Monthly Archives: May 2015

Lambda Legal Garden Party Benefit

When: Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00pm

Where: Home of Craig Bergmann and Paul Klug, 1065 Acorn Trail, Lake Forest, IL

What: “Taking the Vow for Equality,” a garden party to benefit Lambda Legal.  Attendees will learn more about the upcoming Supreme Court decision on marriage equality and the work ahead.  Summer cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  Valet parking will be provided.

For additional information and to RSVP online click here, or by phone to Carla Avila at 312-663-4413

Grand Opening of the New Grayslake Office of the Tenth Congressional District Democrats

When: Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 4:00 – 5:30pm

Where: 20 N. Whitney St., Suite C, Grayslake, IL 60030 (entrance off the alley)

What: Tenth Congressional District Democrats announce the grand opening of their new Grayslake office.  Guest speakers include newly elected State Treasurer Mike Frerichs and State Senator Daniel Biss.  Refreshments will be served.

Parking is available on Whitney Street by the office with additional parking in a lot on the corner.

To register click here.

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WBAI Annual Installation Dinner and Reception

When: Thursday, June 4, 2015  Reception: 5:00pm; Dinner and program: 6:00 – 8:30pm

Where: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL

What: The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) celebrates 101 years since its founding.  The evening features installation of its new President, Cook County Circuit Judge Jessica A. O’Brien, along with its 2015 Officers and Board of Directors.  Judy Hsu, morning anchor of ABC7 Chicago, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Tickets: Members: $175, General admission: $200

To purchase tickets online, click here

For additional information and to purchase tickets, contact Monique Austin by phone at 312-341-8530 or by email wbai@wbaillinois.org

Illinois Campaign for Political Reform – State Leaders’ Vision for Illinois

When: Friday, June 19, 2015 from noon to 1:30pm

Where: Union League Club of Chicago, Main Lounge, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

What: Leaders in Illinois government will discuss their vision for the future of the state.  Topics include fiscal policy, education, ethics reform, business development, pension reform, social justice and redistricting.

Tickets start at $125

To purchase tickets, click here.

For additional information, visit the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform website by clicking here.

Fundraiser for Nancy Rotering

When: Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 7:00 – 8:30pm

Where: Home of Hon. Annette Lidawer.  Address provided upon RSVP

What: Fundraiser for Nancy Rotering, a Democratic primary candidate in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District.

Suggested contribution levels begin at $100.

To RSVP or make an online donation, click here.  To RSVP by phone or email, contact Andy Bookman at 847-902-6264 or Andy@NancyRoteringForCongress.com  

To contribute by check, please make it payable and send to Nancy Rotering for Congress, P.O. Box 18, Highland Park, IL 60035.