Hi-Liter Illinois 10/5/2022

Forest Preserves director of education inducted into Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Burckardt has dedicated more than 30 years to preserving and protecting

Nan Buckardt, director of education at the Lake County Forest Preserves, was recognized for her leadership in the area of natural resources. The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors inducted Buckardt into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

Since 2002, the ICF has recognized Illinoisans for their significant contributions and unparalleled dedication in preserving, promoting, enhancing or supporting natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities with induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. The induction is a testament to Buckardt’s passion for outdoor recreation and conservation, said Colleen Callahan, chair of the ICF Board of Directors and director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. She added that Buckardt has “inspired a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois.”

“I am humbled by this prestigious honor,” said Buckardt, who has dedicated more than 30 years of her career to inspiring people to preserve and protect the natural world. “This honor is the result of my passion to share the Forest Preserves’ commitment to preserve a dynamic system of natural and cultural resources.”

“Nan is viewed as a conservation advocate and leader throughout the county and state,” said Executive Director Alex Ty Kovach in his nomination letter. “She has played an important role in the formation of Chicago Wilderness, a regional alliance strategy that connects leaders

in conservation, health, business, science and beyond to preserve, improve and expand nature and quality of life.”

“Nan is a prime example of the dedicated staff that keep your picturesque forest preserves operating on a daily basis,” Kovach said. “We’ve been in the business of caring for and providing access to forest preserves in Lake County for more than six decades. The staff does a remarkable job and takes tremendous pride in what they do.”

Buckardt played an active role in the formation of Lake County Nature Network, a collaborative effort to better connect Lake County’s Latino

and African American communities to nature-based learning, science, recreation and stewardship activities.

“Through her career, Nan has made a difference in the thousands of students she has taught and in the programs she has developed and has been committed to improving conservation efforts through the education of future custodians of the open spaces,” Kovach said. “Nan’s commitment to education and the environment will have a lasting impact on her community. She has dedicated her life to educating on the importance of the natural world with a focus on inspiring children and leaving them with lasting impressions to be future conservationists.”

Village of Antioch prepares for Vintage Shop Hop visitors

The Village of Antioch is preparing for vintage, antique, and home décor enthusiasts to ascend into the village during the twice-a-year Vintage Shop Hop event. The regional shopping experience spans hundreds of locally owned retail shops across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Thousands of shoppers are expected throughout the region, shopping and dining, on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8.

Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner is thrilled to see seven local businesses participate in the event. “The Vintage Shop Hop is a fun event for the shoppers and retailers,” said Gartner. “The event also helps the economy in the participating communities. Shopping local helps keep local economies strong. I’m grateful for the hard work of our local business community that has gone into planning our town’s participation.”

The Vintage Shop Hop event is a self-guided tour designed for shoppers to satisfy their ‘vintage’ addiction and support small business at the same time. Participating shops are required to offer in-store promotions. While in Antioch, shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of the dozens of eating and recreation opportunities in the village. In addition to shopping and eating, Antioch also offers two bed & breakfast locations and a hotel within walking distance of downtown.

Heather Fenzel of Family Heirloom Antiques is one of the local business owners who have worked to ensure Antioch’s strong presence in the shopping experience. She says vintage and antique enthusiasts come from all over to shop during the “Hop.” “This will be our 10th time participating in the bi-annual Vintage Shop Hop, which is one of our favorite events,” said Fenzel. “We see strong support from people who live in town, but also from shoppers who are excited to drive a long distance to visit us! Last spring, we had someone visit our shop all the way from Texas. It’s a great way for antiquers to visit amazing small businesses and find unique treasures, all while having a fantastic time with their shop hoppin’ crew!

Locally, participating Village of Antioch merchants include Family Heirloom Antiques, Inspired Home, Ms. Peddler’s Boutique, Wilmot Heritage Antiques, Rustic and Reclaimed Market, Vintage Mercantile, and Great Lakes Antiques - Boutique.

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Nan Buckardt, Director of Education at Lake County Forest Preserves was recently inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

CRAFT BEER WALK & BRUNCH

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Sponsored by Raymond Chevrolet Kia

Antioch’s popular Beer Walk has been enhanced to include a Brunch for all and features CRAFT BEERS! You and your friends will enjoy an afternoon sampling Craft Beers throughout downtown Antioch, IL visiting our participating shops and restaurants for delightful craft beer samples. Plus you will automatically be scheduled for a Brunch as part of the fun!

