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Kirk-38 work to cause more delays

GENEVA – Expect major delays on the intersection of Kirk Road and Route 38 through June 8.

Weather permitting, concrete paving on the north side of Route 38 will reduce traffic on that road to one lane in each direction. The Kane County Division of Transportation recommends that motorists use alternate routes.

KDOT suggests Fabyan Parkway as an alternate route for traffic heading west on Route 38. For information, visit www.kirkroad.com.

Concerns should be expressed to Dave Boesch at (630) 845-7875.

– Paul Dailing

Geneva Public Library begins new Sunday hours this weekend

GENEVA – Starting today, the Geneva Public Library will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Previously, the library was closed Sundays during the summer. The library’s new year-round Sunday hours are in response to numerous requests, according to the library.

However, the library will be closed June 24 so that staff can participate in the Swedish Days parade.

For information on the new hours, call Library Director Jeanne Hintz at (630) 232-0780, ext. 224.

– Karen Long

‘Salute our Troops’ fundraiser set for Saturday in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES – The “Salute our Troops” fundraiser to benefit Operation Uplink is scheduled from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday in St. Charles.

Admission is free and money raised will benefit VFW Operation Uplink for the purchase and distribution of calling cards to Illinois troops around the world.

The event will be held in the parking lot of the RE/MAX office at 1772 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.

Events scheduled include appearances by Kane County Cougars mascot, Ozzie T. Cougar, and 1985 Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson.

Also scheduled to perform will be The Moods, playing Motown’s greatest hits at 4 p.m. and St. Charles native and American Idol finalist Leslie Hunt at 6 p.m.

Hot air balloon rides, raffles and food also will be offered.

For information, call (630) 208-7400.

– Karen Long