Briefs: Help sought in hit-and-run

The Lake County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on a fatal hit-and-run accident Feb. 9 at northbound Route 59 west of Wilson Road, Ingleside. An SUV struck 25-year-old bicyclist John P. Brink of Cary, killing him. The driver then fled the scene. Investigators think the vehicle is a light blue, 1997 or 1998, Mercury Mountaineer SUV. The vehicle would have damage to the front end, the front passenger side, the passenger's-side headlight, the front passenger trim, the passenger's-side mirror and the front spoiler. Anyone with information should call Lt. John Jansky or Deputy John Vinson at (847) 549-5200 or (847) 377-7020.

One hospitalized in crash

Elgin police are still investigating a two-car collision that occurred about 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Hopps and Randall road. The accident snarled rush-hour traffic and resulted in one injury. Police said a Dodge Ram pickup truck, driven by 17-year-old Alexander Marino, collided with a Toyota minivan being driven by Michael Hull, 36. Hull's 14-year-old passenger and Marino were treated and released, but Hull remained at Provena St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin. Police spokeswoman Ann Dinges said no citations have been issued.

Smaller bins on the way

Carpentersville is finalizing negotiations with refuse collection company Arc Disposal regarding the cart exchange program for residents in several subdivisions in the village, including Gleneagle Farms, Silverstone Lakes and Kimball Farms. Representatives from Arc told the village audit and finance commission this week that it would cost the village about $100,000 over five years to swap out about 800 95-gallon carts for smaller 65-gallon or 35-gallon carts. Residents can also swap out 65-gallon recycling tubs for a 35-gallon size The village would pay for the swap out. Residents in the subdivisions have argued there is not enough space in their garages to accommodate the larger bin and storing a cart in front of the garage is an ordinance violation. The contract now awaits village board approval.

Dundee eyes smoking ban

The East Dundee village board on Monday is expected to adopt a local law regarding the statewide smoking ban. Though the state has outlawed smoking indoors in public places, the village wants to adopt an ordinance that it can enforce on a local level. Village Manager Frank Koehler said the local ordinance would allow the village, rather than the state court system, to police the smoking policy.

See lunar eclipse

Watch the total eclipse of the moon with the Fox Valley Astronomical Society at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve, on Main Street, six miles west of Batavia. For details, call (630) 881-0172 or visit www.kaneforest.com/fp/blackberry_maples.asp.