Seven DUI arrests made in St. Patrick’s enforcement effort
Seven people were arrested on driving under the influence charges during the No Refusal Initiative conducted by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
The 11 agencies that participated the Aurora, Batavia, Carpentersville, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Montgomery, Pingree Grove and St. Charles police departments, Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police Troop 3, according to a news release.
Between 11 p.m. Saturday, March 15, and 3 a.m. Sunday, March 16, suspected drunk drivers were arrested, taken to a local police station and asked to submit to a Breathalyzer or other chemical testing. If they refused testing, they were told by an assistant state’s attorney that a court order would be sought ordering them to comply and would face additional charges if they continued to refuse, the release said.
During the initiative, three DUI-related arrests were made by police in Aurora, one by officers in Pingree Grove and one by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.
Local arrests included Edgar Frausto, 33, of Elgin, who was stopped by East Dundee police at 7:20 p.m. March 15 and charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol-fourth violation; aggravated driving under the influence with a suspended driver’s license; and driving with a suspended driver’s license, fourth to ninth offense, license suspended due to previous DUI charge. Frausto voluntarily submitted to chemical testing and his BAC was 0.175, the release said.
Also, Toribio Acabal Oxlaj, of Elgin, who was arrested at 12:06 a.m. March 16 by Elgin police. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol; illegally transporting open alcohol, changing lanes unsafely; and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. He voluntarily submitted to chemical testing and had a BAC of 0.146.
Elgin Public Museum will be presenting stories, crafts, playtime activities and free vision screenings for children up to age 5 on Wednesday. (Courier-News file photo)
Elgin Public Museum to offer young child activities Wednesday
As part off Week of the Young Child, Elgin Public Museum will be presenting stories, crafts, playtime activities and free vision screenings for children up to age 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9.
Admission to the museum at 225 Grand Blvd. in Lords Park is free, according to a Facebook page post. The event is being organized in conjunction with the Elgin Partnership for Early Learning. The free vision tests are provided courtesy of the Elgin Lions Club.
For more information, call 847-741-6655 or email blazier_s@cityofelgin.org.
Support group for parents, caregivers of children with disabilities
Hanover Township is offering a new support group for parents, guardians and caregivers of disabled children, with the first meeting set for 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Hanover Township Town Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett.
The group will provide information and support so that participants have the necessary resources and referrals as their children transition to school, employment and beyond, a news release said.
“We understand that navigating the transition from child-focused to adult services can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for many parents of youth with disabilities,” Erin Brumfield Grima, director of Hanover Township Youth and Family Services, said in the release. “This new group will help parents understand the available resources, clarify the often-complex process and ensure that their children have access to the services they need as they move into adulthood.”
Meetings will be held every Thursday through May 15. For more information and to register, go to www.hanover-township.org or call Hanover Township Youth and Family Services, 630-483-5799.
Ordering deadline for Elgin Lions Club rose sale this Friday
The Elgin Lions Club’s annual rose sale is underway, and orders must be placed by Friday, April 11, according to a post on the club’s website.
Roses are $20 per dozen, with proceeds being used to provide free vision care for School District U46 students and adults in Elgin and to fund college scholarships for Elgin and Larkin high school students.
Roses will be delivered April 16-18. To place an order, go to elginlions.org.
