Briefs: Forum on ComEd response

State Sen. Susan Garrett, a Democrat from Lake Forest, will hold a public hearing on ComEd's emergency response process. The forum will be 10:30 a.m. Sept. 4 at the Des Plaines Public Library, Meeting Room B, 1501 Elinwood Street. Garrett said the purpose is to learn how outage areas are prioritized and how residents can get accurate information. For more information, call Garrett's Highwood office at (847) 433-2002.

Enrollment up at Harper

Harper College's full-time equivalent enrollment is up to 8,745 students on the opening day of classes, a 4.68 percent increase from a year ago. The head count of the total number of students on campus was 14,233, an increase of 2.73 percent from a year ago. Classes started Monday at the Palatine community college.

New rules for free rides

Because Septemberfest organizers had the heartache last year of turning away families during the time set aside for free carnival rides for children with disabilities, there are new rules in place this year. The free rides, provided by All Star Amusement, will be limited to residents of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township, and fest goers will be limited to immediate family during the hours of 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call (847) 884-0030 to register before the festival. Participation is limited to 500 and registration will be cut off when the limit is reached.

Hanover Park safety check

Hanover Park police will conduct a roadside safety check at an undisclosed location from 10 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday. Working jointly with the Illinois State Police District Chicago, authorities will watch for alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers. Officers will also take action if they observe other infractions including drivers license offenses, and equipment, insurance and safety belt violations. For details, call Sgt. Brian Roper, traffic unit supervisor, at (630) 372-4409.