Briefs: What are Harper's needs?
Harper College will hold two open houses this week to get input from residents on its new, 10-year master plan for repairing and renovating campus facilities. In Providing Advice for Tomorrow's Harper, or PATH, the college is asking residents, groups, business and political leaders for their thoughts on Harper's current and future facilities needs. The open houses will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Student Center in Building A on campus, Roselle and Algonquin roads. Attendees can review a draft of the master plan, talk with faculty and staff and tour buildings. A brief video and a place to make comments are online at pathtoharper.com.
Flag Day picnic Friday
Hoffman Estates and the Schaumburg Barn are inviting residents to a Flag Day picnic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Schaumburg Municipal Center Plaza, 101 Schaumburg Court. Admission is $3. The program includes a visit by Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson and Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider, a speech by Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and a flag-raising ceremony with color guard, music, food and bingo. Attendees are asked to carpool if possible as parking is limited due to construction. Seating is limited. For tickets, call (847) 524-7496.
Seminar on vet benefits
Seating is still available for Saturday's seminar on benefits available to wartime veterans and/or their surviving spouses at The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit Ave., Park Ridge. Admission is free; the event starts at 10:30 a.m. Veterans may qualify for up to $1,554 monthly, and surviving spouses may receive up to $998. These benefits can help offset many costs for those who qualify. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Josephine at (847) 825-1161, ext.. 104 to reserve a spot. Visit www.summitofuptown.com.
Library concert tonight
The Schaumburg Township District Library's outdoor series of free summer concerts and children's shows will start tonight. Tuesday's show is a performance by AcRock from 7 to 7:45 p.m. This quartet of a capella singers returns for a fourth year to present a musical overview of rock'n' roll. Bring folding chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages to the shows at the library, 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
Trial date pushed back
The trial of the man accused of causing an accident that killed a West Chicago man has been delayed until Aug. 26. Jury selection for 24-year-old Wheeling resident Eric W. Townsend's trial was expected to begin this week. Townsend is charged with causing the collision by failing to stop and fleeing the scene of the accident. Townsend is accused of driving through a red light at an intersection near the DuPage Airport, which caused 28-year-old Jason D. Johnson of St. Charles to collide with a car driven by 41-year-old Timothy Lambert. Lambert suffered head and chest injuries resulting in his death. Johnson was later charged with driving under the influence of drugs after lab tests showed he had marijuana in his system at the time of the collision.