Briefs: Woman jailed after crash
Elmhurst police say a Chicago woman intentionally crashed her car into a former co-worker's vehicle after being fired Friday. The crash happened about 4 p.m. along the frontage road at Route 83 near the entrance ramps to Interstate 290, police said. Investigators said Antoinette Dotson, 43, saw her former co-worker driving on Route 83 when she pulled ahead and then off to the side. When the former co-worker neared, police said Dotson pulled into traffic and struck the other woman's car. Dotson's car rolled and the other driver's car also suffered major damage, however, neither woman was seriously injured, police said. Dotson was charged with aggravated criminal damage to property along with a bevy of traffic offenses. She was transported to the DuPage County jail in Wheaton where she was released Sunday after posting 10 percent of $20,000 bond.
Carol Stream tree planting
Carol Stream will sponsor an Arbor Day tree planting at 11 a.m. Friday at Volunteer Park, 300 N. Kuhn Road. A number of local elected officials are expected to attend. For details, call Matthew York, public works administration analyst, at (630) 871-6260.
Lombard business honors
Several Lombard businesses earned honors this month during the 13th annual Village of Lombard Business Recognition Awards Luncheon. Winners are: Property Stewardship Award, Lombard Body and Fender; Major Milestone Award, Bella Ink Designs and Chicago Soy Dairy; Business Pride Award, Contours Express, Schweppe Inc and Fairfield Inn and Suites; Property Improvement Award, Yeager Fotografix; Michael Colletti, D.D.S., Shops on Butterfield and Lombard Hobbies; Jim Bell Distinguished Developer Award, Prairie Path Villas/Gap Development; Customer Service Award, Potted Petals, Signs By Tomorrow, TownePlace Suites by Marriott and Pet Photos. A record number of nominees were submitted from the public. The winners are reviewed and chosen by the village's Economic and Community Development Committee. For details and a list of all nominees, visit www.villageoflombard.org.
Aurora hydrant testing
The Aurora Fire Department will perform annual hydrant flow tests from May 1 through June 30. Tests will be from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. All hydrants in the city are tested once every three years to assure proper operation and adequate water flow. The testing may cause rust-colored water from the tap. This is harmless, but can cause stains to laundry. The fire department link on Aurora's Web site has information on the tests as well as how to obtain the solution needed in case laundry is stained. For details, call (630) 264-INFO.
District 44 summer school
Summer school in Lombard Elementary District 44 will run July 7 through July 31 at Hammerschmidt School, 617 Hammerschmidt Ave. The program offers a tutorial-style study in reading and math plus an enrichment art class. Three class sessions are offered in the morning: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 9:40 to 10:40 a.m., and 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. The fee per session is $115 for residents, or $130 for nonresidents. For details, contact Elaine Burnell at (630) 827-4000.
Family night slated
West Chicago Middle School will sponsor a family night at 6 p.m. today in the school cafeteria, 238 E. Hazel St. Several lectures on topics related to parenting will begin at 7 p.m. For details, call the school district at (630) 293-6000.