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SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (ANTIOCH) 57th annual Chain O’ Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival. Also Feb. 12. Thirsty Beach next to Thirsty Turtle on Channel Lake, 42273 N. Woodbine Ave., Antioch. Contact: (847) 395-6422.
***8 a.m. — (GREAT LAKES) “Valentine’s for Veterans” breakfast fundraiser and silent auction benefiting Lake County Honor Flight. Great Lakes Community Center, 2007 Virginia Ave., Great Lakes. Contact: (847) 282-0374.
***9 a.m. – (AURORA) Pro-Life Action League to rally in support of initiatives to reallocate funding from Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood, 3051 E. New York St., Aurora. Contact: Eric Scheidler, (773) 251-8792.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Young Americans for Liberty hosts first of six Spring Summits, with speakers including U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, and Cato Institute’s Jason Kuznicki. Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 1020 W. Sheridan Rd. Contact: Matthew Boyer, press@yaliberty.org or (717) 712-8246.
9 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Progressive International Chicago Motorcycle Show. Through Feb. 12. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Jannelle Grigsby, media@motorcycleshows.com or (310) 857-9020.
9 a.m. — (LISLE) Morton Arboretum hosts annual Chocolate Weekend, featuring tastings, demos, vendors and more. Also Feb. 12. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
***9 a.m. — (CRYSTAL LAKE) Crystal Lake police conduct free child safety seat inspections. Until noon. Pauly Toyota, 1035 South Rte. 31, Crystal Lake. Contact: Ofc. Ed Pluviose, (815) 356-3731 or epluviose@crystallake.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Through Feb. 20. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mark Bilek, (630) 424-6082 or mbilek@drivechicago.com; or Jennifer Morand, (630) 424-6084 or jmorand@drivechicago.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) NHS Chicago andTeamwork Englewood host a financial workshop on credit and money management. U.S. Bank, 2nd floor, 815 W. 63rd St. Contact: (773) 329-4111 or rashanahb@gmail.com.
10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) 5th annual Orchid Show features displays, demos, music, marketplace, workshops and more. Through March 26. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: Gloria Ciaccio, (847) 835-6819.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 5th annual Cider Summit Chicago features over 150 ciders including regional and international offerings. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Contact: (312) 595-7437.
11 a.m — (DOWNERS GROVE) Annual Ice Fest features about 40 ice sculptures that will line the streets of downtown, live carving demo, magic show, Ice Queen and Ice Princess, and more. Through Feb. 12. Downtown around Main and Curtiss streets, Downers Grove. Contact: (630) 725-0991.
***11 a.m. — (PARK FOREST) League of Women Voters of Park Forest hosts forum with school board candidates for districts 227, 201U, 162 and 163. Village Hall, 350 Victory Dr., Park Forest. Contact: (708) 481-5251 ir diane-hodges@comcast.net.
***11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) AT&T workers lead rally demanding new labor contract. 300 N. Michigan Ave. Contact: Sarah Ford, (812) 243-7152 or sarah.ford@berlinrosen.com.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Jewel-Osco’s “Taste of Black History Month” features samples from local vendors, live entertainment, former Bear Otis Wilson and author/chef Adrian Miller. 101 W. 87th St. Contact: Maryfrances.trucco@jewel-osco.com or (630) 948-6068.
***Noon — (CHICAGO) Latino community activists rally against President Trump and his proposed border wall. 50 E. Wacker Dr. Contact: Ale Moran, (708) 715-6495 or sialemoran@gmail.com.
***12:30 p.m. — (NORTH CHICAGO) Waukegan Ald. Sam Cunningham reads to children at a Valentine’s Day-themed “Leaders are Readers” event. North Chicago Health Center, 2215 14th St., North Chicago. Contact: Leslie Piotrowski, (847) 377-8055; or ksingleton-reed@lakecountyil.gov.
***1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Family of 15-year-old Demetrius Griffin Jr., who was tortured and burned to death last year in the Austin neighborhood, host fundraiser to increase reward amount for information leading to an arrest. Until 3 p.m. New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd. Contact: Tanue David, tanue@chicagosurvivors.org.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Rainbow/Push Coalition hosts an Employment Discrimination and Wages Workshop, with attorney Paul Strauss among the speakers. 930 E. 50th St. Contact: (773) 373-3366 or pressdepartment@rainbowpush.org.
3 p.m.– (CHICAGO) Refuse Fascism Chicago and Degenerate Artists Against Fascism lead rally and march against the president’s ban on Muslims. 2200 W. Devon. Contact: Jessie Davis, (312) 933-9586 or press@refusefascism.org.
3 p.m. — (EAST DUNDEE) Dundee Township Historical Society President Marge Edwards unfolds and presents the stories behind 13 historic quilts. Dundee Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Contact: Christine Cigler, ccigler@frvpld.info or (224) 699-5884.
4 p.m. — (MOUNT PROSPECT) Mardi Gras Family Night features live alligator, fortune teller, live music, games, crafts and more. RecPlex, 420 S. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. Contact: (847) 392-6000.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) St. John’s Episcopal Church celebrates Darwin Day with “Science and Faith: A Bishop/Biologist Embraces Both,” a moderated discussion with retired Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, a serenade of science songs and Q&A. 3857 N. Kostner Ave. Contact: (773) 725-9026.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary fundraising gala features the music of the James Bond films. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl. Contact: (312) 939-2207.
6 p.m. — (SKOKIE) North Shore Center for the Performing Arts hosts opening ceremony for “Coming Together: Celebrating Chinese Culture,” featuring live performances, live demos and more. 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Contact: (847) 673-6300.
6:15 p.m. — (CHICAGO) A northwest Indiana couple will be presented with prizes, including a wedding reception, during Valentine’s Day performance of “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding.” Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont. Contact: Lianne Wiker Hedditch, (773) 710-9579 (on site) or (773) 969-5203 or lianne@heronagency.com.
