UPDATES WITH ADDITIONS MARKED ***
WEDNESDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) EXPO Chicago and the Chicago Park District will present a new large-scale sculpture by artist Mark di Suvero, “Destino,” which will be installed on the city’s lakefront. Installation will begin about 7 a.m. Queen’s Landing and East of Lake Shore Drive and 53rd Street. Contact: Mike Dimitroff, (312) 296-0537, call upon arrival for directions and parking instructions; Carly Leviton (847) 347-4887, carlyl@carolfoxassociates.com.
*** 8:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The Cook County clerk’s office will open ahead of issuing its 10,000th marriage license to a same-sex couple. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., lower level, Vital Records office. Contact: James Scalzitti, (312) 603-0931 or james.scalzitti@cookcountyil.gov. (Note: The @cookcountyclerk Twitter account will announce the arrival of the 10,000th couple when they arrive).
8:45 a.m. — (SCHAUMBURG) International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is displayed at Church of the Holy Spirit. Until 8 p.m. 1453 W. Bode Rd., Schaumburg. Contact: Susan Burritt, (312) 534-8233 or sburritt@archchicago.org.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, Loretto Hospital, and Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy at Roosevelt University press conference to announce formation of the West Side Heroin Task Force; and release paper titled “Hidden in Plain Sight: Heroin’s Impact on Chicago’s West Side.” Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph. Contact: Marnie Robinson, marnie.robinson@lorettohospital.org or (773) 854-5485.
9 a.m. — (INVERNESS) Supt. of Catholic Schools Dr. Jim Rigg will join students, faculty and staff at Holy Family Catholic Academy for one of its first all-school masses of the school year, followed by a tour of the school. 2515 Palatine Rd., Inverness. Contact: Anne Maselli, amaselli@archchicago.org.
9 a.m. — (LEMONT) Cook County sheriff’s office takes part in job fair to hire correctional officers. Core Fitness Center, 16028 127th St., Lemont. Contact: (312) 603-4242.
*** 9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Friends of Labor and Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10th) host a press conference to invite the community to join in the Sept. 3 Labor Day Parade and Festival. City Hall, 2nd Floor, 121 N. LaSalle St. Contact: Carl Camacho, (773) 680-3420 or campaignmanager@ssgarza.com.
10 a.m. — (DOWNERS GROVE) DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Downers Grove first responders and other public safety officials host railway hazardous chemical emergency response drill. 1337 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Contact: Joan Olson, (630) 407-6015.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Illinois State Police and Chicago Police will announce enforcement efforts for the Labor Day weekend. Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain (south of fountain in the Rose Garden), 301 S. Columbus Dr. Contact: Gianna Urgo, (312) 814-4693; or Guy Tridgell, (312) 343-1731. (Note: In case of rain, the event will be held at the Chicago Police Department Media Room, 1718 S. State St., Parking in south lot off 18th Street.)
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools will host a back-to-school celebration featuring free school supplies, food, entertainment and access to immunizations. Parker School, 6800 S. Stewart. Contact: (773) 553-1620 or communications@cps.edu.
10 a.m. — (SOUTH HOLLAND) Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli, Board of Trustees, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and 1,000 high school students attend August 2016 Youth Conference, “Law & Community Training: Re-building Trust Between Youth, Community and Police.” South Suburban College, Field House, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. Contact: Melvin Caldwell, mel7586@sbcglobal.net or (312) 907-7586.
*** 10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins NBC Universal executives, talent and Dick Wolf in announcing record TV filming underway in 2016. Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, 1561 S. Rockwell St. Contact: (312) 744-3334 or press@cityofchicago.org. (Note: Limited media parking will be available; please, only one vehicle per outlet. There will be no media availability following this event.)
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) A press conference followed by Know Your Rights Training on SB 100, led by the Chicago Lawyers Committee, to educate students and parents on a new law eliminating harsh discipline practices for all publicly funded schools, including charters. Grace Episcopal Church, 637 S. Dearborn St. Contact: Maria Degillo, (773) 799-6404, maria@voyceproject.org.
10:40 a.m. — (CHICAGO) National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will visit Chicago to tour a Northwestern University clinic (10:40 a.m., 680 N. Lake Shore Dr., 14th Floor); attend a discussion with university research leaders (11 a.m., Lurie Medical Research Center, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior St., 1st Floor); and conduct a media availability (11:45 a.m, Lurie Medical Research Center, Atrium, 303 E. Superior St., 1st Floor.) Contact: Christina Angarola, (312) 353-4623 or Christina_Angarola@durbin.senate.gov.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Organized Communities Against Deportations press conference to announce request for an investigation for civil rights violations by the Chicago immigration office. Department of Homeland Security/Immigration Customs Enforcement, 101 W. Congress. Contact: Tania Unzueta, (773) 387-3186.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Howard Brown Health, Ald. Willie Cochran, radio host Cliff Kelley and DJ Steve Hurley host open house and ribbon-cutting for first LGBTQ health clinic in Englewood. 641 W. 63rd St. Contact: Michael Peery, (773) 980-9762 or lengarmedia@gmail.com.
