The briefs: Salmonella warning

Salmonella warning

The Kane County Health Department is warning residents of a salmonella threat from cantaloupes. Fruit from the Honduran growers Agropecuaria Montelibano appears to be associated with a salmonella litchfield outbreak, according to the department. Cases have been identified in Illinois, but not in Kane County. Anyone who has recently eaten cantaloupe and experienced the symptoms of salmonella -- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps -- should contact their doctor. The health department recommends anyone who has recently bought the fruit check with their grocer to see where it came from.

Bank to open on 1st Street

Harris Bank is scheduled Monday to open a new full-service branch at 409 S. First St. in St. Charles. The bank plans to close its current drive-up location three blocks away at 1 p.m. this Friday. The new bank is part of the ongoing First Street Redevelopment Project. It includes drive-up lanes accessible from Route 31, two cash machines and a full lobby.

Flag clinic at St. Charles E.:

Children in first through ninth grades can learn basic flag techniques, dance steps and flag tosses from the St. Charles East High School Color guard at an April 19 clinic. Participation fees are $20 for each student. The clinic is planned for 9 a.m. to noon in the main gym, 1020 Dunham Road. For more information, call (630) 406-6956 or go to www.stce-colorguard.org.

Hop for your health

The Kane County Health Department is accepting registrations for its ninth annual Healthy Hop, a 5K race that includes a 1-Mile Fun Run and the Tots Hop on April 5. The entry fee is $10 before April 1, $15 on race day. Register online at www.kanehealth.com and follow the Healthy Hop links. Participating in the Tots Hop is free.