Briefs: Quiet zones are back

Two corridors along the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway are back to being quiet zones effective immediately. Engineers no longer will blow their horns at most crossing on sections from North Chicago to Lake Zurich and west of Barrington through Bartlett. The conversion of communication equipment from analog to digital service proceeded more quickly than expected. The quiet zone in that area was suspended last week. Horns will still sound at some crossings until the appropriate road signs are installed to alert motorists.

Sleep over in Mundelein

The Mundelein Park and Recreation District will hold its first spring break teen sleepover called Sleepless in Mundelein starting at 7:30 p.m. March 29. The event, open to boys and girls ages 11 to 14, will run until 7:30 a.m. March 30 at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road. The adult-supervised event will include games, swimming, snacks and gym time. Mary Priller, the district's marketing specialist, said the all-nighter is one last hurrah for teens before they return to school after spring break. Cost is $30 for residents and $60 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is Monday. For details, call (847) 566-0650.

Magic and more

ArtWorks Family Fun: Magic and More, a 90-minute magic, comedy and juggling show, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday to benefit the ArtWorks Children's Museum, an interactive art studio in Ingleside. Doors will open at noon at Memorial Hall, 10308 Main St., Richmond. The lineup includes sleight of hand act by Bill Koch, Bubble Wonders of Geoff Akins, Jason Kollum's juggling skills and magic and comedy by Brent Allan. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 get in free. For more, visit www.artworks4kids.org.