Cook County briefs
River rising in Des Plaines
The Des Plaines River is expected to crest in Des Plaines at 7 feet at 7 p.m. today, depending on how much rain fell overnight, according to the National Weather Service. While that is 2 feet over flood stage, it is a foot below where flooding becomes a major concern. The city's public works department is providing sand and sandbags at Big Bend at the cul-de-sac and at Big Bend and Hawthorne Lane, at Junior Terrace and Hawthorne Lane, and at River Drive and Stewart Avenue. Flooding and nonemergency flood calls in Des Plaines should be directed to (847) 391-5396.
New faces in District 54 posts
Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board members have appointed Nick Meyers as the new assistant superintendent for instructional services and Mary Botterman as the new principal of Aldrin Elementary School in Schaumburg. Meyers has been principal of the district's Anne Fox Elementary School in Hanover Park since 2005. He will succeed Peggy Kaufmann, recently named superintendent of Mount Prospect Elementary District 57. Botterman is currently assistant principal at the district's Hoover and Nerge elementary schools. She will succeed the retiring Mary Kay Marrello this summer.
Chance to sell treasures
Treasure Hunters Roadshow of Athens, Ill., will set up shop at LaQuinta Inn, 144 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights this week. Anyone interested in selling valuables and collectibles such as gold and silver jewelry, old toys and advertising memorabilia can bring it to this company. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Friday, March 13. The event ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. Visit throadshow.com. The office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan recommends checking around with different buyers for the best price before selling treasures and requesting cash when you turn them over.
Sale benefits two groups
The Randhurst Merchants Association has presented checks for $6,533 each to Northwest Suburban High School District 214 and the Mount Prospect Fire Department with funds generated by the Randhurst Shopping Center memorabilia sale held Jan. 16-17 after the inner court had been closed for conversion to a lifestyle center.