SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 15th annual CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights features thousands of crates of vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, posters, and more. plus Vintage Garage special-edition vintage and live music. Journeymen Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd. Contact: recordfair@chirpradio.org.
8 a.m. — (LAKE ZURICH) Village hosts annual Breakfast with the Bunny (8-11 a.m. at Retired Firefighters Assn. Hall, 77 S. Old Rand Rd.); and children’s Egg Hunt (11:30 a.m. at Lions Park, 81 E. Main St., Lake Zurich.) Contact: Bonnie Caputo, (847) 540-5068 pr bonnie.caputo@lakezurich.org.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) University of Chicago’s Logan Center for the Arts hosts tribute celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks. 915 E. 60th Street. Contact: (773) 702-2787.
9 a.m. — (HINSDALE) Illinois State University Board of Trustees conducts special meeting to discuss university budget issues. Petco Petroleum, 108 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale. Contact: mediarelations@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-5631.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Beverly Ridge Homeowners Assn. hosts its 6th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Contact: beverlybrha@gmail.com.
9 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo hosts Breakfast with the Bunny. Also 11 a.m. Also April 9, 15. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
9 a.m. — (VERNON HILLS) Hoppin Holiday Hunt for kids 8 and under features egg hunt, magic show, and more. Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. Contact: (847) 996-6800.
9 a.m. — (JOLIET) Easter Egg-stravaganza features telling of the Easter story, arts and crafts, Easter Bunny and egg hunt. First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave., Joliet. Contact: (815) 725-9259.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 44th annual National Head Start Conference and Expo, with over 5,000 Head Start directors, administrators, managers, teachers, parents, and alumni taking part. Through April 9. Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Upper Wacker. Contact: (703) 739-0875.
9 a.m. — (ADDISON) DuPage County Health Dept. and area youth groups conduct the county’s first Community Youth Mapping, documenting places to go and things to do in the community. Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Contact: Don Bolger, don.bolger@dupagehealth.org. or (630) 221-7374.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago History Museum opens “Spies Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in American,” an exhibition on major events and periods in U.S. history during which the nation felt threatened. 1601 N. Clark St. Contact: Emily Osborne, (312) 799-2161 or osborne@chicagohistory.org.
9:30 a.m. — (WINFIELD) Rest in His Arms ANgel Gowns hosts sewing workshops for volunteer seamstresses to take donated wedding gowns to create gowns for burial of deceased children. Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield. Contact: Susan Walker, graciesmom@comcast.net. (Note: Media should RSVP.)
9:30 a.m. — (LAKE FOREST) Easter Eggstravaganza features Egg Hunt, live music, games, Easter Bunny and more. Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest. Contact: (847) 810-3940.
9:30 a.m. — (WAUCONDA) Annual Egg Hunt for kids 3-10, plus appearance by Easter Bunny. Cook Park, 600 N. Main St.,
Wauconda. Contact: (847) 526-3610.
9:30 a.m. — (MOUNT PROSPECT) Easter Egg-Stra incoudes egg hunt, crafts and more. RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. Contact: (847) 392-6000.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Museum of Science and Industry hosts National Robotics Week event, which includes drone racing, student robotic competitions, special displays and more. Also April 9, 15. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: pr@msichicago.org.
10 a.m. — (JOLIET) Chicagoland Speedway and JULIE Inc. host a Go Green for Spring family event, featuring visitors being allowed to drive their own vehicles on the track, Design a Pot craft booth, bird feeder building station, sapling giveaway, energy efficiency tips and demos, Touch-a Truck, sporting events, entertainment and more. 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet. Contact: Sarah Palya, (815) 722-4166 or spalya@chicagolandspeedway.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Black Women’s Expo is a conference on brands, products, and merchandise made specifically for black women, featuring seminars, live performances and more. Through April 9. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: (312) 791-6300.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Rainbow PUSH hosts an HCU Send Off event, including a salute to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and a Greek Step Showcase. 930 E. 50th St. Contact: (773) 256-2731 or pressdepartment@rainbowpush.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois Resistance Resource Fair features local activist organizations offering insights into how to organize to fight harmful policies, with speakers including gubernatorial candidates Daniel Biss, Chris Kennedy, Ameya Pawar and J.B> Pritzker. Until 4 p.m. Chicago Teachers Union Center, 1901 W. Carroll. Contact: Joanna Klonsky, (312) 307-0840 or press@joannaklonsky.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Art & Design Show features works by 100 artists, awards ceremony painting classes and more. Also April 9. Navy Pier, Exhibit Hall, 600 E. Grand. Contact: info@amdurproductions.com or (847) 926-4300.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) American Diabetes Association hosts annual Chicago Expo. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: media@diabetes.org or (703) 549-1500.
10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) International Quilt Festival features displays, demos, vendors, classes, workshops and more. Through April 9. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Bob Ruggiero, (713) 781-6864, ext. 116, or bobr@quilts.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) ReptileFest family event features live animals, educational sessions and more. Also April 9. Northeastern Illinois University, Physical Education Complex, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave. Contact: (773) 442-4135.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Ape Awareness Weekend at Brookfield Zoo features specialized Zoo Chats, games, activities and more. Also April 9. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10 a.m. — (GURNEE) Easter Egg Hunt for all ages, with appearance by Easter Bunny. Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Contact: (847) 623-7788.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Inaugural Chicago Coin Expo features more than 1,000 booths, auctions, lectures and numismatic dealers. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Contact: (312) 609-0018.
10 a.m — (WHEATON) Easter Egg Hunt with appearance by Easter Bunny. St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Contact: (630) 665-1236.
