Montgomery’s annual community garage sale will be held May 14-16. Photo by John Beagle

Oswego

Dist. 308 awards new contracts

New contracts for the superintendent and two assistant superintendents in School District 308 have been approved with pay raises.  On April 27, the School Board voted 6 to 1 to award the contracts for Superintendent Matthew Wendt and Assistant Superintendents Judy Minor and John Sparlin, according to reports.  With the pay increases, Wendt’s salary will be at $250,000 and salaries for Minor and Sparlin will be at $160,000, according to reports. The board came under some public criticism for approving the new contracts before the newly-elected members are sworn in and take their seats in May.

Aurora

City hiring 911 dispatcher

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for the position telecommunications operator in the Aurora Police Department. Applicants must meet several requirements and be able to work rotating shifts during training, and second or third shifts, including weekends and holidays, according to the city.  Applications are being taken through May 29. Candidates must apply in person at: City of Aurora, Human Resources, 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, 60507. Office hours are 8 a,m, to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit https://www.aurora-il.org/hr/careers.php

Montgomery

Village looking for best landscape displays

The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be recognizing the best landscapes that feature top summer floral displays at both residences and businesses. Residents can nominate their own property or another address. Nominations will be accepted up through June 15, and judging will take place the evening of June 17. Committee members and volunteer judges will visit all nominated addresses and a sign will be placed in front of the properties selected. To make a nomination or for more information, visit the village’s web site or call  the Montgomery Public Works Department at (630) 896-9241.

Montgomery

Community garage sale approaching

The annual community garage sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee is $10 per address to participate and households can participate in any one or all three days. Registration forms are available at the Village Hall, 200 N. River Street in Montgomery and on the village’s web site, https://ci.montgomery.il.us/. Rain dates are scheduled for May 21, 22 and 23.

Kendall County

Emergency plans for special needs

The Kendall County Emergency Management Agency wants to remind people who know friends, family and neighbors who have any impairment of sight, hearing or mobility or have difficulty in responding to emergency situations.  Any household or individual who may need special assistance or medical consideration should contact and notify their local authorities. Visit the Kendall County EMA web site and fill out the form at http://www.co.kendall.il.us/wp-content/uploads/ema_brochure.pdf. It can be mailed in or dropped off at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, 1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville.

Kendall County

Programs teach gardening for all seasons

The University of Illinois Extension Kendall and Kane counties is taking registration for its two classes in May as part of its Four Seasons Gardening Program. Horticulture Educator Kari Houle will present Busting Garden Myths on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Charles,535 South Randall Road,  or on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Yorkville, 7775B Illinois Route 47. Straw Bale Gardening with Horticulture Educator Kelly Allsup will present information on Straw Bale Gardening  on Tuesday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Yorkville or Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Charles. Each class is $10 per person.  Advance registration is required. For more information, visit the “Register Online” section at web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk.

Plainfield

Still time to register for 5K fundraiser

Operation Welcome You Home will be holding its annual Wounded 5K Warrior fundraiser at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, in Settler’s Park.  The event raises money for wounded veterans in need and helps get much needed specialized equipment, including wheelchairs, for veterans. Registration will be open until the day of the event. All participants this year, both runners and walkers, that finish will receive a medal. For more information, visit http://welcomeyouhome.org/wounded_warriors_5k_run.html.

State

IDOT to hold community meetings

The Illinois Department of Transportation will be holding a series of community meetings across the state over the next month to discuss the state’s infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges and transit systems. The program is being coordinated with the state’s  Capital Development Board. The initial meetings will be announced and updated regularly on the web site, www.idot.illinois.gov.  Residents, businesses, and local leaders are invited to participant in the process.

State

Student MAP award safe for this year

Illinois college and university students who have already received grants from the Monetary Assistance Program for this school year will not be affected by the state’s budget cuts, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which oversees the program.  The proposed cuts will also not impact students applying for MAP grants for the 2015-16 school year, according to the commission. More than $8 million has been cut from this year’s funding as part a budget agreement to close a deficit for this fiscal year, according to reports, Thousands of students across the state who otherwise would have received a MAP grant for this year will not be getting those because of the current 2 percent cuts, according to reports.