Briefs: How to handle an emergency

Learn how to provide basic first aid and how to handle emergencies through a seminar sponsored by the Dundee Township Public Library at 7 p.m. today at the West Dundee Public Safety Center II, 100 Carrington Road. The seminar will cover topics including bleeding, muscle and joint injuries, burns and sudden illness. Register online at www.dundeelibrary.info.

Huntley wages ComEd fight

Huntley will continue fighting ComEd's plans to build new transmission lines along Kreutzer Road. The village will object to an July 11 ruling in ComEd's favor, Assistant Village Manager Dave Johnson said Friday. "We don't believe that the impact on our residents is accurately reflected in the order," Johnson said. The deadline for parties to object is Aug. 1, but the village has asked for more time to file its objection. "Either way, we're moving forward," Johnson said. The ruling will not be final until the Illinois Commerce Commission issues its final decision, probably later this summer.

Donate blood in Elgin

Heartland Blood Centers and Elgin will host a blood drive from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Wa, Elgin. Organizers hope at least 100 people to come out and donate. People donating blood will receive a free guest pass for Wing Park Family Aquatic Center while supplies last. Heartland also will provide a gift card for a free quart of Oberweis Ice Cream. Call (630) 723-2565.