Briefs: Des Plaines teen denied bond in attack

A Des Plaines teen was denied bond on Monday in Chicago on charges related to the stabbing of a sleeping couple Sunday morning. Julius Flournoy, 17, of 10041 Linda Lane, was charged Sunday with home invasion and two counts of attempted first-degree murder, said Andrew Conklin, a spokesman for the Cook County state's attorney's office. About 5:45 a.m., police said, Flournoy climbed through an open apartment window on the 1900 block of West Winona Street in Chicago. He grabbed a knife from the kitchen before stabbing the couple, police said. A man sleeping in another room heard the attack and stopped Flournoy, Conklin said. The victims, ages 26 and 30, are still in the hospital. Conklin did not know their conditions. The motive for the crime is still not clear, he said. Flournoy will be in court again April 28.

Picking the next manager

Rolling Meadows officials will host a public meeting to discuss the hiring process for the city's next city manager at 7 p.m. Thursday at Rolling Meadows city hall, 3600 Kirchoff Road. There will be an overview of the search process and time for residents to comment on qualifications they believe the next city manager should have. The meeting is open to all Rolling Meadows residents and business owners. Current City Manager Tom Melena will retire in January 2009 after more than seven years on the job.

Truck, motorcyclist collide

A semitrailer truck hit a motorcyclist Monday along Touhy Avenue in Des Plaines, police said. The male motorcyclist was conscious when taken to a hospital for treatment for unknown injuries about noon on the 330 block of East Touhy Avenue, police said. The truck was making a left turn when it collided with the motorcyclist. Authorities said investigators are looking into what caused the crash.

Coyote warning issued

A coyote den with pups was found in the Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve near Buffalo Grove, about 120 feet off the loop trail west of Schaeffer Road. The forest preserve is warning that dog owners should keep their pets on leashes and on the trails. Adult coyotes perceive dogs as a threat to the pups and will shadow them to scare them away. In one case already reported, a coyote and a preserve visitor's dog had a fight, with the dog receiving a bloody nose. According to the forest preserve district, the aggressive behavior should stop by the end of June or early July. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact Lake County Board member David Stolman at (847) 883-9918, (847) 377-2300 or dstolman@co.lake.il.us.

Board may reject funds

The Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 board will vote in May on whether to accept Title 1 funds from the federal government, but a positive vote looks unlikely. The board, which decided in 2005 to reject funds that are tied to the No Child Left Behind Act, revisited the issue again on Thursday. For the next school year, Superintendent Gary Mical said the district estimate is that it is eligible for $425,000 in Title 1 funds. While four board members of those present continued to back rejection of funds, Rich Rosen said he wants to reconsider the issue. He said the board can take money for two years and then opt out when the consequences for failing schools start to take place. However, other board members said that option might not come without consequences.