Monthly Archives: October 2010

Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Celebrates 20th Year

Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Time: Reception 5:30 pm, Program 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Sidney R. Yates Gallery, Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, Chicago

Contact: For names of 2010 inductees and more details, see the announcement.

The Chicago Commission on Human Relations’ Advisory Council on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues will induct 11 individuals and four organizations at their 20th annual ceremony. The event is free and open to the public.

Election Day!

Date: Tuesday. November 2, 2010

Time: 6:00 am -7:00 pm

Location: Your polling place

To see a sample ballot and locate your polling place if you live in Cook County, click here.

To locate voter information if you live in Lake County, click here.

Get Out the Vote Rally for Waukegan, North Chicago, & Park City in Waukegan

Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Ramada Inn, 200 N. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan

The Black Chamber of Commerce, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, College of Lake County Student Union, Puerto Rican Society, Links, Incorporated/Harbor Lights Chapter, United Belizeans of Northern Illinois, and Democrats United for Fairness invite you to a non-partisan Get Out the Vote Rally. Come meet all the candidates, enjoy the entertainment, and help build excitement and voter turnout for Election Day, Tuesday November 2. You are needed! Your vote counts!

Thom Hartmann and Michael Medved Debate in Rolling Meadows

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2010

Time: Will Call/Doors open 5:30 pm, Program begins 7:30 pm

Location: The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows

Contact: To purchase tickets by phone, please call 877-840-0457.

Talk radio hosts Thom Hartmann and Michael Medved will face off again with guest moderator Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association. VIP tickets include appetizers, a reception from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, a chance to meet Thom Hartmann, an autographed copy of his new book, and premium reserved seating.

Debate sponsors are the Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company, who will have Thom’s latest book on sale, Capital Auto Body, Chicagoland Roofing Council and Roofers Local 11, and UAW Region 4 United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.

Breakfast Reception with Hon. Madeleine Albright and Alexi Giannoulias in Chicago

Date: Friday, October 29, 2010

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am

Location: East Bank Club, 500 North Kingsbury, Chicago

Contact: RSVP is required. For more information and to RSVP, please call Sarah Rosenzweig at 312-373-9382 or send an e-mail. Register or contribute online here.

You are cordially invited to join special guest Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright for a breakfast reception honoring Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias.

Donation levels are: Friend $250, Supporter $500, Sponsor $1000, Host $2400.