Civil Way Days coming to Lakewood Forest Preserve, July 8 and 9

Lake County

Nerheim named 2017 State’s Attorney of the Year

Lake County State’s Attorney Michael G. Nerheim was named the 2017 State’s Attorney of the Year by the Illinois State Crime Commission at an awards ceremony on June 21. Nerheim also was named State’s Attorney of the Year in 2014, in recognition of his efforts in building initiatives to reduce opioid and heroin deaths, as well as reducing the demand and supply of prescription and illicit drugs. Nerheim co-founded the Lake County Opioid Initiative (LCOI) in 2012. Since that time, LCOI has been proactive in prevention education surrounding heroin and opioid misuse and abuse, conducting many forums across Lake County to educate students, medical professionals, educators and law enforcement officials on the dangers, signs and symptoms. In addition, Nerheim is collaborating with task forces in the battle against child sex trafficking. For more information, call 847-377-3000 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

Lake County

Civil War Days coming to Lakewood Forest Preserve

Lake County Forest Preserves will present the 26th Annual Civil War Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 at Lakewood Forest Preserve, 27277 Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. The event includes re-enactments of large-scale battles, including artillery, infantry, cavalry and medical units in action, as well as the 1863 Summer Fair, a recreation of an agricultural fair featuring craftsmen, demonstrations, games, a scavenger hunt, entertainment and more. A large Civil War shopping area, with period music and food vendors, is also included. Daily admission is $10 (adults), $5 (ages 4-17, and 62 and up) and free (ages 3 and under). Weekend passes are available for $15 (adults) and $7 (youth and seniors). Tickets purchased online saves $1 on admission. For tickets, and more information, call 847-367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

Lincolnshire

 Village ups sales age to 21 for tobacco products

The Lincolnshire Board of Trustees unanimously voted to update the village’s tobacco ordinance, increasing the sales age for all tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. The ordinance change was initiated by the Lake County Health Department in early May, and included information from the Tobacco 21 Coalition, which cited a report from the Centers for Disease Control stating that nearly nine of 10 cigarette smokers first tried smoking by age 18. Increasing the purchasing age to 21 is seen as one of several strategies shown to reduce and prevent youth tobacco use. In conjunction with the ordinance change, the Lincolnshire Police Department has begun an educational campaign with all tobacco vendors in the village, and will work with the businesses to ensure compliance. For more information, call 847-883-8600 or visit www.lincolnshireil.gov.

Fox Lake

 Village of Fox Lake to host fundraiser for Venetian Night

The village announced that the 2017 Venetian Night Fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. July 12 at Dockers Restaurant, 33 W. Grand Ave. The event, being held in support of the 10th Annual Venetian Night (6 p.m. to midnight Aug. 5), includes a live and silent auction, the “Barrel O’ Booze” raffle and live entertainment. A $25 donation includes two beverages of choice and appetizers. Venetian Night features a boat parade on Pistakee Lake, a block party and an after-party fireworks show. For more information, including how to make a donation, contact Chris Valenziano at 847-587-2253 or via email at foxlakevenetiannight@yahoo.com — or visit www.foxlake.org.

Lake Buff

Public hearing on chicken and beekeeping

The village announced that the Lake Bluff Sustainability and Community Enhancement Committee (SEC) will host a public hearing regarding two pilot programs — backyard chicken-keeping and beekeeping — from 2-4 p.m. July 15 at the Public Safety Building Community Room, 45 E. Center Ave. In addition, the SEC welcomes the public to attend its regularly scheduled meetings, held at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at Village Hall, 40 E. Center Ave. For more information, call 847-234-0774 or visit www.lakebluff.org.

 Antioch

 Library renames Children’s Dept. in honor of LaBuda

The Antioch Public Library District’s Children’s Department was recently renamed in honor of former Library Director Kathryne LaBuda, who retired in January after providing 34 years of service to the library. During her tenure as Library Director, LaBuda oversaw many developments, including the change from paper card files to a digitized system that is accessed online, the addition of movies and music to the collection, and the development of a larger staff to provide better service to the community. LaBuda also oversaw library expansion, which allowed the collection to grow from 60,000 items to more than 180,000 and provided the space needed for the Children’s Dept. For more information, call 847-395-0874 or visit www.antiochpubliclibrarydistrict.org.

Deer Park

Village to host 60th Anniversary Carnival

The Village of Deer Park’s 60th Anniversary Carnival will be held from 1-4 p.m. July 15 at Vehe Farm Park, 23570 Cuba Road. The event includes carnival-themed games, bouncy houses, balloon artists JayJay the Clown, face painting with Maggie the Clown, carnival treats (popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy) and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 847-726-1648 or visit www.villageofdeerpark.com.

Lake Villa

Village names winners of Miss Lake Villa Pageant

The village announced the winners of the 2017 Miss Villa Lake Pageant. Elaine Kappel was selected as Miss Lake Villa (ages 16-21), Rowan Birch was named Junior Miss Lake Villa (ages 11-13) and Ella Egmer was chosen as Little Miss Lake Villa (ages 6-8). Contestants in the Miss Lake Villa Pageant participated in an interview with a panel of judges, displayed their speaking skills and modeling abilities, and answered impromptu questions from the stage. For more information, call Alice Brownlee at Village Hall at 847-356-6100 or visit www.lake-villa.org.

–Lake County News Briefs–