Wed Apr 23When: Wednesday April 23, 2014. VIP reception 5:30 pm, Registration, Program and Dinner 6:30 pm
Where: Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago
What: The Fourth Annual Generations Gala of Planned Parenthood of Illinois features award-winning journalist Renee Ferguson, honoree Katie Rich and special guest Cecily Strong.
Tickets are $150 or $100 for age 35 or younger. Buy tickets or sponsorships here. For more information, contact Julie by email or at 312-592-6832.
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 5:30 pm
Where: The Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington, Chicago
What: Common Cause invites you to “Setting the Word on Fire,” with the Hon. Ian Levin and Bob Pavich, who will discuss their lawsuit against BP and Koch Industries for the dumping petcoke (petroleum coke) on the Chicago/Indiana shores of Lake Michigan.
The event is free, but space is limited and you must RSVP to attend.
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Doors open 6:30 pm, Program starts 7:00 pm
Where: Township Dems HQ, 1310 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights
What: The Wheeling Township Dems, with special guest Mark Walsh of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, will discuss Illinois’ new concealed carry law that allows people to carry loaded handguns in public. In light of the many tragedies involving gun violence, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss.
When/Where: Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Your school or organization.
What: On “Denim Day,” a national movement established to combat victim-blaming stereotypes, participants wear jeans for the day and can opt to donate $1-$5 to the ZCenter to support their services to survivors of sexual assault.
Contact Jamie by email or at 847-244-1187 ext. 137 for more information.
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: Buffalo Grove Police Station, 46 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove
What: Rep. Carol Sente and the Buffalo Grove Police Department will provide a free Women’s Self-Defense Class.
Registration is free, and is open to those 18 years and older, and 17 with parental permission. For more information or to register, contact Rep. Sente’s office at 847-478-9909 or by email.
