Briefs: City, union dispute ends

St. Charles aldermen this week unanimously approved changes to the way firefighters are promoted, ending a months-long dispute with the firefighters' union. The deal allows two assistant chief positions to be filled through negotiations, and three battalion chiefs to be appointed by the city. The compromise came after the union cried foul over the city filling all assistant chief positions away from the bargaining table. It was the last remaining dispute from contract negotiations dating to April.

Campton Hills plan online:

Campton Hills this week announced the posting of the village's new comprehensive land-use plan on its Web site, www.villageofcamptonhills.org. The plan also is available for public viewing between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at village hall, 40W115 Campton Crossings Drive, Unit B. For more information, call (630) 584-5700.

St. Pat plans musicals:

It's a musical week at St. Patrick Catholic School in St. Charles. On Thursday and Friday the school will present holiday musicals, which are free and open to the public. The performances of "Touch of an Angel" and "Twelve Days of Christmas" are planned for 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 1:15 p.m. Friday in the school gym, 118 N. Fifth St. Both productions will be performed back-to-back each night. More than 100 students are participating. Santa Claus also plans to make special appearances. Call (630) 584-6367.

Chorus seeks women

Ladies, do you like to sing? Village Vocal Chords is seeking women who are eager and able to perform. The suburban chorus performs at a championship level but needs a little help with finding singing women. The group sings four-part a cappella harmony in barbershop style. Members travel from all over Northeast Illinois and Indiana for Tuesday evening rehearsals, which resume Jan. 8. For details, call Ms. Mike Bogert at (708) 275-8329 or visit the group's Web site www.villagevocalchords.com.

Youth grants available:

The St. Charles Youth Commission is accepting applications for its 2007 Challenge Grant program. Young people and their friends can submit ideas for ways to make the community safer and more enjoyable. Each year the commission decides which proposals should receive grant money. Applications are available online at www.stcharlesil.gov. They should be completed and delivered to city hall, 2 E. Main St., no later than Jan. 11. Call (630) 377-4435.