Briefs: CROP Walk raises $4,700

The Aurora CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 5 raised $4,700 to fight hunger worldwide. About 75 walkers participated in the 3-mile, ecumenical walk that raised $300 more than last year. Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church in Aurora sponsored the event.

CASA seeks advocates

CASA of DuPage County is sponsoring two one-hour information sessions in Wheaton for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer on behalf of abused or neglected children in the juvenile and family court system. The sessions will be offered either at 1 p.m. Nov. 3 or 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the CASA office, 505 N. County Farm Road, which is on the courthouse's third floor, Suite C, in Wheaton. For details, call (630) 221-0889, ext. 306.

Wheaton traffic crackdown

Wheaton police conducted extra traffic enforcement along main thoroughfares in September, focusing specifically on speeders. Officers issued 329 citations for speeding; four for lack of insurance; and made two misdemeanor arrests. Patrols were funded through a grant by the Illinois Department of Transportation.