WITCHES NIGHT OUT W/AFTER PARTY

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

Raymond Chevrolet-Kia and Heartland Bank & Trust, Proud Sponsors

Witches Night Out with After Party-Put on your Witches Hat and meet your Friends in Downtown Antioch, IL the evening of Thursday, October 20th. Enjoy Contests, Witch Dance, raffles, prizes, pasta, salad, a Witch Potion and Fun. The more Witches the merrier!

CHAMPAGNE WALK & BRUNCH

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, proud sponsor

A PERFECT WAY OF BEGINNING YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON!

Antioch’s popular Champagne Walk has been enhanced to include a Brunch for all. You and your friends will enjoy an afternoon strolling throughout downtown Antioch, IL visiting our participating shops and restaurants for delightful champagne samples. Plus you will automatically be scheduled for a Brunch as part of the fun! Tickets are limited.

SANTA’S FROZEN BRUNCH w/SING-A-LONG

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Raymond Chevrolet-Kia and HeartLand Bank & Trust are Proud Sponsors Santa and his Frozen Friends will stop in Antioch on Saturday, November 26th to enjoy a Frozen Brunch with you! Santa is very busy this year, but he is making time to stop at our Frozen Brunch to visit with children while they enjoy a delicious meal and fun with our Frozen Friends! Brunch, Santa Photo Ops, Frozen Friends and even a Frozen Sing-a-Long will be enjoyed by those attending. Santa’s Frozen Brunch will be held at the Rivalry Alehouse in Downtown Antioch, Illinois, several seatings will be available.

State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million

By Jerry Nowicki

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan last week to reduce a $1.8 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit by $450 million through an infusion of unemployment-re lated revenues.

The trust fund is the pool of money paid into by employers to provide a social safety net for unemployed individuals. The employer’s insurance pre miums are essentially collect ed via payroll tax.

The “deficit” figure rep resents money Illinois must repay to the federal govern ment. It was borrowed under Title XII of the Social Security Act so the state could continue to pay unemployment claims amid the COVID-19 pandem ic and is accruing interest at a rate of 1.59 percent annually.

While that balance exceed ed $4.5 billion as the unem ployment rate reached 16 per cent at the height of the pan demic, lawmakers in March dedicated $2.7 billion in feder al American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay down the defi cit to the balance of roughly $1.8 billion. While Democrats lauded that action as a stop gap to allow for continued negoti ations on the trust fund deficit, Republicans criticized the ma jority party for not allocating more of the state’s $8.1 billion in ARPA funds to the deficit.

The $450 million an nounced will bring the deficit below $1.4 billion.

“Our unemployment sys tem is back on track and the balance of the unemployment trust fund continues to ex perience strong and steady growth,” Pritzker said at a news conference in Chicago. “Thanks to Illinois’ economic recovery, the Illinois Depart ment of Employment Securi ty has advised me that the UI trust fund balance is sufficient enough to pay down another $450 million of its pandemic related debt.”

Pritzker said he expects the move to save the state about $10 million in interest costs. The state announced last week unemployment rates were down from one year ago in all 14 metro areas, ranging from 3.8 percent in the Moline and Rock Island area to 6.8 percent

around Decatur.

Pritzker said business and labor interests continue to ne gotiate a solution for reducing the deficit further. But they’re approaching a Nov. 10 dead line after which federal tax hikes would take effect if the balance isn’t erased by that date.

That process is spelled out in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, or FUTA.

Federal law requires an em ployer to pay a FUTA tax on an employee’s first $7,000 of wages at a rate of 6 percent. But it also offers businesses a 5.4 percent tax credit, putting the effective rate at 0.6 per cent.

If a state has a negative bal ance in the trust fund on Jan. 1 for two consecutive years—as Illinois has had—it has until Nov. 10 of the second year to retire that deficit, or the federal government will start clawing back 0.3 percent of the FUTA tax credit from employers each year until the deficit is gone.

A spokesperson for the Il linois Department of Employ ment Security said in March that the tax credit reduction would apply to businesses for the 2022 tax year if a balance remains in place on Nov. 10. That would drive the effective FUTA tax rate from 0.6 per cent to 0.9 percent, an increase of $21 in federal taxes per em ployee.