6:30 p.m. — (MUNDELEIN) 43rd Annual Carmel Street Scenes “Spaces Out” event transforms school party town with more than 50 live bands, casino, food from area restaurants, comedy clubs and the Student Show. Carmel Catholic High School, 1 Carmel Pkwy., Mundelein. Contact: (847) 566-3000 or chaircouple@gmail.com.
***6:30 p.m. — (LINCOLNWOOD) Firefighters and police officers square off in an “Iron Chef”-style culinary competition. Lincolnwood Community Center, 4170 Morse Ave., Lincolnwood. Contact: Karen Fleming, (262) 308-9791 or karen@karenjfleming.com.
***7:30 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Opening night party for the Actors Gymnasium’s annual winter circus show, “Quest.” Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Contact: James Juliano, (773) 852-0506 or james@shoutchicago.com.
8 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Oakton Community College hosts a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” to benefit local organizations that provide services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Studio One Theater, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines. Contact: (847) 635-1900.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:30 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Sportsman’s Show features firearms, ammunition, accessories and more. Kane County Fairgrounds, Robinson Hall, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Contact: Kathy Carlson, (815) 758-2773.
8 a.m. — (ANTIOCH) 57th annual Chain O’ Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival. Thirsty Beach next to Thirsty Turtle on Channel Lake, 42273 N. Woodbine Ave., Antioch. Contact: (847) 395-6422.
8:15 a.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) NorthShore Cupid’s Love Dash 5K valentine-themed race. Downtown Highland Park, 445 Central Ave., Highland Park. Contact: carpediemraces@yahoo.com.
9 a.m. — (LISLE) Morton Arboretum hosts annual Chocolate Weekend, featuring tastings, demos, vendors and more. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Through Feb. 20. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mark Bilek, (630) 424-6082 or mbilek@drivechicago.com; or Jennifer Morand, (630) 424-6084 or jmorand@drivechicago.com.
10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Progressive International Chicago Motorcycle Show. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Jannelle Grigsby, media@motorcycleshows.com or (310) 857-9020.
10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) 5th annual Orchid Show features displays, demos, music, marketplace, workshops and more. Through March 26. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: Gloria Ciaccio, (847) 835-6819.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) FREEze Day at Brookfield Zoo features Green Valley Dog Drivers doing dogsled demos and sled runs, Nature Cat craft activities, Zoo Chats and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. C0ntact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
11 a.m — (DOWNERS GROVE) Annual Ice Fest features about 40 ice sculptures that will line the streets of downtown, live carving demo, magic show, Ice Queen and Ice Princess, and more. Downtown around Main and Curtiss streets, Downers Grove. Contact: (630) 725-0991.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Neighborhoods of the World series at Navy Pier celebrates Chinese New Year with art, music, dance, food and more. 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com.
1 p.m. — (BATAVIA) Fermilab’s 50th birthday celebration continues with a Family Open House, featuring hands-on science activitiesWilson Hall, Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia. Contact: Andre Salles, (630) 840-3351 or media@fnal.gov.
2 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Oakton Community College hosts a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” to benefit local organizations that provide services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Studio One Theater, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines. Contact: (847) 635-1900.
***3 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Press opening of the Actors Gymnasium’s annual winter circus show, “Quest.” Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Contact: James Juliano, (773) 852-0506 or james@shoutchicago.com.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim and DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgenson are among the speakers at a Chicago Area Opioid Task Force legislative breakfast meeting to discuss the growing epidemic in Illinois. Gateway Foundation, 3828 W. Taylor St. Contact: Chelsea Laliberte, (847) 814-3988 or chelsea@live4lali.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Through Feb. 20. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mark Bilek, (630) 424-6082 or mbilek@drivechicago.com; or Jennifer Morand, (630) 424-6084 or jmorand@drivechicago.com.
11:30 a.m. — (JOLIET) Mayor Bob O’Dekirk presents the State of the City address. Harrah’s Joliet, 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet. Contact: (815) 724-3700.
***1:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Junior high students from St. Cajetan School join retirement community residents to make Valentine’s Day cards for military veterans who served after 9-11 and are being treated at Rush University Medical Center. Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. Contact: (312) 622-3999, (773) 758-5523 or susandegrane@skpr.net.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Board of Education hosts public hearing on proposed Amended Budget for FY2016-17. Also 6 p.m. CPS Loop Office, Garden Level board room, 42 W. Madison. Contact: (773) 553-1620.
4:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Students Union members conduct press conference and lead rally/march in response to new round of budget cuts in Chicago Public Schools. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph. Contact: George Vassilatos, george@vassilatos.com or (734) 719-1683.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Latino families facing the threat of mass eviction because of gentrification in their Albany Park neighborhood conduct press conference and lead rally. Courtyard of 4815-4821 N. Christiana. Contact: Barbara Suarez Galeano, (786) 395-6641 or barbara.suarez@ncf.edu.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAG) Housing Action Illinois hosts an event to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Lagunitas Brewing, 2607 W. 17th St. Contact: info@housingactionil.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart speaks in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Social Impact Leadership Series. Gleacher Center, Room 110, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Contact: (312) 464-8787.
6 p.m. — (GARY, Ind.) Gary/Chicago International Airport hosts pubic presentation of its new Master Plan Update. 6001 Airport Rd., Gary, Ind. Contact: media@gciairport.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich delivers remarks prior to the 22nd annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture on Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik by Stanton University Prof. David Shatz. DePaul Lincoln Park Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield. Contact: Colleen Tunney-Ryan , (312) 534-8227 or coryan@archchicago.org.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
State courts closed for Lincoln’s Birthday except holiday bond court.
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