SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS
7 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Half Marathon Health and Life Time 5K run on fully traffic-free Lake Shore Drive. Jackson Park, Marquette and Richards. Contact: Ashley Pawlak, ap@respublicagroup.com; or Alden Woodhull, (202) 299-4945 (on site) or aw@respublicagroup.com.
9 a.m. — (EVANSTON) NAMI 5K Run/Walk to benefit programs to raise awareness of mental health issues, dedicated to Grant Nelson, an Uber driver murdered in June, with family members on hand to discuss the case and Nelsons legacy. Clark Street Beach, 1811 Sheridan Rd., Evanston. Contact: Susan Ockerlund, susanockerland@namiccns@gmail.com or (847) 716-2252.
9 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Kane County Doll Show features antique, vintage, collectible and modern dolls on display and for sale. Kane County Fairgrounds, Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Contact: Karla Moreland, kmorela@ais.net or (815) 356-6125.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Filter Photo Festival celebrates the art community in Chicago through photography, featuring photo workshops. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, 163 E. Walton Pl. Contact: filterphotoinfo@gmail.com.
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 Oct. 1 and 15. 6100 River Rd., Hodgkins. Contact: Alison Fore, (312) 751-6626 or alison.fore@mwrd.org.
9 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) World of Gems Conference. Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: support@gemguide.com or (847) 657-0555.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) National Bridal Market Chicago. Through Sept. 27. Merchandise Mart, 7th floor, 222 W. Mart Plaza. Contact: Mimi Clark, MClark@MMart.com or (312) 527-7758.
9:15 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Senator Dick Durbin speaks at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s and receive the first Lifetime Achievement Award. Montrose Harbor, 601 W. Montrose Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, office: (312) 353-4178, cell: (312) 833-0931, or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 and Gold Badge Society host annual Memorial Service at Rosehill Cementery, to honor and remember deceased and retired firefighters. 5800 N. Ravenswood. Contact: larry.merritt@cityofchicago.org.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Alzheimer’s Association hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 5th largest out of more than 600 walks across the nation. Montrose Harbor, Montrose at Simmonds. Contact: Kaylin Risvold, (312) 315-5496 or krisvold@alz.org.
*** 10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Dozens of Mexican federations and hometown associations come together to announce a “mega rodeo) benefit at Toyota Park to raise funds for Mexico’s earthquake recovery efforts. Plaza Tenochtitlan, 18th and Blue Island. Contact: Alejandra Moran, (708) 715-6495 or sialemoran@gmail.com.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) 24th annual Barkapalooza Dog-walkathon and expo, with vendors, microchipping, pet blessing and more to benefit the West Suburban Humane Society. Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Contact: Julia Shell, (312) 203-3130 or juliashell@juliashellpr.com.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo celebrates World Gorilla Day with viewing, activities, Zoo Chats and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Apple Fest features live entertainment, music, family activities, pony rides, food and more. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-0888.
10 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) Starving Artist Art Fair also features art projects for children, live music, food and more. Everts Park 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact: (847) 926-4300.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) Morton Arboretum’s Passport Europe Summer Festival features dancing, storytelling, music and more from around the world. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Chicagoland Cardiac Connections’ Heart to Heart Day supporting young children and families with congenial heart defects. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Conference Center, 11th Floor, 225 E. Chicago Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, office: (312) 353-4178, cell: (312) 833-0931, or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
10:30 a.m. — (RIVER GROVE) 30 area high school student athletes will be surprised with Bulls, Hawks, Cubs or concert tickets during a special presentation honoring them for community service at an event they believe they are attending to do volunteer work, where tickets will be presented by seniors from a senior facility who were surprised by the same students on National Senior Citizen Day in August. Triton College, 2000 5th Ave., River Grove. Contact: Joe Trost, (312) 623-4161 or joetrost@gmail.com. (NOTE: Media parking in the west lot across from athletic complex.)
11 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Harvest Weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden features Farmers’ Market, workshops pon canning and preserving, “how-to” demos, hands-on activities for kids and families, Garden Chef Series presentations, cookbook swap and more. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 835-5440.
11 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Naper Settlement hosts 23rd annual Native American Pow Wow, featuring dancing, drumming, cultural demos, crafts, food, children’s activities, and more. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Contact: (708) 257-4300.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Chicago Gourmet celebration of food and wine showcases the city’s restaurants and chefs, featuring cooking demos, gourmet tastings, book signings and more. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 742-5222.
