ComEd will begin a program to upgrade meters in homes across Lake County with smart meters. More than 300,000 smart meters will be installed in 2016, continuing into 2018.

Lake County

ComEd to begin installation of smart meters

A report stated that ComEd will begin a program to upgrade meters in homes across Lake County with smart meters. More than 300,000 smart meters will be installed in 2016, continuing into 2018. A smart meter can provide homeowners with access to more information about the home’s electricity use, and help homeowners make changes to help save money on energy bills. Homeowners do not need to be home if their meter can be accessed. ComEd will contact homeowners by phone to provide notification regarding when the home is scheduled for installation. A uniformed meter installer — with appropriate identification from ComEd or Corix, a ComEd-authorized contractor — will perform the installation at no cost. More than a million smart meters have been installed across northern Illinois, and ComEd plans to install approximately four million smart meters in all homes and businesses throughout northern Illinois by the end of 2018. For more information, call (866) 368-8326 or visit www.comed.com.

 Grayslake

 Village begins Residential Food Scraps Program

The village announced that its Residential Food Scraps Program has begun. The program offers residents several options for recycling food scraps. In conjunction with the village’s landscape waste subscription service — through Waste Management — residents can recycle food scraps by placing such waste at curbside in a rigid and lidded container, not exceeding a capacity of 32 gallons, or in a 35-gallon cart provided by Waste Management at an additional charge of $3 per month (arranged directly through Waste Management). The food scraps collection option is included in the regular landscape waste subscription charge of $76.88. Collection occurs on a weekly basis through Nov. 30, and requires a new landscape waste/food scrap sticker, available at Jewel-Osco and Ace Hardware for $2.24 each. To arrange for the service, call Waste Management at (800) 796-9696. In addition, food scraps can be dropped off at the Richard A. Whittington Grayslake Recycling Center, 585 Berry Ave. (at no charge), from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, excluding holidays. For more information, call (847) 223-8515 or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

Great Lakes

 Naval Museum to host lecture on World War II shipbuilders

The Great Lakes Naval Museum, 610 Farragut Ave., will host “The Calumet Navy Yard and the Fight for Civil Rights: 1942-1945” from 12:15-1:15 p.m. May 27 in the Museum Theatre. The lecture program will feature Museum Archivist Martin Tuohy, who will explore how Calumet Harbor shipbuilders — a mix of white, African-American, Hispanic, Chinese and World War I veterans — worked together after being commissioned by the U.S. Navy to build 6,000 warships, starting in 1942, dramatically challenging American racial segregation in the process. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (847) 688-3154, send an email to glnm@navy.mil or visit www.history.navy.mil/museums/greatlakes.

Waukegan

Chamber to hold annual golf outing, Business After Hours Event

The Waukegan Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th Annual Golf Outing and Business After Hours Event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 9 at Glen Flora Country Club, 2200 N. Sheridan Road. The golf outing will begin with registration at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. The outing includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, lunch, a complimentary drink ticket and admission to the Business After Hours Event. The event includes networking opportunities, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary drink and live music. Fees for the golf outing are $125 each (members) and $135 (non-members), and $500 per foursome (members) and $540 (non-members). Admission to the Business After Hours Event is $20 each (members) and $25 (non-members). To register, and for more information, call (847) 623-6800, send an email to info@waukeganchamber.org or visit www.waukeganchamber.org.

Mundelein

Play written by Mundelein High grad Del Prete in running for award 

Mundelein High School District 120 reported that “The Art of Losing,” a play written by 2010 Mundelein High School graduate Juli Del Prete that recently completed its run at the Den Theatre, in Chicago, is a finalist in the prestigious O’Neill Awards competition. Sponsored by the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, the awards recognize the development of new work and new artists in the world of American theater. De Prete’s play is about the personal lives of three siblings as they follow the 2004 American League Championship Series between their beloved Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Del Prete, a Chicago-based playwright and performer, is an employee of Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater and a graduate of Northwestern University’s playwright program.

 Highland Park

City amends ordinance regarding noise and nuisances

The city reported that the Highland Park City Council recently approved an ordinance amending Chapter 95 of the Highland Park City Code regarding noise and public nuisances. The time parameter has been extended from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and to 10 p.m. on weeknights. The final ordinance states, in part, that noises disturbing or breaking the rest, sleep or quiet of individuals past 8 p.m. on weekdays (when the following day is Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday) may be deemed a public nuisance. Noise and nuisance regulations exclude outdoor dining or any public right-of-way, construction occurring entirely inside a building or structure, commercial filing approved by the city, and activities approved as part of a special use and special event permit issued by the city. For more information, contact the City Manager’s office at (847) 926-1000 or via email at cityhp@cityhpil.com — or visit www.cityhpil.com.

Lindenhurst

 Village announces plans for Memorial Day ceremonies

The village announced that Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. May 30 at the Lindenhurst Veterans Memorial, located at the entrance to Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the Public Works building, located behind Village Hall. The ceremony will include the Lindenhurst-Grayslake Police Explorer Post 2008 Color Guard, and Lake Villa/Lindenhurst VFW Post 4308. Keynote speakers will be U.S. Air Force Capt. John A. Chybowski, and Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Philip Rovang. Music will be provided by the Lakes High School Band, and vocalist Rebecca Labb. A Three Volley Salute will be conducted by Lake County Detachment 801 of the Marine Corps League. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (847) 356-8252 or visit www.lindenhurstil.org.