Briefs: New Carol Stream fire chief
The Carol Stream Fire Protection District board Monday is expected to appoint Michael Kanzia as the district's new fire chief. Kanzia was appointed interim chief in July after the departure of longtime Chief Mark Bodane. Kanzia is a Carol Stream resident who has worked in a variety of capacities during his 28-year career, at one point overseeing the administration and risk management of the fire district. He was appointed deputy fire chief in May.
City wants wall input
Naperville officials are seeking public input on the characteristics of the sound-reducing walls that will be built around the intersection of 75th and Washington streets. A variety of test walls will be displayed. A survey at the city's Web site will allow residents to leave their thoughts. The survey is at www.naperville.il.us/soundwall.aspx. The purpose of the survey is not to pick a favorite wall, city officials said. They want residents to weigh in on the aspects of the walls that are appealing.
Glenbard cuts costs
Glenbard High School District 87 expects to save some money in the next few years by switching companies pro-viding life insurance and flex spending benefits for district employees. The school board recently approved a three-year pact with Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. to provide group term life insurance to school employees at a cost of $2,000 a month less than what was being offered by the previous carrier, Genworth Life, a district memo says. The board also approved a two-year contract with Benefit Advantage at a cost of $1,000 less per year for a flex spending program for medical expenses, the memo states.
Run for District 200
The second Fun Run & Festival to benefit the students of Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 kicks off at 10 a.m. Sunday at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. The event is organized by the New 200 Foundation, a district-wide non-profit foundation. The Fun Run is a 5K or 1-mile run, along with other rides and attractions. Last year, more than 700 runners raised about $10,000 for a new library program at Hubble Middle School, a new multi-media learning capability at Johnson Elementary School and a host of smaller programs throughout the district. District 200 schools that have the highest percentage of participants will receive rewards. Last year, Longfellow Elementary and Hubble Middle School each received a $1,000 grant for having the most students participate. Medals will be awarded for all age groups and every participant will receive a T-shirt as part of their race packet. For more information, visit www.new200foundation.org
Get moving week
Heritage YMCA Group is inviting area residents to participate in America On the Move Week, Sept. 22-29 to promote active living and healthy eating. The YMCA is encouraging residents to take 2,000 additional steps and eat 100 fewer calories a day. Free activities will be held during the week at the Kroehler and Fry Family YMCAs in Naperville, the Oswego Family YMCA in Oswego and Aurora Family YMCA in Aurora. A community celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at Maplebook Elementary School, 1630 Warbler Drive, Naperville. For details on planned activities or to register to track your steps for better health, visit www.heritageymca.org. The first 500 to register and bring a completed registration form to a local Heritage YMCA branch will receive a free pedometer.