Briefs: Aurora man killed in crash

Brian Wilkerson, 32, of Aurora, was one of three people killed early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash in LaSalle County, authorities said. A Dodge pickup truck went into a ditch just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday near Allen Township on County Highway 39, according to the LaSalle County sheriff's office. The truck rolled over several times and four occupants were ejected. LaSalle County Coroner Jody Bernard said Tuesday that Wilkerson suffered injuries "consistent with an automobile mishap and ejection." Bernard said toxicology results were not yet complete. Authorities said Wilkerson, 19-year-old Natalie Spear of Oak Lawn and 23-year-old Jordan Hill of Ransom all were pronounced dead at the accident scene early Sunday. The fourth victim was airlifted to OSF Saint Francis Hospital in Peoria.

Winfield Town Center meeting

The village of Winfield will host a community workshop to present alternative development concepts for its Town Center plan and gain resident feedback. The workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at village hall, 27W465 Jewell Road. The concepts to be presented are based on a real estate market analysis of the Town Center and represent the development potential and recommendations gathered during previous community meetings. The village will complete its Town Center development study within the next few months. For details, visit www.villageofwinfield.com.

Iftar dinner in Aurora

About 200 Christians, Jews and Muslims will come together to celebrate an Iftar dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The third annual dinner is a Muslim meal which breaks daily fast during Ramadan, which began Monday. The program will include details of Turkish culture and information about a tour of Turkey next year that will be hosted by the Niagara Foundation of Chicago. The dinner is sponsored by Niagara, the church and Aurora University. For reservations, call (630) 844-6535.

Villa Park police issue alert

Residents and businesses in Villa Park recently received phone calls from people claiming to be police officers, according to an alert issued by the police department. During the call, the person who answers is told their phone number was obtained about a serious accident or injury and they are directed to call another phone number to find out about the injured or deceased person. The number they are told to dial usually starts with 721. When they dial that number, inmates then are able to use the person's phone number to make long distance phone calls. Anyone contacted by someone claiming to be an officer should call the police department. For more information contact Villa Park Police Lt. Michael Lay at (630) 592-6117.

Lombard plans Sept. 11 events

The village of Lombard is planning several events to commemorate Sept. 11. At 8:45 a.m. that day, the fire department will have a bell ringing ceremony at Fire Station 1, 50 E. St. Charles Road, followed by a moment of silence, tours and a meet and greet with village firefighters. A blood drive is scheduled from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Lombard Park District Community Building. All donors will receive a free lightweight jacket from Hartland Blood Center. To make an appointment, call Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712.