Briefs: Addison fest resumes today
The threat of severe storms and high winds Friday forced organizers to cancel the second day of Chicago's West Suburban Festa Italiana in Addison. Ron Onesti, whose company organizes the fest, said events are scheduled to continue today and Sunday if the weather cooperates. Onesti also is rescheduling a performance by Italian singer Patrizio Buanne for Sunday at 7 p.m. The fest begins at noon both today and Sunday at Centennial Park, 1776 W. Centennial Place. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for children ages 12 and younger. For details, visit www.oshows.com.
Debris pickup in Lombard
In the wake of Thursday's severe weather, Lombard plans special weekend hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, to offer free refuse stickers for residents with storm and flood damaged items. Residents' addresses will be checked against those who've reported loss of electricity. Items considered too heavy include console TVs, sleeper sofas and carpeting weighing over 50 pounds. They will require a special pickup by Waste Management at homeowner's expense. Stickers will be offered through Sept. 7. For more details, call public works (630) 620-5740.
Rabid bat found in Aurora
Another rabid bat was found, this time by a 62-year-old woman in her Aurora home, the Kane County Health Department announced Friday. It is the third in the county this year to test positive for the disease. Of the three bats, two were found in Aurora and one in Elgin. Last year, just one rabid bat was reported in Kane County. The Aurora woman will be treated for possible exposure to rabies. Statewide, 68 rabid bats have been reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health so far this year. Bats are the state's primary rabies carriers. Health officials warn residents to protect themselves from exposure to bats and other potentially rabid animals and to report exposures to their doctor or the health department.
Charity poker tournament
Adiungo Consulting will host a charity poker tournament from 2 p.m. today to 2 a.m. Sunday at The Pyramid Club, 236 W. Lake St., Addison. Proceeds will benefit Links, a nonprofit social service organization that helps teens make informed decisions about health and sexuality. Links provides medical treatment, counseling, health education and mentoring.
The event will feature no-limit Texas hold' em tournaments, mini hold' em/sit-and-go cash games and blackjack, as well as food, drinks and entertainment. For details, call Randy at (773) 837-8780 or e-mail randal--dill@yahoo.com.
Boat race changes venue
Because of high water in the Fox River, Fox Valley United Way's fifth annual "What Floats Your Boat" cardboard boat race on Saturday will move to Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the first race pushes off at 10:30 a.m. The race is followed by entertainment, children's games and a hot dog-BBQ lunch available for $5. Call (630) 896-4636 or visit www.uwfoxvalley.org.
Men arrested in sting
Aurora police arrested seven men during a four-hour reverse prostitution sting this week, charging them with solicitation of a sexual act for offering an undercover female officer money for sexual favors, police said. The incident happened on the city's near-east side, but officers won't say the exact location as to not compromise future stings, officials say. The seven arrested, all from Aurora, are Darryl C. Butler, 49, of the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue; Andres Patino, 35, of the 900 block of Windsor Avenue; Thomas Brzozowski, 61, of the 400 block of Woodlyn Drive; Victor H. Castro, 32, of the 800 block of Superior Street; Ancelmo Rodriguez, 23, of the 100 block of South Lincoln Avenue; Luis A. Sanchez, 32, of the 700 block of South Farnsworth Avenue; and Roberto Aguirre, 63, of the 900 block of South Farnsworth Avenue.
Outdoor movie rescheduled
The village of Carol Stream will reschedule the outdoor showing of "The Incredibles" from today to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Town Center, Gary Avenue and Lies Road. The ground at the center is saturated from rain. For details, call (630) 871-6250.
Filling the boot for MDA
Naperville firefighters will camp out for 72 hours from Friday to Sunday at the entrance of the Riverwalk at Jackson Avenue and Main Street as part of their participation in the nationwide "Fill-The-Boot" Campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year, Naperville firefighters camped out at the Riverwalk for 48 hours and raised $8,000 during that time and $12,000 total for their Fill-the-Boot activities. The money raised goes toward finding cures for more than 40 neuromuscular diseases, staffing local MDA clinics, purchasing durable medical equipment and sending children to MDA summer camps. For details on MDA, call (630) 960-1500 or visit www.mda.org.
Ditka signing in Itasca
Former Bears coach Mike Ditka and about 45 former NFL players will sign autographs Sunday to raise money for Ditka's Hall of Fame Assistance Trust to assist former players with their medical bills. The show is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel, 400 Park Blvd., in Itasca. The admission donation for the autograph show is $10 for adults and free for children under 12.
NCTV17 to air sports show
"Naperville Sports Weekly," a new local sports show being produced and aired at Naperville Community Television, Channel 17, debuts 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Featuring analysis, commentary and video clips, the show will air at 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Sundays; 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mondays; and 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. Tuesdays.