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SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:30 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) American Brain Tumor Association’s 2017 Patient and Family Conference, “Redefining Survivorship through Science, Technology and Clinical Innovation.” Westin O’Hare, 6100 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Martha Carlos, (773) 577-8790 or mcarlos@abta.org.
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) World Vision 6K for Water. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 742-5222.
8 a.m. — (NORTH CHICAGO) Community Days event features parade, live music, local food, kids’ activities, fireworks and more. Through Aug. 6. Downtown around 1850 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. Contact: (847) 596-8640.
8 a.m. — (ADDISON) Antique Radio Club of Illinois hosts 36th annual Radiofest, one of the largest gatherings of electronic collectors in the nation. Through Aug. 6. Medinah Shriners Hall, 550 Shriners Dr., Addison. Contact: (630) 739-1060.
8:30 a.m. — (CLARENDON HILLS) Park District’s Cardboard Boat Regatta for youth features boat buildings and obstacle course racing. Lions Park Pool, 100 Byrd Ct., Clarendon Hills. Contact: (630) 323-2626.
8:30 a.m. — (HAMMOND, Ind.) Hammond Teachers Federation hosts conference about teaching immigrant students. Until 1:30 p.m. Morton High School, 6915 Grand Ave., Hammond. Contact: Richard Fowler, (202) 393-6355 or rfowler@aft.org.
9 a.m. — (WINTHROP HARBOR) Harbor Days & Venetian Night features family activities, Boat Show, live music, boat parade and more. Through Aug. 6. North Point Marina and lakefront, 701 N. Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor. Contact: (847) 746-2845.
9 a.m. — (VALPARAISO, Ind.) Wings of Freedom Tour 2017 features historic aircraft, including The Collings Foundation’s WWII B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell and P-51 Mustang, tours, flights, vendors and more. Through Aug. 6. Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Rd., Valparaiso., Ind. Contact: (800) 568-8924.
9:30 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con features vendors, displays, celebrity guests including Robert Englund, movie screenings, costume contests and more to benefit the Midway Drive-In in Dixon. Through Aug. 6. Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: (847) 647-3124.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) North Lawndale Arts Festival features area residents’ home-crafted art, discussions with public servants, info from grassroots organizations and more. Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento. Contact: leeme117@gmail.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival. Through Aug. 6. Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Ave. Contact: (773) 736-6697.
10 a.m. — (SOUTH ELGIN) The World of Faeries Festival magic- and fantasy-related family activities, vendors, music, fairy tea party, crafts, Fairy Quest and more. Also Aug. 6. Vasa Park, 35W217 Rte. 31, South Elgin. Contact: (815) 788-1630.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) Destination Asia festival at Morton Arboretum features live performances, Asian cuisine, Japanese lantern display, cultural activities and more. Also Aug. 6. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
10 a.m. — (LANSING) Illinois FOP hosts 3rd annual End of Watch Benefit Car Show to support families of fallen police officers. Bethel Church, Glenwood Lansing Road between Burnham and Wentworth, Lansing. Contact: Jeff Newberg, (708) 774-0719.
10 a.m. — (BOLINGBROOK) Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway host Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event. Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook. Contact: Dan Rozek, (630) 241-6800 or drozek@getipass.com.
10:30 a.m. — (LISLE) Red Knights 4th annual Ride For The Kids. Starts at Heritage Harley Davidson, 2595 Ogden Ave., Lisle. Contact: (630) 768-5535 or info@redknightsil23.com.
11 a.m. — (ELGIN) Art and Soul on the Fox features 80 juried artists and artisans, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Also Aug. 6. Around 51 S. Spring St., Elgin. Contact: (847) 530-6828.
11 a.m. – (ELMHURST) Annual Kite Fest features flying stunts and tricks by professional kite flyers, kite building, candy drop, kite lessons and more. Berens Park, 493 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst. Contact: (630) 993-8900.
11 a.m. — (CARPENTERSVILLE) Village hosts Stanford’s Battery Re-enactor Group for 2nd annual Civil War Re-enactment, featuring parade, settlement, battles, demos and more. Also Aug. 6. Carpenter Park, Carpenter and Maple, Carpentersville. Contact: Bob Cole, (224) 293-1600 or bcole@cville.org.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Wrigleyville Summerfest features kids activities, live music, vendor booths and more. Also Aug. 6. School Street at Seminary Avenue. Contact: (773) 665-4682.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Annual EdgeFest features food, music, arts and crafts, karaoke and more. Also Aug. 6. Broadway and Thorndale. Contact: (773) 665-4682.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 37th Ward Pastors Alliance and Global Outreach Ministries host 18th annual Back to School Gospel Fest. LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie. Contact: (773) 378-3900.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 26th Lollapalooza music festival, headlined by Chance the Rapper. Through Aug. 6. Grant Park, Columbus at Balbo. Contact: Brittany Pearce, brittany@freshcleanmedia.com or (310) 313-7200.
