Briefs: New bank branch approved

The Des Plaines City Council has approved construction of a new drive-through bank in the plaza at Forest and Lee streets anchored by Aldi Food after the developer agreed to pay $30,000 or half the cost of installing a turn lane. A couple of aldermen commented on how dangerous the intersection is and one wanted installation of a traffic light. City officials said that would cost $400,000 to $600,000, and that current traffic flows aren't sufficient to win approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation, required because Lee is a state route. George Peterson, 57, of Des Plaines, was killed crossing Lee north of Forest last week while on his way home from the food store. Police Chief Jim Prandini said no ticket was issued because it was dark and rainy and Peterson wasn't in the crosswalk.

Kid's flu clinic in Hoffman

Hoffman Estates will hold a Children's Flu Clinic from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages all children 6 months to 18 years of age to receive a shot. The clinic will be at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Shots cost $5 for residents of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Hanover townships; and $7 for all other communities. Cash or check, as well as the state's AllKids insurance is accepted. This clinic is for children who are uninsured or underinsured.

Play tryouts

Actors of all ages and races are invited to try out for the production of "Black Wall Street," the Black History Month play being put on by Powerhouse Productions in February. Auditions are at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., in Schaumburg. For more information, go to powerhouseproduction.com or call (847) 352-1801.

Job fair for ages 45+

Anyone age 45 and over who is looking for a job is invited to attend a free job fair at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., in Schaumburg. The fair will feature 10 employers who are ready to hire people for entry-level to experienced professional positions. For more information, call (847) 884-0030.

Meeting on red-light cameras

The Schaumburg police department will host an informational community meeting regarding the new Automated Red Light Enforcement Program from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the community room of the police station at 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. The first cameras will be operational during the early part of November at the intersection of Meacham and Woodfield roads. There will be a 15-day warning period before the issuance of citations. Representatives of the Schaumburg police department and RedSpeed Illinois, the company which will operate the cameras, will be on hand. Camera operations and the citation issuance and appeals process will be explained.