Generally, unemployment trust fund deficits are ad dressed by hiking employer insurance premium rates, de creasing benefit amounts and benefit periods for claimants, or an infusion of more state, federal or other funding.

In the past, negotiations in Illinois have been part of an “agreed bill” process in which labor interests identify cuts

they are willing to accept, and business groups offer means of increasing trust fund revenues.

The solution to a $2.3 bil lion hole in 2010 amid the Great Recession included ben efit cuts and raised premium rates for employers. Lawmak ers also dedicated a portion of those premiums as a revenue stream to pay back 10-year bonds, which they used to re plenish the trust fund. Those bonds were paid back in about 7.5 years, and the trust fund was back above water by 2012, according to IDES.

Illinois lawmakers have not yet adjusted the tax rates on employers or cut benefits for claimants since 2020. In stead, they’ve pushed back statutory rate hikes and bene fit cuts multiple times, sched uling them to take effect Jan. 1 if lawmakers can’t come to a compromise.

Pritzker said negotiations for a broader fix are ongoing. But lawmakers are not sched uled to return to the Capitol until Nov. 15.

“As the economy contin ues, stabilized, we believe that we’ll be able to reduce that even more in the agreed bill process, working with the leg islature, we’ll be able to pay it off by year end,” he said.

While Pritzker described the crush of unemployment claims amid the pandemic as a nationwide strain on un employment systems, as of Tuesday, Illinois was one of five states and the U.S. Virgin Islands that had an outstanding trust fund balance, according to the U.S. Treasury.

Other states included Cal ifornia at $17.8 billion, New York at $7.9 billion, Connecti cut at $97 million, Colorado at $33 million and the Virgin Islands at $96 million.

Inclusive playground coming to Antioch

NorthBridge Church is partnering with the national experts, Unlimited Play, to design and build Antioch’s first inclusive playground for the community, which will enable all children, regardless of their abilities, to play together, side by side. It will also allow parents and caregivers with disabilities to play with their children.

The community playground will feature:

• Safe, smooth, solid surfacing ideal for those with mobility devices

• Ramp access to all levels of the playground

• Transfer decks throughout

• Specialized seating and handholds

• Modified swing for children of all abilities

• Quiet space for sensory needs

• Musical elements

• Communication, sensory and play panels

In Antioch, statistically 1 in 10 people have a disability, and yet, there are no playgrounds here that welcome everyone equally. Building an inclusive playground in our community will help break down barriers and bring people and families

together. Inclusive play brings together children of all abilities, creating a sense of community where all children feel nurtured, valued, encouraged and respected. And research shows that communities thrive when their children thrive.

Play is critical for a child’s development. It builds imagination, enhances independence, promotes physical activity, fosters healthy brain development and eases anxiety. Playgrounds are designed specifically for kids, but not all kids. Rarely will you find children with disabilities able to enjoy the local playground equipment. Why not? Because it’s not designed nor accessible for them. They may not be able to climb stairs to enjoy the thrill of a slide, use a typical swing, nor jump on to the merry-go-round. NorthBridge Church is going to change that in Antioch.

The goal is to begin construction on the playground in spring of 2023.

For more information or ways you can support the playground visit the website at https://northbridgechurch.org/playground/

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This computer rendering shows the anticipated layout of the inclusive play ground that is planned to be built in Antioch in 2023.

Low unemployment has allowed for payment from trust fund balance, Pritzker says

Lake County accepting American Rescue Plan Act project requests

On September 30, Lake County announced that it is accepting program, service, and other funding requests from nonprofit and not-forprofit organizations, and lo cal units of government oth er than municipalities (who have previously received ARPA funding from the fed eral government) to aid in the response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and will pro vide $135.2 million in direct local recovery assistance to Lake County government. To date, Lake County has com mitted approximately $90 million in ARPA funding to address pandemic response needs such as food distribu tion and housing programs, and long term initiatives to improve water quality, men tal health support services, workforce programs, and much more.

Lake County is now seek ing to accept and evaluate strategic investments from community partners that will benefit residents for years to come. For projects selected, funding will be provided to approved programs and ser vices on a reimbursement ba sis unless a case is established for upfront funds. Requests will be accepted through Oct. 28, 2022.

