Briefs: House fire in Streamwood
Streamwood firefighters are investigating the origin of a blaze Tuesday afternoon that caused an estimated $20,000 in structural damage and destroyed $10,000 of personal property at a home at 6 W. Green Meadows Blvd. No one was home at the time of the fire, which was found to be contained to a lower-level utility room. Smoke damage was spread throughout the house. Neighbors called 911 at 2:45 p.m. after hearing smoke detectors ringing in the house and smelling smoke outside. When firefighters arrived two minutes later, they saw light smoke coming from the chimney.
Walk to School day today
Today is International Walk to School Day, and several area schools are participating by having children only walk to school with parents, volunteers and staff members. Many schools are also incorporating lessons about walking and bicycling safely to school and why doing so can be healthier for the students and the planet. Among area schools participating this morning are Gray M. Sanborn and Winston Campus elementary schools in Palatine.
New bank approved
A freestanding Bank of America at Algonquin and Golf roads was unanimously approved by the Arlington Heights Village Board Monday night. The 4,598-square-foot bank will open in the Surrey Ridge Shopping Center, currently anchored by a Lowe's Home Improvement Center. A vacant restaurant building, which used to house Timber Lodge, will be demolished to make room for the bank, which will also include three drive-through lanes.
Upcoming Deer Park forum
The village of Deer Park will host an open house and public forum Oct. 18 to get input from residents on the present and future park and recreational needs of the community. The open house is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. The public forum, during which residents can make a public comment for the record, is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Both will take place the Vehe Barn, 23570 W. Cuba Road. Exhibits and information about the village's future plans, including the local and regional pathway system will be on display. For more information, contact the village at (847) 726-1648.