Briefs: Wheeling getting cameras

The Wheeling village board gave approval Monday to install red-light cameras in town. They'll be put up at six intersections: Milwaukee Avenue and Hintz Road, Milwaukee and Dundee Road, Lake-Cook Road and Northgate Parkway, Dundee and Elmhurst Road, Elmhurst and Hintz Road, and Palatine Expressway and Wheeling Road. The board also approved procedures for impounding cars involved in offenses such as driving under the influence or driving without a valid license. The owner would have to pay $500 to get the vehicle back. The village also added an administrative hearing officer to handle the impoundment and red light camera cases in town instead of having them go to circuit court.

Fire breaks out in attic

An attic fire in Hoffman Estates caused about $150,000 damage to a home Tuesday and left it uninhabitable. The fire department responded to the scene around 4 p.m. and found moderate smoke coming from the roof of the home at 575 Bode Road. All residents had already left the house, and the fire was contained to the attic. A firefighter also suffered a minor injury but was treated and released. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the department. The Hoffman Estates Fire Department was assisted by the Streamwood, Elk Grove Village, Barrington and Palatine Rural departments.

Watershed meeting today

After a year of work, the plan to maintain the quality and quantity of water in the Barrington area's Flint Creek Watershed is set to be unveiled. The Flint Creek Watershed Partnership will host a special meeting tonight designed to inform the community about the plan, which recommends actions to improve water quality, natural resources and flooding in the 36.5-square mile watershed. It includes all or portions of Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Inverness, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich and North Barrington. The meeting, which also will give residents a chance to ask questions about the plan, is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at Barrington village hall, 200 S. Hough St. For more information, visit citizensforconservation.org.

Fundraiser for disabled

The Schaumburg chapter of the Center for Independent Futures, which provides supported housing for adults with developmental disabilities, will hold a fundraiser Saturday. A madrigal dinner featuring the Barrington High School madrigal singers will take place at The Barn of Barrington, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday with cocktails and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and individual tickets or tables of six, eight and 10 can be reserved by contacting Dan or Beth Faillo at (847) 985-9838 or at djfdan@comcast.net.

Donate for holiday meals

Mount Prospect's Human Services Department will be conducting its holiday meal basket program again this year. Bring nonperishable food items in by Dec. 14 and frozen turkeys or canned hams in by Dec. 20 to the Human Services Department, 50 S. Emerson St. The department also needs the following items for its pantry: mashed potato mix, turkey gravy, canned fruit, nuts, olives, cereal and pasta sauce. In addition, the pantry is always in need of paper products, diapers, napkins and toilet paper. Food products that have been opened or are homemade or out-of-date cannot be distributed by the pantry. For more information, call (847) 870-5680.