The briefs: Adult supervision required
All middle and elementary school students must now be accompanied by an adult when entering high school football games, according to a new policy in Indian Prairie Unit District 204. In an e-mail to the Waubonsie community, Principal Jim Schmid said the new policy is necessary because of the large attendance at home games. Middle and elementary school administrators have been made aware of the changes.
Chamber gets new leader
Lisa Bock is the new president of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce effective Tuesday. Bock returned to the chamber this past month to resume her role as the membership director, and she also submitted her name for consideration for the president position. The chamber selected Bock after posting the job and interviewing candidates. Bock brings previous experience with the chamber and time served in other leadership and entrepreneurial roles.
Calling all ghouls
The Wood Dale Park District is looking for groups willing to develop, organize and facilitate a haunted scene at a one-night outdoor Scare Walk. The Scare Walk is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Cabin Nature Center located at 111 S. Wood Dale Road. Volunteers must attend a planning meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Recreation Complex at 111, Foster Ave. Those interested should contact Jen Kupferer at (630) 595-9333.
District 53 finally pays bill:
Butler Elementary District 53 will pay off a $26,000 bill it's been postponing since June. The District 53 school board twice delayed payment to Healy Bender & Assocs. of Naperville for work the firm completed last year in anticipation of a referendum that voters shot down last April. At a budget meeting in August, the board approved the partial payment of $26,000 out of a reduced $50,000 bill. The board also delayed approving a contract with Healy Bender and asked district administration to seek legal advice prior to their meeting.
Aurora road closures
Galena Boulevard in Aurora will be closed at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway crossing west of Highland Avenue the week of Sept. 10 for construction of the railroad crossing. Traffic will be detoured using Highland and Illinois avenues and Elmwood Drive. Galena will reopen Sept. 15. The northbound lanes of River Street also will be closed from Galena to New York Street starting Tuesday through Sept. 10. Closures are for utility improvements.
Report storm damage:
Any Addison residents or businesses who suffered a loss in the Aug. 23 storm should report it to the village no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 14. Forms are available at Addison Village Hall, Room 1301B, 1 Friendship Plaza, or can be downloaded at addisonadvantage.org. Completed forms may be returned to village hall or faxed to (630) 705-1669. This information is being compiled for DuPage County and the State of Illinois, and will be used to determine if this area qualifies for federal assistance as a result of the storms. For information, call the village's Department of Public Works at (630) 620-2020.