The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will host a Hispanic Chamber of Lake County After Hours Networking Event from 5:30-7 p.m. June 8 at Las Palmas Restaurant, 26008 Route 83, Mundelein.

Lake County

Hispanic Chamber of Lake County networking event on tap

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will host a Hispanic Chamber of Lake County After Hours Networking Event from 5:30-7 p.m. June 8 at Las Palmas Restaurant, 26008 Route 83, Mundelein. The event, designed to create business connections among Chamber members and non-members from across Lake County, includes light refreshments and a cash bar. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. Registration is $10. To register, and for more information, call (847) 249-3800, send an email to info@lakecountychamber.com or visit www.lakecountychamber.com.

 Haney tabbed as College of Lake County interim president

The College of Lake County (CLC) Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Rich Haney as interim president. Haney will serve in the role until a national search is completed to replace current president Dr. Jerry Weber, who is leaving the post to become president of Bellevue College (Wash.). Haney joined CLC in 1999 as Dean of Business and Industry Services. He served as the assistant vice president and vice president for Educational Affairs prior to being named provost in 2013. Haney is CLC’s chief academic officer, providing leadership for Student Development and all academic programming, including adult education and workforce development. Haney will not seek the permanent position of CLC president. For more information, call (847) 543-2000 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

SWALCO to host business electronics recycling event

SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County), in partnership with eWorks Electronics Services, Inc., will host a one-day-only business electronics recycling collection event from 8 a.m. to noon June 8 at the Village of Gurnee Public Works Facility, 1151 Kilbourne Road. The event is intended for businesses, schools, institutions and local units of government. Attendees must present a business card or Federal Tax ID upon arrival. Accepted items include televisions and monitors, electronic keyboards and mice, fax machines, personal computers (including tablets), small- and large-scale servers, printers, copiers, scanners, cell phones and telephones, postage machines, shredders, calculators, cable/satellite receivers, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, stereos, microwave ovens, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, cords, cables and other electronic office equipment. A fee of $35 per TV (21 inches or more) and $25 per TV (20 inches or less) and CRT monitor is required. Large appliances, and hazardous and chemical waste, will not be accepted. For more information, call (847) 336-9340 or visit www.swalco.org.

Buffalo Grove

Police Dept. invites area youth to ‘Bowl with a Cop’ event

The Buffalo Grove Police Department announced that it will host “Bowl with a Cop” from noon to 2 p.m. June 9 at Bowlero, 350 N. McHenry Road. The event — intended for area children

(ages 7-17) — features two hours of free bowling with Buffalo Grove police officers in a relaxed, social setting to promote a trusting relationship between area youth and the officers. In addition, Bowlero will offer hot dogs and fountain drinks for $1 each during the event. Participants are encouraged to register with the Buffalo Grove Police Department by contacting Community Relations Officer Matthew Mills at (847) 459-2560 or via email at mmills@vbg.org. For more information, visit www.vbg.org.

Fox Lake

Lee to replace retiring interim police chief Laine

The village announced that Russell Laine, the Fox Lake Police Department’s interim Chief of Police since January 2106, is retiring after a 40-year career in law enforcement. Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmit will appoint Jimmy Lee, who currently serves as the department’s Deputy Chief, as the permanent Chief of Police. Lee will be sworn in on June 13. Prior to joining the Fox Lake Police Department, Laine served as Chief of Police in Algonquin from 1985 through 2014, and also served as chief in Bartlett and Edgerton, Wis. In addition, Laine served as president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Lee, who was appointed Deputy Chief in January 2016, worked alongside Laine on implementing reforms and providing officers with new training and resources. Before joining the Fox Lake Police Department, Lee served 28 years with the Roselle Police Department. He began as a patrol officer in 1982, became the agency’s second in command in 2003, and served as acting Chief of Police in 2008. For more information, call (847) 587-3100 or visit www.foxlake.org.

Highland Park

Village to sell Karger Center property for redevelopment

The city reported that it has decided to put the Karger Center property, 1850 Green Bay Road, up for sale for potential redevelopment. During its regular meeting, held May 22, the Highland Park City Council approved an agreement with Millennium Properties Real Estate, Inc. (MPI) for $3.5 million. MPI, identified as a preferred firm following a comprehensive review and selection process, will list the property for revitalization or redevelopment. The Karger Center was built in 1966 and was leased by the city to the Park District of Highland Park to serve as a recreation center until 2005. The building currently serves as a multi-tenant facility, housing the Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center, Rhythmix Gymnastics program, and a third space historically used by a theater company. All tenants have been notified of the potential sale of the property and will seek relocation of their respective operations. For more information, call the city manager’s office at (847) 926-1000 or visit www.cityhpil.com/karger.

Mundelein

Grant program helps village cut energy costs

The village announced that the Public Works & Engineering Department has collaborated with Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) to participate in the Savings Through Efficient Products (STEP) grant program. STEP is funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and is one of Illinois Energy Now’s programs. The purpose of the STEP program is to provide public facilities with free, high-quality energy saving products. As part of the initiative, a total of 46 faucet aerators, 29 indoor and 104 outdoor LED bulbs, seven shower heads and six vending misers were given to the village — free of charge. Illinois Energy Now estimates that the installation of these products will save the village more than 49,000 kilowatt hours and 760 therms of energy each year, amounting to nearly $4,500 in electricity and $555 in gas savings annually. For more information, call (847) 949-3200 or visit www.mundelein.org.

–Lake County News Briefs–