SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
5 p.m. — (LAKE ZURICH) Village hosts its annual Rock the Block downtown block party. Main Street bewtween Old Rand Road and Church Street, Lake Zurich. Contact: Bonnie Caputo, (847) 540-5068 or bonnie.caputo@lakezurich.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 4th annual Wings of Hope Gala. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl. Contact: (312) 273-1301.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features Argentine tango lessons and music by Duo Scofano-Minetti. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
6:30 p.m. — (ISLAND LAKE) Annual Venetian Night features parade of lighted, decorated boat parade. Eastway Park, 3718 Eastway Dr., Island Lake. Contact: (847) 526-5049.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Women’s Board of the Adler Planetarium hosts annual “Celestial Ball: Solar Flare.” 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Jennifer Howell, jhowell@adlerplanetarium.org or (312) 542-2424.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “I Can’t Believe They Wendt There: The Roast of George Wendt” comedy roast to benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago and The Second City Alumni Fund. Gilda’s Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells St. Contact: Jana Liles, janal@carolfoxassociates.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Polish Museum of America and Gift from the Heart Foundation host 7th annual Art for Heart fundraiser. 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. Contact: (847) 331-0929.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 13th annual SEA Blue Prostate Cancer 5K and Walk. Lincoln Park, South Fields, 1701 N Stockton Dr. Contact: (630) 795-1002.
8 a.m. — (WESTMONT) Chicago Prostate Cancer Center hosts 5K Run/3K Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness. 815 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont. Contact: Celeste Aguzino, (630) 730-7504 or mediaaffairs@prostateimplant.com.
8:30 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo hosts ZooRunRun 5K and 1-Mile Kids Dash to benefit the Chicago Zoological Society Animal Care and Conservation Fund. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
9 a.m. — (PALATINE) 31st annual Chicagoland British Car Festival features over 500 classic cars, British food, Irish dancers, technical learning sessions, parts vendors, valve cover racing and more. Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Contact: (847) 749-7197.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will participate in the 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade and will speak at the pre-parade breakfast. Mi Tierra Restaurant, 2528 S. Kedzie Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, john_normoyle@durbin.senate.gov. *NOTE: Parade begins at noon at 26th Street and Albany Avenue.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 12th annual 79th St. Renaissance Festival features local musical artists, celebrity gospel artist, retail and educational vendors, food trucks and more. 7900 S. Racine Ave. Contact: (773) 723-3557.
10 a.m. — (CAROL STREAM) CSBarks Dog Festival features dog performances, demos, contests, and more. Town Center, 960 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Contact: (630) 784-6100.
10 a.m. — (SOUTH ELGIN) 38th annual Scandinavian Day Festival features live entertainment, morning church service, activities for children, living history display, food, Nordic beer tasting and more. Vasa Park, 35W217 Rte. 31, South Elgin. Contact: (847) 695-6720.
10 a.m. — (MUNDELEIN) 7th annual Mundelein Arts Festival. Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Contact: (847) 970-9235.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Italian Village restaurants will host the 20th annual Ferrari Fest for charity with a buffet of authentic Italian food and drink and more than 60 Ferraris lining Monroe Street. 71 W. Monroe St. Contact: Sarah Hass, Sarah@imrchicago.com, (312) 878-1222.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Joffrey Ballet hosts auditions for dancers ages 10-18 for roles in its upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.” Joffrey Tower, 4th floor, 10 E. Randolph. Contact: Caitlin Jagodzinski, (312) 932-9950 or (612) 655-6048 (on-site cell) or caitlin@silvermangroupchicago.com.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2nd annual Throwback Music Fest features retro tunes, artisans, food, kids’ activities and more. Gladstone Park, 6030 N. Milwaukee Ave. Contact: (773) 868-3010.
11 a.m. — (GENEVA) Festival of the Vine features wine tastings, live music, arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Downtown around 4th and State streets, Geneva. Contact: (630) 232-6060.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Lakeview East Festival of the Arts features arts, music, kids’ activities and more. 3138 N. Broadway. Contact: (773) 348-8608.
