DuPage County briefs

Cemetery statue vandalized:

Naperville police are searching for vandals who defaced the Saint Bernadette statue at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 911 North Ave. Cemetery staff reported earlier this month that someone wrote vulgar words on the statue with black permanent marker and colored the eyes orange to depict blood. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information can call (630) 420-6006. Callers may remain anonymous.

Run from the Cops 5K:

See if you can outrun the Itasca police Saturday during "Run from the Cops" 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Itasca Police Department, Itasca Park District, Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. The event starts at 8 a.m. at Usher Park, Walnut and Grove streets. A quarter-mile and half-mile "Doughnut Dash" for children 10 and younger will be at 9 a.m. Entry is $30 and includes a pancake breakfast and complimentary entry into the Itasca Waterpark. Proceeds benefit the Salute Nightingale Program, which provides financial assistance and support services for families of wounded soldiers undergoing treatment at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Entry forms are available at saluteinc.com.

'Glow Ball' for couples:

Play golf in the dark at the third annual Couples Glow Ball Golf Event on Sept. 12 at Orchard Valley Golf Course, 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. The evening begins with cocktails at 7 p.m., followed by an appetizer buffet and shotgun start at 8:15 p.m. Golfers receive illuminated golf balls and are outfitted with glow-stick gear for this five-hole event. Registration is $99 per team and includes green fees with cart, buffet, glow equipment, keepsakes, beverage tickets and prizes. Entry fees due 5 p.m. Sept. 7. For details, call (630) 907-0500.

New Addison recycling bins:

To help increase participation in its recycling program, Addison and Allied Waste Services will distribute larger recycling bins to houses starting Sept. 14. The new bins are funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The 25-gallon bins will replace smaller bins or recycling bags. Paper and non-paper recyclables can be placed in the same bin; there is no need for sorting. Residents who have a large quantity of recyclables are able to keep their old bin, and place both at the curb on their normal collection day. For a complete list of recyclable items, visit addisonadvantage.org.

Lombard plans fishing derby:

Lombard Park District's All-American Fishing Derby is from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at Madison Meadow Park. Bring your picnic basket and fishing pole; bait will be provided while supplies last. Prizes will be awarded for Biggest, Smallest and Most Caught in both the youth and adult age group. State codes apply; those age 16 and older need a fishing license. Bring a bucket for a live well. To register, call (630) 620-7322 or visit www.lombardparks.com.