Briefs: Trick-or-treater gets bullet
Police are investigating how a bullet shell casing ended up in a Plato Township boy's trick-or-treat bag. The empty nickel casing was discovered by the boy's mother after she and two children visited several homes in their neighborhood on Halloween, according to a Kane County sheriff's report. It was described as a Federal .357-caliber casing that had been crushed on one side. The mother told police she didn't see "anyone or anything out of the ordinary" Halloween night before returning home to the 40W500 block of Stonecrest Drive. To report information about this case, call (630) 232-6840.
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 more information about the nursing program, call (847) 214-7350 or go online to www.elgin.edu/healthcare.
Gilberts seeks census labor
The village of Gilberts still doesn't have enough census workers to conduct a special census. The census will enable the village to collect a greater share of state funding. The village will pay $13.75 per hour, plus mileage, for 20 to 25 days of full-time work. You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. Call (847) 428-2861.
Visit firefighters Saturday
Station House Subs in Algonquin will host a day with the Carpentersville Fire Department between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today at 2397 S. Randall Road. Carpentersville firefighters will be on hand to answer questions about fire safety. Fire trucks will also be on display. Children will receive free coloring books, stickers and balloons.
Show to benefit orphanage
The Barrington High School Pom Team and The Barrington Children's Choir will stage a benefit performance for The Hogar Del Pobre Orphanage in Celeya, Mexico, between 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Bertolotti residence, 1 Foxshire Court in South Barrington. The Barrington High School Poms will perform at 3 p.m. and the Children's Choir at 5 p.m. For more information, call (847) 381-8660.
Watch out for deer
Motorists are reminded that deer are more active this time of year and fall. The deer are seeking food and mates and pose the greatest risk of accidents. Last year, there were 25,491 deer-vehicle collisions in Illinois. Lake County last year was fifth in Illinois with 588 deer-vehicle accidents. Motorists should be particularly cautious at dusk and dawn and be aware that several others may follow a single deer across a road. Motorists also are advised to avoid swerving to avoid a deer and instead slow to a stop. Drivers should flash their headlights from bright to dim or honk their horn to move deer along.