Monthly Archives: October 2014

Reception with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senator Dick Durbin

When: Monday. October 27, 2014 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Where: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard, Chicago

What: Friends of Dick Durbin invites you to an LGBT supporters reception for cocktails and conversation with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senator Dick Durbin.

Individual tickets are $125, other levels and sponsorships available. Click here for more information or to RSVP, or contact Nancy Kohn or Sharon Weber by email or at 312-527-3667.

ABC 7 – 10th Congressional District Debate Live Stream

When: Saturday, October 18 at 11:00 am

Where: ABC 7 Studios

What: Congressman Brad Schneider and Robert Dold will face off live in a half-hour debate moderated by ABC 7 Eyewitness News Anchor/Reporter Alan Krashesky. For live streaming, click here. The debate will also be live on the station’s digital channel 7.2. It will also be available on-demand on the ABC 7 Chicago website.

Craft Beer and Bears Game Fundraiser for Sam Yingling

When: Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 12:00 pm

Where: Ram Brewery, 700 N. Milwaukee Ave in Wheeling

What: Please join State Representative Sam Yingling for the Bears game and a tour of Ram Brewery. Appetizers and beer will be provided.

$50 appetizers, beer and tour; click here for more details or click here to purchase tickets.

Get Out the Vote for Congressman Brad Schneider and District Democrats

Join fellow Democrats to Get Out the Vote for Democratic candidates up and down the ticket on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Volunteers will knock doors and make phone calls. Congressman Brad Schneider will kick off the following events:

1:00 pm. Schneider Campaign Headquarters, 155 Revere Dr., Northbrook. Please RSVP by email to Alyssa Zavislak.

2:00 pm. Waukegan Democratic Office (Tenth Dems Community Connection), 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Please RSVP by email to Alex Morgan.

2:45 pm. Zion Democratic Office, 2671 N. Sheridan Rd., Zion. Please RSVP by email to Alex Morgan.

FREE Event: President Obama Joins Governor Quinn in Chicago

When: Sunday, October 19, 2014. Doors open at 5:30 pm

Where: Chicago State University, Jones Convocation Center, 9501 S. King Dr., Chicago

What: President Obama is coming to Chicago and joining with Governor Quinn to remind people that early voting in Illinois starts on Monday. October 20.

Reserve your free tickets now to see President Obama.