Fox Valley briefs

Veteran Elgin cop retiresElgin Police Lt. Greg Welter, a 29-year department veteran who oversaw the department's major investigations unit, will retire Friday. "There's no doubt the city of Elgin is better because of the job he did here. We wish him well in his retirement," said Police Chief Jeffrey Swoboda. Swoboda said Ana Lalley will be promoted from sergeant to lieutenant next Wednesday as part of a promotion of several officers.Change in grant processElgin Township recently announced that it has temporarily suspended its annual social service grant process for specific project funding. Instead, due to continued state funding issues, it has elected to provide one-time funding assistance to agencies that provide essential well-being services. Applications are available at elgintownship.com or at the township office, 729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 24. Funding will be awarded in October. Agency representatives can be present to be available for questions and a 5-10 minute closing statement at the Oct. 12 board meeting at 6 p.m. Call (847) 741-2045 to be put on the agenda.Be careful out thereThe Algonquin Police Department is stepping up late-night patrols for Labor Day, focusing on impaired drivers and on motorists who don't buckle up. A grant from federal safety traffic funds is paying for the crackdown. For more information, visit www.drivesoberillinois.org.