Fox Valley briefs

District 300 mulling lease:

The Community Unit District 300 school board is considering an agreement with the Kane County Forest Preserve District and two community organizations allowing the district to lease an abandoned house for environmental education. The well-preserved house is located along Sleepy Hollow Road, between Route 72 and Huntley Road, on the 160-acre Schweitzer property. Under the deal, District 300 would use the lower level of the house for environmental education. The Citizen Advocate Team and Friends of the Fox River would have office space on the second floor. If the deal is not approved, the forest preserve district plans to raze the house. District 300's administration has recommended approval of the agreement.

Game, set, match:

Registration is now underway for the Elgin Tennis Showdown Tournament, which will be held Aug. 8 on the newly renovated courts at Judson University. The singles tournament offers three levels of play for men and women - beginning, intermediate and advanced. For more information or to register, visit www.cityofelgin.org or call Kone Chansey at (847) 289-2689.