DuPage County briefs
Two finalists for judge post
Two finalists have been selected for consideration to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Associate Judge Mark Dwyer in DuPage County's 18th Judicial Circuit. DuPage's circuit judges will select the appointee by secret ballot. The finalists are Brenda M. Carroll, director of the DuPage County Bar Association Legal Aid Service and director of the DuPage County Bar Association, and Robert A. Miller, the county's chief public defender.
Aurora CROP Walk slated
The Aurora Area CROP Hunger Walk to combat local and international hunger steps off at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 from Hesed House, 659 S. River St. Activities begin at 1:30 p.m. with registration and a rally. Last year's walk raised $5,000 and this year's goal is $10,000 with more than 125 participants. The event is one of nearly 40 in the Chicago area. For details, call (630) 897-7283.
Dedication honors Max
Naperville's Max Lacewell will be remembered during a tree dedication at 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Cantore Park, 2507 Warm Springs Lane, adjacent Welch Elementary School in Naperville. Max was just starting kindergarten at the school when he died of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare pediatric cancer. Organizers will announce the creation of the Max Lacewell Foundation at the dedication to raise money for research. For details, call (630) 548-1508.
River Road to close for repairs
River Road in Naperville will be closed between Jefferson and Ogden avenues from Oct. 9 through 13 to allow the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to replace a street-level railroad crossing. Signs will be posted to detour traffic using Jefferson and Ogden. For details, visit www.naperville.il.us.
West Chicago eyes gambling
West Chicago will seek public comment on video gambling at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at city hall, 475 Main St. The state's Video Gaming Act legalizes the restricted use of video gambling terminals at designated restaurants and fraternal organizations that have a liquor license - unless the municipality bans them.
Young philanthropist
Sam Galante, 8, of Roselle, raised $54 for this year's Bloomingdale Walk-a-Dog-a-Thon by collecting soda cans for one year. The Cub Scout was inspired after attending last year's walk in Springfield Park, where he saw a demonstration by Lions Project Canine Companions for Independence, which the walk benefits. The nonprofit organization provides free trained assistance dogs for people in wheelchairs. Sam said he plans to continue his efforts for next year's event to again help Canine Companions.