A resolution awarding a contract for construction of public access improvements within Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, located in Lake Forest, was recently approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners.

Lake County

 CLC’s Science Building earns ‘green’ innovation award

The College of Lake County’s new Science Building, scheduled to open later this year at CLC’s Grayslake Campus, recently received an exclusive Emerald Award for Building Innovation from the Illinois chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. CLC received the award for unique sustainability approaches to a traditionally energy-intensive building type. Sustainable features include 187 photovoltaic solar panels, a 1,500-square-foot green roof that reduces rainwater runoff and reduces temperatures of the roof surface, a geothermal heat exchange system designed to reduce energy costs by 20 to 50 percent, south-facing windows with solar shades designed to maximize sunlight indoors during the winter and shade the rooms during the summer, and others. The three-story, 41,900-square-foot science building, designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification standards, houses engineering and photonics labs on the first floor, and chemistry labs on the second and third floors. The Science Building is part of a $28.3 million Illinois Capital Development Board project that includes 25,000 square feet of space in A Wing. For more information, call (847) 543-2000 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve set for access upgrades

A resolution awarding a contract for construction of public access improvements within Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, located in Lake Forest, was recently approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners. The contract, in the amount of $1.87 million, was awarded to Woodridge-based V3 Construction Group. Improvements include a new redesigned entrance drive on Gilgare Lane, a new 45-car paved parking lot adjacent to Fort Sheridan Cemetery, accessibility improvements to the existing 1.6-mile grass trail loop, and timber boardwalks and scenic overlooks. In addition, Hutchinson Trail will become accessible from Sheridan Road all the way to the new lake overlook, and three scenic observation areas will be added. During construction, all portions of the preserve north of Fort Sheridan’s historic district will be closed to public access. The length of site closure will vary based on the nature of the work. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

 Buffalo Grove

Public hearing on tap for proposed Link Crossing project

The village announced that a public hearing regarding the Link Crossing Development project, originally scheduled for May 17, will be held during the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting at 7:30 p.m. June 21 at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. K. Hovnanian Homes is proposing a residential development, named Link Crossing, that would be located on approximately 50 acres at the southeast corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Brandywyn Lane. The project has been reviewed over the course of two previous public hearings, and the proposal continues to be under review by the PZC as it proceeds through the public hearing process. Any questions or

comments on the project can also be addressed by contacting Village Planner Nicole Woods at (847) 459-5539 or via email at nwoods@vbg.org.

Deerfield

Deerfield Fine Arts Commission seeks works for public display

The village is soliciting artwork loans from area artists as part of the fourth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program. Participating artists must be willing to loan works of art for up to one year. The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will review artwork proposals submitted by artists interested in displaying their work in the community. The program is seeking paintings, murals, drawings and other pieces to be displayed at Village Hall, the Public Works Facility, Deerfield Park District facilities, the Deerfield Public Library and other government buildings. The program is open to artists who are professional and of serious intent, and artists working in any permanent media. Art students working with practicing artists/teachers may be considered. Though previous experience in public art is not required, artists should be knowledgeable of materials, techniques and public art processes. Appropriateness in terms of scale, material, content and placement is also required. Artists can submit up to three pieces of art for consideration, and all selected artwork must be delivered in ready-to-hang form for immediate display. The artwork submittal deadline is July 10. Applications are available online at www.deerfield.il.us. Completed applications must be delivered or mailed to David Fitzgerald, Management Analyst, Village of Deerfield, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Ill. 60015 or emailed to dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us. For more information, call (847) 945-5000 or visit www.deerfield.il.us.

Hawthorn Woods

Darlington Drive closed for replacement of culverts

The village announced that Darlington Drive has been closed to traffic between John Drive and Juel Drive, and is expected to be closed for six to eight months. Due to the deteriorating condition of the culverts under Darlington Drive, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) requested that the road be closed in order to design the replacement of the culverts and for appropriate permitting. The village has contacted the appropriate school districts, fire department, police department, postal service and Waste Management regarding the closure. A detour route has been put in place. The village has plans to replace the culverts in late 2017 or early 2018, upon approval of the design and necessary permitting with the USACOE. For more information, call Public Works Director Erika Frable at (847) 540-5227 or visit www.vhw.org.

Lake Villa

Miss Lake Villa Pageant coming to Lehmann Mansion

The village announced that the Miss Lake Villa Pageant will be held from 7-9 p.m. June 20 at Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave. Candidates will exhibit their skills in modeling, public speaking, and grace and poise, and answer impromptu questions from the stage. Contestants range in age from 6-8 (Little Miss), 11-13 (Junior Miss) and 16-21 (Miss Lake Villa). General admission is $5, and free for children ages 8 and under. For more information, call (847) 356-6100 or visit www.lake-villa.org.

–Lake County News Briefs–