Monthly Archives: November 2012

Coffee Shop Stop with Rep. Carol Sente in Vernon Hills

When: Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 9:00 am

Where: Starbucks, 1240 E. U.S. Highway 45, #200 (corner of Rte. 45 and Milwaukee Ave.), Vernon Hills

What: Rep. Sente would like you to join her for a cup of coffee to discuss items moving through the legislature and any concerns or suggestions you may have.

Contact: For questions, contact Rep. Sente at 847-478-9909 or send an e-mail.

Israel Bonds Chicago Medical Division Dinner in Chicago

When: Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 5:00 pm

Where: The Westin Chicago River North, 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago

What: Sgt. Benjamin Anthony, founder of Our Soldiers Speak, is the guest speaker at the Israel Bonds Chicago Medical Division Dinner honoring Dan Fintel, MD, Robin Fintel, MD, Richard Rabinowitz, MD, and David Sager, MD.

Contact: For more information, contact Adam Grossman at 312-558-9410. The event fee is $175. Register online.

Tenth Dems Annual Holiday Membership Party

When: Monday, December 10, 2012, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Where: Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire

What: Join the Tenth Congressional District Democrats at our Annual Holiday Membership Party. Free appetizers and soft drinks.

Contact: Preregistration is not required but space is limited. RSVP online, call Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send an email. Please include your contact information and names of those attending with you if you call or email.

State Senator-Elect Daniel Biss Forum: Environmental Fair

When: Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Where: Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview

What: State Senator-Elect Daniel Biss hosts an Environmental Fair: “Quick Tips on Reducing Your Footprint” with Mary Allen, Recycling and Education Director at Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Debra Shore.

Other participants include: Active Transportation Alliance, Citizens Utility Board. Energy Impact Illinois, Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse, Illinois Solar Energy Association, Sustainable Places, Inc., Talking Farm, Wagner Farm and more to come!

Contact: For more information, call Rep. Biss’ office at 847-568-1250.

Celebrate Women Advocates for ObamaCare with Congresswoman Donna Edwards

When: Monday, December 10, 2012, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Where: Mars Gallery, 1139 W. Fulton Market

What: Campaign for Better Health Care breaks new ground working to implement key provisions of the Affordable Care Act in Illinois. This 16th Annual Meeting honors all women advocates for ObamaCare and Congresswoman Donna Edwards, a progressive, dynamic and effective member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland’s 4th District.

Contact: To RSVP, purchase tickets here. Tickets are $50 and include appetizers and beverages.