Briefs: Tuna Kahuna canceled

The current river conditions on the Fox has forced South Elgin to cancel its Tuna Kahuna fishing derby. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has closed the river to all boat traffic and it appears the river is only going to rise in coming days. Call (847) 622-0003.

Beaches still closed

For the seventh day in a row, Butch Hagele Beach in Lake in the Hills remained closed Thursday, due to elevated E. coli levels. Officials also closed Indian Trail Beach on Thursday because it too posted high E. coli levels. Water tests done today will determine whether the beaches will reopen.

Village raises sewer rates

Starting in July, Lake in the Hills sewer service rates will rise $6, from $52 to $58 per quarter for people in single-family homes. Senior citizens face a $5 hike. Connection charges are being raised to $4,520 from $4,090. Residents will see the new rates and connection fees during the October billing cycle.

Lay old flags to rest

AmVets and American Legion members will host a flag incineration ceremony, according to the U.S. flag code at noon Saturday. The Flag Day event will be held at Veterans Park on Route 14 in Cary. The public is welcome to drop off retired flags and view the ceremony. Other drop off locations are Algonquin Township, 3702 Route 14 Crystal Lake; and Fox River Grove Fire Station 2 at 400 Lucille Ave. across the street from village hall. Call Cmdr. Bob DePaul at (847) 639-0267.

Old Glory to be honored

Carpentersville will hold a Flag Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans' Garden in Carpenter Park in observance of the 1777 adoption of the American flag.