Briefs: Not guilty plea in slaying
A factory worker pleaded not guilty Thursday in the death of his ex-girlfriend, who was found stabbed to death in her Aurora apartment. Hezekiah Hamilton, 24, is charged with murder and other offenses in the Oct. 30, 2007, slaying of Brenetta Beck, 25. Police say Beck was stabbed more than 50 times and was discovered slumped in the bathroom, her infant children nearby. Hamilton is jailed and due in court again March 28.
'Elvis' to play Arcada
Elvis impersonator Donny Edwards will perform Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Love Me Tender Valentine's concert starts at 8 p.m. Accompanying Edwards will be Bobby Valli, performing a tribute to his brother, Frankie Valli, including the hits "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You." Tickets start at $35. Call (630) 587-8400 or go online to www.thearcada.com.
Women's networking
Elgin Community College's Illinois Small Business Development Center will host Put on Your Big Girl Pants and Sell Something: Five Ways to Double Your Sales Now, the first in a series of women's networking luncheons at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Speaking at the luncheon will be Maureen O'Brien, CEO and founder of O'Brien & Son Inc., a motivational speaker. After O'Brien's presentation and lunch, there will be a presentation by Ellen Huxtable, ECC's entrepreneur event coordinator. Cost is $25 to $30. Call (847) 214-7488.
Help with drug bills
Batavia Retired Senior Volunteer Project Inc. is seeking applicants for its medical assistance program, which provides credits to be used for prescription drugs at Osco Pharmacy in Batavia. The credits are awarded on the basis of need with consideration given to the applicant's income and nonreimbursed payments for prescription drugs. Applicants must be at least 65 and live within the city of Batavia, Batavia Township or the Batavia Park District. An applicant can qualify for the program with an income of up to $24,000. If the applicant has a spouse or lives with one qualified additional resident, the income limit rises to $32,000 and the limit rises to $40,000 if two qualified additional residents live with the applicant. For an application, call (630) 406-9993 weekdays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Home repair aid offered
If your home needs repair but finances are tight, Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association Inc. offers assistance for limited-income homeowners in the cities or townships of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. Eligibility is based on income and family size. Call (630) 584-1996 or visit www.mvnia.org.
Resource Fair at Rotolo
The Kane County Regional Office of Education and gifted parent groups from the Tri-Cities will host the Beyond the Classroom Educational Resource Fair from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Road, in Batavia. Representatives from local universities, music groups and museums will be on hand to talk about programs they have for students from kindergarten to high school. Call (630) 584-5631 or go to www.gtrg-d303.org for details.