Briefs: Hester targets Spring Hill

Tickets to the Devin Hester autograph-signing session at Sports Fanatic Store in Spring Hill Mall are almost sold out. The Chicago Bears' kick-return specialist will sign merchandise at 5 p.m. April 2. Tickets are $100 per autograph, payable by cash only, and are available from the Sports Fanatic Store. A personal message can be added to the autograph for $25. In addition, a special raffle will be held for three separate Hester autographed items. Each raffle ticket is $5 and all proceeds will benefit the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

ECC names associate dean

James Dittus was recently named associate dean of communications and behavioral sciences at Elgin Community College. Prior to his appointment, Dittus was interim associate dean of the division. He came to ECC in 2004 as a full-time speech instructor. Prior to arriving at ECC, he was a speech instructor at Highland Community College in Freeport. Dittus earned his Ph.D. in higher-education administration at Loyola University in Chicago.

Student art on display

The Dundee Township Public Library will host a reception on Saturday for Dundee Crown art students whose artwork is now on display throughout the library. The art show runs through March 20. The students, their parents, teachers and the community are invited to join the library board and staff from 1 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon reception of artwork and light refreshments at the library, 555 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee. Call (847)428-3661.