FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Lincoln Park Zoo hosts a Winter Break Camp for kids in pre-K through 4th grade. 2001 N. Clark. Contact: Jillian Braun, (312) 742-5791 or jbraun@lpzoo.org.
11 a.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) Waukegan High School hosts memorial service in honor of former school counselor Chuck Gutman. Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Rd., Highland Park. Contact: Nicholas Alajakis, (224) 303-1200.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Refuse Fascism Chicago will protest outside Vice President-Elect Mike Pence’s fundraiser. Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren. Contact: (312) 933-9586.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Panel discussion on “We’re Still Here: HIV/AIDS Then & Now to mark World AIDS Day, followed by performance of “QUEER, ILL, + OKAY” and a short film. Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. Contact: pr@centeronhalsted.org.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Brandon Griffin, charged with Darryl Lloyd and Dejuan Crockett, each charged murder and attempted murder; Accused in a triple murder in Harvey in 2010. Status. Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Rolando Cortes, charged with criminal sexual abuse by force; Accused of attacking an off-duty police officer jogging at a North Side park in 2013. Status. (Note: Accused in separate 2014 sexual assault and robbery cases.) 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.