You're still paying a bill, but soon it'll be easier
You won't have to pay utility bills by mail much longer with the village of Mount Prospect. The village will have a new service soon that allows residents and business owners to pay water and refuse bills online.
Utility customers will have the ability to pay for service anytime from a computer with access to the Internet by using a debit or credit card.
The e-pay service has easy- to-use navigation, convenient payment options and 24-hour-a-day availability, village officials said.
Residents should look for more information regarding the e-pay service in the mail or in an upcoming utility bill statement.
Information is also available on the Web site, www.mountprospect.org.
If you have questions, call the finance department at (847) 392-6000.
Go back to college: If you're still trying to get a college degree, Oakton Community College in Des Plaines wants to help with its Nontraditional College Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Oakton, 1600 E. Golf Road.
Many colleges at the fair offer alternatives for adults to complete their bachelor's degree. From "fast track" and independent study programs, to life experience credit for those with accomplished careers, this fair offers solutions for students dealing with outside commitments, Oakton officials said. For more information, call the college at (847) 635-1741.
Getting in the holiday spirit: The Prospect Heights Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at 5 p.m. Dec. 1 in front of the Prospect Heights police station/city hall at 14 E Camp McDonald Road.
There will be roasting of marshmallows, singing of Christmas carols and holiday songs, along with the arrival of Santa Claus.
Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the Garden Club elves as well.
Getting down to business: The Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the sixth annual "Putting on The Ritz" from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Westin North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling.
The event includes sample signature dishes and beverages from the "Restaurant Row" members, live music, silent and live auction, restaurant/hotel gift certificates and the $1,000 Champagne/Diamond Raffle.
Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $30 per person at the door.
For information on the event or to purchase tickets call Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce at (847) 541-0170 or e-mail the chamber of commerce at info@wphchamber.com.