Briefs: Teen gets private attorney
An Elgin teenager accused of stabbing his teacher has a private attorney to represent him on unrelated sex assault charges. Angel Facio, 16, is set to appear in court again April 25 on allegations he assaulted an 8-year-old girl last August, months before his arrest after a Jan. 16 knife attack at Elgin High School. Facio was set to be arraigned in Kane County on the rape charges Tuesday, but the case was continued because his new lawyer, Nils Von Kuedell, had not been able to review the case file. Prosecutors also are set to argue for a sample of Facio's DNA. The teen is held in Chicago's juvenile detention facility on the stabbing charges and is set to be in a Cook County court on a move to try him as an adult.
Open house slated
The South Elgin parks and recreation department is offering a free fitness and health open house from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the municipal annex, 1 W. State St. People will have a chance to learn about the district's classes in tai chi, boot camp, martial arts, strength and core, dance, kickboxing and zumba. Call (847) 622-0003.
Special Olympics charity
Campton Hills police are raising money for the Special Olympics by selling pins, hats and T-shirts. The items bear a Special Olympics logo and are available on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the village hall, 40W115 Campton Crossings Drive, Unit B. Pins cost $5 while hats and shirts are $15 each. Proceeds benefit the annual Special Olympics Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser through the Kane County Chiefs of Police Association. Call (630) 584-0330.
East to present 'Barnum'Œ
St. Charles East High School drama students will present the musical "Barnum" at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, with a 2 p.m. matinee April 27. Tickets are available at the door for $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults. "Barnum" is the story of famed circus showman P.T. Barnum.
Batavia scholarship offers
The Batavia Bulldogs Sports Boosters will award four $1,000 scholarships to seniors at Batavia High School this year. To be eligible, students have to have participated in sports for three years, including their senior year, and have a 3.0 grade point average. Applications can be picked up at the high school guidance office or athletic office and have to be returned by April 30.