DuPage Country news digest

Daring deeds in Roselle

Starting today, children can register for the Roselle Public Library's Winter Reading Program. "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds" is designed for children up to sixth grade. Children are encouraged to check out books, including audio, and keep track of the minutes spent reading or listening. Those who register will receive a game sheet and a program bookmark. Prizes will be awarded after reading goals are reached. The program ends March 3. For details, call (630) 529-1641, ext. 351, or visit www.roselle.lib.il.us.

Forum focuses on 75th St.

Naperville city leaders are looking for input on the strengths, weaknesses and future opportunities of the 75th Street corridor through a forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal center, 400 S. Eagle St. The area is bordered by the intersection of 75th and Washington streets on the west, and the city's municipal boundary on the east. The city is conducting a study of the area to provide guidance for development. Those who can't attend the forum can fill out an online survey at www.naperville.il.us/75street.aspx. The survey will be available until Feb. 4.

Big Read program starts

Residents in 10 communities, including Lisle, Downers Grove and Woodridge, are all being asked to read the same book as part of the fourth annual Big Reads program. This year's effort -- designed to connect residents through literature -- focuses on the book "Dream When You're Feeling Blue," the story of a Chicago family's experiences during World War II. Participating libraries also include Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Thomas Ford, Indian Prairie, Westmont, LaGrange and LaGrange Park.

Get a Lowe's scholarship

Applications are available for two Lowe's Scholarship programs, funded by the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. The Lowe's Scholarship is available to high school seniors nationwide. The Carl S. Buchan Scholarship is available to Lowe's employees, spouses and their dependents. The deadline to apply is March 15. Applications are available at www.Lowes.com/scholarships.

Congressional forum set

The grassroots group, Hanover Township Democrats & Independents, or HanDI, will sponsor a free forum for the Democratic primary candidates for the 6th and 8th Congressional districts from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. The list of candidates scheduled to attend has yet to be finalized. In the 6th District, Stan Jagla of Roselle is running against Jill Morgenthaler of Des Plaines to be the Democrat who challenges incumbent Republican Peter Roskam of Wheaton, who has no primary challenger. In the 8th District, Democratic incumbent Melissa Bean of Barrington is being challenged by Randi Scheurer of Lindenhurst. Three Republicans also are running in their party's primary to take on Bean in November. The public will be invited to ask questions during the forum. For more information, visit www.handionline.org.