Wadsworth

New electric transmission line in planning stages

The village reported that the American Transportation Company (ATC) is proposing to install a new electric transmission line facility within the Wadsworth/Newport Township area. The purpose of the project is to connect southeast Wisconsin’s power grid with northeast Illinois’ power grid in an effort to improve electrical reliability. Such a transmission line is planned either along the Kilbourne Road corridor, the Canadian Pacific Railroad corridor or along the west side of ComEd’s transmission lines that are located just west of the Union Pacific Railroad. The line would come from Wisconsin and head south toward Illinois Route 173. In addition, a substation is proposed for the area at the northeast corner of Route 173 (Rosecrans Road) and Delany Road. For complete details, including a project map, visit www.atc-projects.com or www.villageofwadsworth.org or call (847) 336-7771.

Round Lake Beach

Chamber to hold Community Block Party Expo & Craft Fair

The Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Community Block Party Expo & Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2 at the Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way. The event includes a meet-and-greet with the Beloved Snowman & His Two Favorite Princesses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; exotic animal shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Buffalo Wild Wings eating contests at 11:30 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.; as well as Bella’s Bouncies, mechanical bull rides, kids’ games, raffles, giveaways, a food court and more. Admission is free. For more information, call (847) 546-2002 or visit www.rlchamber.org.

Waukegan

Library to host public-opinion discussion on new energy options

The city announced that representatives of Clean Power Lake Company will lead a discussion focusing on public opinion about transitioning to renewable and clean energy options for Waukegan, and all of Lake County, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31 at the Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. Speakers include Andrew Baumann, vice-president of Global Strategy Group, and Sarah Wochos, co-legislative director for the Environmental Law & Policy Center. For more information, call (847) 599-2500 or visit www.waukeganweb.net.

Highland Park

Schneider appointed as new NSSED Superintendent

The Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED), 760 Red Oak Lane, announced that Dr. Kurt Schneider has been appointed to serve as the next NSSED Superintendent, beginning July 1. Dr. Schneider currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for Learning (Pupil Personnel Services) in Hinsdale School District 181, where he has led education curriculum development, special education, and pupil personnel services since 2012. Schneider also has served as Co-Administrator of Teaching and Learning, and as Director of Student Services, in Wisconsin’s Stoughton Area School District — and as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Rehabilitation Psychology, Special Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. In addition, he co-founded the university’s National Leadership for Social Justice Institute. Schneider holds a Ph.D. in Education Administration from the University of Wisconsin, and received advanced certification from Harvard University. For more information, call (847) 831-5100 or visit www.nssed.org.

Grayslake

University of Illinois Extension to host program on organic food topics

The University of Illinois Extension will host a program titled, Sustainable, Organic, Permaculture: Sorting Them All Out from 1-3 p.m. March 30 at the University of Illinois Extension Office, 100 S. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. The program will feature University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Rich Tobiasz, who will address the following questions: Is my food grown on a sustainable farm? Is it produced using organic methods? What is permaculture and how does it fit into the picture? The fee is $5; Lake County Extension Master Gardeners and trainees will be admitted free. To register, and for more information, call (847) 223-8627 or visit www.web.extension.illinois.edu.

Mundelein

Mundelein High earns national District of Distinction nod

The village reported that Mundelein High School District 120 has been recognized as a District of Distinction by District Administration magazine as part of a national recognition program created to honor school districts that progressively pursue and implement new ideas and strategies. The program seeks to recognize established initiatives that yield quantifiable benefits and that can be replicated by other districts. Mundelein High School was specifically recognized for its 1:1 Computer Initiative, along with the Technology Support Internship (TSI). Both are connected to the school’s use of Chromebooks, designed to provide new technology approaches to teaching and learning. In addition, TSI students are trained to earn certification in various aspects of technology repair and service. For more information, call (847) 949-2200 or visit www.mundelein.org.

Vernon Hills

Underground utility work set to begin in village

The village reported that ComEd’s contractor, Intren, is scheduled to begin underground utility work on March 31 (weather permitting) in the area of Lakeview Parkway and Coventry Circle. Streets to be affected include Lakeview Parkway, Streamwood Lane, Regency Circle, Coventry Circle and Clairmont Street. Intren will be implementing upgrades to the Underground Residential Distribution (URD) cables to allow for improved and uninterrupted service to residents. The work is scheduled to be completed by April 25, with ground restoration to follow in late spring/early summer. For more information, call Village Hall at (847) 367-3700 or visit www.vernonhills.org.

Lindenhurst

Village named a Tree City USA for 18th year in row

The village reported that Lindenhurst was named a Tree City USA, by the Arbor Day Foundation, for the 18th consecutive year. Lindenhurst received Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: having a tree board or department; a tree-care ordinance; an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita; and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program — in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters — is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2016. For more information, call (847) 356-8252 or visit www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.

–Lake County News Briefs–