Briefs: Farm bureau recognized

The Kane County Farm Bureau's Red or Green tractor raffle, held at the Touch a Tractor event in March, raised $14,000 for scholarships, a donation to a chapter of the Future Farmers of America and the Kane County Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom program. The event "appealed to farm, nonfarm, rural and suburban audiences," the American Farm Bureau Federation said. Kane and the 14 other honorees have been invited to share information about their programs at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 89th annual convention in New Orleans next week.

Tax applications available

Real estate tax deferral applications are available through the Kane County treasurer's office. This is the 24th year of the program that permits qualified senior citizens to defer all or a portion of their real estate taxes. Once completed these forms should be returned to the treasurer's office on or before March 1. To qualify a person must be 65 or older by June 1, have a total household income of $50,000 or less, have lived on the property for at least three years, not owe any delinquent property taxes and have proof of homeowners insurance. Call (630) 232-3565.

Fundraiser sells Elvis items

The Huntley Area Public Library is hosting a fundraiser to celebrate Elvis Presley's 73rd birthday. This week, the library is selling more than 40 books about the King of Rock, including "E is for Elvis," "The Illustrated Elvis" and "Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley." Many of the books were donated by library patrons. Last year, the Elvis-themed sale raised more than $200 for the library. The proceeds from this year's sale will go into the Friends of the Library Fund. Call (847) 669-5386.