11 a.m. — (VERNON HILLS) Vernon Hills Police Dept. hosts 13th annual Law Enforcement Exhibition at Hawthorn Mall, featuring vehicles, 911 simulator, ID kits for kids, equipment and video demos, K9 demos and more. 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Contact: Kim Christenson, (847) 247-4889.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Renegade Craft Fair. Division between Damen and Ashland. Contact: Sam Majerowicz, sam@renegadecraft.com.
11:30 a.m. — (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) Cardinal Cupich celebrates 90th Anniversary Mass for St. James Parish School. 820 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 28th annual Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule, kicking off with 48th annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, and featuring live music and entertainment, food, carnival rides and more. 26th Street and Kostner Avenue. Contact: Jaime di Paulo, (773) 521-5387 or jaime@littlevillagechamber.org.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Chicago Bourbon & Barbecue Fest. Damen and Roscoe. Contact: (773) 868-3010.
Noon — (CHICAGO) German American Fest features food, beer, music, dancing, vendors and more. Lincoln and Leland avenues. Contact: (630) 653-3018.
Noon — (CHICAGO) PRINT 17 exhibition and conference for graphic communications industry. Through Sept. 14. McCormick Place, 2300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Erin Harrison, eharrison@gasc.org or (703) 264-7200, ext. 244.
1 p.m. — (SCHAUMBURG) Village hosts dedication for the Prairie Center for the Arts, to be renamed in honor of Village President AL Larson. 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. Contact: Allison Albrecht, (847) 923-4710 or aalbrecht@schaumburg.com.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Lyric Opera of Chicago presents “Chicago Voices: Community Created Performances: Stories and Songs of Chicago,” original music theater works created and performed by Chicago groups. Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Contact: Holly Gilson, hgilson@lyricopera.org or (312) 827-5939.
2:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich presides over the National Catholic Youth Conference Send-off Mass. Holy Trinity Church, 1118 N. Noble St. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) World Music Festival features “Women of the World” concert. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Contact: Mary May, mary.may@cityofchicago.org or (312) 744-0576.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) International Chamber Artists opens 2017-18 season with “Phantasy” program, featuring works by Brahms, Britten, Koechline and Villa-Lobos. Belden Stratford Hotel, 2300 N. Lincoln Park West. Contact: Patrick Gordon, (773) 354-4533 or internationalchamberartists@gmail.com.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features Cajun dance lessons and music by Feufollet. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
5:15 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 18th annual Animation Show of Shows features 16 films from 11 nations. Gene Siskel Film Center/School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N. State St. Contact: (312) 846-2800.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Jewish National Fund will host Ambassador Ron Prosser at an award dinner where more than 1,000 people are expected to attend including local politicians. Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151, E. Wacker Drive. Contact: Renie Schreiber, schreiber.renie@gmail.com, (312) 608-2142.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (PARK RIDGE) Park Ridge Police and Fire departments host 9/11 Memorial Service. City Hall, 505 Butler Pl., Park Ridge. Contact: Dep. Chief Lou Jogmen, (847) 318-5267 or ljogmen@parkridgepolice.org.
8:30 a.m. — (AURORA) Aurora Fire and Police departments host September 11 Memorial Ceremony. Central Fire Station, 75. N. Broadway, Aurora. Contact: MyAurora@aurora-il.org or (630) 256-3010.
8:58 a.m. — (SKOKIE) Skokie Fire Dept. hosts 9/11 Remembrance. Fire Stations at 7424 Nile Center Rd.; 8157 Central Park Ave.; and 9024 Gross Point Rd. Contact: Janelle Silva, (847) 933-8257.
9 a.m. — (PALATINE) Palatine Fire and Police departments host 9/11 memorial ceremony. Brockway at Slade, Palatine. Contact: (847) 358-7500.
