DuPage County briefs
Burglary investigated
Wheaton police are looking for a suspect in a daytime burglary on the 2100 block of Stirrup Lane. The burglar forced open the front door of a house Friday and took jewelry. Police said a possible suspect was observed in the area. He is described as possibly Latino and standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a round face and mustache. He was wearing white cargo pants and a jacket.
Used books needed for sale
The Lombard Area American Association of University Women is collecting books for its annual used book sale Aug. 5-8 at First Church of Lombard, 200 S. Main St. Book barrels will be available until July 25 at Mr. Z Supermarket, 401 S. Main St.; Jewel Food Stores in Lombard and Villa Park; and Illinois Cleaners, 200 S. Westmore Ave. Book donations also may be taken to the church. AAUW members will be available to unload books from cars in the church's parking lot on Ash Street from 5 to 8 p.m. July 24 and 9 a.m. to noon July 25. People unable to drive may arrange a pickup of the books by calling (630) 932-0224 or (630) 620-1915. Only books in good condition and commercially made video and CDs should be donated. For details, contact aauw-il.org/Lombard.
Former NFL player to speak
Former NFL player Nolan Harrison speaks on "Being the best you can be in sports and life" at 7 p.m. July 30 at the Field House Family YMCA, 31W290 Schoger Drive, Naperville. Harrison - who played 10 seasons with the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins - now is vice president, Midwest Bank Trust Division and a volunteer board member with the Fry Family YMCA. Participants can try their skills at punting, passing and placekicking; win medals and an autographed football; enter a drawing for a free, three-month family membership; obtain an autograph from Harrison; and enjoy refreshments. The event is free. Boys and girls in grades two to five who attend can receive a $10 discount on the fall YMCA flag football registration fee. For details, contact Paul Heinkel at (630) 585-5100 or pheinkel@heritageymca.org.