When: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Where: The Stevenson Center on Democracy, 25200 N. St. Mary’s Rd., Mettawa (Libertyville)
What: The Stevenson Center on Democracy presents Dr. Khairy Tourk, professor of Economics at Illinois Institute of Technology, who will speak on “The Middle East in Turmoil: A Political Economy Analysis.” A long-time observer of the world from within, his present focus is economic modernization in Egypt and the political economies of East Asia.
The cost is $15. RSVP online.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Where: Washburne School Little Theatre, 515 Hibbard, Winnetka
What: The League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth invite you to a forum to address the proposed amendment to the constitution to change the tax system. Professor Therese McGuire, Northwestern University economist, State Senator Daniel Biss and State Representative Robyn Gabel will speak on the topic of a graduated rate income tax (GRIT): “Does Illinois Need a New and Fairer Revenue System?” The forum is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Charlene Shryer by email or at 847-486-1356.
When: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Where: Lake Forest College, Middle Campus, Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, 555 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest
What: The public is invited to this free program on the special challenges for women fighting wrongful convictions. The program will cover past problems and plans for meeting the challenges.
March 24, 2013 – 12:42 pm
When: Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 9:00 am
Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Libertyville
What: The ZCenter welcomes individuals and teams to register to walk in honor of and/or solidarity with victims of sexual abuse and assault. Registration will be available soon.
To participate, please call the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter) at 847-244-1187 or send an email.
