DuPage County briefs

Naperville picks finance head:

A regional controller for North America at BP, Karen DeAngelis, has been named Naperville's new finance director. She replaces Doug Krieger, who became Naperville city manager earlier this year. More than 100 people applied for the position, Krieger said in a written release, but officials liked her financial operations and management experience from BP as well as her enthusiasm. DeAngelis has served in numerous posts at BP since 1981 and holds a masters of business administration in finance from Cleveland State University. She begins work April 13.

Food donations wanted:

Naperville Park District is collecting donations for the Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry through April 10. Nonperishable food items may be dropped off at the park district administration building, 320 W. Jackson Ave.; the Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave.; the south maintenance facility, 3415 Book Road; Naperbrook Golf Course, 22204 W. 111th St./Hassert Blvd.; and Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd St. Loaves & Fishes also accepts donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at 556 W. 5th Ave. Most needed items include granola bars; baby food; hot and cold breakfast cereal; canned tuna, chicken and turkey; 100 percent juice and juice boxes; sugar; cooking oil; spaghetti sauce; and decaf coffee.

Homes to be repaired free:

Rebuilding Together Aurora has announced that 25 families will receive free home repairs and modifications during the group's Rebuilding Days on April 18 and April 25. The home repairs will include roof replacement, electrical upgrades, new windows, plumbing work, painting, fencing and yard work. One family also will be provided with a handicapped accessible bathroom. Area residents are invited to visit the homes during the Rebuilding Day events. For details, contact Emily Stern at (630) 585-7510 or raurora@gmail.com.