Park district going for gold:

Itasca Park District is a finalist for the 2016 National Gold Medal Awards from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Itasca is a finalist in the Class V category. The park district has won the award twice previously in 2003 and 2009. Different agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs of those they serve through the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials. Itasca Park District joins three other finalists in their class that will compete for grand honors this year. The winners will be announced in October in St. Louis.

Route 83 repairs in Bensenville:

Lane closures are scheduled to take place Wednesday on northbound Route 83, in Bensenville, for sewer and pavement repairs. Beginning at 9 a.m. today, northbound Route 83 will be reduced to two lanes between Route 19 and Grove Avenue. The repairs are expected to be complete by 6 p.m. Drivers can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area, officials said. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment. Updates on the impacts to traffic are available at travelmidwest.com.

Crossing temporarily closed:

The Union Pacific railroad crossing at Wheaton Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicles and pedestrians from June 8 to June 16 so construction work can happen at the crossing, officials said. Due to one-way streets in the area, signs will be posted with a detour route for southbound traffic on Wheaton Avenue. Officials say motorists should use caution near the construction zone.