Program, service and oth er funding requests will be evaluated based on a number of criteria that are listed at lakecountyil.gov/ARPARe quests. After the requests have been evaluated, a pri oritized list, based on this review, will be presented at a Lake County F&A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery meeting for consideration and possi ble funding. The date of this meeting will be announced after all the requests have been evaluated.

“We understand there are many local organizations that have been working on terrific

projects that will further aid in Lake County’s recovery from the pandemic,” said Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart. “This process allows us to gather meaning ful information about those projects and potentially help them come to fruition.”

“Our Special Commit tee is keeping its eyes and ears open for programs and services that will benefit our community,” said Paul Frank, Chair of Lake County F&A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recov ery. “Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.”

To qualify, organizations must:

• Be a nonprofit or not-forprofit organization, or a lo cal unit of government other than a municipality

• Request a program or ser vice that would be offered or provided within the geo graphical boundaries of Lake County, Illinois

• Submit a program or ser vice that is eligible for fund ing under a specific direct ARPA eligibility category.

See Appendix A of the appli cation for a list of eligible ex penditure categories for the complete breakdown.

• Submit a program or ser vice that is valued at a min imum of $50,000

To learn more about sub mitting program or service requests and for a link to the application, visit lakecounty il.gov/ARPARequests.

Lake County is hosting an informational webinar onOctober 12 to review the application process and to answer questions. Organiza tions interested in submitting a service or program request are encouraged to attend. ARPA Project Request Infor mational Webinar 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

Those with questions about a program or service submission may also email arpalakeco@lakecountyil. gov.

‘ON TO 2050’ exhibition open at Dunn Museum

“ON TO 2050: The Long –Range Plan for Northeastern Illinois” special exhibition opened Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum, in Libertyville. The exhibit runs through November 13 at the nationally accredited museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves.

ON TO 2050 is a long-range plan designed to help seven counties and 284 communities in northeastern Illinois achieve an inclusive and thriving region. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) in collaboration with partners developed the plan. In formulating the plan, CMAP engaged more than 100,000 residents across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.

Topics addressed in the report include community, prosperity, environment, governance and mobility. CMAP and the Dunn Museum collaborated to create this exhibit showcasing the vision of the long-range plan.

“It’s an exciting exhibit and an opportunity to inform visitors that we all share a responsibility to make regional improvements,” said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. “This is a reminder, that we have to all work together to foster change.” A variety of programs are also planned around the topic.

A theme in the report is that “we are strongest when we coordinate our efforts regionally.” Inclusive growth, resilience and prioritized investment are the overarching principles in the long-range plan and the exhibit.

“The idea for the exhibition first formed after attending a presentation about CMAP’s plan,” said Director of Education Nan Buckardt. “We were determined to help spread the important ideas and information in ON TO 2050 and this exhibition is the result. I’m so proud of how we have made the plan accessible for all.”

The exhibit features videos highlighting report topics including transportation, walkable communities, climate change, water management and flooding. Twenty-five exhibit signs cover information found on the pages of the ON TO 2050 plan outlined in a colorful 84-page book available at the Dunn Museum. “The exhibition helps make the long-range plan come to life,” said Exhibit Designer Robin Hill. “It also inspires and informs Illinoisans on how we can do better.”

A high-profile project underway at Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside is featured in the exhibition. Pati Vitt, director of natural resources at the Lake County Forest Preserves, is leading a research project, “Growing Through Change,”

to determine the best seed sourcing practices for climate resiliency. “We know that by 2050, our climate is predicted to be more like Oklahoma,” Vitt said. “We need to better understand whether we should source seeds from further south to make our restoration projects more resilient to climate change.”

The exhibition has resulted in an even stronger partnership with CMAP, said Alex Ty Kovach, executive director of the Lake County Forest Preserves. “This long-term regional plan aligns closely with the District’s mission to preserve natural and cultural resources and to develop innovative educational opportunities of regional value,” Kovach said.

“As principal guardian of Lake County’s open space and natural areas since 1958, we set the standard in nature and historic preservation, and in outdoor recreation and education,” Kovach said. “The guiding elements of our mission remain focused on preservation, restoration, education and recreation. Acknowledged as a regional and national leader, we protect nearly 31,000 acres of natural land and are the second largest Forest Preserve District in Illinois,” Kovach said.

Bess Bower Dunn Museum is located a 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville.

