Briefs: Center upgrades imaging

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines has acquired the Siemens E-cam Signature, a state-of-the-art nuclear medicine imaging system that helps in the early detection and staging of cancer, heart disease and other hard-to-diagnose disorders. The system performs single photon emission computed tomography, or SPECT, imaging tasks. Its open design accommodates patients of all size, including those in wheelchairs or on stretchers.

Route 12 history explained

Jim and Judy Otis of Arlington Heights will offer a presentation at 8 p.m. today on the origins of Route 12 for the Wheeling Historical Society. The Otises, who travel and explore American history, live near Route 12 and researched the origins of the highway a few years back. They also made a trip on the road in 2001 and will present photographs of the 2,491-mile route, also known as Yellowstone Trail. The presentation will be at the church in Chamber Park, 251 N. Wolf Road, Wheeling.

'Musical' stars appearing

The Hoffman Estates Park District will host some of the stars of Disney's "High School Musical: The Ice Tour," Thursday afternoon.

The performers will show off their moves to 24 pre-selected skaters, ages 9 to 15, in a special master class. The public will be able to watch the action from the rink's viewing galleries. The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center and Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road. The skaters are in town on tour from Jan. 23-27 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, and Feb. 1-10 at the United Center in Chicago. Call Patti Brinkley for more info on the Hoffman Estates' district's skating programs at (847) 885-7500, extension 503.