*** 11:30 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Governor Bruce Rauner addresses the Farmers Agents Seminar & Legislative Conference. Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. Contact: Catherine.Kelly@illinois.gov.
Noon — (CHICAGO) City Council Committee on Education and Child Development meets to discuss lead in Chicago Public Schools water, including whether the state of Illinois and city of Chicago are in violation of federal and state laws. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-4810.
3 p.m. — (GURNEE) Women’s Expo & Health Fair features exhibits and booths of beauty products, fitness services, jewelry & accessories, and more; health screenings, health and wellness talks, and more. Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Contact : (847) 360-4345.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City hosts business workshop on starting a business. City Hall, 8th Floor, 121 N. LaSalle St. Contact: (312) 744-2086 or BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org.
3:30 p.m. — (EAST CHICAGO, Ind.) Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg attends community meeting hosted by Bishop Tavis Grant to discuss ongoing lead crisis in East Chicago. Greater First Baptist Church, 4862 West Olcott Ave., East Chicago, Ind. Contacts: Jeff Harris, jharris@greggforgovernor.com or (317) 510-2164.
3:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) UIC’s Study Abroad Office and U.S. Department of State host campus event featuring U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and Asst. Sec. of State Evan Ryan. Student Center East, Cardinal Room, 750 S. Halsted St. Contact: Brian Flood, (312) 996-7681 or bflood@uic.edu.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cruise-In at the Chicago Police 22nd District. 1900 W. Monterey Ave. Contact: (312) 745-0620.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City Dept. of Transportation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offer free bicycle-riding classes for adults who have not ridden in many years to help them take advantage of expanded Divvy service. Through Sept. 2. Kennedy King College, 710 W. 65th St. Contact: Mike Claffey, (312) 744-0707 or michael.claffey@ciotyofchicago.org.
7 p.m. — (GLENVIEW) Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago celebrates the service of Great Vespers for the Feast of the Indiction and Protection of the Environment. Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Rd., Glenview. Contact: John Ackerman, (309) 635-7624 or John@JohnCAckerman.com.
8 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Onscreen local film showcase presents a screening of “Victory” at Kelly Park. 2725 W. 41st St. Contact: (312) 744-3334 or press@cityofchicago.org.
8 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Onscreen local film showcase presents a screening of “Vitality” at Palmer Square Park. 2200 N. Kedzie. Contact: (312) 744-3334 or press@cityofchicago.org.
WEDNESDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Ivery Isom, charged with involuntary manslaughter; Accused of shooting a man who was a passenger in a car that then crashed in Chicago on 11-29-2013. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Stanley Allen, charged with two counts o0f first-degree murder; A Riverdale man accused of killing a man and woman in an August 2013 shooting. Status. Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
8:30 a.m. — (WHEATON) Londale Madison, charged with attempted murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, home invasion and armed robbery; Accused of breaking into a Willowbrook home and beating and sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman on Aug. 29, 2015. Status. DuPage County Courthouse, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton. Contact: DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office: (630) 407-8160.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Daniel Aguilera, charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse; A Chicago police officer accused of sexually assaulting a teenage relative. 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) Marco Alvarado, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally beating a man in a robbery in Lincoln Park on 4-28-2014. Status. County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Ivan Cotto, charged with criminal sexual assault; A security guard at a Logan Park neighborhood school accused of having sex with a 13-year-old student in the school’s auditorium. 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) Devonte Dotson, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man during a domestic dispute inside an apartment near O’Hare on 6-12-2015. 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) Silvestre Garcia, charged with aggravated DUI causing death and leaving the scene of an accident; Accused in a DUI hit-and-run crash that left a pregnant woman dead and caused the delivery of her premature baby boy in North Lawndale on 12-24-15. 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) Terry Givan, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 32-year-old man during among family members in Roseland on 1-16-16. 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) Joseph Griffin, charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery; A 17-year-old charged as an adult with shooting and robbing a man in a home barbershop on 3-1-2014. 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) Angel Jara, charged with first-degree murder; A 17-year-old charged as an adult with fatally shooting a man in a dispute over money on 4-14-2014. 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) Robert Nathaniel, charged with Quan Evans and Quentine Bradley, each charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a fatal shooting that began as an argument between two girls over clothes in Back of the Yards on 8-26-15. 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) Kelsky Patterson, charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm; accused in an Uptown shooting that killed one person and injured four others on 8-19-2013. 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) Brandon Perkins, charged with Brittney Mitchell and Orhan Cerimagic, all charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a home invasion that left an accomplice dead and a resident fatally stabbed in Sept. 2014. 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) Randy Ruiz, charged with David Silva and Jeremy Medina, all charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a fellow Latin Kings gang member on 7-2-2014. 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) Benjamin Zollo, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse; A Lincoln Park High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy he met online. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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