Fox Valley briefs

Petitions available for Huntley:

Nominating petitions are available for Huntley residents interested in running for a seat on the Huntley village board. Mayor Chuck Sass is up for re-election in the spring along with three trustees: Pam Fender, Paul Mercer and John Piwko. People can pick up petitions in the village clerk's office at village hall, 10987 Main St. Petitions can be circulated immediately and must be filed between 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 and 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 at village hall. Call (847) 515-5200 for more information.

District 300 hosts levy hearing:

The Community Unit District 300 school board is scheduled to adopt its 2008 tax levy at its meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Neubert Elementary School, 1100 Huntington Dr., in Algonquin. The board will hold a public hearing before voting on the levy. The district will ask for an estimated $191.6 million this year, a 38.6 percent increase over what it collected last year. But the district will not collect the entire amount, as it can only increase the amount it collects by no more than the rate of inflation, in addition to new property growth.

Free Holiday Swim

YWCA Elgin has a gift for the community. Now through Dec. 23, the YWCA Elgin will offer free holiday swims from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. YWCA Elgin is at 220 E. Chicago St., Elgin. For details, call (847) 742-7930 or email to info@ywcaelgin.org.

Centegra offers flu shots:

With the flu season approaching, Centegra Health System is providing $25 flu vaccinations at its immediate care centers. The centers are at 10350 Haligus Road in Huntley, and at 360 Station Drive in Crystal Lake. The offices are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (815) 338-6600.