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Arlene Burke auditions for "Senior American Idol" at the Orland Township office. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Janet Almen auditions for "Senior American Idol" at the Orland Township office. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Bob Somerfield auditions for "Senior American Idol" at the Orland Township office. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Jeff Hotter auditions for "Senior American Idol" at the Orland Township office. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Judges Dan O'Driscoll (from left), Liz O'Driscoll, Rich Renik, Jim Rallis, and Don Underwood discuss a contestant's audition for "Senior American Idol" at the Orland Township office. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Bob Somerfield, standing behind a lectern, took a couple of long, deep breaths to try to settle his nerves, then launched into singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Another 23 people — all 55 or older — would follow him, entering, one at a time, a …