Briefs: Wheaton police boost traffic patrols

Wheaton Police officers worked extra patrols last month at Butterfield and Naperville roads because of the higher rate of vehicle crashes at the intersection. During August, the officers issued six citations for failure to yield while turning left and 36 citations for disobeying a traffic signal. Extra traffic enforcement also was conduced along main thoroughfares within the city. Last month, officers issued 155 speed citations, two citations for no insurance and made two misdemeanor arrests. The extra patrols, funded with grant from Illinois Department of Transportation, will continue through this month.

Lombard emergency sewer repairs

Lombard's public works staff began emergency work Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the Main Street sanitary sewer system due to damage from the installation of new ComEd electric poles. The westernmost traffic lane along southbound Main Street will be closed during repairs, which should take about two weeks to complete. The other southbound lane will be diverted across the middle line between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dave Gorman, acting director for the public works department, said Lombard officials learned of the damage after a resident reported a sewer backup after the electric poles were installed. Now crews are pumping down the sewer to protect residents on the west side of Main Street.

Carol Stream gives pride awards

Nine properties in Carol Stream were selected to receive this year's Community Pride awards. Those recognized for having outstanding single-family residential landscapes included 932 Dearborn Circle, 453 Cochise Court, 1220 Knollwood Drive, 1102 Idaho St., 1326 Lance Lane and 1303 Country Glen. The Simkus Recreation Center at 849 Lies Road won the institutional landscaping award. The single-family residential facade award went to the property at 1228 Hyannis Circle, and Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli, 246 S. Schmale Road won the best commercial facade.

Charity tournament needs sponsors

Sponsorships are available for the upcoming Hoops for Healing boys basketball tournament that runs Nov. 24-26 and 28 at Naperville North and Oswego high schools. The annual tournament raises money for Edward Cancer Center's Camp Hope. Sponsors may choose from one of three levels ranging from $100 to $500. For more information, call Doug Smith, North's athletic director, at (630) 420-6490 or Meghan Moreno, executive director of the Edward Foundation, at (630) 527-5956.