Briefs: Phones still out in Lisle

AT&T spokesman Bob Beasley said late Wednesday that full telephone service had been restored to about 25 percent of all customers affected by an outage that began Tuesday in and around Lisle. Beasley could not, however, say exactly how large of an area or how many total customers still were without telephone service. AT&T officials said Tuesday that the outage was caused by construction crews working on the Reagan Memorial Tollway near the Naperville Road exit.

Employees park off-site

Some city of Naperville employees are donating their parking spaces to downtown employees or visitors in an effort to alleviate congestion in municipal parking lots and decks while the Van Buren parking deck addition is under construction. On Monday, 87 city employees chose to park at one of several off-site locations, walk or bike to work or use public transit. City employees will continue to park off-site on a voluntary basis through September. For more information on the Downtown Naperville Parking Management Plan, visit www.naperville.il.us/parkingmanagement.aspx.

Residents meet Saturday

The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation and the Naperville City Council will hold a joint meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday in meeting rooms A, B and C of the municipal center, 400 S. Eagle St. The meeting will provide residents the chance to talk with city leaders about topics of importance to them. This month's meeting will focus on community services in Naperville and will include an update on the city's legislative priorities and Canadian National's proposed acquisition of EJ&E Railroad.

Book talk rescheduled

Chicago author and journalist Rick Kogan will be in Carol Stream on April 22 to speak about his latest book, "Sidewalks: Portraits of Chicago." Residents are encouraged to attend the free event, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the Bielawski Municipal Center, 500 N. Gary Ave. For details, call (630) 665-7050.

Volunteers needed

Lombard is looking for volunteers to help with cleanup efforts during Lombard Pride Week. Volunteers will gather in one of several locations in the village on April 26. Interested residents should call (630) 620-5718.

Senior safety programs

Beginning in May, seniors living in Carol Stream will be able to make an appointment to be visited at their home by a crime prevention officer from the Carol Stream Police Department and a fire prevention expert from the Carol Stream Fire Protection District. The officials will provide free home safety inspections and provide tips on making homes safer. For details, call the Carol Stream Fire District at (630) 668-4836 and ask for Greg Schwarze.

Need a scholarship?

Wheaton Lions Charities is seeking scholarship candidates with a hearing or vision impairment, or type 2 diabetes, who live within the boundaries of Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 and have a financial need. The candidate should be a high school senior who plans to attend a college or technical school, but could be a previous graduate who plans on changing a career with the same financial need and impairment mentioned. Scholarship applications may be obtained from Wheaton Warrenville South High School or Wheaton North High School guidance counselors. Questions may be directed to Bill Davis at (630) 668-1167.