The briefs

Foundation targets financial literacy

Alliant Credit Union Foundation, established through a $4 million grant from the credit union, launched operations last month.

Brenda Murphy, president of the board for Des Plaines School District 62, spoke highly of Alliant's commitment to Des Plaines schools and students through its support of the Operation HOPE financial literacy teaching program.

She said at a recent press conference she attended one of the classes and was impressed with the dedication of the employee volunteer teachers and with the interest on the part of the students.

The foundation gave HOPE $35,000. The Alliant Credit Union headquarters is on Touhy Avenue adjacent to Des Plaines and serves mainly United Airlines employees.

Wheeling High wins parade award

The Wheeling High School marching band won the Participation Prize at Schaumburg Septemberfest.

The lost of other winners are as follows:

• Best Specialty Vehicle: Redmon's Towing of Schaumburg.

• Best Professional Clown: Maggo.

• Best Senior/Junior Color Guard: Civil Air Patrol.

• Best Amateur Float: Schaumburg Park District.

• Best Commercial Float: Dorothy's Dance of Schaumburg.

• Best Adult Marching Band: Crystal Lake Strikers.

• Best High School Marching Band: Schaumburg High School.

• Chairman's Choice: St. John's Lutheran Church, Schaumburg and Mainstreet USA, Streamwood.