Monthly Archives: January 2014

Tenth Dems State of the Union Watch Party in Highland Park

When: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Where: The BBQ Pit Restaurant, 589 Elm Place, Highland Park

Cost: Free!

What: President Obama will deliver the annual State of the Union address. Come watch it with Tenth Dems! We’re banding together with other supporters from our area to watch the speech and show we have the President’s back. Great food and drinks are available for purchase.

For more information or to RSVP, send an email, call 847-702-6635 or fill out a short RSVP form here.

Rep. Carol Sente Coffee Shop Stop in Wheeling

When: Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 9:00 – 10:00 am

Where: Dunkin’ Donuts, 215 Dundee Rd., Wheeling

What: Representative Carol Sente invites you to join her for this Coffee Shop Stop.

To contact Rep. Sente, please send an email or call her full-time constituent office at 847-478-9909.

Rep. Carol Sente Health Care Citizens’ Advisory Committee

When: Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: Advocate Condell Medical Center, Conference Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

What: Representative Carol Sente will be hosting a small community dialogue focused on health care. This event will allow constituents with a shared interest to discuss the state of health care in the community, share ideas for future legislation, identify concerns and review current health care-related bills.

If you would like more information or to reserve a seat, please send an email or call Rep. Sente’s office at 847-478-9909.

MHAI Junior Board Benefit Comedy Show: “Stand Up for Mental Health”

When: Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Doors open 7:30 pm, Show from 8:00 – 10:30 pm

Where: The Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway, Chicago

What: Mental Health America of Illinois (MHAI) invites you to this performance of “Stand Up For Mental Health,” a comedy show for suicide prevention and awareness. Proceeds benefit MHAI’s “It Only Tales One” campaign which helps to educate the citizens of Illinois about how to recognize the signs of intended suicide, and provides speakers for communities and schools to promote awareness and understanding about suicide prevention.

General Admission tickets are $25. Register here.

J Street Chicago Presents Free Film: “Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace”

When: Monday, January 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm

Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago

What: Join J Street Chicago for Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace, a new film that goes behind the scenes at the 1979 Camp David Egypt-Israel peace negotiations.

Register here to receive your free tickets. You must RSVP to be guaranteed a seat.