The Job Center of Lake County announced that applications for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program will be accepted until 5 p.m. Feb. 28.

Lake County 

 Danforth gets nod as new Dist. 17 County Board Member 

Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor announced his recommendation of Michael A. Danforth, a Barrington attorney and certified public mediator, to serve as the Lake County Board Member representing District 17, which includes Island Lake, Lake Barrington, Port Barrington, North Barrington, Barrington Hills, Tower Lakes, Fox River Grove, and portions of Wauconda and Hawthorn Woods. The County Board was scheduled to approve the appointment at its Feb. 14 meeting. Danforth will replace Nick Sauer, who resigned earlier this year after being elected to the Illinois House of Representatives (District 51). The Advisory Committee reviewed applications from eight candidates before selecting Danforth, who previously served as a DeKalb County Board Member and DeKalb County Forest Preserves Commissioner. Danforth will serve the remainder of the term, which expires in 2018. For more information, call (847) 377-2300 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

 Job Center seeks applicants for Summer Youth Employment Program 

The Job Center of Lake County announced that applications for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program will be accepted until 5 p.m. Feb. 28. The program, funded by the Lake County Board, is designed to provide meaningful work experiences for approximately 215 youths this summer. To qualify, applicants must be age 14-18 (by April 15) or age 14-22 with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP); must be attending middle school or high school; and must be receiving free or reduced-cost lunch (or meet low-income guidelines). Applications are available at the Waukegan Job Center, various local township offices and schools, and online at www.lakecountyjobcenter.com. Completed applications will be accepted at the Waukegan Job Center (in person); by mail to: Waukegan Job Center, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, Ill. 60085; by fax to (847) 377-3474; or online (www.lakecountyjobcenter.com). Work opportunities for participants will begin June 19 at sites throughout Lake County. The program will last approximately six weeks. For more information, call (847) 377-3443 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

Waukegan 

Grace voter registration still open to area residents     

The Lake County Clerk’s Office announced that residents of Waukegan Township and the City of Waukegan still have opportunities to register for the first time or update an existing record prior to the Feb. 28 Primary Election. Two early voting sites — the Lake County Courthouse/Administrative Complex, 26 S. County St., and Jane Adams Center (Bowen Park), 95 Jack Benny Drive — are offering grace voter registration through Feb. 27. Grace voter registration also is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays (until Feb. 28) at the County Clerk’s Office, 18 N. County St. (Room 1). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of their precincts for 30 days before Election Day, age 18 on or before the General Election, provide two forms of valid identification, and vote at the time of registration. Residents of Waukegan and Waukegan Township will nominate candidates for City Mayor, City Clerk and Township Highway Commissioner. Only voters in those two districts are eligible to vote in this primary. For more information, call (847) 377-2400 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

Lake Bluff 

History Museum to host program on epic day of rail travel 

The Lake Bluff History Museum will host “A Transportation Miracle,” a program presented by Norm Carlson — president of the Shore Line Interurban Historical Society and managing editor of its quarterly magazine, First & Fastest, and its “Dispatch” series of publications — at 2 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Board Room at Village Hall, 40 E. Center Ave. The program will examine the 28th International Eucharistic Congress, held at Mundelein Seminary on June 24, 1926. On that day, five railroads combined to provide more than 300,000 passenger trips carrying people to and from the seminary, with Lake Bluff serving as a transfer point for travelers from Chicago and Milwaukee. The result was 80,000 trips through Lake Bluff on that day. Copies of Carlson’s publication, “A Transportation Miracle,” will be available for purchase ($20 softcover; $30 hardcover) at the presentation, and proceeds will be shared with the Lake Bluff History Museum. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Registration is recommended. To register, call (847) 482-1571 or send an email to events@lakebluffhistory.org. For additional information, visit www.lakebluffhistory.org.

Highland Park 

 City bans sale and use of coal tar pavement sealants 

The Highland Park City Council recently approved a ban for the sale and use of coal tar products in Highland Park. The decision was based on findings of the city’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC), which concluded that coal tar sealants have a negative impact on public health and the environment. The overall justification of the ban states that coal tar driveway sealants are widespread pollutants of water, creating major health threats. As a result of the decision, all pavement sealant professionals must secure an annual license from the city before performing any pavement sealing. For more information, including how to ensure that contractors are licensed, call the city manager’s office at (847) 926-1000 or visit www.cityhpil.com.

Grayslake 

Heritage Center to host program on inventor Tesla 

The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., will host a special program with local author John Wasik at 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Wasik will discuss his new book, “Nikola Tesla: Creativity and the Soul of Innovation,” which tells the compelling story of how Tesla created radio, the modern electrical grid, robotics and wireless/remote control. In addition, Feb. 25 will be the last day to view the museum’s exhibition, “Maps, Motors & Memories,” which explores the history of local service stations, gas stations, automotive dealerships and auto industry milestones. A good-will donation of $3 (adults) and $1 (children) is suggested. For more information, call (847) 543-1745 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.