Local briefs

Two crash victims critical

Two men remained in critical condition at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Friday after a three-vehicle accident during rush hour Thursday in Hoffman Estates, police said. Hoffman Estates police Sgt. Carl Baumert said a Ford Explorer going north on Barrington Road crashed head-on into a Chevrolet S-10 pickup around 5 p.m. near the entrance to St. Alexius Medical Center. A third vehicle, identified as a passenger car, rear-ended the pickup. Baumert didn't identify the victims. A helicopter flew the Ford driver to Lutheran General, while the driver of the Chevrolet and the car were driven to St. Alexius, Baumert said. The Chevrolet's driver was later flown to Lutheran General, Baumert added, while the third male victim was treated and released.

Lisa Stebic fundraiser

As the six-month anniversary of the disappearance of Lisa Stebic approaches, a Palatine dog grooming salon will host a fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Biscuits & Bows, 1945 Plum Grove Road. Dog washes, massages, nail trims and other services will be available, and all the money will go toward the Lisa Stebic Fund. Stebic disappeared April 30 from her Plainfield home. Call (847) 202œ7877 for details on Sunday's fund-raiser.

Retire your old flag here

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2202 in Schaumburg will hold one of its periodic flag disposal events Nov. 3 for old and damaged flags. Veterans will retire old flags in the proper manner that morning at the new Schaumburg Fire Station on Schaumburg Road. Bring your old flag to Schaumburg's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center at 101 Schaumburg Court during normal business hours the week before. For more information, call VFW Post 2202 at (630) 670-3115.