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FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
6:30 a.m. – (WAUKEGAN) Waukegan’s new Savanna Dog Park opens to the public. York House Road just east of Delany Road in Waukegan. Contact: Randy Seebach, 847-968-3262 or rseebach@lcfpd.org; or Kim Mikus, 847-968-3202 or kmikuscroke@LCFPD.org.
*** 8:45 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Students, staff, administrators and parents at Irene C. Hernandez Middle School celebrate the school’s 10-year anniversary with mariachi bands and folkloric dance performances as well as remarks from family members of the late Irene C. Hernandez—the first person of Hispanic ancestry to be elected to the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the school’s namesake. Performances begin at 9:15 a.m. 3510 W. 55th St. Contact: CPS Office of Communications, 773-553-1620.
*** 9 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Chicago Police Department’s CAPS program is teaming up with city leaders and community volunteers for another Operation Clean, an initiative to clean up Chicago. Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) and Stephanie Coleman (16th) attending. 5200 S. Sangamon St., southwest corner lot. Contact: CPD news affairs, 312-745-6110.
9 a.m. – (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and other elected officials will wait tables at Yolanda’s Restaurant to raise awareness about low wages for tipped workers before holding a press conference with workers, activists and Restaurant Opportunities Center United members. 3058 S. Central Park Ave. Contact: Fabiola Rodriguez, fabiola.RC@mail.house.gov.
9 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Global Organization for Applied Political Leadership and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime hosts a conference titled “Making Our World Safer: The Global Impact of Firearms on Local Communities,” with a keynote by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider. Until 4 p.m. at the Chicago Scholars Foundation, 247 S. State St. Contact: Janathan J. McGee, 773-892-4138 or jonathanjmcgee@gmail.com.
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Richard C. Ford II and representatives for Home Depot discuss an ongoing partnership between the department and the retailer to make smoke detectors available for 99 cents at stores within the city through Sunday or while supplies last. Home Depot South Loop, 1300 S. Clinton. Contact: Larry Merritt, 312-745-4213 or Larry.Merritt@cityofchicago.org.
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Attorneys for Grace Watanabe, a 98-year-old World War II Japanese American internment camp survivor, will provide a status update on her elder fraud case, alleging that caregivers stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Room 1810, before Judge Aicha MacCarthy. Contact: Charles P. Golbert, 312-636-4670; Dawn Lawkowski-Keller, 312-603-0843; or Debra Pickett, 773-368-7064 or deb@page2comm.com.
Noon. – (CHICAGO) The Chicago Cubs host a Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day at Wrigley Field, featuring a party before and after the team’s 3:05 p.m. game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St. Contact: Alex Wilcox, awilcox@cubs.com.
2 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Comer Education Campus debuts its new soccer mini-pitch. Until 3 p.m. at 7200 S. Ingleside Ave. Contact: Ashley Pabst, 847-922-0144 or ashley@amconsultantsgroup.com.
2 p.m. – (DES PLAINES) Oakton Community College hosts its fifth annual Guitar Festival. 1600 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines, Studio One Theater. Contact: 847+635-1900.
5:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Communities Partnering 4 Peace hosts a series of “Light in the Night” events to reclaim public spaces that have experienced violence, featuring yoga, dance, sports and other activities. Until 9 p.m. at the following locations:
- Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave. in Austin;
- Tilton Park, 305 N. Kostner Ave. in West Garfield Park;
- Humboldt Park, Kedzie Avenue and Crystal Street;
- Franklin Park, 4230 W. 15th St. in Lawndale;
- 6rd Street and Ashland Avenue in West Englewood;
- 74th Street and Stewart Ave. in Englewood;
- 3740 W. 31st St. in Little Village;
- Homan Avenue and Madison Street in East Garfield Park, with CP4P executives, outreach workers and community members available for interviews; and
- 4817 S. Paulina St. in Back of the Yards.
Contact: Laurie R. Glenn, 773-704-7246 or lrglenn@thinkincstrategy.com.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) “Ragamala – A Celebration of Indian Classical Music” kicks off the 21st annual World Music Festival Chicago and continues until 8 a.m. Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd floor south. Contact: Mary May, 312-744-0576 or mary.may@cityofchicago.org; or Christine Carrino, 312-744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The final event of the seventh annual Bronzeville Summer Nights series features live music, food, culture and entertainment until 9 p.m. along 43rd Street from Cottage Grove Avenue to King Drive. Contact: Bronzeville Summer Nights, 773-268-7232 or tlewis@qcdc.org.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Adult Swim’s “Rickmobile” pop-up featuring “Rick and Morty” merchandise and collectibles makes a Chicago stop. Until 9 p.m. at Revolution Brewing, 3340 N. Kedzie Ave. Contact: Kevin Brockman, WarnerMedia Entertainment, Kevin.Brockman@warnermediagroup.com; or Revolution Brewing, 773-227-2739 or info@revbrew.com.
6 p.m. – (BATAVIA) Water Street Studios celebrates its 10th anniversary with a party and artwork auction. Until 9 p.m. at 160 S. Water St. in Batavia. Contact: danielle@waterstreetstudios.org.
6:30 p.m. – (FRANKFORT) The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named in honor of a New york firefighter who died on 9/11, will announce at the 8th annual Midwest BBQ for the Brave that it has paid off the mortgages of the families of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner and Fulton County Troy Chisum, who were killed in the line of duty. CD & ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. Contact: Caroline Magyarits, 908-421-6361 or Caroline.Magyarits@tunnel2towers.org; or Gayla Smith, 815-272-0557 or midwestbbq@comcast.net.
6:30 p.m. – (PLAINFIELD) Local veterans and active duty service members will participate in the national anthem before a Plainfield North High School football game. 12005 S. 248th Ave. in Plainfield. Contact: Ralph Osuch, 815-514-3171. (NOTE: Group meets in the north end zone at 6:30 p.m., with the anthem expected to begin around 7 p.m.)
7 p.m. – (CHICAGO) The Chicago Greek Step Classic features performances by Leon Rogers, Kendra G, Tone Kapone and DJ Mustafa Rocks at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Drive. Contact: Via Facebook.
7 p.m. – (MELROSE PARK) The 13th Floor Chicago haunted house opens for its 2019 season. 1940 George St. in Melrose Park. Contact: Julia Shell, 312-203-3130 or juliashell@juliashellpr.com.
*** 7:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will attend Bronzeville Summer Nights, an event celebrating and promoting commerce in Bronzeville. 43rd Street, from Cottage to King Drive. Contact: press@cookcountyil.gov.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
No court dates scheduled.
*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.