Briefs: Letter sparks powder scare

South Elgin Police say a letter delivered to an apartment on the 0-99 block of South River Street may have contained a powder used by machines that insert credit card applications into envelopes. Sgt. Mike Doty said police and fire crews responded to the apartment at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday after a man opened a credit card application and white powder spilled out. Fire department tests determined the powder was 98 percent cornstarch and investigators where checking with the credit card firm about the powder's origins. Doty said the powder did not present a danger and authorities consider it an isolated incident.

Campton Hills plan online

Campton Hills this week announced the posting of the village's new comprehensive land-use plan on its Web site, www.villageofcamptonhills.org. The plan also is available for public viewing between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at village hall, 40W115 Campton Crossings Drive, Unit B. For more information, call (630) 584-5700.

City Skate rink now open

City Skate, Elgin's outdoor ice rink, is now open for the season. The ice rink on the civic center plaza between the Hemmens Cultural Center and city hall is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ice skate rental is $4 with identification and only available when the warming shelter is open. There is no fee if you own your own skates. Warming shelter hours are Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call the hotline at (847) 931-6140, or visit www.cityofelgin.org, for updates on hours and ice conditions.