Briefs: West Nile case reported
A 41-year-old Hampshire woman became the third Kane County resident this year diagnosed with the West Nile virus, the Kane County Health Department announced Friday. The other victims were a 29-year-old Geneva man and a 46-year-old Elburn woman. Six mosquito pools this summer have tested positive for the virus: three in Geneva, two in Batavia and one in Hampshire. One of the Geneva pools tested positive this week. Kane County reported four human cases last year. The potentially fatal West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.
Police seek help on case
An explosion that damaged a sign outside St. Charles North High School late Wednesday likely was caused by a high-powered firecracker or cardboard pipe bomb, according to a police report released Friday. The explosive device was set off at 11:37 p.m. at the sign along Red Gate Road, west of Route 31. Police are asking anyone with information about the crime to call (630) 377-4435 or, to remain anonymous, (866) 378-4267.
Musical instrument sale:
The Bartlett High School orchestra will sponsor its 11th annual used musical instrument sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the school's cafeteria. A large number of band and orchestra instruments will be available for purchase, as well as a variety of guitars, amps and miscellaneous musical equipment. The school is at 701 W. Schick Road.
Constitution Day at ECC
Abigail Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, America's sixth president, will speak of her life and times during Elgin Community College's celebration of Constitution Day Monday. Adams, portrayed by Leslie Goddard of Des Plaines, will speak from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Student Resource Center Alumni Room on ECC's main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The event is free. Throughout the day, students and visitors can participate in a quiz that will test their knowledge of the Constitution. Also, "Schoolhouse Rock" videos will be shown and free copies of the Constitution will be distributed. For information, e-mail the Office of Student Life at studentlife@elgin.edu or call (847) 214-7370.
Emergency readiness
The Kane County Health Department's emergency preparedness staff is available to teach basic preparedness skills to groups. To schedule a presentation, call (630) 444-3121 or go online to www.kanehealth.com.
Spartan run postponed
The Spartan Athletic Association's 5K run/walk has been postponed until Oct. 28. The rescheduled run will take place at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton and proceeds will benefit St. Francis High School, also in Wheaton. The event will begin at 8:50 a.m. with a mile run for youths 12 and younger, followed by the adult run at 9 a.m. Awards will go to the top overall male and female winners in each age category. Winning teams also will receive awards. Registration begins Oct. 1 at www.sfhsnet.org. For details, call (630) 668-5800, ext. 112.