Last waste collection:

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host its final household chemical waste collection event of the year from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. today at the Metra station, 205 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein. There is no charge for Illinois residents and participants don't have to live in Mundelein. Accepted items include motor oil, solvents, paint removers and thinners, aerosol products, pesticides, gasoline, and unwanted medicines or prescriptions. Fireworks and ammunition, fire extinguishers, household electronics and latex paint are among the items that are not accepted. Visit www.swalco.org.

Route 22 meeting:

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting regarding proposed improvements to Route 22 from Quentin Road to Route 83 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St. An audio visual presentation regarding the 3.3 mile improvement will be shown every 30 minutes. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and exhibits regarding the proposed work will be displayed. Public comment will be made part of the study. Forms will be provided at the meeting.

Illinois ag history Web site launched:

An oral history of agriculture in Illinois is now available as the culmination of a two-year project led by the Illinois State Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. More than 300 hours of interviews with more than 130 people involved with agriculture in Illinois over the past 129 years is offered at the Audio-Video Barn website, avbarn.museum.state.il.us. The interviews, many of which are of the "walk and talk" variety on location, tell the story of Illinois agriculture from those who know it best from grain farmers to beekeepers, to 4H kids and others. Viewers can search audio and video clips based on topic, name, date or geographic location. The Web site also features educational resources for students and teachers.

Benefit for Open Arms Mission:

Lake County Deputy Sheriff John Van Dien will sponsor the second annual Feed the Hungry to raise funds for Open Arms Mission on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at High Roller Saloon, 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. "In my job I have been in homes where there is nothing in the refrigerator and there are four or five kids. That breaks my heart, Van Dien said in a statement. "Now more than ever people need our help." The food pantry serves residents in Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst weekly. Donations are needed to purchase food boxes that will be distributed during the holidays. Donations can be made at openarmsmission.org or by mail at PO Box 79, Antioch, IL 60002. For more details, call (847) 395-0309.