Monthly Archives: April 2011

Rep. Rita Mayfield Announces Hearing in Grayslake on the Illinois’ Foreclosure Crisis

Date: Monday, April 25, 2011

Time: 10:00 am

Location: College of Lake County, Small Auditorium (C005), 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake

Contact: For more information or to RSVP, please contact State Rep. Karen Yarbrough, Chairwoman of the Committee on Housing at 708-615-1747.

The Illinois House of Representatives for Lake County invite you to join this discussion and share your thoughts and suggestions on how the state can address the foreclosure crisis.

Tenth Dems Fundraising Committee Seeking Additional Committed Members

Date: Monday, April 25, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Private residence in Highland Park

Contact: To RSVP, call Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send an email.

As the Fundraising Committee finalizes plans for our coming Tenth Dems fundraiser, the call is out to additional persons who may wish to help meet the challenges of the 2012 election. Please RSVP by phone if you think you can play a significant role.

Mass Rally for New Americans Supporting Illinois DREAM and Smart Enforcement Acts

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Time: Assemble at 10:30 am, Program begins at 11:00 am

Location: St. Nichloas of Tolentine Church, 3721 W. 62nd St. (at Lawndale), Chicago

Contact: To RSVP or reserve a bus, send an email to Stephen Smith or Artemio Arreola at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR).

ICIRR, Illinois Senate President Cullerton and other key leaders from more than 130 organizations are leading the fight for immigrant rights under the One Nation, One Dream logo. Attend this rally to hold legislators accountable and build momentum to pass the legislation named above, plus immigrant services line item and redistricting issues. Request an application if you wish to become a member of ICIRR.

Performance of “Steel Magnolias” to Benefit Jimmy Insulin NFP (Not For Profit)

Date: Friday, May 6, 2011

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Location: St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago

Contact: Tickets are $15 and can be ordered online here. For additional information, call Betsy Weisbach, and mother of Jimmy Insulin’s founder, at 847-338-0987. Order tickets early as they are first come, first serve for the May 6th performance. Additional performances are available at Saint Sebastian Players.

Steve Walanka will direct the Saint Sebastian Players in a production that will make you both laugh and cry. 100% of the proceeds from the performance are being donated to Jimmy Insulin NFP.

Special May Day Concert at Old Town School of Music Marks 125th Anniversary of the Haymarket Tragedy

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Old Town School of Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago

Contact: Tickets are $15 or $11 (senior or child) and are available online at the Old Town School or by calling the box office at 773-728-6000.

Music and Rebellion! Local artists, coordinated by Bucky Halter, will pay musical tribute to the 125th anniversary of the Haymarket Tragedy.