Briefs: Suburban man charged

Rolling Meadows police have accused a 22-year-old man with having a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl. David Guzman, of the 2300 block of Algonquin Road, was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child for incidents that occurred during September and October, police said. In addition, there is a warrant from Immigration and Customs Enforcement for his deportation, police said. Bond was set at $35,000 and Guzman is scheduled to appear at the Rolling Meadows courthouse on Dec. 1.

Man charged with sex crime

A 19-year-old man from the Palatine area faces two charges after being arrested in Busse Woods with a 13-year-old girl in his car. Rogelio Valdez, of the 1500 block of West Norway, was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and with criminal sexual abuse, a Cook County sheriff's police spokeswoman said. He was observed by a forest preserve patrol officer in sexual contact with the girl in the preserve in unincorporated Elk Grove Village, spokeswoman Penny Mateck said. They told investigators they are boyfriend and girlfriend, she said. Bond was set at $100,000 and his next court date is Dec. 5 at the Rolling Meadows courthouse.

Gas back on in Schaumburg

For the second time this year, residents at a Schaumburg apartment complex were without natural gas, shut off because management hadn't paid their bills on time, according to Nicor officials. Gas was shut off Wednesday for at least four units at the 300-unit Grand Vista of Schaumburg apartments on the southwest corner of Golf Road and Knollwood Drive. Up to 50 units may have been affected. A Nicor spokesman said apartment management was notified in October that the gas would be turned off due to late payments. The utility company turned the gas back on Friday afternoon after reaching a payment agreement with the apartment management, the spokesman added. A woman answering the phone at the apartment complex said that gas was shut off because of a mistake by Nicor crews. She added that the problem had been rectified and that there were no problems with payment. Nicor turned gas off at 24 units at the same complex in April due to late payments.

Celebrate in Streamwood

Streamwood residents are invited today to celebrate the community's many cultures with a variety of native foods and fun. The Community Relations Commission presents the free "Cultures of our Community" event from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd. Besides food, there will be displays full of artifacts and pictures, as well as performances by community members. (630) 736-3800; for directions call (630) 372-7275.

Prospect High cites honor

Business Week magazine has picked Mount Prospect as the best community in the country to raise children, Prospect High School Principal Kurt Laasko said in a letter to parents this week also lauding the school's 12th place performance in statewide test data. He said he had been interviewed for a story on the honor, in which school performance was a factor. Business Week declined to comment.

Craft sale at high school

More than 150 crafters will be selling items at the annual Holiday Craft Boutique today at Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road. Everything will be handmade and handcrafted gifts will be raffled all day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission is $2. Proceeds will benefit the school's athletic boosters.