnel with an I.D., will not be charged for registration. All proceeds will benefit wounded veterans and children of active duty families. To register, and for more information, call or text (224) 634-0029, send an email to lvvaicefishingderby@gmail.com or visit www.lvvaicefishingderby.com.

 

Libertyville 

Village of Libertyville to host Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance 

The village announced that its Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance (for ages 3-11, with dads) will be held from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45. The event includes music by a professional DJ, dancing, desserts, beverages and a photograph taken by Studio West. Advance registration is required. Tickets are $30 (per couple) for residents and $40 for non-residents, and $10 for each additional child. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (847) 918-7275 or visit www.libertyville.com.

 

Mundelein 

 Village of Mundelein to hold final open house on Downtown North plan 

The village announced that it will host a final community open house meeting regarding the Downtown North Implementation Plan from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 24 at Village Hall, 300 Plaza Circle. The meeting will feature a follow-up presentation outlining the latest plan for the Downtown North study area, incorporating feedback from an open house held in November 2016, as well as subsequent email and letters. The open house will begin with an informational presentation, followed by images and plan schematics for review, and a meet-and-greet with consultants and village staff members. For more information, call (847) 949-3200 or visit www.mundelein.org.