Noon — (LA GRANGE) La Grange Endless Summerfest features live music, food, carnival rides, petting zoo, fireworks and more. Through Aug. 6. Gordon Park, Ogden and Tilden, La Grange. Contact: (708) 352-1762.
Noon — (NORTHBROOK) Northbrook Days feature live music, food, kids’ activities and more. Through Aug. 6. Village Green Park, 1320 Shermer Rd., Northbrook. Contact: (847) 513-6362.
Noon – (CHICAGO) Fourth annual Rogers Pork Festival features food and music in Rogers Park. Until 9 p.m. in the 1500 block of West Jarvis between Ashland and Greenview. Contact: (773) 338-5796 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.
*** 12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City officials hold a press conference updating progress on the Albany Park stormwater diversion tunnel project. North Side of Foster Avenue at Springfield (3900 W. Foster). Contact: Susan Hofer, (312) 718-1480 or susan.hofer@cityofchicago.org.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Good Details Gallery hosts inaugural Good Day for Play, featuring family games and activities, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles art display and showdown, and more. 1840 S. Halsted. Contact: Debby Robinson, (312) 505-4336 or drobinson@vmg1.com.
1 p.m. — (MUNDELEIN) Cardboard Regatta boat races. Diamond Lake Beach Center, 1016 Diamond Lake Rd., Mundelein. Contact: (847) 388-5470.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Morgan Park House & Soul Music Festival is designed to promote peace, love and unity through music, fun, children’s activities, line dancing, sports activities, food and more. Ada Park, 11250 S. Ada St. Contact: (312) 747-6002.
1 p.m. — (NILES) Third annual Godzilla Mini-Fest features displays, vendors, movie screenings, trivia, art auction and more. Niles Historical and Cultural Center, 8970 N Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Contact: (847) 390-0160.
1 p.m. — (ORLAND PARK) Taste of Orland Park features food from the area’s top restaurants, car show, talent show, kids’ activities, live entertainment and more. Through Aug. 6. Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Contact: Joseph La Margo, (708) 403-6151 or jlamargo@orlandpark.org.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Resident Association of Greater Englewood hosts its 5th annual So Fresh Saturdays series of community festivals featuring arts, entertainment, school supply give-aways and educational activities to promote peace in the neighborhood. OgdenPark, 6500 S. Racine. Contact: joinrage@gmail.com or (866) 845-1032.
3 p.m. — (GENEVA) Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane headlines all-star roster taking part in the 2017 Chicago Hockey Charity Classic benefiting Special Olympics. Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Rd., Geneva. Contact: Dakota Schultz, (312) 371-4104 or dakota@agencythreesixty.com. (NOTE: Media must RSVP to Topher Scott, topher@prodigy-hockey.com.)
3 p.m. — (EAST CHICAGO, Ind.) Fusic Fest features food, music, fire & acrobat show, LED-dance robot, water show by Aquafly and video-gaming truck. Through Aug. 6. Jeorse Park Beach, 3501 Aldis Ave., East Chicago, Ind. Contact: Steve Segura, SSegura@eastchicago.com.
3:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Student and community musicians of all skill levels can play along with the Chicago Philharmonic in a Side-By-Side program at Humboldt Park. Practice 3:30-5:30 p.m., concert 6 p.m. Boathouse, 1301 N. Sacramento. Contact: Cassandra Kirkpatrick ckirkpatrick@chicagophilharmonic.org or (312) 957-0000.
4 p.m. — (LAKE VILLA) Annual Lake Villa Days festival features rides, music, live entertainment, firefighter’s and business water fights on Saturday, kids’ activities and more. Through Aug. 6. Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Contact: (847) 356-2525.
4 p.m. — (LAKE IN THE HILLS) National Night Out event features community cookout, kids’ activities, police equipment displays and demos, and more. Safety Education Center, 1109 Crystal Lake Rd., Lake in the Hills. Contact: Ofcr. Amanda Schmitt, (847) 658-5676.
4 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The Blue Goose Theatre Ensemble performs “Bison? Bison, Bison!” an interactive folk-rock play that encourages an awareness of nature and conservation. Touhy Park, 7348 N. Paulina. Contact: (773) 338-5796 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “Love. Pilsen.” Housing March and Rally to discuss strategic approach to land use and to protect residents from displacement. March begins at 18th and Peoria, followed by rally at 1846 W. 18th St. Contact: Hilaroi Dominguez, (312) 292-0391 or hfdominguez2010@gmail.com.
5 p.m. — (LINCOLNSHIRE) National Night Out features food trucks, inflatable water slides, Flight for Life Helicopter, puppies for adoption, carnival games and more. North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Blvd., Lincolnshire. Contact: (847) 913-2345.
