Briefs: Dist. 203 approves levy

The Naperville Unit District 203 school board approved a $183.4 million property tax levy Monday. The 2007 levy, which will be collected in 2008, is a 4.5 percent increase over last year. However, officials say the actual levy will depend on how much new construction there is in the district and likely will end up being closer to $182.1 million, or 3.8 percent more than 2006. The average Naperville homeowner will see a 2.5 percent increase on the school portion of their property tax bill in the spring, but that could vary depending on how much the assessed value of their home increases.

Award nominations wanted

Naperville Jaycees are seeking nominations for their Distinguished Service Awards that will be awarded April 25. Winners will be chosen in each of the following categories: Business, Public Employee, Civic Leader, Educator, Lifetime Achievement, Not- for-Profit Organization, Student Volunteer and Wellness. Nomination forms are available at www.naperjaycees.org, or contact llivingston@naperville.net or RREert@aol.com.

Wood Dale loves its trees

Wood Dale recently was named a three-time Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. The city met all four standards necessary to win the distinction. The city has a forestry department, a tree-care ordinance, a community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance program.

YMCA catalog available:

Heritage YMCA Group's 2008 Winter Spring Catalog is available for pickup at all Heritage YMCA branches in Aurora, Naperville and Oswego. The catalog also has been mailed to homes. Residents who didn't receive a mailed copy and would like one, may call any Heritage YMCA branch or visit www.heritageymca.org to print the entire catalog, which is available as a PDF file. Three sessions are offered: Jan. 7 to Feb. 24, Feb. 25 to April 20, and April 21 to June 8. For details, call (630) 420-6270.