Tri-Cities briefs

Learn about taxes

Kane County assessments supervisor Mark Armstrong and his staff have developed a presentation explaining property taxes and how property value is assessed, and Armstrong is ready to take it on the road to any group that wants to learn. "Fiction vs. Fact About Property Tax Assessments" is also available on the county Web site, at www.co.kane.il.us/soa/presentation.htm. Armstrong showed the presentation to the county board committee of the whole Tuesday. It discusses seven beliefs about property taxes. To book Armstrong, call (630) 208-3818.

Batavia fitness center meetings

The Batavia park board at 7 p.m. today will hear a presentation about building a fitness center. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the park district offices, 327 W. Wilson St. Then at 5 p.m. Friday, the board will vote on whether to put a referendum question on the November ballot, asking voters permission to borrow money to build a center.

Geneva ACT scores improve:

Geneva High School's 2008 graduates achieved an average composite score of 23.9 on the ACT, according to numbers released this month by ACT. This is higher than the Class of 2007's 23, and the 20.7 state average and 21.1 national average. This is a 0.9-point increase from the 23.0 average recorded among 2007 graduating seniors. The ACT is a college-readiness exam given to every Illinois high school student, regardless of post-high school plans. The ACT tests students in English, math, reading and science.