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Buy online for Marklund

Marklund's holiday online auction concludes today. All proceeds benefit Marklund and its nonprofit network of services for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. Dozens of items are available with opening bids starting at half the value of the item. There are packages for Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Arlington Park, Six Flags and Enchanted Castle. Other items include tickets to see "The Bowery Boys," Joffrey Ballet, Second City and Zanies, as well as gift certificates to Uno's Pizzeria and other restaurants, a wine tasting experience, ice skating lessons, golf and more. To view all items, go to marklund.cmarket.com or marklund.org. Call (630) 593-5484 for more details.

ECC hosts college night

Elgin Community College will host a College Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Representatives from more than 140 colleges and universities will be available to answer questions about admission requirements, athletics, housing and financial aid.

Political sign rules

Political signs can only be placed on private property in Geneva. Placement of any sign on public property or right of way without prior city council approval is prohibited, and such signs will be removed. As a rule of thumb, the public right of way is that area between the edge of pavement and the public walk. In neighborhoods without sidewalks, the right of way is determined by dividing the total width of the street in half, and then applying the resulting measurement to the house side of the curb measured in feet. For more information, call building commissioner Chuck Lencioni at (630) 262-0280.

Video Shootout in Geneva

Downtown Geneva will be the backdrop for an amateur film competition Saturday. The Digital Video Shootout will give each team 12 hours to write a script, shoot footage, edit and produce a 2- to 5-minute film. Certain shots are required, including a Geneva merchant. Winners will be announced at the Geneva Film Festival Nov. 8. The entry fee is $50. For details on entering, visit genevafilmfestival.org. Merchants interested in participating can contact Cheryl Klein at cklein@genevafilmfestival.org, or Vic Portincaso at vportincaso@genevafilmfestival.org.