5 p.m. — (WAUCONDA) Blues, Brews & Burger Fest features live music and more. Main Municipal Lot, Mill and Maple, Wauconda. Contact: (847) 526-7133.
6 p.m. — (FOX LAKE) Venetian Night boat parade also features music, family activities and fireworks. Famous Freddies & Dockers, 510 Park, Fox Lake. Contact: (847) 587-2151.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Grant Park Music Festival presents Grant Park Orchestra performing “DeBussy’s “La Mer.” Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Contact: Jill Hurwitz, (312) 744-9179 or jill.hurwitz@gpmf.org.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (ADDISON) Antique Radio Club of Illinois hosts 36th annual Radiofest, one of the largest gatherings of electronic collectors in the nation. Medinah Shriners Hall, 550 Shriners Dr., Addison. Contact: (630) 739-1060.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago and Palmer House Hotel host 4th annual camp for kids living with cancer, with hotel suites converted into bunk cabins to simulate a campground for kids 7 -17, who take part in activities at the hotel and nearby parks, includings campfires, cookouts, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, games and more. Through Aug. 11. 17 E. Monroe. Contact: info@campkidsarekids.org or Rich Brundige, (312) 912-5308.
9 a.m. — (VALPARAISO, Ind.) Wings of Freedom Tour 2017 features historic aircrat, including The Collings Foundation’s WWII B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell and P-51 Mustang, tours, flights, vendors and more. Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Rd., Valparaiso., Ind. Contact: (800) 568-8924.
9 a.m. — (HODGKINS) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District hosts public tours of the first phase of the McCook Reservoir, featuring tours of the Main Pumping Stations, followed by bus tours the last and largest of the reservoirs. Also Aug. 27, Sept. 17 and 24, Oct. 1 and 15. 6100 River Rd., Hodgkins. Contact: Alison Fore, (312) 751-6626 or alison.fore@mwrd.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival. Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long Ave. Contact: (773) 736-6697.
10 a.m. — (SOUTH ELGIN) The World of Faeries Festival magic- and fantasy-related family activities, vendors, music, fairy tea party, crafts, Quest and more. Vasa Park, 35W217 Rte. 31, South Elgin. Contact: (815) 788-1630.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) Destination Asia festival at Morton Arboretum features live performances, Asian cuisine, Japanese lantern display, cultural activities and more. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
10 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Emergency Vehicle Show and Kids’ Cycle Mania event is part of the National Night Out program week of activities. Jackson Avenue between Eagle and Main streets, Naperville. Contact: Linda LaCloche, (630) 420-6034 or info@naperville.il.us.
10:30 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con features vendors, displays, celebrity guests including Robert Englund, movie screenings, costume contests and more to benefit the Midway Drive-In in Dixon. Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: (847) 647-3124.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Slow&Low: Community Lowrider Festival celebrates lowrider culture, artistry and craftsmanship. 2200 S. Loomis St. Contact: info@chicagourbanartsociety.com.
11 a.m. – (CHICAGO) SafeHouse Chicago hosts a spy presentation featuring Werner Juretzko, a former U.S. intelligence operative who was imprisoned in a KGB prison, and Francis Gary Powers Jr., the son of a CIA pilot shot down and captured by the Soviets in 1960. SafeHouse Chicago, 60 E. Ontario. Contact: Lianne Hedditch, (773) 710-9579 or lianne@heronagency.com.
11 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) 100 Club of Chicago hosts 5th annual Family Day at Brookfield Zoo to remember fallen firefighters and police officers, beginning with honorary procession. 8400 W 31st St., Brookfield. Contact: Joe Ahern, jahern@100clubchicago.org or (773) 617-2222. (NOTE: Media should arrive at 9 a.m. Media parking in the Discovery lot.)
11 a.m. — (ELGIN) Art and Soul on the Fox features 80 juried artists and artisans, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Also Aug. 6. Around 51 S. Spring St., Elgin. Contact: (847) 530-6828.
11 a.m. — (VERNON HILLS) Lake County Cannaexpo, hosted by area cannabis dispensaries, features workshops and discussions, fingerprinting and passport photos, cooking and growing demos, live music, vendors and more. 175 E. Hawthorne Pkwy., Vernon Hills. Contact: (224) 377-9734.
11 a.m. — (WINTHROP HARBOR) Harbor Days & Venetian Night features family activities, Boat Show, live music, boat parade and more. North Point Marina and lakefront, 701 N. Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor. Contact: (847) 746-2845.
