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When: Monday, December 17, 2018 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Big Grove Tavern, One East Main Street, Champaign
What: Join Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs at his Annual Holiday Reception.
For more information or to RSVP, register online or contact Sam Szpunar at sam@friendsoffrerichs.com or (312) 870-0841
When: Sunday, December 22, 2018 from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Foss Park Youth Center, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago
What: Commissioner Vance Wyatt, in conjunction with James Sisson, Carlos Smith and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 66, co-hosts his second annual Toy Bash and Raffle. The event features pictures with Santa, toys for children and a raffle that awards a Christmas list shopping spree.
For more information about the event or to make donations, contact Carlos Smith at 224-610-9987 or Vance at 224-419-4509 or email commissioner@vancewyatt.com.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 6:30 – 9:00pm
Where: Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills
What: Vernon Township Democrats host an evening with Congressman Brad Schneider. He will speak about the path forward for the IL 10th Democratic Party and building on the 2018 wave into 2020. Brad will address issues that affect residents and have a chance to speak directly with business and community leaders, constituents, elected officials and local candidates in this intimate setting.
The event will be catered and complimentary “Blue Wave” cocktails will be served. A cash bar will be available.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online
When: Monday, January 21, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Lakehurst Banquets, 300 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan
What: Reflect on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., a remarkable man whose leadership helped to shape history, at Waukegan Township’s annual Dreamers’ Breakfast.
Link to purchase tickets. For more information call 847-244-9242 or email nnetherton@waukegantownship.com.
When: Friday, May 10, 2019 at 6:00pm (time to be confirmed)
Where: Chicago location to be determined
What: The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) holds its 2019 Gala with featured speaker, Emmy-winning MSNBC host Chris Hayes.
Additional details to follow.
