SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The 30th annual African Festival of the Arts features live entertainment, crafts, artifacts and textiles in a simulated African village. Until 10 p.m. at Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Contact: P. Andrews-Keenan, 312-206-2821 or pkeenan1@tallulahgroup.com.
10 a.m. — (WATERLOO) Gov. Pritzker attends the funeral of Trooper Nicholas Hopkins at Waterloo High School, 505 E. Bulldog, in Waterloo. Contact: gov.press@illinois.gov.
10 a.m. – (NAPERVILLE) The Naperville Jaycees host the “Last Fling” end of summer music festival featuring headliner Big Head Todd and the Monsters and openers Tres Moustache, The Ron Burgundys and 16 Candles. Until 11 p.m. across the street from Rotary Hill near Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave. in Naperville. Contact: Karen Coleman, 630-362-6683 or publicrelations@lastfling.org.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Several organizations including Life Changers Dream Center and Children’s Literacy Project host The Chicago Block Party and give away backpacks filled with school supplies to 500 children as well as a box full of groceries. 1337 W. 15th Street. Contact: Tim Abare, 425-358-8000 or tim@chicagoblockparty.com.
11 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Live Jazz music is played on four stages at Millennium Park as part of the 41st annual Chicago Jazz Festival. 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: Mary May, 312-744-0576, 312-446-5603 (cell) or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
11 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Life Changers Dream Center, Children’s Literacy Project and other organizations give out 500 backpacks filled with school supplies and 500 boxes of groceries to families in need at the Chicago Block Party. Until 5 p.m. at Life Changers International Church Chicago, 15th and Loomis streets. Contact: Tim Abare, 425-358-8000 or tim@chicagoblockparty.com; or 847-645-9100.
Noon – (CHICAGO) The 26th Fiesta Boricua Puerto Rican cultural festival features music, dance, artisans, food, drinks and other activities until 9 p.m. along Division Street between Western and California avenues. Nadya Henriquez Lowy, 786-213-1470 or nadyah@prcc-chgo.org.
Noon – (CHICAGO) The Taste of Polonia Festival features Polish food, arts, crafts, dance and live music. Until 10:30 p.m. at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. Contact: Kamila Sumelka, 773-313-3893 or kamila.s@copernicuscenter.org; or festival@copernicuscenter.org.
Noon – (CHICAGO) The Great American Lobster Fest features seafood, live music and other activities until 9 p.m. at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Nick Pobutsky, 517-819-1344 or nick@greencurtainevents.com.
1 p.m. — (ROBBINS) Toni Preckwinkle will march in the Village of Robbins Back-to-School parade at Robbins Community Center, 13800 S. Trumbull Ave., Contact: press@cookcountyil.gov.
1 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The 30th annual African Festival of the Arts features live entertainment, crafts, artifacts and textiles in a simulated African village. Until 10 p.m. at Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Contact: P. Andrews-Keenan, 312-206-2821 or pkeenan1@tallulahgroup.com.
1 p.m. – (ROBBINS) Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward joins Leneaus Bowman – husband of Marshia McGill-Bowman, who was shot to death in Dolton while driving her four daughters – for a press conference to kick off the 21st annual Robbins Back to School Festival and Parade and call for an end to violence. 13500 S. Trumbull Ave. Contact: Sean Howard, 312-498-1371 or Sthmedia31@gmail.com.
4 p.m. – (GLENVIEW) The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago observe the fifth annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation for the preservation of the environment. Until 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1775 Grove St. in Glenview. Contact: Susan Thomas, 312-534-8318 or sthomas@archchicago.org; or Chris Varones, 312-213-3887 or chris.varones@aesopgroup.com.
6:05p.m. — (ROSEMONT) The Chicago Dogs minor league baseball team hosts a “Bark at the Ballpark” dog friendly game against the St. Paul Saints. Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave. in Rosemont. Contact: Alex Jakubiak, 773-969-5039, alexj@carolfoxassociates.com or Dayna Calkins, 773-969-5032, daynac@carolfoxassociates.com.
8 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Musician Chris Rob performs “Songs and Stories Chicago” at Davenport’s Piano Bar, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. Contact: 773-278-1830.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The 30th annual African Festival of the Arts features live entertainment, crafts, artifacts and textiles in a simulated African village. Until 10 p.m. at Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Contact: P. Andrews-Keenan, 312-206-2821 or pkeenan1@tallulahgroup.com.
