Wheeling will host a combined recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon May 5 at the Department of Public Works, 77 W. Hintz Road.

Lake County

Electronic evidence K9 aids State’s Attorney Office

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced the recent addition of a new member of its Cyber Division: Browser, an electronic evidence K9. Browser, a 75-pound black Labrador Retriever, is specially trained to sniff out electronic evidence such as cell phones, tablets, flash drives and SD (Secure Digital) cards. Browser is the second K9 of his specialty in the State of Illinois and one of only a few nationwide. Browser has already been successful in participating in approximately 10 search warrants, including a child pornography case in which he found SD cards hidden in a jewelry box. In addition to his work in Lake County, Browser will assist the State of Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to participate in search warrants to uncover hidden devices in child exploitation cases, as well as other investigations involving electronic evidence. Browser has also accompanied his handler to Lake County school presentations, delivering the State’s Attorney’s message on internet safety and cyber-bullying. For more information, call 847-377-3000 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.

Wheeling

Village to host recycling and shredding event

The village will host a combined recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon May 5 at the Department of Public Works, 77 W. Hintz Road. Residents of Wheeling and other Solid Waste Agency of Cook County are eligible to participate. Materials will not be accepted from non-SWANCC residents, businesses, schools or institutions. IDs will be checked for verification of residency. Acceptable electronic items include answering machines, cable receivers, calculators, camcorders, cameras, cell phones, computers (desktop, notebook, tablet), computer cables and monitors, converter boxes, copy machines, fax machines, electronic keyboards and mice, microwaves, MP3 players, PDAs, power tools and cords, printers, satellite receivers, scanners, shredders, small home appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.), stereo equipment (no wood), telephones, TVs (no wood), typewriters, video game consoles, VCRs and zip drives. In addition, participants can bring up to six file-size boxes or paper bags (per vehicle) of personal papers (medical forms, tax forms, bank statements, etc.) for shredding (no plastic bags). All paper items must be free of metal clips, plastic sleeves, folders and binders. Participants should arrive no later than 11 a.m. to ensure participation. For more information, call 847-279—6900 or visit www.wheelingil.gov.    

Deerfield

Village to begin Street Rehabilitation Project

The village’s 2018 Street Rehabilitation Project is currently anticipated to begin in May and be completed by Thanksgiving. The project will include the reconstruction/rehabilitation of 13 streets within the village: Bentley Court; Bristol Drive; Byron Court (north of Longfellow Avenue); Central Avenue (from Castlewood Lane to Wilmot Road); Crabtree Lane (north of Greenwood Avenue); Elmwood Avenue (west of Stratford Road); Estate Drive (west of Pfingsten Road); Kenmore Avenue (from Gordon Terrace to Country Lane); Meadow Lane (west of Stratford Road); Osterman Avenue (west of Jonquil Terrace); Oxford Road (from Deerfield Road to Warwick Road); Riverside Drive; and Somerset Avenue (from Forest Avenue to Oakley Avenue). Those affected by the project will receive a notification letter. In addition, a project-related public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. May 9 at Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road. For more information, call 847-945-5000 or visit www.deerfield.il.us.

Fox Lake

Parks and Rec to host Mom & Me Craft Day

The village announced that the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department will host Mom & Me Craft Day from 10 a.m to noon May 12 at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd. The event offers participants an opportunity to decorate and plant flowers in clay pots while spending time with their “favorite moms” in celebration of Mother’s Day. The fee is $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required, and the event is limited to 50 participating parents. The due date for registration is May 4. Payments are accepted at Village Hall, 66 Thillen Drive. For registration details, and more information, call 224-225-1405 or 847-587-2151 — or visit www.foxlake.org.

Lake Bluff

New wellness center opens at senior residency

Freedom Home Care, one of the leading home care agencies in the North Shore, announced the opening the Freedom Home Care Wellness Center, located at The Sheridan at Green Oaks, 29330 N. Waukegan Road. The new center — designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors residing at The Sheridan at Green Oaks — will be staffed by Freedom Home Care senior specialists, and will offer a variety of on-site well-being programs, as well as transitioning services. Regular services will include home and wellness speakers, in-home support for activities for daily living, transportation for errands, shopping and appointments, flu shot clinics, and access to caregivers, CNAs and RNs. In addition, complimentary weekly blood pressure screenings will be offered from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Other activities include wine-and-cheese events, and an ongoing music and movement series. The Freedom Care Home Wellness Center will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and noon to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, call 847-604-0102 or visit www.freedomhomecare.net. 

Lake Forest

City to host series of Spring Ward Meetings

The city announced that it will host a series of Spring Ward Meetings, providing an opportunity for residents to meet with their aldermen and learn about important community issues in a non-televised, casual format. The Ward 2 meeting, with aldermen Tim Newman and Melanie Rummel, will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. May 3 at CROYA, 400 Hastings Road. Ward 1, with aldermen Prue Beidler and Jed Morris, will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. May 16 at Gorton, 400 E. Illinois Road. Ward 4, with aldermen Michelle Moreno and Ray Buschmann, will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. May 24 at Fire Station 2, 111 S. Telegraph Road. Ward 3, with aldermen Jack Reisenberg and Jim Preschlack, will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. June 7 at Gorton. For more information, call 847-810-3672 or visit www.cityoflakeforest.com.     

–Lake County News Briefs–