Briefs: Roadblock for hopefuls

The petitions of several candidates running in the Feb. 5 primary will face scrutiny. Tuesday was the final day to file objections with the DuPage Election Commission. Officials reported that objections were submitted concerning the documents of two DuPage County Board candidates -- Republicans Steven Nero, who is running in District 3, and Michael Soldwisch, who is campaigning for a District 2 seat. Objections also were filed to a Democratic Addison Township committeeman's papers. All objections are subject to a hearing by the board of elections.

Naperville resident on TV

Naperville resident Kenneth von Heidecke, founder and artistic director of Chicago Festival Ballet, will be highlighted in a PBS special on renowned American ballerina Maria Tallchief. The program airs at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 on WYCC-TV Channel 20. Von Heidecke has worked under Tallchief since 1975 and she serves as his personal mentor and artistic adviser of his ballet company. The film includes an interview with von Heidecke and footage of his choreography. Tallchief was selected for the documentary because of her Osage Indian ancestry.

Rockettes in Naperville

Members of the Radio City Rockettes will make an appearance at 10:15 a.m. Friday at the DuPage Children's Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, to show kids how to form a kick line and to answer questions. For details, call (630) 637-8000 or visit www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.