10:30 a.m. – (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) Arlington International Racecourse hosts its Jockey Jog 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund. 2200 W. Euclid Ave. in Arlington Heights. Contact: Mika Stambaugh, 312-671-3040 or mika@themasink.com; or Grant LaGrange, 847-385-7758 or grant.lagrange@arlingtonpark.com.
11 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Life Changers Dream Center, Children’s Literacy Project and other organizations give out 500 backpacks filled with school supplies and 500 boxes of groceries to families in need at the Chicago Block Party. Until 5 p.m. at Life Changers International Church Chicago, 15th and Loomis streets. Contact: Tim Abare, 425-358-8000 or tim@chicagoblockparty.com; or 847-645-9100.
Noon – (CHICAGO) The Taste of Polonia Festival features Polish food, arts, crafts, dance and live music. Until 9:30 p.m. at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. Contact: Kamila Sumelka, 773-313-3893 or kamila.s@copernicuscenter.org; or festival@copernicuscenter.org.
1 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The 30th annual African Festival of the Arts features live entertainment, crafts, artifacts and textiles in a simulated African village. Until 10 p.m. at Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Contact: P. Andrews-Keenan, 312-206-2821 or pkeenan1@tallulahgroup.com.
TUESDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) In a news conference, Dr. Willie Wilson announces his bid to run as an independent against Sen. Dick Durbin. 345 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 4601. Contact: Scott Winslow, 312-927-6971.
10:20 a.m. – (SYCAMORE) Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) travels to Sycamore to meet with residents of Airport Road looking to relocate their mailboxes, which they had trouble accessing safely due to increased highway traffic. Until 10:45 a.m. The Skip and Beverly Schramer Household, 23479 Airport Rd. Contact: Amanda.roberts@mail.house.gov.
10:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Cook County Board of Commissioners’ Complete Count Census Commission’s Community and Faith Based Organizations Subcommittee holds a meeting. Cook County Administrative Building, 69 W. Washington St., 22nd floor, Conference Room D. Contact: 312-603-6127 or info@info.cookcountyil.gov.
11 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Chicago Bears hold an unveiling event for statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George S. Halas. Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Gate 0. Contact: Adam Widman, adam.widman@bears.nfl.net; Aaron Clark, aaron.clark@bears.nfl.net; Ben Schmitz, ben.schmitz@bears.nfl.net; or Meghan Bower, Meghan.bower@bears.nfl.net. (NOTE: Media parking will be available in the Waldron Deck; TV stations with satellite trucks should contact Meghan Bower ahead of time for parking information.)
4 p.m. – (GREAT LAKES) Military service members will train with NFL stars including Brian Urlacher and Jordy Nelson at “USAA’s Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp.” Naval Station Great Lakes, 2531 Sheridan Road in Great Lakes. Contact: Michael Pernal, 646-620-8614 or mpernal@endeavorco.com; or John Sheppard, 847-688-2430 ext. 359 or pao.navstaglakes@navy.mil. (NOTE: Event starts at 4:30 p.m., media call time is 4 p.m.; members of the media should RSVP to be added to the event’s media list.)
5:30 — (MOUNT PROSPECT) The Mount Prospect Human Services Department hosts the class, Parenting the Love and Logic Way at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Contact: 847-870-5680.
6:30 p.m. – (HUNTLEY) U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood hosts a service academy fair at Huntley High School, 13719 Harmony Road in Huntley. Contact: Amanda.roberts@mail.house.gov.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The 19th Ward hosts Yoga for first responders and family at At. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St., Contact: Alderman Matt O’Shea, mattoshea@the19thward.com.
6:30 p.m. – (NAPERVILLE) U.S. Rep. Bill Foster and State Sen. Laura Ellman host a panel discussion about election security with members of the Illinois State Board of Elections, the DuPage County Clerk and the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. Until 8 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 25 E. Benton Ave. in Naperville. Contact: 630-585-7672.
7:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Opening performance of Broadway in Chicago’s production of “The Band’s Visit.” Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. Contact: Amanda Meyer, 312-751-5559 or ameyer@korshak.com; or Natalie Terchek, 312-751-5509 or nterchek@korshak.com.
TUESDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Maurice Fulson, charged with criminal sexual assault; A dance instructor at a South Side business accused of sleeping with underage students. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, 312-603-3423.
*NOTE: The Sun-Times Wire staff will verify all Daybook listings in advance, but last-minute changes or cancellations can occur. We strongly recommend that media outlets call to confirm events before assigning.