Fox Valley briefs

Sherman restricts visitation

Sherman Hospital in Elgin has enacted a temporary visitor limitation policy to help protect patients against the spread of H1N1 virus. Effective today, visitors that have a fever or respiratory illness should not visit patients. Except in extraordinary circumstances, there will be no visitors under 16 and no more than two visitors at a time. Pregnant women and people with asthma should not visit during the flu season either. Sherman officials said the policy will be reviewed at a later date, but did not give a time frame for when the restrictions would be lifted.

Huntley warns residents

Huntley is urging caution for residents who receive a letter from a company named Home Service. The letter, according to the village, offers to insure water lines entering houses. The type of repair described in the letter is only needed in rare cases, the village warns. Officials noted the company is in no way affiliated with the village of Huntley. Call (847) 515-5274.

Dog obedience trial

Fox Valley Dog Training Club will be hosting its 58th annual Obedience Trial and 4th annual Rally Trial Nov. 8 at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Spectators are welcome to watch many breeds of dogs competing at the three main levels of Obedience and three levels of Rally. Show hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. Find more on the Fox Valley Dog Training Club and trial at fvdtc.org.

NIU's new Web site for alums

Commemorating its golden anniversary this academic year, Northern Illinois University launched a new interactive Web site that allows faculty and alumni to reconnect and share favorite memories. The Web site can be found at niu.edu/clas50. It features a brief history of the college, a calendar of anniversary-related events throughout the year and a directory of alumni allowing former students to reconnect. Visitors also can share stories, photos and videos.