Briefs: District 158 talks stall

Huntley Unit District 158 officials said Friday that no progress has been made in teacher contract negotiations. The district said the teachers union proposal, released last month, would bankrupt the district within two years. The union proposal called for pay raises totaling 10.6 percent per teacher. The district said the school board "would not approve any contract which included annual deficit spending." Under the district's proposal for a four-year contract, most teachers would get a 4.25 percent raise next year. Despite an agreement that the district and the Huntley Education Association would jointly update negotiations, the district unilaterally produced a news release. Union officials could not be reached for comment.

Get rid of old electronics

West Dundee will host an electronic waste collection program from 9 a.m. to noon today at the West Dundee public works facility, 900 Angle Tarn. Acceptable items include radios, televisions, VCRs, computers and peripherals. White goods such as refrigerators and stoves will not be accepted. Call (847) 551-3815.

Derby scholarship party

A Kentucky Derby party, to raise funds for the Ruth Tofanelli and Barb Lachel Scholarship Fund at Elgin Academy, runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today at The Anvil Club, 309 Meier St. in East Dundee. The event will include appetizers and desserts, a derby raffle, bingo and hat contest and large-screen televisions to view the Run for the Roses. The cost is $50 per person. The fund honors two Fox Valley educators and makes it possible for talented students to attend the independent college-preparatory school in Elgin. Call Julie Runzel at (630)837-5958.

Senior fair planned

Sherman Health, the Centre of Elgin and Senior Services Associates will host their third annual Senior Health and Fitness Fair from 9 a.m. to noon today at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. The free event will include health screenings, a self-defense seminar, exercise demonstration, light refreshments and more. Call (847) 429-6164.

Passport fair in Elgin

A passport fair, in which U.S. Postal Service employees will help people with passport applications, fees and photos, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the downtown Elgin post office, 66 Grove Court. Obtaining a passport takes about four to six weeks. Call (847) 741-0725.

MCC concert set for Sunday

The Sessions Jazz Quartet will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at McHenry County College's conference center. The tunes they'll play include: "Compared to What," "Land of Make Believe" and "That's Life." This marks the school's final performance of its Second Sunday Concert Series of the year. The event is free and a reception follows. Call (815) 479-7670.