Village of Antioch to host downtown ghost tours October 21

This fall, the Village of Antioch is offering the chance to explore its haunted side. Downtown Antioch is full of over 150 years of history and lore. Locals have exciting sto ries about past businesses and residents who have passed on. However, there are some sto ries about residents who have died but never left. During Antioch’s downtown Ghost Tour, participants will visit the sites of alleged hauntings and hear stories from paranor mal experts about the strange sights, sounds, and activities they discovered while doing research.

The Antioch Ghost Tour is scheduled for Friday, October 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. The tour starts at the historic Antioch Theater. Registration starts at 5 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. presentation by the U.S. Para normal Research organization, at the Theatre. After the presen tation, participants are broken up into several groups. Each group with start their walking tour at the assigned venue. A guide will route the smaller groups to their assigned loca tions downtown. At the end of the tour, there will be a Q&A session at the Antioch Theatre. The night will wrap up with a free movie at the Antioch The ater, with a 10:45 p.m. showing

of “Paranormal Island”, which was filmed at nearby Blarney Island.

“We collected a lot of ev idence from each location on the tour,” said tour host and paranormal expert and lead investigator with U.S. Paranormal Research, Bryan Meisinger. “We’ll share great evidence, including audio of disembodied voices that we

were able to record during our investigations. Also, we’ll share a couple of great pieces of video, including one unex plainable video from the base ment of The Lodge!”

Locally, participating Vil lage of Antioch businesses includes Ms. Peddler’s Bou tique, The Lodge of Antioch, Rustic and Reclaimed Mar ket, Vintage Mercantile, the

Lakes Area Historical Society Schoolhouse Museum, and the Antioch Theater.

Ticket sales for the tour are limited. Tickets are $30 each and include a 10% discount on beverages at the Lodge of Antioch and The Rivalry Restaurant (wristband required). Tick ets are available online, at: https://www.antioch.il.gov/

event/2022ghosttour.

Leading the ghost tours are Bryan Meisinger and his wife Kay, who have been investi gators with U.S. Paranormal Research since 2014. The vol unteer paranormal research

group includes members that are local teachers, firefight ers, and business owners. The Meisinger’s have been An tioch residents for 42 years and are both graduates of An tioch High School.

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Images like this are part of the ‘ON TO 2050’ comprehensive regional plan and will be incorporated in a special exhibit that runs through November 13 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.

Rusty patched bumble bee sightings increase in Lake County

An uptick in sightings of the federally endangered rusty patched bumble bee is creat ing a buzz in Lake County.

Nine rusty patched bumble bees were found at six of 13 Lake County forest preserves recently surveyed

The rusty patched bumble bee has declined by 87% in the past 20 years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The bee was placed on the federally endangered species list in 2017. It’s one of 10 bumble bee species in Illinois and the first pollina tor protected under the fed eral Endangered Species Act. Habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, intensive farming and possibly disease are factors for the decrease in numbers.

“We’re ecstatic to see these elusive bumble bees in the forest preserves,” said Pati Vitt, director of natural re sources. “Increased monitor ing and awareness, including a new program that trained volunteers in the field, are factors in spotting additional bees.”

This is the first summer volunteers were added to the bee monitoring program run by Alma Schrage, a bee biol ogist who contracts with the Forest Preserves.

Why are bumble bees im portant? “They are a ‘key stone species’ in functioning ecosystems,” Vitt said. “Their work is necessary for wild flowers to reproduce and to create seeds and fruits that feed wildlife and humans.”

Healthy woodlands, grass lands and tallgrass prairies are essential to the rusty patched bumble bee’s survival. “The work we do across the For est Preserves to restore and maintain healthy, diverse landscapes helps bee species thrive,” Vitt said.

“Finding these bees tells me that our efforts are work ing,” Vitt said. Pine Dunes in Antioch is a prime example of a successful restoration project where a rusty patched bumble bee was recently spotted. “The preserve was largely agricultural, so the likelihood of rusty patched bees living there was quite low before restoration efforts took place,” she said.

“Restoring land provides a place for native plants and wildlife,” Vitt said. “It also increases biodiversity and makes our landscapes sustain able for future generations.”

First 2022 human case of West Nile Virus in Lake County reported

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County for 2022. A Lake County resident in his 60s became ill in early Septem ber.

“Take precautions to pro

tect yourself from mosquito bites and West Nile virus,” said Mark Pfister, the Health Department’s Executive Direc tor. “Even as the weather gets cooler, mosquitoes will remain active until the first hard frost.”

