Briefs: Naperville coach arraigned

A Naperville cheerleading coach pleaded innocent Tuesday to allegations he had a sexually relationship with an underage girl. Bradley S. Abrahams, 29, of Aurora, was arraigned on criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual assault charges. He is due in court again Aug. 28. Prosecutors allege in two separate indictments that Abrahams had sex with two minors, ages 13 and 16, the older of which was not connected to his gym, ICE Athletics Cheer and Dance, 127 Ambassador Drive, Naperville. He is free on bond.

Volunteers wanted

Volunteers are needed to participate in a public health emergency exercise that the Kane County Health Department is planning to conduct from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 at East Aurora High School field house, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. Organizers say the volunteers are needed to role-play as residents affected by a fictitious anthrax release. Children may participate with their parents. The role of the volunteers will take about 30 minutes, but they are welcome to stay for the entire exercise. Their names will be entered in a raffle. Individuals or organizations that would like to participate may call Jennifer Jaquez at (630) 444-3072 to register.

Roadside safety check

The Elmhurst Police Department will conduct a roadside safety check from 11 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday along major roadways in town. Motorists will be randomly stopped and checked for violations. The enforcement campaign is part of an Illinois Department of Transportation grant received by the police department to raise awareness of the hazards of impaired driving. For more information, call Sgt. Jim Gandy at (630) 530-3050.

Alzheimer film to be shown

A full-length film about Alzheimer's disease, "You Are Here," will be shown and there will be a panel discussion at 1 and 6 p.m. Thursday at the College of DuPage Older Adult Institute, Building K, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The film focuses on the disease and hopeful side of treatment and prevention for all ages. Seating is limited. For details or reservations, call (630) 469-5500.

New YMCA director named

The Kroehler Family YMCA, serving Aurora, Naperville and Oswego communities, hired "fitness buff" Ron Anderson as its new director of health and wellness. Most recently Anderson has served as an instructor and personal trainer at Kroehler. "I have seen Ron in action here at our YMCA and know he represents the mission and values of the YMCA and that he is a great fit in our Health & Wellness Department," said RJ Bartels, Executive Director, Kroehler Family YMCA.

Mosquito spraying

DuPage County residents can find out when trucks will spray for mosquitoes in their neighborhoods. People who live DuPage are served by Clarke Mosquito Control and can call the mosquito hotline at (800) 942-2555 to be put on a list that will notify them when local spraying will occur. Residents who live in Schaumburg Township, which is in Cook County, are served by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District at (847) 537-2306. Residents may also contact them to be put on the notification list for spraying. Clarke Mosquito Control suggests keeping bird baths, gutters and eaves clean to help eliminate mosquitoes.