When: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jane Addams Center-Bowen Park, 95 Jack Benny Dr., Waukegan
What: The Environmental Law and Policy Center invites you to attend the Illinois EPA public hearing about the Waukegan coal plant’s water pollution permit. Share your thoughts in person on a draft that falls short in the following areas: Lake Michigan water quality standards, coal ash pollution, groundwater contamination and fish kills. Submit feedback online: Ask the Illinois EPA to strengthen the Waukegan permit using this online action alert tool.
When: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 11:00 – 11:45 am
Where: Register here for free webinar.
What: The Environmental Law and Policy Center invites you to learn about the draft permit issued by the Illinois EPA regarding the Waukegan Coal Plant. The draft fails to properly account for certain types of pollution that can harm people, aquatic life and water quality in Lake Michigan. Learn more about how these issues relate to you, your community and your environment from legal, technical and grassroots perspectives.
Ask the Illinois EPA to strengthen the Waukegan permit using this online action alert tool. Attend the public hearing on July 31st to voice your concerns in person. Share this message with your friends.
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 7:00 pm sharp
Where: Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room, 1201 Cedar Ln., Northbrook (Cedar and Cherry)
What: The agenda will include a report on the July 21 meeting to Overturn Citizens United with Jim Hightower and how inspired people were to join Move to Amend or one of the coalition groups in order to get involved in returning Democracy to the people by getting money out of politics. There will be discussion on ALEC and the August 8th rally, and further actions to take to promote an ALEC boycott. Additional steps in contacting elected officials and educating the public on work towards overturning Citizens United and related Supreme Court decisions will also be covered. Click here to sign up to join the group that will be contacting your congressperson.
For more information, contact Phyllis Goldman by email.
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Meet and Greet 6:30 pm, Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: Palatine Public Library, Meeting Room #1, 700 N. North Court, Palatine
What: The Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA) Affordable Health Care Team invites you to attend this forum on the Affordable Care Act with Featured Speaker, Andrew Kurz. Andy Kurz is a former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin, and is known for his research into healthcare reform issues. There will be a Q&A session following his talk.
RSVP to Tenth Dems by email or at 847-266-VOTE (8683). Please give your contact information (name, address, phone) when you call or write. Reservations can also be made online.
When: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Where: U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., Chicago
What: Anita Alvarez, Cook County State’s Attorney, invites you to join her for the 6th Annual Fan Deck Outing to see the Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees.
Tickets are $150 and include food and beverage. Purchase tickets online. For questions, contact Dana at 312-659-5009.
