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THURSDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Regional Transportation Authority hosts a finance committee meeting, followed by a general board of directors meeting. 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650. Contact: Susan Massel, 312-913-3256, 773-318-2224 (cell) or MasselS@rtachicago.org.
9 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The city of Chicago hosts Senior Fest 2019, featuring a picnic lunch, health screenings, dancing, raffle prizes, bingo and a senior resource fair. Until 2 p.m. at Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. Contact: 312-744-4016.
9 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce hosts a back to school networking brunch with “child and family-forward businesses” in the neighborhood. Until 11 a.m. at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St. Contact: David Oakes, doakes@andersonville.org.
9 a.m. – (DEKALB) The union representing Northern Illinois University faculty holds a press conference on contract negotiations following a Board of Trustees meeting. 595 College Ave. in DeKalb, in the hallway outside Meeting Room 315. Contact: Mark Schuller, 815-761-2171 or mschuller73@gmail.com. (NOTE: Board meeting starts at 9 a.m., press conference will follow immediately after.)
9 a.m. – (NAPERVILLE) Legends Leaving Legacies and the Bernard Coffey Veterans Foundation host their annual Veteran & Celebrity Golf Classic until 6 p.m. at Tamarack Golf Club, 24032 Royal Worlington Drive in Naperville. Contact: 312-375-5472.
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Parishioners at San Jose Luis Sanchez del Rio Parish will celebrate the arrival of a statue of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos from Jalisco, Mexico. Humboldt Park, North and Kedzie avenues. Contact: Alejandro Castillo, 312-534-7880 or acastillo@archchicago.org.
11 a.m. – (SKOKIE) Oakton Community College hosts a lecture titled “The Holocaust and the Second Generation” by Deborah Leonard, whose parents both lived through the Holocaust. Until noon at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Rooms A145-A152. Contact: jewishstudies@oakton.edu.
11:15 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, Simply Pure CEO Wanda James, Grassroots CEO Mitch Kahn and High Times and CannaKids board member Stormy Simon participate in an Executives’ Club of Chicago conversation about the future of the cannabis industry. Until 1:15 p.m. at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., Grand Ballroom. Contact: Eva Penar, 312-283-2185 or epenar@executivesclub.org. (NOTE: Registration and networking start at 11:15 a.m., luncheon program starts at noon.)
*** 2 p.m. – (CHICAGO) CPD will make Sergeant Rodolfo Vargas and Officers Rodolfo Farias and Michael Kocanda available to the media, the officers who responded to a woman struck by a stray bullet Tuesday in the 7300 block of South Wolcott. She remains in critical but stable condition. Area South HQ, 727 E. 111th St. Contact: CPD news affairs, 312-745-6110.
4:45 p.m. – (EVANSTON) The city of Evanston hosts its annual “’Kits, ‘Cats and Kids Block Party” featuring games, arts, crafts, music, a pep rally and performances by the Northwestern University and Evanston Township High School marching bands. Until 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Square, Sherman Avenue and Davis Street in Evanston. Contact: Jessie Mayo, 847-448-8041 or jmayo@cityofevanston.org.
5 p.m. – (EVANSTON) The Evanston Wine Walk features shopping and wine tastings until 9 p.m. at a variety of Evanston businesses along Chicago Avenue from Main to Dempster starting at the Main-Dempster Mile, 900 Chicago Ave. in Evanston.. Contact: Katherine Gotsick, 847-448-0748 or katherine@maindempstermile.com.
5 p.m. – (GLENDALE HEIGHTS) Glendale Heights’ eighth annual Oktoberfest kicks off at Camera Park, 101 E. Fullerton Ave. Contact: Diethard Beyer, 815-715-9462 or dfbeyer@glendaleheightsoktoberfest.com. (NOTE: Festival runs through Sept. 22.)
5 p.m. – (HOMEWOOD) The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation hosts its fifth annual Jack Lanigan Sr. Memorial Big Shoes Award ceremony for accomplishments in innovation and manufacturing. Until 7 p.m. at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave. in Homewood. Contact: 708-922-4604 or reggie.greenwood@chicagosouthlandedc.org.
5 p.m. – (WHEATON) Eco-friendly nail boutique Prose celebrates the grand opening of a new location at 2044 S. Naperville Road in Wheaton. Contact: Gianna Fontana, Gianna@heronagency.com.
5:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin holds a belated birthday fundraiser until 7 p.m. at Apogee Lounge, 2 W. Erie St. Contact: Amanda LAtty, 312-448-8014 or alatty@newchicagollc.com.
5:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) holds a fundraiser until 7 p.m. at Club Lago, 331 W. Superior St. Contact: 312-399-1902 or Julie@progressivesolutionsllc.com.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Uncommon Ground hosts the “Slow Food Winemakers Dinner” with Slow Food Chicago, an organization promoting sustainable and equitable access to quality food. 1401 W. Devon Ave. Contact: 773-465-9801 or cindi@uncommonground.com.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Bridgeport Alliance hosts a community development meeting about re-zoning plans for a property at 3118-3140 S. Canal St. Armour Square Park, 3309 S. Shields Ave. Contact: bridgeportalliance@gmail.com.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The Marshall Project and WBEZ present “We Are Witnesses: Chicago,” a panel discussion on crime in Chicago featuring Cleopatra and Nathaniel Pendleton, the parents of Hadiya Pendleton; Former CPD officer Carrie Steiner; Xavier McElrath-Bey, who was incarcerated as a juvenile; and Dr. Nneka Jones, former warden of the Cook County Jail. Event moderated by Marshall Project President Carroll Bogert. Until 8 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Cindy Pritzker Auditorium. Contact: Ruth Baldwin, 212-803-5270 or rbaldwin@themarshallproject.org.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The Shedd Aquarium hosts a “Shedd After Hours” event featuring drinks, dancing and music by DJ Alicia. Until 10 p.m. at 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. Contact: media@sheddaquarium.org.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Hosteling International hosts a celebration for its “Explore the World” scholarship program. Until 8 p.m. at Hosteling International Chicago, 24 E. Ida B. Wells Drive. Contact: megan.arlow@hiusa.org.
6:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Northeastern Illinois University students, staff an alumni with the NEIU Coalition for Campus Justice protest former Trump Administration press secretary Sean Spicer’s speaking event on campus. Until 8:30 p.m. in front of Lech Walesa Hall. 3600 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Contact: Isaac Krantz-Perlman, i.krantzperlman@gmail.com; or Brett Stockdill, brettstockdill@sbcglobal.net.
7 p.m. – (DES PLAINES) “An Evening of Legends: Saluting Our Heroes” fundraiser features tribute band Mike Valentine and the Heartbeats, a performance of the national anthem by Maureen Christine and magic by Bill Cook to benefit American Legion Post 36 Des Plaines. Until 11 p.m. at Manzo’s Banquet Hall, 1571 Elmhurst Road in Des Plaines. Contact: starrpromotions7@gmail.com.
7:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Northeastern Illinois University hosts former Trump Administration press secretary Sean Spicer in conversation with Donna Brazile about the 2020 election, moderated by WTTW’s Phil Ponce. NEIU Auditorium, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Contact: Mike Hines, 773-442-4240, 312-371-9532 (cell) or m-hines@neiu.edu.
THURSDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Reese Hartstirn, charged with attempted murder for allegedly strangling an 8-year-old girl unconscious in the bathroom of a South Loop restaurant. Bench trial. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, 312-603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Daniel Mageo, charged with attempted murder of a police officer; Accused of firing at two Cicero police officer during stop Sept. 13, 2018, on Chicago border that led one officer to be shot and an officer to shoot Mageo. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, 312-603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Emily Petronella, 19-year-old charged with attempted murder of a police officer after firing a gun through her door as police officers tried to enter to execute a search warrant. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, 312-603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Anton Carter, charged with murder of off-duty Chicago Police officer Michael Bailey in 2010. Sentencing. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, 312-603-3423.
10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Paris McKinley, charged with attempt murder of police officer after allegedly dragging officer March 6, 2018, with vehicle during traffic stop. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, 312-603-3423.
1:30 p.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Earl Wilson, gunman who fatally shot Judge Raymond Myles and wounded Myles’ girlfriend in botched robbery at Myles’ home. Charged with getaway driver Joshua Smith. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave. in Bridgeview. Contact: 708-874-6288.
1:30 p.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Joshua Smith, getaway driver charged with gunman Earl Wilson, who fatally shot Judge Raymond Myles and wounded Myles’ girlfriend in botched robbery at Myles’ home. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave. in Bridgeview. Contact: 708-874-6288.
*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.