Tri-Cities in 60 seconds
Fabyan signal work
The traffic signals at Fabyan Parkway and Western Avenue in Geneva will be out of service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Traffic will be under a four-way stop control while the equipment is being upgraded. Long traffic delays are expected. Comments and questions can be directed to John Guddendorf at the Kane County transportation division at (630) 816-9671.
NIU signs proton doctors
The Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation will supply radiation oncologists to provide proton cancer treatment services at the Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center. The treatment facility is under construction in West Chicago and will be the first in the state to provide proton therapy for cancer patients. Northern Illinois University is the main backer of the project, but does not have a medical school at its DeKalb campus, which is why it sought a pact with Northwestern. Proton therapy differs from traditional cancer treatments by localizing the patient's exposure to radiation, which can reduce dangerous and costly side effects.
Get "Batavia Bucks"
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is selling "Batavia Bucks" gift certificates, redeemable at 100 local businesses. To purchase some, visit the office at 106 W. Wilson St., call (630) 879-6134, or e-mail info@bataviachamber.org.
Charity rummage sale
The Salvation Army in St. Charles will have a rummage sale this weekend to support international services. The sale is planned for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Joe K. Anderson Community Center, 1710 S. Seventh Ave. For more information, or to inquire about renting a table, call (630) 377-2769.
Gifts for service personnel
The city of Aurora again will send gifts to its residents who are active in the military service and stationed in the United States or overseas. Service personnel will receive a one-pound box of mixed nuts and a card in time for the holidays. The mixed nuts are provided by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora. Names and mailing address of Aurora citizens in active service can be called in to the Mayor's Office of Special Events at (630) 844-4731 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The deadline for submitting names is Nov. 18.
Family Reading Night in the courthouse
The Kane County Law Library and Self-Help Legal Center will have its 11th Annual Family Reading Night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles. Judges William Brady, Kevin Busch and Tom Stanfa will read bedtime stories at the free pajama-style party, which is for children ages up to second grade. Participants also can tour a courtroom and sit in a judge's chair. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. Call (630) 406-7126 for more information.