Tri-Cities briefs
'Boot camp' at ECC
Looking to get job skills, fast? Short-term training for job skills that will result in near immediate employment or to prepare for a better job is the purpose of "Boot Camp," an Elgin Community College program. Classes include medical coding, medical billing, pharmacy technician, "green" technology training, wedding planning, dialysis technician and home inspection training. For details, visit elgin.edu/bootcamp or call (847) 622-3036.
Battle of the Bands on tap
Musicians ages 13 to 19 have until today to register for the Fox Valley Park District's first Battle of the Bands. Interested bands need to submit an entry form, a CD of three songs and a copy of the lyrics for each song. Applicants will be notified by the end of August whether they have been selected for the competition that will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. The entry fee is $30; the fee will be returned to bands not selected for the final competition. For details, contact Katie Grafton at (630) 859-8606.
Library open house
The new Sugar Grove Public Library and the Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center will have an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 125 S. Municipal Drive. Visitors will be able to take self-guided tours and meet the library board and staff.
Saluting local businesses
West Chicago is launching a new awards program to convey its appreciation to businesses. "Today more than ever, businesses both large and small are challenged to step-up to the pressures of a demanding marketplace through ingenuity, innovation and sheer grit, if they are to survive," Mayor Mike Kwasman said. "West Chicago has many such businesses, and intends to salute them through this annual program." One winner will be chosen in each of the following categories: Small Business of the Year, Community Service, Economic Development, Community Image and Green Initiatives. Businesses may nominate themselves. Information packets may be downloaded from westchicago.org and are also available at City Hall. The nomination deadline is Sept. 4.