Briefs: Aurora teens face charges
Robert Burton III, 17, of the 2100 block of Charleston Lane, Aurora, and a 15-year-old Aurora boy each were charged with three counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after a gun was found about 7:20 p.m. Monday inside a park at Foxcroft and Elder drives. Aurora police were patrolling the park after receiving complaints of criminal activity and came across the two subjects who were with seven other teens. While speaking with them near some playground equipment, one of the officers, while searching for signs of drug use or other contraband, located a handgun inside one of the pieces of playground equipment. The other teens with Burton and the juvenile were released without charges after questioning. Burton was held for bond call, while the 15-year-old was taken to the youth home.
Plea in theft case
A former bookkeeper for Cass Elementary School District 63 admitted Tuesday to stealing about $100,000 in district funds. Renee A. Spuhler, 48, of Montgomery faces probation or up to 15 years in prison for felony theft charges. Prosecutors said Spuhler stole the money between August 2001 and October 2005 as compensation for money she felt she was due because of the extra hours she allegedly put in without being paid. Spuhler either used the district credit card, overpaid herself or issued herself duplicate paychecks. DuPage Circuit Judge Robert Anderson will sentence Spuhler, who is free on bond, later this year.
Glenbard sees perfection
Glenbard North High School student Ben Crosby scored a perfect 36 on his ACT when he took the Prairie State Achievement Exam this spring. The student in Glenbard High School District 87 earlier achieved a perfect score of 2400 on his SAT.
Program on online dangers
Parents can find out more about what their children are doing online and the dangers that exist at a free program for adults at 7 p.m. today at Naperville city hall, 400 S. Eagle St. Detective Rich Wistocki will discuss the issue in a program called "Keeping Kids Safe II." This seminar is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Naperville, DuPage County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition and Friends of the DuPage County Children's Center in cooperation with school districts 203 and 204, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and state Rep. Joe Dunn. For details, call Sherry Weinstein at Dunn's office, (630) 355-4113.
Dist. 86 hires administrator
Hinsdale High School District 86 hired Jeff Eagan as the system's new business manager. Eagan now works as assistant business manager in Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C and previously worked at PMA Financial Network.
West Chicago blood drive
West Chicago will sponsor a blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 8 for Heartland Blood Center. This year, the drive will be held in an air-conditioned mobile unit that will be parked in the city hall parking lot at 475 Main St. All blood donors will receive a gift card for a free quart of Oberweis ice cream, compliments of Heartland Blood Centers. The card can be redeemed at any Oberweis store. For details, call Rosemary Mackey at (630) 293-2200, ext. 139.
Theater to expand board
The Grounded Theatre, a nonprofit corporation providing professional theater in Naperville, wants to expand its board of directors. Candidates should have a love of theater, be active in the community, and be capable of raising the visibility of the company and aid in fundraising efforts. For details, call David Lightner at (847) 989-7927 or Karen Rosenberg at (630) 803-2845 or visit www.groundedtheatre.org.
Sign up for Firecracker 5K
Warrenville Park District is sponsoring the first Firecracker 5K beginning at 8 a.m. July 4 at the park district, 3S260 Warren Ave. The course includes the Prairie Path and streets of Warrenville. Registration is $20 until 5 p.m. Monday and $25 afterward. Registration will be available from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on race day. Proceeds benefit the park district's scholarship program for financially challenged families. To sign up, visit www.signmeup.com or www.warrenvilleparks.org or call (630) 393-7279.