Mundelein High School reported that Daniel Nieto (right) and Erik Costello, two juniors in the school’s Advancement Via Individual Determination program, have been selected to participate in competitive summer college programs in conjunction with Future Leaders of Chicago.

Lake County

Peterson named executive director of CLC Foundation

The College of Lake County (CLC) announced that Kurt Peterson, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the CLC Foundation. Peterson, who started in his new role May 7, has 20 years of experience in higher education, including the past six at Loyola University Chicago. Most recently, he served as assistant vice president, principal gifts, in the Office of Advancement, where he developed and implemented programs that solicited gifts of $1 million or more. Peterson also served as director of development for Loyola’s College of Arts and Sciences, where he was responsible for alumni relations, annual giving, advancement communications, corporate and foundation relations, donor relations, planned giving and major gifts. Peterson earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary (Mass.), and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and philosophy from Wheaton College. His professional memberships include the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Chicago Council on Planned Giving. For more information, call 847-543-2000 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

Fox Lake

Village begins work on parking lot addition

The village announced that Chicagoland Paving Contractors has begun construction of the parking lot addition at 18 E. Grand Avenue. The construction area is immediately west of The Sign Shop, 20 E. Grand Ave. Construction is scheduled to be complete by June 15. After the parking lot is complete, the village will install a small rain garden adjacent to Grand Avenue. Access to the village parking lot, behind Thornton’s, will be maintained throughout construction, though there will be times the access road from Grand Avenue will be limited to one lane. In addition, the road will be used as a loading and unloading area. For more information, call Public Works at 847-587-8570 or visit www.foxlake.org.

Island Lake

Village to host special Memorial Day event

The village announced that it will host a special Memorial Day commemoration event, beginning at 2:45 p.m. May 28 at Veterans Park, 432 W. State Road. The program will begin with “Taps,” played by Marcy Night, followed by “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sung by Jesurela Villarreal. The Northern Illinois Pipes and Drums Band will also perform. Special remarks will be made by event chairman Bob Carpenter and Mayor Charles Amrich, both members of Island Lake VFW Post 2486, as well as other guest speakers. In addition, George Muligano will memorialize local World War II veteran Dick Wagner. For more information, call 847-526-8764 or visit www.villageofislandlake.com.

Mundelein

Two MHS juniors tabbed for summer college programs

Mundelein High School reported that Daniel Nieto and Erik Costello, two juniors in the school’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, have been selected to participate in competitive summer college programs in conjunction with Future Leaders of Chicago. Nieto will attend the University of Chicago’s week-long residential FloChicago community leadership program, and Costello will attend Purdue University’s STEP (Seminar for Top Engineering Students) program. Mundelein’s AVID program offers a four-year study skills curriculum while informing students about all aspects of the college admissions journey. Future Leaders of Chicago invites prominent civic and business leaders to share experiences and challenges, and introduces students to the complexities of societal concerns within an urban context. Students tackle issues such as public education, gentrification and poverty. For more information, call 847-949-2200 or visit www.d120.org.

Highland Park

Police Dept. offers Identification Bracelet Program

The city reported that the Highland Park Police Department is now offering voluntary identification bracelets for residents with non-visible disabilities in an effort to provide an enhanced level of safety to the community’s most vulnerable residents. Occasionally, police officers are called upon to address incidents in which a person cannot communicate who they are or where they live. Voluntary identification bracelets allow emergency personnel to more quickly learn about a person’s diagnosis and how to best interact. The Identification Bracelet Program, in conjunction with the city’s Premise Alert Program, is designed as an extra safety measure to help individuals maintain the highest form of independence while remaining safe. The Illinois Premise Alert Program requires public safety agencies with computer-aided dispatch to provide a venue for maintaining information on individuals with non-verbal or non-visible disabilities within their coverage area. To obtain an identification bracelet, send an email to Highland Park Detective Richard Rash at rrash@cityhpil.com with contact information and a head-shot photo of the individual. Bracelets will be distributed by June 1. For more information, call the Police Department at 847-432-7730 or visit www.cityhpil.com/policedepartment.

Lincolnshire

Stevenson senior Hou named Presidential Scholar 

Stevenson High School reported that senior David Hou was one of 161 students in the country to be selected for the 54th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Hou becomes the fifth Stevenson student to earn the honor, joining Kathy Xiang (Class of 2017), Vivian Wang (Class of 2013), Zach Blumenfeld (Class of 2011) and Michele Trickey (Class of 2006). Hou was one of four Illinois students chosen for the program in 2018. Each year, the program recognizes 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical fields. Hou was chosen for his achievements in music, which include participation in the National YoungArts Foundation classical music competition, held in Miami earlier this year. The 54th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars will be recognized in Washington, D.C. on June 24. For more information, call 847-415-4000 or visit www.d215.org.   

–Lake County News Briefs–