Briefs: $250,000 bond for man

A Hoffman Estates man is being held at DuPage County jail on a $250,000 bond after authorities say he fired two gun shots at a 15-year-old in Willowbrook on Sunday. Michael A. Potkay, 29, of 1120 Apple St., was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, said DuPage County jail officials. He was in court Monday for a bond hearing, and is scheduled to appear again on Sept. 29. The bullets didn't strike the teen, who was walking around 5:30 p.m. near Route 83 on Midway Drive in Willowbrook. The teen approached a car and threw up a gang sign, police said. Potkay, the driver of the car, fired a gun twice, police said. Potkay also exchanged gang signs, police said. Police aren't sure if the gunshots were to scare or to target the teen.

Driver arrests in Streamwood

The Cook County Sheriff's Department conducted roadside checks during the Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the Streamwood Police Department. From 9 p.m. Friday until 2:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were stationed at the corner of Route 59 and Schaumburg Road. Police arrested two people for driving under the influence, four for having outstanding warrants and one for possession of cannabis. Twelve drivers were arrested for having no valid driver's licenses, while 49 other citations were issued.

Froehlich to meet residents

Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg will buy local residents a cup of coffee and listen to their questions and concerns from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Caribou Coffee, 55 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.

Republican picnic on Sunday

Maine and Elk Grove Township Republicans will hold a joint picnic on Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the picnic will be held at Busse Woods' Grove #27, off Arlington Heights Road south of Landmeier Road. Tickets are $25. For information, call the Republican Maine Township office at (847) 824-8350, or Elk Grove Township at (847) 376-2757.