Briefs: Developer to resume work

Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia said a condo developer on Thursday assured him that construction on the downtown building will resume in the next few weeks. Arredia met with the developer, Dr. Rashmi Patel, amid concerns of a foreclosure lawsuit involving the project at 595 S. River Road. During the 30-minute meeting at city hall, Patel said he had abandoned his plans to go rental, and that he had found another way to settle the foreclosure lawsuit, Arredia said. But the mayor declined to go into details. Patel couldn't be reached for comment on Friday.

Free job assistance available

Hanover Township has partnered with Arlington Heights-based Work Net of Northern Cook County to offer free career training and job placement assistance. Counselors will be available every week by appointment at the township's offices, located at 250 S. Route 59 in Bartlett. There are also special programs for veterans and youth. For details, call the township at (630) 837-0301.

Walk to fight lung disease

The Hike for Lung Health fundraiser will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at both Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine and at Chicago's Montrose Harbor. The Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, which aims to promote healthy lungs and fight lung disease, will put on 1-mile and 3-mile walks. For details, call (888) 880-LUNG or visit lungchicago.org.