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Learn about liquor laws

Algonquin's police department will lead a training class that teaches alcohol sellers how to spot phony identification cards, who to serve, who not to serve and state laws that govern alcohol sales. The class costs $35 and starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Anyone 18 years and older can take the class, which you must register for by calling (847) 658-2720.

Radon kits available

Kits for radon testing will be available for $5 this month at the McHenry County Department of Health. According to a news release, one out of every three homes in McHenry County post-elevated radon levels in their basements. Call the health department at (815) 334-4585.

Middle school work slated

The Community Unit District 300 school board has approved remodeling at Algonquin and Hampshire middle schools. The district will pay an estimated $2.7 million to renovate Algonquin Middle School and an estimated $4.9 million to renovate Hampshire Middle School. The projects are scheduled to be completed in the summer. The renovations will be paid for with $45 million in voter-approved bonds the district plans to issue in August.