Cook County briefs

Streamwood election forums

A public forum for Streamwood village president and trustee candidates is scheduled from 12:45 p.m. to to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, while another forum for Hanover Township candidates is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 30. Both will take place at the Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd. in Streamwood. The Hanover Township Democrats and Independents and the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the meet and greets which aims to prepare voters for the April 7 election. All candidates will be introduced to the audience and may interact with the public informally before and after the forums.

Dist. 207 begins interviews

Maine Township High School District 207's school board this week is conducting its first round of interviews with candidates to replace Superintendent Joel Morris. The district hired an educational search firm, School Exec Connect, to perform a national search for the candidates. Forty-two candidates applied, a majority of whom have experience as either a superintendent or assistant superintendent. The school board will pare down that list, interview finalists and select the superintendent by early April. The new superintendent will start on July 1.

Relay For Life kickoff event

The Relay For Life of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood will hold a kickoff event at 7 p.m. tonight at the Barlett Fire Barn, 220 S. Main St. The Mardi Gras-themed party will feature cancer survivor stories, refreshments and registration opportunities. The Relay will take place June 5-6 at Community Park in Hanover Park. For more information, call (847) 368-1166 or go to relayforlifebhps.com.