The briefs: Fire closes S. Elgin bakery

Fire closes bakery

A heater fire closed down a South Elgin bakery for the day Friday, police said. The heating unit on the roof of Azteca Bakery, 333 N. McLean Blvd., caught fire about 2 p.m. "The unit's mechanical motor was the source of the fire," fire Lt. Joe Villella said. Only the heater was destroyed, but there was excess debris and light smoke damage inside the bakery, Villella said. No surrounding businesses were affected, police said.

Logo deadline looms

South Elgin is seeking residents interested in designing a new village seal and slogan for the town. Monday is the deadline to submit your ideas. The contest winner will receive $100. Visit the village's Web site southelgin.com, where you'll also find a contest entry form. You can also call the village at (847) 742-5780.

Lions offer discount bingo

The South Elgin Lions Club will hold raffles and half-priced bingo games at 7 tonight in the club headquarters at 500 Fulton St. All regular bingo games will be sold at half price, while all special or raffle games will be sold at regular price. A total of $2,200 will be paid out on the bingo games plus additional raffle pay outs. The doors open at 5 p.m. Call (847) 888-9575.

Screening for preschool:

The Kaneland School District will hold preschool screening from 8 to 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at Faith Assembly Church, 44W555 W. Keslinger Road in Elburn. Kaneland parents are encouraged to bring children ages 3-5 to be screened. To schedule an appointment, call (630) 365-5111, ext. 110. For children younger than 2 years and 8 months, call Child and Family Connections at (630) 761-9227, ext. 117.