Fox Valley briefs

Ballot vacancy filled:

Shirley Rauschenberger, a longtime Elgin woman and mother of one-time State Sen. Steve Rauschenberger, has been tapped to run for the Kane County Board District 20 seat. Kane County GOP chairman Mike Kenyon said the party turned in paperwork for the 81-year-old Elgin woman to appear on the November ballot. The move was needed after Larry Wegman, the GOP nominee, withdrew from the race this week, citing increased family responsibilities. The Democratic nominee is Christina Castro; Julie Schmitt is the Green Party candidate. "She has Elgin and Kane County in her heart," Kenyon said of Rauschenberger. "You can't buy that. You can't make it."

Corn roast for kids:

The United Commercial Travels of America Elgin Council 412 will host its annual Chicken and Corn Roast from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Burlington Park, Park Street and Deutsch Road, Burlington. The cost is $10 per person, kids younger than 10 eat free, and includes a chicken dinner, all you and all-you-can-eat corn and beverages. Proceeds will benefit youth sports and childhood programs. For more information, call (847) 695-9599.

Find a detour:

Pavement patching will begin Monday on Huntley Road between Sleepy Hollow Road and Tartans Drive and also along Boncosky Road from River Ridge to Route 31 in West Dundee. The roadwork, which is expected to end Friday, will reduce Huntley Road to one lane, while Boncosky Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Poker run:

The third annual Poker Run and Benefit Party for Ingleside teen Matthew Minjares, who was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy when he was 2, takes place from noon to 11 p.m. Sunday. The poker run, which costs $10 per hand, will start at Parkside Tap, 11721 Main St., Huntley and will make stops at Brett's Bar and Grill in Gilberts, The Outpost in Pingree Grove, The Varsity Pub in Kingston and end at Hammerheads Billiards in West Dundee. Live bands will perform from 2 to 11 p.m. at Hammerheads. All proceeds will help Matthew and his family offset medical expenses.

Check out Huntley's farmers market:

Huntley's second annual farmer's market will continue to offer fresh produce, live entertainment and events throughout August and September. The farmer's market is every Saturday through Sept. 27 on Coral Street in downtown Huntley. The Prairie Voices will perform at 10:30 a.m. today. You can check out antique farm equipment and meet Orion Samuelson from WGN Radio and Master Gardeners Jim and Jane Fizzell. Call (847) 515-5262.

Campton farmers market:

Fresh fruits, vegetables and meats are among the locally produced goods on sale each week at the Campton Hills Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27 at Campton Crossings shopping center along Route 64. Call (630) 584-5700.