To date, 73 out of 579 (12%) pools or batches of mosquitoes

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Follow the “4 Ds of De fense” to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes:

• Drain: Drain standing water from items around your home, yard, and business.

• Defend: When outdoors, use an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, 2-undecanone, or IR3535 and reapply according to label directions.

• Dawn to Dusk: Protect your self all day and night, and wear repellent outdoors during these prime times for mosquito ac tivity.

may become ill usually three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Common symptoms include fever, nau sea, headache, and muscle aches. In some individuals, severe illness including men ingitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 years and individuals with weakened immune sys tems are at higher risk for se vere illness from the virus.

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Most people infected with West Nile virus have no symp toms of illness. However, some

Find more prevention tips and information on West Nile virus at www.FightTheBite Now.com. Residents can also call the Health Department’s West Nile hotline to report areas of stagnant water, re port locations of dead birds, and obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile virus. The West Nile hotline number is (847) 377-8300.

Annual bird seed sale going on through Oct. 29

The Friends of Volo Bog are holding their annual bird seed sale. The sale supports educational programming and projects at Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Orders can be placed now through the deadline of 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Order forms can be found online at FriendsofVoloBog.org.

Members receive a 10% discount on their orders.

Pick up days will be Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick up location is the Volo Bog SNA garage behind the visitor center. Volo Bog State Natural Area is located at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. For additional information or questions, please call Volo Bog at 815344-1294.

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Pet of the week

Jericho, is about 2-1/2 years old, neutered, upto-date on shots, tested negative for heartworm and on preventative and microchipped. He is a big dog that likes to have fun and play fetch.

While walk-ins are welcome, adoptions are by appointments only to ensure we have the staff available to help adopters. For information and/ or to complete an online application, please visit www.saveapetil.org/adopt.

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Nine rusty patched bumble bees were found in six Lake County Forest Preserves recently. Alma Schrage, a bee biologist, runs a bee monitoring program for the forest preserves.

Lake County Sheriff’s arrest bulletin

The Lake County Sher iff’s Dept. reported the fol lowing arrests in Lake Coun ty. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sept. 5

Douglas J. Johnson, 41, Ingleside, was cited for ag gravated domestic battery involving strangulation, ag gravated battery and unlaw ful restraint;

Britney Barker, 27, Keno sha, WI, was cited for a war rant arrest: DUI;

Latashia McNeal, 30, Waukegan, was cited for driv ing while license revoked; Sept. 6

Sheena A. Holmes, 37, Waukegan, was cited for a warrant arrest: unlawful use of a firearm;

Julius C. Ayers, 25, Har vey, was cited for a warrant arrest: domestic battery;

Ronald M. Elliston, 35, Antioch, was cited for a warrant arrest: violation of an order of protection;

Thomas R. Hoffman, 50, Lincolnshire, was cited for violation of an order or pro tection; Sept. 8

Billie B. Jackson, 46, An tioch, was cited for aggra vated identity theft and theft;

Michael J. Tangney, 30, no permanent address, was cited for aggravated identity theft and identity theft;

Mark D. Fine, 21, An tioch, was cited for a warrant arrest: driving while license revoked and obstructing jus tice;

Jose Casarrubias, Jr., 20, Volo, was cited for a warrant arrest: domestic battery; Sept. 9

Alexis L. Moreno, 26, Mundelein, was cited for DUI – drugs, driving while license revoked and no in surance;

Candida R. Rodriguez, 21, Wadsworth, was cited for domestic battery, and criminal damage to proper ty;

Allison M. Mainhart, 30, Aurora, was cited for oper ating watercraft under the influence of alcohol; Sept. 10

Joseph G. Rodriguez, 33, Volo, was cited for driving while license revoked;

Gregory D. Flesher, 59, Beach Park, was cited for a warrant arrest: violation of an order of protection; Sept. 11

Eduardo M. Gonzalez, 40, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Dennis R. Ramage, 30, Beach Park, was cited for a violation of an order of pro tection. Sept. 12

John A. Stark, 75, Elgin, was cited for a warrant ar rest: DUI;

Isaac Melendez-Navarre te, 28, Palatine, was cited for no driver’s license;

Jennifer M. Waschow, 32, Antioch, was cited for DUI –alcohol and no insurance; Sept. 13

