Briefs: Birds on their own

A Prospect Heights couple have emptied their five bird feeders and won't put out birdseed for six months. Neighbors John and Alice Gornick had complained that Halina and Richard Rogulski's bird feeders, as well as the dish of bird food and bread that was put out for ducks, were a health hazard because they attracted too many critters. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Alfred Levinson ruled this week that the Rogulskis had violated a city ordinance and told them not to feed the birds or face fines of $500 a day.

Concert to benefit NIU

The Prospect High School chamber and varsity choirs will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights to benefit the Northern Illinois University February 14 Student Scholarship Fund. During the concert, an offering will be collected for the fund, which will distribute scholarships to students in the name of those killed in the mass shooting at Cole Hall. The church is located at 302 N. Dunton Ave.

Maryville to honor Bear

A luncheon Tuesday at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines will feature Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris. He will collect the Ed Block Courage Award at the luncheon. Proceeds will benefit Maryville scholarships. The luncheon will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Maryville Gymnasium, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines. Tickets are $50 a person. For tickets or more information, call (847) 294-1982.

Meijers host old Cubs, Sox

Meijer stores throughout the area are hosting former Cubs and White Sox players today to celebrate the start of this year's Major League Baseball season. Players appearing include Bill Madlock at the Rolling Meadows store, 1301 Meijer Drive; Milt Pappas in Bloomingdale at 130 S. Gary Ave.; Rick Reuschel in Elgin at 815 S. Randall Road; and Dave Kingman in Algonquin at 400 S. Randall Road. The players are all scheduled to appear between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will meet with fans, sign autographs and talk about this year's Cubs and Sox.