Cook County briefs
Firefighters warn of scam:
The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District reports that several Barrington-area residents have recently received phone calls from a group identifying itself as the Illinois Association of Disabled and Retired Firefighters. Callers state that a donation will directly benefit Barrington disabled and retired firefighters. But this solicitation is in no way connected to the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, and local officials stress no funds are received by retired or disabled Barrington firefighters. District officials said the Illinois attorney general's office has no record of this organization being registered with the attorney general, which is required by law. If anyone has concerns or questions about this or any fire solicitation, they may contact Fire Chief Jim Arie at (847) 304-3600.
Forum's focus is development:
Hanover Park will host a public forum from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight to discuss its comprehensive plan, which focuses on strategies for future development. The event will take place at the Schaumburg Township District Library's local branch at 1266 Irving Park Road. The village hired Teska Associates to help update its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, which encompasses strategies to capitalize on planning efforts including the Village Center TIF and existing assets like the Metra station and commercial corridors. The comprehensive plan was first adopted in 1998. A second forum will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the Poplar Creek Township Library, 4300 Audrey Lane.
Gas leak closed Bartlett Road:
Bartlett police reported no injuries after a gas leak Tuesday afternoon near West Bartlett Road and Cheviot Drive. A construction crew cut a Nicor gas line while widening a roadway around 3:30 p.m. on West Bartlett Road, police said. Police closed West Bartlett Road from Route 59 to Naperville Road for about 4 1/2 hours while crews sealed the leak.
Northrop awards scholarships:
Northrop Grumman Corp., a global security company with Rolling Meadows operations, announced the recipients of its fifth annual Engineering Scholars program. Gregory Wilk of Rolling Meadows High School and Sarah Smietana of Fremd High School both received $10,000 merit-based scholarship for their excellent academic achievement and community involvement. Wilk will attend the University of Illinois in Champaign while Smietana will study at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The program awards local high school students who intend to study engineering.