Briefs: Suspect in federal custody

Police on Friday officially classified a man they have held since Wednesday as a suspect in the murder of a 25-year-old Aurora woman. Brenetta Beck was found stabbed to death in her east-side apartment early Tuesday. Her two young children, ages 16 months and 10 days, were unharmed. A 24-year-old Joliet man who knew Beck is the suspect. He has not been charged with murder, but police plan to hand him over to federal immigration officials for deportation because of his criminal background. If charged, the murder case would take precedence over the deportation, which would take several weeks. Police said they are awaiting forensic test results from evidence gathered at the crime scene. Results may be back next week.

Election fever grows

A last-minute rush of filings is expected Monday, the final day for candidates to submit petitions for the Feb. 5 primary. The week started with a flood of candidates filing to run for elected offices in DuPage and Will counties but had tapered off by Friday. Numerous primary battles are shaping up already amongst Republicans in DuPage for several county board districts. The winners of the primary will go on to the November general election.

Rosary play this weekend

Rosary High School's fine arts department presents "Little Women" this weekend in the school's McEnroe Auditorium at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. Performances are at 7:30 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 14 and younger. The play is based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences. Based on the novel, the play follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War-era America.

Weather watchers needed

Thursday is the last day to register for a volunteer weather monitor training session. The program will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the University of Illinois Extension, 1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 170, Naperville. Volunteers are required to have Internet access and purchase monitoring equipment. Equipment costs $25. Registration is required. For details, call (815) 397-7714. For more information about the program, visit www.cocorahs.org or call (630) 955-1123.