1 p.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo unveils lifesize bronze statue of Cookie the cockatoo, who died in 2016 after living at the zoo for over 80 years. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
1 p.m. — (MORTON GROVE) Village hosts rededication ceremony for its “Doughboy” statue, followed by reception and viewing of “Illinois & Morton Griove in the Great War.” Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Contact: Tom Firel, (847) 470-5220.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 19th annual World Music Festival Chicago concludes with the Chicago Gypsy Festival and Caravan Art Festival. 4710 N. Ravenswood. Contact: Mary May, (312) 744-0576 or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
2 p.m. — (EAST DUNDEE) Betsey Means of WomanLore: Performing Women in History presents “Alicia: My Story.” Fox River Valley Public Library District, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Contact: Kirstin Finneran, kfinneran@frvpld.info or (224) 699-5834.
2:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Jackson Park Communtiy Football Team holds what could be their last homecoming game on the field where the Obama Library is set to be built. 61st Street and South Stony Island Avenue, on the field, east of Stony Island. Contact: Earnest Radcliff, (773) 567-4727.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance hosts a Chihuahua Festival, featuring adoptable Chihuahuas, music, food and more. 3124 W. Irving Park Rd. Contact: (773) 907-0305.
4 p.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) Midwest Young Artists host a Chamber Music Soiree. Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, 200 Ravinia Park Rd., Highland Park. Contact: bethduvall@mya.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Hothouse kicks off its season of Global Voices program with a Benefit Concert for Cuba and Mexico. Alhambra Palace, 1241 W. Randolph. Contact: (312) 752-5316 or hothouse3.0@gmail.com.
5 p.m.– (CHICAGO) South Side Community Art Center hosts a “Party Gras” benefit honoring Dr. Margaret Burroughs. 7059 South Shore Dr. Contact: (773) 373-1026.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Relics of St. Pio Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will be on display as part of a national tour marking the 130th anniversary of his birth, and 15th anniversary of his canonization. St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 W. Addison. Contact: Susan Thomas, (312) 534-8318 or sthomas@archchicago.org. (NOTE: Closing Mass with Bishop John Manz at 7 p.m.)
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) National Bridal Market Chicago. Through Sept. 27. Merchandise Mart, 7th floor, 222 W. Mart Plaza. Contact: Mimi Clark, MClark@MMart.com or (312) 527-7758.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Sen. Mark Werner (D-Va) speaks on the workforce and the economy. University of Chicago, Regenstein Library, Room 122, 1100 E. 57th St. Contact: Karen Anderson, (202) 461-3496 or klanderson@uchicago.edu.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate meets. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-3067.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Sen. Dick Durbin discusses the impact on Illinois patients that the latest Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will have. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 836 W. Wellington Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, office:
(312) 353-4178, cell: (312) 833-0931 or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Cook County Highway Supt. John Yonan speaks to the City Club of Chicago. Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: (312) 565-6500 or info@cityclub-chicago.org.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Planned Parenthood’s Rogers Park health center holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the new location. Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ Rogers Park Health Center, 5725 N. Broadway. Contact: Julie Lynn, office: (312) 592-6832 or cell: (773) 216-0234.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Park District holds a community meeting to gather feedback on the Obama Presidential Center. Until 8 p.m. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive. Contact: info@fotp.org.
4:30 p.m . — (CHICAGO) WorldChicago hosts discussion on “Modernizing Community Engagement in Museums and Historical Institutions,” with speakers including U.S. State Dept. delegates from Brazil and Luxembourg. Hostel International, 24 E. Congress. Contact: Zoe, zwallace@worldchicago.org.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich is special guest at National Catholic Partnership on Disability meeting. Luxbar, 18 E. Bellevue Pl. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
6 p.m. — (OAK PARK) Det. Cmdr. LaDon Reynolds will be officially sworn in as Oak Park deputy police chief. Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Council Chamber. Contact: (708) 383-6400 or village@oak-park.us.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Dwright Boone-Doty, charged with Kevin Edwards and Corey Morgan, all charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee on 11-2-15. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423. (Note: Also listed at Dwright Doty in court records.)
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Tavaris Dean and Keonte Hill, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man at a West Englewood gas station on 10-13-16. 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) Charles Johnson, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fleeing to Iowa after fatally shooting a man in a South Shore apartment on 11-7-2014. 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) Anthony Lyons, charged with Joshua Almore and Anthony Harris; all charged with murder and attempted murder; Accused of shooting seven people, including a 13-year-old boy fatally, on Jan. 25, 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) Emmanuel Raya, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of shooting 24-year-old Jeanette Laureano on the Northwest Side on 3-18-16. 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) Elijah Timatyos, charged with Ioan Lela Jr. and Michael Bembea, all charged with first-degree murder; Accused of beating 71-year-old man Allen Levin to death during a home invasion in the Albany Park neighborhood on 1-27-16. 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.