South Elgin police warn teens not to play ‘Senior Assassin’

The South Elgin Police Department has posted warnings on its website and social media pages about the “Senior Assassin” game in which high school students ambush each other with water guns.

Police said they have heard that students at South Elgin and St. Charles North high schools have been preparing to play the game, which involves actions like hiding in yards, wearing masks and chasing each other in cars to avoid elimination, officials said.

Police are concerned that people may mistake game play as an actual threat, leading to unnecessary 911 calls and police responses.

Players running through neighborhoods, hiding in yards or driving recklessly put themselves and others at risk and students could end up being charged with crimes like disorderly conduct, trespassing, reckless driving and aggravated assault, police said.

Longmeadow, Carpentersville win engineering awards

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois recently honored projects done by the Kane County Division of Transportation and the village of Carpentersville.

KDOT and consulting firm Crawford, Murphy & Tilly were presented with the Lincoln Grand Conceptor Award, the council’s highest honor, for the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor project

The $200 million 5.6-mile, four-lane highway with a 788-foot bridge over the Fox River runs from Barrington west to Algonquin.

The recognition highlighted the project’s impact on regional connectivity and its role in enhancing transportation across Kane County, according to the county’s newsletter.

Carpentersville is the recipient of a National Recognition Award for its lead water service removal project, according to a news release from the village.

Carpentersville worked with Engineering Enterprises to remove 400 lead service lines in the village in just over three years, according to a social media post by the engineering firm.

The village received $4 million through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund to pay for the project.

Kairos Counseling Center closes after 50 years

Kairos Counseling Center in Elgin announced on its website that it has closed after 50 years.

The center’s board of directors held an open house March 16 to celebrate those who have served and supported the organization over the years, according to the website. It was held at First Presbyterian Church, 240 Standish St., where the center was founded and had been operating.

Center officials did not respond to requests for more information about the closure. The website says the nonprofit provided therapy to families, couples and individuals and was committed to responding to appointment requests within 24 hours.

— Mike Danahey