Briefs: Parade to close streets

Several street closings will take effect at 1:45 p.m. Saturday in downtown St. Charles to make way for the annual St. Patrick's Parade. Route 64 will be closed between Seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. Route 31 will be closed between State and Illinois streets. Drivers will be detoured around the parade route. Roads are expected to open about 4 p.m.

No tobacco sales to minors

All seven Elburn businesses licensed to sell tobacco products followed the law during a Feb. 27 compliance check. Police worked with a 17-year-old decoy agent to make the check. The 100 percent compliance was up from 86 percent in November 2007. Elburn businesses were also found to be 100 percent in compliance during checks in February, June and November 2006. Businesses found to be in compliance Feb. 27 were B.P. Amoco, Elburn Liquors, Emma's Pub and Cantina, Jewel-Osco, Knucklehead's Tavern, Mobil and Valley Liquors. According to Elburn Police Chief James Linane, undercover checks are made two or three times a year. The police department receives "Kids Can't Buy 'Em Here" grants for compliance checks and educational materials each year from the state liquor control commission.

Open day at Bandits store

The Chicago Bandits women's pro softball team, which will play games at Judson University in Elgin for at least the next three years while a larger stadium is being built, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at their team store, 72 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Residents can browse and buy softball gear, Bandits memorabilia and more. Call (877) 722-6348 for details.

Prom volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to help set up and work post-prom activities May 3 at St. Charles East High School. Call (630) 443-6618 for more.

Ask a lawyer

The Kane County Bar Association is bringing back its "Ask a Lawyer Days," starting Saturday. The event is held the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone seeking free legal advice from an attorney can call (630) 762-1900. More information can be found at www.kanecountybar.org.