Briefs: Cary, cops OK contract
Cary and the police union this week inked a new three-year contract for 20 patrol officers that gives them a 2 percent raise effective May 1, as well as a 2 percent increase each Nov. 1 during the three years. The patrol officers are represented by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 231.
Siren blares by accident
A Lake in the Hills siren that's part of its outdoor early warning system mysteriously sounded multiple times Tuesday evening. Officials said they'll soon repair the siren, located on property near the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District. The siren has been disabled in the meantime. All of the other sirens in the system, which are tested monthly, are functioning properly.
Catch 'Peter Pan' at Larkin
A dancing adaptation of "Peter Pan" will be performed by Larkin students at 7 tonight and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens and students and $8 for adults. Call 847-888-5200, ext. 8420.
Spartan Terrace reopens
Spartan Terrace, the upscale restaurant run by students of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute of Elgin at Elgin Community College, reopened Tuesday. Entrees are prepared by student chefs. For $7 to $9, you can eat like you're at the Ritz. Items include duck with fig sauce, scallops and bacon and chicken ballontine. The restaurant is located in the Culinary Arts Center on the ECC main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Call (847) 214-7382.
District OKs student fees
The Huntley Unit District 158 school board will not raise student fees next year. District 158's student fees are the second highest in the area, except for kindergarten, where the district has the highest fees, according to a district survey. The administration recommended the board keep student fees the same. "We've got our financial situation such that we don't have to keep pounding these," board Vice President Tony Quagliano said. Student fees will be due two weeks before the first day of school.
Huntley to conduct census
Huntley will conduct a partial census this year, village officials said. The village board decided not to do a full census because it would be more costly and the village doesn't expect the population to be more than 25,000 after the census. Communities with more than 25,000 people are granted home-rule status, a designation that entitles towns to more autonomy and taxing powers. The village estimates its official population count will increase by about 6,200, bringing the total to 22,900. The additional population will entitle Huntley to $817,000 in additional revenue from the state. The census will cost about $188,000.