Fox Valley briefs
Fire chief warns of phony solicitations
Carpentersville Fire Chief John Schuldt is alerting residents to a bogus fundraiser circulating throughout the village. Schuldt said about a dozen residents have received phone calls in the last week from individuals soliciting donations they say will benefit disabled and retired firefighters. The scam asks people to send money to a Carpentersville postal box. "This solicitation is in no way connected to the Village of Carpentersville or its Fire Department, and no funds from this benefits Carpentersville firefighters," Schuldt said. Residents with concerns should call Fire Chief John Schuldt at (847) 426-2131.
Learn about ECC referendum
The Elgin Community College Faculty Association will host an informational open house on the upcoming ECC Referendum from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at 2400 Big Timber Road, Elgin (northwest corner of Randall and Big Timber roads). The ECCFA has endorsed three of four candidates running for two open seats: Richard Green, Donna Shuring Resmer and Robin Lisboa. For more information call Ronald Kowalczyk at (630) 660-1260 or visit VoteECC.com.
Breakfast with Bob Love
Elgin Community College is waiving the $10 ticket fee for the Wednesday breakfast with former Chicago Bull Bob Love. The college is refunding the ticket price already paid by anyone who has purchased a ticket for the breakfast. Space is limited, however, and reservations must still be made. Doors open at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. For details, go to seeelgin.edu.
LITH brush fire investigated
Authorities say the 100-acre brush fire in Lake in the Hills Sunday accomplished what an annual controlled burn does at the Lake in the Hills Fen Nature Preserve. Still, Assistant Chief Kevin Rynders of the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District said the cause of the brush fire Sunday afternoon remains under investigation by the Illinois Conservation Police. From a monetary aspect, the fire helped more than it hurt because it accomplished the same goals a controlled burn does every year. The blaze began Sunday afternoon at the southwestern corner of the nature preserve, and then spread north through the park, igniting more brush fires along both sides of Crystal Creek. Eight fire departments responded the blaze, and it took about two hours for the fire to be put out.