Fox Valley briefs

District 158 posts budget:

Huntley Unit District 158 has posted its tentative budget for the 2009-10 school year. The budget will be on display for a month, ahead of the school board's scheduled hearing and vote on Sept. 17. The latest budget draft reflects an increase of more than $2 million in state aid the district expects to receive this year. With the infusion of money from the state, the district expects to have a $1.75 million, or 2 percent, operating surplus this year. Despite the revenue bump, the budget does not restore any of the cuts to maintenance and technology that district officials made earlier this year. "We are preparing for the future," Comptroller Mark Altmayer said. "We'd be taking a step backward if we essentially reinstated all the expenditures." You can view the budget at d158.k12.il.us.

Ministry hosts day of fun:

H.E.L.P.S. Ministry will host "Meet in the Street and Eat '09" from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today at The HELPS Ministry Community Center, 6N539 Tuscola, St. Charles. At this old-fashioned revival, with the theme, "God's Stimulus Plan," come say goodbye to summertime with live music, 3-on-3 basketball, face painting, clowns, games, attractions, contests, food, a late night movie with popcorn and more. Call (847) 741-3526 or visit thehelpsministry.org.

MCC picks new trustee:

McHenry County College's board of trustees have picked Bob DeWitt to join their ranks. DeWitt, selected out of 23 contenders, works for SunGard Higher Education, where his emphasis is on research and technology. He has 20 years of experience in higher education, holding interim chief information officer positions at various community colleges and universities, including National Louis University for three years. He fills the spot left open by Scott Summers, who resigned from the board in June. His term expires in April 2011.