Northwest suburbs in 60 seconds
Special meeting on casinos
The Des Plaines City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss efforts to obtain the 10th casino license. Applications must be filed with the Illinois Gaming Board by Tuesday, Oct. 14. The city has had an agreement since 2002 with Neil G. Bluhm, president of JMB Realty Corp., and Walton Street Capital to apply for the license, which originally was awarded to a site in Rosemont but later revoked after questions were raised about investors in the project. Recently, Robert Kozonis, owner of the O'Hare Lake Office Park, 2200-2400 E. Devon Ave., said he's putting together a proposal, but city officials have not yet received a formal bid from him. Des Plaines can only submit one bid; a number of other towns, including Rosemont, also plan to bid.
Deadline to register
Tuesday, Oct. 7, is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election. Registration is available at many locations, including offices of the Cook County clerk, village, city and township clerks and some libraries. Under a new law, an alternative form of registration is available at Cook County clerk offices for an additional two weeks. To register, two forms of identification are required, one showing a current address. More information on voter registration is available at voterinfonet.com/sub/register.asp.
Candidates face off
The League of Women Voters in Park Ridge will hold a candidates' forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Park Ridge City Hall Council Chambers. It will feature candidates running in two state legislative districts. In the 33rd Senate District, incumbent Democrat Dan Kotowski will face off against Republican challenger Mike Sweeney, and in the 65th House District, incumbent Republican Rosemary Mulligan will face off against Democrat Aurora Austriaco.
Harper College open house
High school students interested in attending Harper College are invited to an open house from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Wojcik Conference Center on the Palatine campus, at Algonquin and Roselle roads. Students and parents may take tours, visit information tables and take part in seminars covering topics such as financial aid, choosing a major and activities. For more information or to register, go to harpercollege.edu or call (847) 925-6707.
Time to register for flu shots
The Arlington Heights Health Department will offer flu shots by appointment only from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, and 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Call (847) 253-5532 to make an appointment. The cost for the vaccine is $20, billable to Medicare for those with Medicare Part B as their primary insurance. Pneumonia shots will also be available with a doctor's order for $35, also billable to Medicare if appropriate. For details, call (847) 368-5770.