Briefs: Man robbed at gunpoint

A man wearing a white cloth over his face pointed a silver semiautomatic handgun at a 35-year-old man and demanded money at around 3 a.m. Saturday in Mount Prospect, police said. The victim gave his wallet to the robber, who then attempted to strike the victim with his gun, police reports said. The incident occurred on the 1200 block of Boxwood Drive, and police said the victim ran south across Boxwood Drive and saw the robber run northwest toward Euclid Avenue. The offender was described as 18 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 pounds and wearing black pants, black hooded sweat shirt and the white cloth, reports said. An officer found the cloth on the ground near the robbery; an Elk Grove Village police dog tracked the robber to the north side of the Randhurst Jewel-Osco store on Euclid but lost the scent, reports added. The value of the wallet and contents was estimated at $250.

Dist. 23 names new principal

Luke Lambatos of Wheaton started his new post as principal of Eisenhower Elementary School in Prospect Heights last week. Lambatos served last as principal of Grand Prairie Elementary School in Frankfort District 157-C. He has 14 years of teaching and administrative experience, as well as coaching and club director positions. "Luke's background in teaching and experience as an administrator from kindergarten through grade 8 is excellent," said Dr. Greg Guarrine, Superintendent of District 23, in a news release issued by the district. "He is child-centered and has a background in curriculum and instruction that is quite good." District 23 serves students in Prospect Heights and areas of Wheeling, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect.

Smoking cessation class

The Cook County Health Department will offer a free program starting this week for those who are trying to quit smoking. The class meets at Palatine Village Hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28. For more details or to register, call (708) 492-2152.

Barrington shows off talents

Barrington wraps up its first community talent show tonight. The show features a variety of acts, including singing, dancing, skits, musical instruments, magic, gymnastics, pet tricks, juggling and standup comedy. Tonight's acts feature those in high school and older. The talent show kicked off Monday with kids 14 and under performing. The show is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. at the downtown Brat Tent, at Cook and Main streets. Admission is free. Visit barrington-il.gov.