Fox Valley briefs

McHenry County drug court gets financial boost

The National Drug Court Institute is awarding an Adult Drug Court Planning Initiative grant to McHenry County's 22nd Judicial Circuit. The grant will assist in the creation of a special court for nonviolent offenders whose crimes can be traced to their alcohol or drug abuse. It also will allow a team - including a judge, prosecutors, defense lawyers and others in the criminal justice system - to attend a weeklong planning session in Nashville to help develop the county's program. The grant will cover the majority of the costs associated with the planning session, including travel and lodging costs. County leaders hope to have a drug court operational by late 2011.

District 158 hosts auditions

Huntley High School is hosting auditions for the school district's third annual talent show. Auditions will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the choir room. You must reserve an audition time in advance. A piano and a CD player will be available but you must bring your own accompanist. Acts should be family friendly and no longer than 4 minutes. You must be available for rehearsals during the week before the show, which will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at the high school. E-mail kskaja158@foxvalley.net or call (815) 923-8810 for more information.