DuPage County briefs

Oak Brook recycling increase:

Since the village of Oak Brook switched to a single-stream recycling system last June, the village has seen a 4 percent increase in the volume of recyclable material collected compared to 2007. Single-stream recycling does not require residents to separate paper and non-paper recyclable items for pickup. For details, call the village at (630) 368-5000 or visit oak-brook.org.

Nominate technology students:

The Illinois Technology Foundation is accepting nominations through Feb. 23 for 50 for the Future, an event honoring Illinois' most promising technology students. Students will be judged by leading Chicago CIOs from Baxter, Abbott, Allstate, Walgreens and other corporations. Teachers, parents, and mentors can visit 50forthefuture.org to nominate eligible Illinois high school, college, and graduate students.

Addison's State of the Village:

Addison Village President Larry Hartwig will present his State of the Village address Feb. 19 following a noon Addison Chamber of Commerce lunch at Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Medinah. The cost is $25 and reservations are required by Feb. 16. For details, call (630) 543-4300.