11 a.m. — (CARPENTERSVILLE) Village hosts Stanford’s Battery Re-enactor Group for 2nd annual Civil War Re-enactment, featuring parade, settlement, battles, demos and more. Carpenter Park, Carpenter and Maple, Carpentersville. Contact: Bob Cole, (224) 293-1600 or bcole@cville.org.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 26th Lollapalooza music festival, headlined by Arcade Fire. Grant Park, Columbus at Balbo. Contact: Brittany Pearce, brittany@freshcleanmedia.com or (310) 313-7200.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Annual EdgeFest features food, music, arts and crafts, karaoke and more. Broadway and Thorndale. Contact: (773) 665-4682.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Wrigleyville Summerfest features kids activities, live music, vendor booths and more. School Street at Seminary Avenue. Contact: (773) 665-4682.
Noon — (LAKE VILLA) Annual Lake Villa Days festival features rides, music, live entertainment, firefighter’s and business water fights on Saturday, kids’ activities and more. Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Contact: (847) 356-2525.
Noon — (NORTH CHICAGO) Community Days event features live music, local food, kids’ activities, and more. Downtown around 1850 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. Contact: (847) 596-8640.
Noon — (NORTHBROOK) Northbrook Days feature live music, food, kids’ activities and more. Village Green Park, 1320 Shermer Rd., Northbrook. Contact: (847) 513-6362.
Noon — (LA GRANGE) La Grange Endless Summerfest features live music, food, carnival rides, petting zoo, fireworks and more. Gordon Park, Ogden and Tilden, La Grange. Contact: (708) 352-1762.
1 p.m. — (ORLAND PARK) Taste of Orland Park features food from the area’s top restaurants, car show, talent show, kids’ activities, live entertainment and more. Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Contact: Joseph La Margo, (708) 403-6151 or jlamargo@orlandpark.org.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Hyde Park Historical Society hosts an oral history program on “Memories of the 57th Street and Hyde Park Art Fairs.” Montgomery Place, 5550 South Shore Drive. Contact: Lala Rodgers, (773) 401-0474 or hporalhistory@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) First Bethel MB Church and Cornelius Park Ministries host “Healing the Hood” book bag and school supply giveaway, which also features “Stop the Violence” softball game, autographs from former NFL players and more. Washington Park, 5531 S. King Dr. Contact: Pastor Cornelius Parks, (773) 209-8838 or parksnupe@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (EAST CHICAGO, Ind.) Fusic Fest features food, music, fire & acrobat show, LED-dance robot, water show by Aquafly and video-gaming truck. Jeorse Park Beach, 3501 Aldis Ave., East Chicago, Ind. Contact: Steve Segura, SSegura@eastchicago.com.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Navy Pier and Old Town School of Folk Music celebrate Ella Jenkins’ 93rd Birthday with a free concert. Lake Stage, 600 E. Grand Blvd. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Park District unveils its “Floating Museum,” an interactive art history exhibit making the first in a series of riverside stops through August. Docked through Aug. 13 at Eleanor Boathouse, 2828 S. Eleanor St. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) High school dropouts from second chance schools will rehab a home in Englewood, working with Wells Fargo to help a low-income family, to get students involved in construction programs. 2224 W. Marquette Rd. Contact: Aleta Garrett, (708) 941-4568 or aleta@cityincite.org.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools hosts series of Back to School Bashes featuring music, food, games and activities tor students, live entertainment, medical vaccinations and more. Albany Park/Edison/Hibbard schools, 4929 N. Sawyer. Contact: (773) 553-1620.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City Dept. of Transportation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offer free bicycle-riding classes for adults who have not ridden in many years to help them take advantage of expanded Divvy service. Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento. Contact: Mike Claffey, (312) 744-0707 or michael.claffey@ciotyofchicago.org.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Millennium Park Summer Music Series continues with performances by Gaby Moreno, and the Centavrvs. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: Mary May, mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Lakefront screening of the movie “Pirate Radio,” part of Navy Pier’s summer “Water Flicks” outdoor film series. Lake Stage at Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns, 600 E. Grand. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com. (NOTE: Media parking along North Dock near Giordano’s, or along service drive.)
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Owen T. Stephney, charged with murder; Accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Lansing in September 2015. Status. Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Christian Camarena and Alyssa Garcia, both charged with concealing a death and attempted residential arson; Woman and her friend accused of covering up her 4-year-old son’s death and setting his body on fire in a vacant Englewood home on 8-2-16. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Victor Chatmon, charged with murder; Accused of a fatal shooting on 3-19-2015 that targeted a man who had testified in an attempted murder case against Chatmon’s friend. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Manuel Guerrero-Lopez, charged with aggravated DUI; Accused of fatally striking a panhandler then driving off on a Kennedy Expressway ramp on 6-1-2014. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Bryan Perkins, charged with Dashawn Martin and Sokito Taylor, each charged with murder and concealment of a homicide; Accused of beating to death a man who owed Perkins money, and leaving his body in a trash can near a Safe Passage route in Aug. 2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Devonta Williams, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man in May 2013 on the Far South Side. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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