10 a.m. — (EVERGREEN PARK) Funeral for Chicago Police Officer Bernard Domagala, who died of a gunshot wound he suffered in the line of duty in July 1988. Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S. Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park. Note: ABC7 is pool camera; First Deputy Supt. Kevin Navarro holds media availability after Mass. Media staging for procession on southeast corner of 103rd and Central Park. Contact: (312) 745-6110.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards meets. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-6845.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) PRINT 17 exhibition and conference for graphic communications industry. Through Sept. 14. McCormick Place, 2300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Erin Harrison, eharrison@gasc.org or (703) 264-7200, ext. 244.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Brian Hopkins speaks to the City Club of Chicago. Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand. Contact: Amanda Agost, Aagosti@cityclub-chicago.org or (313) 402-0671.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Teachers and their supporters at Noble Network of Charter Schools attend Noble Board meeting to demand reforms to discipline code that has disparate impacts on African American students, and to alert the board to labor law violations committed by management. Mansueto High School, 2911 W. 47th St. Contact: Kenzo Shibata, (312) 296-0124 or kshibata@ift-aft.org.
12:15 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Coalition to End Money Bond press conference prior to first major hearing on lawsuit challenging constitutionality of jailing those too poor to afford bond. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington. Contact: Sharlyn Grace, (773) 946-8535 or sharlyngrace@chicagoappleseed.org.
12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Former Gov. Pat Quinn will commemorate Patriot Day and the 16th anniversary of 9/11 by opening the “Portrait of a Soldier” exhibit at the Columbia College Chicago Library. 624 S. Michigan Ave., 3rd Floor. Contact: William Morgan, 708-256-5743.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Back of the Yards and Englewood communities will hold a vigil at the Police and Fire Memorial Mural to commemorate the sacrifice of first responders and acknowledge DACA first responders. The event will begin with music, followed by Mass at 6 p.m., a candlelight vigil at 6:35 p.m. and soccer and basketball at 7 p.m. 4900 S. Loomis. Contact: Rafael Yanez, rafael.yanez@unionimpact.org, (773) 600-1601.
6 p.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Exchange Club of Naperville hosts September 11 Remembrance. Dan Shanower Memorial, behind Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Contact: Linda LaCloche, (630) 420-6034.
6 p.m. — (FRANKLIN PARK) Remember 9/11 Patriot Walk is part of a series of events nationwide hosted by funeral providers to honor those who lost their lives and the first responders. Begins and ends at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park. Contact: (847) 678-1950.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks with fellow judge Ann Claire Williams about a wide variety of topics. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. Contact: (800) 982-2787.
7 p.m. — (STREAMWOOD) Village hosts September 11 Ceremony. Village Hall, 301 Rte. 19, Streamwood. Contact: (630) 736-3803.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MAYWOOD) Jose G. Difatta-Perez, charged with murder; Accused of fatally injuring his baby niece while he was babysitting on 7-18-2015. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423. (Note: Name given by police as Giancarlo Difatta-Perez.)
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Andre Davis, charged with Derrick Hilliard, both charged with murder; A man previously exonerated after serving 32 years in an unrelated rape case, now accused in the murder of a man in a dice game on 10-7-2013. 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) Jabril Garner and Donnte Kindle, both charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection with a 10-30-2011 attack; Two of three teens accused in the beating death of a man during a fight over a cell phone at a South Side bus stop. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Thaddeus Jimenez, charged with aggravated battery; A man once awarded a $25 million verdict after his murder conviction was thrown out, now accused of shooting a man. 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) Alfredo Ramos, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Justin Bowman in Logan Square on 4-24-16. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Vicente Salgado, charged with murder; Accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife’s boyfriend outside a Burger King on 3-7-2015. 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) Aaron Smith, charged with Tierra Williams, both charged with first-degree murder; Woman and her boyfriend accused in the fatal beating death of a man who tried to steal a large quantity of marijuana on 3-26-2014. 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) Rayshon Williams, charged with Derrick Williams, each charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery; Accused of fatally shooting a UPS worker in a botched robbery on 11-10-13. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
*NOTE: The Sun-Times Wire staff will verify all Daybook listings in advance, but last-minute changes or cancellations can occur. We strongly recommend that media outlets call to confirm events before assigning.