Chamber to host annual Family EXPO at high school

The GLMV (Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills) Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th Annual Extreme Block Party Family EXPO & Taste from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 at the Libertyville High School Field House, 708 W. Park Ave. The event will feature more than 100 area vendors — representing home improvement, health and wellness, automotive, local eateries, retail, businesses and community groups — as well as product demonstrations, interactive displays, special promotions and other shopping activities. In addition, the Traveling World of Reptiles Show will be presented at 10:30 a.m., and other entertainment options and kids’ activities will be available. The EXPO also includes free food sampling, giveaways and a Grand Prize drawing. Admission is free. For more information, call (847) 680-0750 or visit www.glmvchamber.org.

Antioch

 SWALCO to hold chemical waste collection event

Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will host a household chemical waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 30 at the Antioch Public Works Department, 796 Holbek Drive. Accepted materials include aerosol products, antifreeze and motor oil, fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs/CFLs, furniture stripper and varnishes, gasoline and kerosene, household batteries (lithium, and rechargeable batteries only), household cleaners, oil-based paints and paint removers, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements. Materials that will not be accepted include latex paint, DEA controlled substances, business waste, farm chemicals, propane tanks, lead-acid and alkaline batteries, explosives, medical waste, asbestos-laden construction debris, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and household electronics. For more information, call (847) 336-9340 or visit www.swalco.org.

Long Grove

Park Dist. nets grant to break Indian Creek logjams

The village reported that in an effort to dismantle the 21 logjams currently impeding the flow of Indian Creek across the Long Grove Park District’s 57-acre Long View Meadow wildlife area (at the corner of Route 22 and Route 83), the park district recently won a matching grant from the Lake County Stormwater Management Board, with support from the Village of Long Grove and Vernon Township. Logjams result in the backup of water upstream, poor drainage, and increased risk of flooding. In addition, water flow around the edges of logjams causes stream bank erosion, which is carried into lakes and falls to the bottom, eventually converting lakes into shallow marshland that will submerge surrounding areas. The added silt is harmful to fish and aquatic invertebrates that represent the food supply for birds and mammals, and Long View Meadow is a significant migrating bird site, with more than 160 species spotted in the last year. Dismantling of the logjams is expected to be finished by the end of 2016. For more information, call (847) 634-9440 or visit www.longgrove.net.

Lindenhurst

Earth Day fest offers wide range of activities

The 2016 Lindenhurst Earth Day Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. Sponsored by the Village of Lindenhurst Environmental Commission, the festival will begin with the Superhero Earth Day 5K Fun Run at 9 a.m., at Millennium Park, 201 Country Place Lane. On-site registration will be held from 8:15-8:45 a.m., and participants are encouraged to wear superhero costumes. The Village-Wide Clean-Up will be held from 9-11 a.m.; exhibitor booths, as well as tours of the police department and the treatment plant, will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and a tree planting program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Children’s activities include Mother Nature’s Bingo in the Board Room at 10 a.m.; the Lindenhurst Park District Kite Fly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Slove Park, located next to Village Hall; and the Outside Nut Hunt at 11:30 a.m. The festival also includes a Bag Swap (bring 10 plastic bags in exchange for a reusable bag); Shoe Collection (drop off used shoes for donation or recycling); and Book/Hanger/Clothing/Textile Recycling (drop off used books, wire hangers, used clothing and textiles). Admission to the fest is free. Free food and refreshments will be available as well, and drawings and prizes will be offered. For more information, call (847) 356-8252 or visit www.lindenhurstil.org.

Lake Forest

LifeWorking Enterprises to open co-sharing office space

The city announced that LifeWorking Enterprises, LLC, a Lake Forest Business Accelerator member, is set to open a 8,000-square-foot, co-sharing office space at 717 N. Forest Ave. The LifeWorking site will provide collaborative space for local entrepreneurs, start-up businesses and corporate employees. LifeWorking will offer four membership levels, including shared office space and conference rooms, as well as mailbox, café, printing, special events and VIP concierge services. In addition, the site will serve as the new location for Lake Forest Business Accelerator members and networking events. For more information, call (847) 234-2600, visit www.cityoflakeforest.com or contact LifeWorking founder Steve Whittington at www.mylifeworking.com.

Lake Bluff

 Village announces plans for road resurfacing

The village reported that the Lake Bluff Village Board authorized a contract with Peter Baker and Son Co., in the amount of $410,000, for the village’s 2016 Roadway Resurfacing Program, set to begin in late spring. As part of the program, the following streets have been approved for resurfacing: Environ Circle, Eva Terrace, Trowbridge Circle, Greenwich Court, Pine Court (from Hancock Avenue to West Washington Avenue), Hancock Avenue (from Garfield Avenue to Lincoln Avenue), Oak Avenue (from East Washington Street to East Blodgett Avenue), Glen Avenue (from East Sheridan Place to Sylvan Road), Oak Terrace (from East Sheridan Road to Ravine Forest Drive), Simpson Street (from Ravine Avenue to East Prospect Avenue), East Prospect Avenue (from Glen Avenue to Maple Avenue), Park Place, and Lincoln Avenue (from Park Lane to West Sheridan Place). For more information, call (847) 234-0774 or visit www.lakebluff.org.

Antioch

 SWALCO to hold chemical waste collection event

Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will host a household chemical waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 30 at the Antioch Public Works Department, 796 Holbek Drive. Accepted materials include aerosol products, antifreeze and motor oil, fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs/CFLs, furniture stripper and varnishes, gasoline and kerosene, household batteries (lithium, and rechargeable batteries only), household cleaners, oil-based paints and paint removers, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements. Materials that will not be accepted include latex paint, DEA controlled substances, business waste, farm chemicals, propane tanks, lead-acid and alkaline batteries, explosives, medical waste, asbestos-laden construction debris, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and household electronics. For more information, call (847) 336-9340 or visit www.swalco.org.