Kejuan K. Little, 33, Zion, was cited for a warrant arrest: fleeing and eluding

(Racine County, WI);

Elyzeth Gomez, 25, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Sept. 14

Micaela S. Hughes, 21, Wauconda, was cited for no driver’s license and no in surance;

Charles A. Leibfritz, 34, Cary, was cited for a war rant arrest: domestic battery (DeKalb County);

Ashley D. Konrath, 25, Antioch, was cited for a warrant arrest: possession of meth;

Jennifer L. Beese, 40, Spring Grove, was cited for aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting arrest;

Matthew R. Joyner, 45, Round Lake, was cited for driving while license sus pended; Sept. 15

Charles J. Falk, 62, Keno sha, WI, was cited for a war rant arrest: violation of an order of protection;

Gabriel M. Garcia, 23, Lake Villa, was cited for a warrant arrest: DUI (McHenry County); Sept. 16

Gregorio E. Funes, 33, Winthrop Harbor, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Miglena M. Milena, 41, Tower Lakes, was cited for domestic battery;

Anthony Barnes, 24, Lake Villa, was cited for driving while license revoked, and no insurance;

Alicia Lira-Garcia, 55, Zion, was cited for DUI – al cohol;

Sept. 17

David S. Bothwell, 37, Arlington Heights, was cited for DUI – drugs;

Angel E. Rivera, 68, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Laurence Blandon, 20, Zion, was cited for aggra vated domestic battery, as sault, and criminal damage to property;

Vittorio P. Campbell, 38, Grayslake, was cited for ag gravated domestic battery involving strangulation, and resisting a peace officer;

Michael J. Blomstrand, 55, Oswego, was cited for operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol; Sept. 18

Charles Manahan, 58, Wauconda, was cited for do mestic battery;

Juan L. Campos-Zavala, 66, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol, and open transportation of alcohol;

James R. Henson, 55, McHenry, was cited for a warrant arrest: parole viola tion;

Ivan Sytko, 35, Palatine, was cited for DUI – alcohol. Sept. 19

Henry S. Parisotto, 18, Lake Bluff, was cited for ob structing a peace officer;

Laracio Jennings-Jeffer son, 35, Round Lake Beach, was cited for aggravated DUI – alcohol, and driving while license revoked;

Emil S. Novruzov, 48, Grayslake, was cited for criminal trespass to proper ty, theft, and resisting arrest.

Man charged with attempted murder located in Pennsylvania

On Monday, July 18, 2022, at approximately 4:18 a.m., officers of the Huntley Police Department responded to the 11800 block of Cape Cod Lane for a report of shots fired. The offender left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. During the course of the investigation, the offender was identified as Lewis McCracken and warrants were obtained for his arrest.

Through an intensive investigation, Huntley Police Department Detectives identified a location where McCracken may have been staying on September 27, 2022. A search warrant was obtained and served for a residence in Donora, Pennsylvania later that day. With the assistance of multiple agencies, Lewis McCracken was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Washington County jail awaiting extradition.

Charges against McCracken are: 4 counts of Attempted Murder – X felony, Aggravated Batter –class 3 felony, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (subsequent offence) class 2 felony.

The Huntley Police Department would like the thank the following agencies for their assistance in this case: McHenry County Major Investigative Assistance Team, McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, Donora Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit, Charleroi Pennsylvania FBI Office, Charleroi Police Department, Washington County Drug Task Force, Washington County Regional SWAT.

This is still an active investigation and no further details are being released at this time.

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Rummage Sale

Elkhorn Garage Sales

HUGE ANTIQUE, VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLES Sale Thurs-

6,

County Rd.

of Alpine Valley.

Union Grove Garage Sales

1380 PARK PL Oct. 8th, 8 - 4.

to

dress ers, benches, foot stools,

chairs, table,

games,

dolls, linens, bed ding, dishes, glassware, framed prints, area rugs, beer cans

more! Also hand wrought iron pieces (local blacksmith) & misc. household rummage. No tools. Some furniture is house ready, some project pieces. Pumpkins & gourds available. Cash or Venmo only. NO EARLY SALES, but may stay open later.

One Day Only! Basic rummage sale, jewelry, tools

misc. items.

Waterford Garage Sales

639 HICKORY HOLLOW RD.

Sat., Oct 8th, 10 - 3. One Day

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