Briefs: Village backs fire contract

Village backs fire contract

Elk Grove Village trustees have approved a new five-year pact with the union representing its firefighters. The contract covers Elk Grove Village Firefighters Association Local 2340 retroactive to May through 2012. Firefighters will get a 3.3 percent increase this year, and a 3.25 percent hike next year and in 2009. In the fourth and fifth years of the agreement, salary negotiations will resume. Lieutenants will get a 4.25 percent increase this year, a 3.25 percent hike next year and 3.25 percent in 2009. "We worked together in the family atmosphere that we have in this community," Mayor Craig Johnson said at Tuesday's board meeting. During the last round of contract negotiations with its firefighters union, the village had to call in a third party to reach an agreement.

Flu, pneumonia shots today

Hanover Township and Maxim Healthcare are offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the township offices, 250 S. Route 59 in Bartlett. Flu shots cost $30. A doctor's order is required for the pneumonia shot, which costs $40. Vaccines are free for residents who are covered by Medicare Part B and have their card showing eligibility. Homebound residents may also be able to receive a vaccination from the community health nurse on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (630) 483-5600 ext. 5665.

Chair lift coming to Thomas

A new chair lift will be installed at Thomas Middle School to help a special needs student have access to the school's fitness center. The Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board heard about the project at Thursday's board meeting although no vote was taken. Thomas already has an elevator but the lift is needed to reach the fitness center, which is about four feet above the school's floor. The cost of the chair lift is about $20,000, according to Ken Roiland, District 25's director of facilities management.

Crash with injuries

One person was flown to the hospital and three others taken by ambulance after a crash around 5:22 p.m. Thursday on Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates, fire officials said. Police were unable to release information on the crash late Thursday.

$20,000 damage to home

Fire caused about $20,000 in damage to a Des Plaines house Thursday night. Des Plaines firefighters were called to 198 Grove Ave. at 7:36 p.m. for a fire in a bathroom and had the fire under control in about 15 minutes, officials said. No one was home at the time of the fire and the cause is under investigation. No one was injured.

Collector for Maine named

Maine Township board members this week appointed Des Plaines resident Peter Gialamas as the new collector. The real estate broker replaces Susan Moylan Krey, who took Carol Teschky's trustee seat last month. Teschky was appointed supervisor to replace Bob Dudycz, who decided to step down. Gialamas is on the Des Plaines zoning board.