Briefs: Glendale Heights man charged

A 43-year-old Glendale Heights man is facing child pornography charges after authorities seized computer equipment from his home, officials said. Arturo Silva, 43, of the 100 block of E. Lincoln, has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography, police said. He was arrested Wednesday after Glendale Heights police, acting on evidence acquired by Illinois Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, searched Silva's home. Police say they found computer equipment containing several computerized files depicting child pornography. Silva, who was present at the time the search warrant was executed, was transported to the DuPage County jail. He was released after posting 10 percent of his $60,000 bond.

Foundation awards grants

The DuPage Community Foundation recently awarded $133,000 in grant money to 23 not-for-profit organizations from DuPage County. The grants, which ranged in value from $1,000 to $15,000, were distributed during a Dec. 3 reception at the foundation's office in Wheaton. Organizations that received grant money include The Conservation Foundation in Naperville and Morton Arboretum in Lisle. For details, visit the foundation's Web site at dcfdn.org.

Chief leaving Lombard

Mike Kalina, a battalion chief with the Lombard Fire Department, has accepted the fire chief position in Homewood. He starts his new job on Jan. 20. Kalina, who has been with the Lombard department for 32 years, was selected from 60 candidates who applied as part of national search, officials said. "It has been an honor to serve with the men and women of the Lombard Fire Department," Kalina said in a statement. "They will always be in my heart."