Briefs: National Night Out gets wet

The Algonquin Police Department holds its National Night Out celebration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Algonquin Swimming Pool and Splash Pad. The free event includes be a dodgeball tournament, food, games and music at the party that's meant to increase awareness about crime, drugs and prevention programs. Visit www.algonquin.org.

Towns close to border deal

Huntley, Hampshire and Pingree Grove are close to a deal that would establish the boundaries between the three towns and resolve other outstanding issues, local officials say. "We've exchanged a couple of drafts," Huntley Assistant Village Manager Dave Johnson said. "We're pretty close to wrapping that up." Under the deal, the towns would work together to plan development along the Route 47-Big Timber Road corridor, Johnson said. The towns may also adopt a uniform fee they will charge to developers. "We're trying to be as close as we can on impact fees - so we don't have that situation where one community is significantly higher or lower than another," Johnson said.

Village warns of siren test

Carpentersville officials remind residents that the village's emergency management warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each month. During the testing, the siren will sound for about one to two minutes, compared to an actual emergency when the siren sounds until the danger has passed. For questions or concerns, contact Fire Chief John Schuldt at (847) 426-2131.