The briefs: Fenton to honor heroes
Fenton to honor heroes
Several Fenton High School faculty and staff members, along with four students, will be recognized Monday for saving the life of student Kiara Landin. The 16-year-old collapsed in gym class Dec. 7. The quick response of several people helped restore her breathing through CPR and the use of an AED. The Fenton school board and Bensenville Fire Chief Mike Spain will honor them all at Monday's 7:30 p.m. school board meeting.
Bensenville safety checks
The Bensenville Police Department will conduct roadside safety checks this weekend near George and John streets. Motorists will be directed to a checkpoint area and asked to provide their driver's license and proof of insurance. Police will be checking for a variety of vehicle and motorist violations. This will be the sixth roadside safety check conduced by Bensenville this year.
Scam hits residents
Several Naperville residents have lost money in a "phishing" scam in recent weeks resulting in more than a $10,000 loss, according to Naperville police. In the scam, victims receive an e-mail purporting to be from MidAmerica Bank or another financial institution or retailer requesting the person verify or update their personal information which is later used to make withdrawals from their accounts. A variation of the scam occurs over the telephone. The FBI is investigating. If you believe you have been a victim contact Naperville police at (630) 420-6665. For more information, visit www.midamerica.com and click "scam alert."
Lombard settles case
Trustees in Lombard recently signed off on a legal settlement agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. for roughly $115,000. Design mistakes by the firm caused lengthy delays and expensive cost overruns to the Westmore-Meyers underground utilities project, Trustee Dick Tross said. Some minor work still remains. Tross said he wanted the information made public so residents would know other contractors were not at fault and that elected officials did everything they legally could to remedy the situation.
Glenbard tops at Skills USA:
Four Glenbard High School District 87 students who take classes at the Technology Center of DuPage in Addison earned top honors at the 2007 Skills USA Region 1 Skill Competition. Glenbard North High School student Benjamin Hooson was on the first place team for TV production. Glenbard East High School student Stephanie Hernandez took second place in cosmetology. Glenbard East student Yadira Hernandez took third place for nail care and Glenbard North student Myra Roque took third place nail care model.
Cat adoption fair planned
PURRS Naperville, a new nonprofit organization, is holding a cat adoption fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wheaton PetsSmart, 63 Rice Lake Square. For details, contact (630) 527-0306 or www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL467.html.