Briefs: New library opens soon

The new Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, will open to the public July 21. A human chain will form at 10 a.m. to pass the last book, "Addison - Village of Friendship," from the old library to the new. Once the book is shelved in the new library, the building officially will be open. Tours will be available. For details, visit www.addisonlibrary.org.

Man faces theft charges:

A DuPage County grand jury has indicted a 46-year-old Naperville man on suspicion he stole several thousand dollars worth of building materials from 84 Lumber, according to court records released Wednesday. Kevin J. Coombs, of 705 Magnolia, is charged with two counts of felony theft. He is accused of pilfering cash, doors, windows and other building materials in 2006 and 2007 from the business at 1704 N. Aurora Road in Naperville. The stolen items are valued at more than $20,000.

Prosecutors to seek death:

Authorities announced Wednesday they intend to seek the death penalty against Kaushik J. Patel if the 34-year-old man is convicted of killing his two young sons after intentionally igniting them on fire Nov. 18 in their home on the 1800 block of Harvest Lane in Glendale Heights. Patel has pleaded innocent. He showed no outward reaction when DuPage County prosecutors Liam Brennan and Alex McGimpsey told a judge of the capital punishment decision. Patel is due in court again July 17. A trial date has not been set yet.