Briefs: Teen pleads innocent

Ryne D. McGovern pleaded innocent Monday when arraigned on charges he repeatedly stabbed another teen during a party near Lisle. McGovern, 17, faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder, home invasion, armed violence, aggravated battery and residential burglary. His attorney, Brian Telander, said a mental-health expert who examined McGovern has found him temporarily unfit to stand trial. Prosecutors have requested a second opinion. McGovern is accused of stabbing Robert McGrath, 19, early Aug. 10 during a party on Queens Cove near Lisle while the victim slept. McGrath survived his injuries. McGovern remains in jail on $1 million bond.

Orchestra seeks musicians

DuPage Symphony Orchestra is seeking musicians to play during its 2008-09 concert series entitled "Musical Gems." The orchestra has openings in all string sections and in selected woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Auditions are by appointment. All performances will be in North Central College's new Wentz Concert Hall. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings in the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton/Naperville area. For details, contact musical director and conductor Barbara Schubert at (773) 702-7628 or at b-schubert@uchicago.edu.

Lombard recycling event

Lombard's annual Recycling Extravaganza will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Northgate Plaza on the northwest corner of North Avenue and Rohlwing Road. Electronics, old metal keys, scrap metal, bent hangers, old metal pots, swing sets, lawn furniture, gutters, washers and dryers, stoves, hot water heaters, dish washers, books, damaged American flags, eye glasses, hearing aids and cell phones all will be collected. Household batteries, wood, furniture, hazardous wastes, drywall, plaster, particle board, propane, pressurized tanks, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, engine parts and tires will not be accepted. For details, call (630) 620-5740.

Naperville parking survey

Naperville is seeking input about downtown parking through an Internet survey. The feedback will be used in the city's downtown parking management study to examine parking facilities and regulations. Anyone interested in participating can visit www.naperville.il.us/dtparkingstudy.aspx.