Briefs: Nursing students meeting

Elgin Community College has scheduled a meeting for prospective nursing majors from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Advanced Technology Center auditorium on the main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC representatives will outline the entrance requirements and admission process, describe the nursing program and explore employment options in the nursing field. The session is free, but call (847) 214-7385 to make a reservation. For information about the nursing program, call (847) 214-7350 or go online to www.elgin.edu/healthcare.

Leaf pickup curbs parking

Elgin is temporarily restricting parking from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays to help with leaf collection services in some areas of town. The restrictions affect residents who park in the area bounded by East Chicago Street to the north, Villa Court to the east, South Channing Street to the west, and Villa Street to the south and southwest. On Nov. 14, parking will not be allowed on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses. On Nov. 7 and Nov. 21, parking will not be allowed on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses. Signs will be posted in the area each week as an additional reminder. Vehicles parked in violation of the restrictions will be ticketed and towed. Call Elgin police at (847) 289-2700.

Village water nets honor

The Carpentersville Water Facility received its 20th consecutive commendation from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health for monitoring and maintaining the proper fluoride levels in the drinking water. Only six other communities in the state have a longer consecutive streak than Carpentersville.