Briefs: Home improvement grants
Twenty-one Bensenville families will receive grants totaling almost $59,400 to help them maintaining their houses. The village board approved the funding. The village established the Home Improvement Grant Program earlier this year to assist residents with bringing their homes into code compliance. The program provides assistance for reinvestment in existing single-family, duplex and two-flat housing stock to revitalize neighborhoods, increase property values and make homes safer. Owners are eligible for a grant of up to $5,000. Village President John Geils said other homes are in the evaluation process for potential grants. Geils said Bensenville aims to certify a minimum of 200 homes this year and another 200 next year. For details, call (630) 594-1090.
Historic Sites group meets
Naperville's Historic Sites Commission meets at 7 p.m. today at the municipal center, 400 S. Eagle St. The commission will be discussing the Architectural and Historical Survey of the Historic District. The survey included more than 300 structures in the district along with two local landmarks in order to document existing architecture. Residents also will have a chance to give their input. To view the survey, visit www.naperville.il.us/historicsurvey.aspx.
Addison traffic sting results
Addison police netted more than 100 citations during a roadside safety checkpoint on the 1000 block of Lake Street Saturday night. The multijurisdictional checkpoint also involved state police, DuPage sheriff's deputies, the DuPage Office of Emergency Management and Villa Park police.
Free light bulbs in Addison
To help promote energy efficiency, Addison will distribute free compact fluorescent light bulbs at the following locations while supplies last: Addison village hall, 1 Friendship Plaza; North Wastewater Treatment Facility, 711 N. Addison Road; Community Park, 120 E. Oak St.; and Centennial Park, 1776 W. Centennial Place. Distribution is limited to four bulbs per Addison household. An ID must be shown to prove residency. The village and other surrounding communities received these bulbs at no cost for distribution to residents.
Glenbard duo aid hunger
Two Glenbard East High School students organized a walk Saturday at the Lombard school to help the United Nations World Food Program. Melissa Johnson and Ushma Trivedi, both sophomores, wanted to raise global awareness about world hunger and organized the project on their own with help and support from their teachers. The Walk for Hunger will take place at the outdoor track. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the five-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. The school is at 1014 S. Main St.
Aurora click it or ticket
Aurora police are planning a series of citywide operations in coming weeks that coincide with the state's Click It or Ticket campaign to increase seat-belt use. The operations will be conducted by community oriented policing officers in residential areas near major thoroughfares. The first is scheduled for today on the city's west side. Police would not disclose an exact location. Officials said traffic enforcement is one of the highest priorities for Aurora's officers who respond to about 6,000 traffic accidents each year.
Toys for Tots benefit
The DuPage Marine Corps League and Vintage Car and Hot Rod Car Club will sponsor the 12th annual Toys for Tots charity car show and benefit concert from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Ross Ferraro Town Center at Gary Avenue and Lies Road in Carol Stream. About 250 motorcycle and vehicle entries will be on display for judging by participants. Spectators are asked to bring an unwrapped new toy to be donated to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. For details, call Peter Lagalos at (630) 260-0088.
Carol Stream cleanup
Carol Stream will sponsor a pond and stream cleanup on June 7. The village's engineering services department is seeking volunteers to help clean the local section of Klein and Thunderbird creeks as well as storm water detention ponds. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, bags, refuse retrieval tools, refreshments and a complimentary survival bag. Volunteers are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and wear a pair of work boots for their assigned cleanup detail. For details, call the engineering services department at (630) 871-6220 or e-mail engservices@carolstream.org .