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O'Hare hotel expansion complete
The InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel has completed construction of its new "Artists Wing," increasing the hotel's existing meeting and event space from 28,000 to 53,000 square feet. The addition features the region's only fully functional "green" roof and wind-powered electricity aimed at reducing the hotel's heating and cooling costs. The new wing is decorated with hanging sculptures that act as lighting fixtures. The additional space offers new work by artists such as Lois Main Templeton, Tom Casalini and Martina Nehrling. The InterContinental O'Hare houses a working art gallery cared for by two professional curators. More than 1,600 pieces of artwork - most of which are available for purchase - are displayed throughout the hotel.
Senior cell phones
Senior citizens age 65 and over who want free cell phones that only dial 9-1-1 for emergencies can make an appointment to pick them up at the district office of Rep. Mark Walker. Seniors who are interested can call (847) 640-8645 to make an appointment to pick up phones up this Friday, June 5, at the office, Suite 104, 2015 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The phones are being offered as part of Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart's Cell Phone for Seniors program.
Salt Creek fishing derby set
Salt Creek Rural Park District will host its 16th annual fishing derby from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. The event costs $3 per person and is open to all ages. Bait will be available for purchase, but contestants are required to bring their own buckets. Prizes will be awarded for most fish caught and heaviest fish. Registration takes place that morning at the pavilion closest to Route 53. For details, call (847) 259-6890.
Weed control
The Arlington Heights Park District will apply weed control treatments to its parks during the months of June and July. People with questions can call Jeff Lindstrom at (847) 577-3018 or visit ahpd.org.