10 a.m. — (OAK LAWN) Park District hosts annual Egg Hunt and appearance by Easter Bunny. Also 1:30 p.m. Stony Creek Golf Complex, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Contact: (708) 857-2200.
10 a.m. — (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) Third annual Community Egg Hunt. Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Contact: (847) 255-1225.
10 a.m. — (GLENVIEW) Eggstravaganza old-fashioned egg hunt. Glenview Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. Contact: (847) 724-5670.
10 a.m. — (WHEELING) U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider meets with constituents at a Congress on Your Corner event. Village Hall, 2 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Contact: Steven Kirsch, (202) 225-4835 or steven.kirsch@mail.house.gov.
10:30 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Annual Egg Hunt also features music, live chicks and bunnies, crafts, wagon rides and more. Buffalo Creek Park, Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-0888.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Cabrini Green Legal Aid attorneys and members of Fighting to Overcome Records and Create Equality host workshop on how to have criminal records expunged or sealed, plus other services and resources for ex-offenders. Way of Life Church, 4635 W. Fulton. Contact: (312) 738-2452.
11 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Simply Vedic Cultural Society hosts annual Festival of Colors, during which participants throw handfuls of brightly colored powder at friends. Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Contact: (630) 355-5468.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Juicebox family music and performance series features a Celebration of West African Dance. Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park. Contact: Mary May, (312) 744-0576 or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
11 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 7 and under. Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Contact: (847) 223-7529.
11 a.m. — (BURR RIDGE) Spring Easter Egg Hunt for kids 5 and under. Village Center, 701 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge. Contact: (630) 654-2782.
11 a.m. — (CRYSTAL LAKE) State Rep. Allen Skillicorn hosts town hall meeting. 1500 Carlemont Dr., Crystal Lake. Contact: Joel Sikes, (847) 946-7954.
Noon — (TINLEY PARK) Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt also features Easter Bunny, music, games and more. Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park. Contact: (708) 532-9395.
Noon — (CHICAGO) TheRumLab.com hosts 3rd annual Midwest Rum Fest, featuring brand reps, training seminars, mixology demos, tastings and more. Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave. Contact: (773) 252-6179.
12:30 p.m. — (NORTH CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider reads to children at a Readers are Leaders event. North Chicago Health Center, 2215 14th St., North Chicago. Contact: Leslie Piotrowski, (847) 377-8055.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Visitation for Stacey Wilson Davis, son of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, who passed away March 30. Until 6 p.m. Garfield Waters Funeral Home, 3409 W. Madison. Contact: Tumia Romero, tumiaromero@gmail.com.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Eisenberg Foundation Real Estate Challenge allows real estates students from 8 universities to work with industry leaders to submit proposals for redevelopment of the Central Manufacturing District. Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct. Contact: Ashley Pabst, (847) 922-0144 (cell) or ashley@amconsultsgroup.com.
1 p.m. — (BARRINGTON) Linguate Academy hosts community event to celebrate Chinese culture, with live performances, family activities, Chinese art display and more. Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Contact: (224) 633-3188 or LinguateAcademy@gmail.com.
2 p.m. — (CICERO) Cardinal Cupich confers Sacrament of Confirmation at Mass at Mary Queen of Heaven Parish. 5300 W. 24th St., Cicero. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
2 p.m. — (LOMBARD) Gubernatorial candidate Ald. Ameya Pawar discusses his platform. Helen Plum Library, 110 W. Maple, Lombard. Contact: Tom Elliott, (773) 819-0503 or media@pawar2018.com.
4 p.m. — (LAKE VILLA) Lake County Forest Preserves and Lake County Health Dept. host first in a series of “Rx for Health: Waking in Nature” hikes. Hastings Lake, 21155 W. Golden Rd., Lake Villa. Contact: Leslie Piotrowski, (847) 377-8055.
*** 7:30 p.m. – (GLEN ELLYN) Maestro Kirk Muspratt and New Philharmonic, the professional symphony orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, will receive the 2017 Illinois Council of Orchestras’ Award for Professional Orchestra of the Year. The Belushi Performance Hall of the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Contact: Ann Fink, annf@carolfoxassociates.com, (773) 969-5042 or (773) 505-0546.
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.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 44th annual National Head Start Conference and Expo, with over 5,000 Head Start directors, administrators, managers, teachers, parents, and alumni taking part. Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Upper Wacker. Contact: (703) 739-0875.
9 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo hosts Breakfast with the Bunny. Also 11 a.m. Also April 15. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Museum of Science and Industry hosts National Robotics Week event, which includes drone racing, student robotic competitions, special displays and more. Also April 15. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: pr@msichicago.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Art & Design Show features works by 100 artists, awards ceremony painting classes and more. Navy Pier, Exhibit Hall, 600 E. Grand. Contact: info@amdurproductions.com or (847) 926-4300.
10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) International Quilt Festival features displays, demos, vendors, classes, workshops and more. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Bob Ruggiero, (713) 781-6864, ext. 116, or bobr@quilts.com.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Ape Awareness Weekend at Brookfield Zoo features specialized Zoo Chats, games, activities and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) ReptileFest family event features live animals, educational sessions and more. Northeastern Illinois University, Physical Education Complex, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave. Contact: (773) 442-4135.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich celebrates Palm Sunday Mass. Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Black Women’s Expo is a conference on brands, products, and merchandise made specifically for black women, featuring seminars, live performances and more. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: (312) 791-6300.
Noon — (MOUNT PROSPECT) Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Village Hall, Centennial Green, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Contact: (847) 392-6000.
12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) American Friends Service Committee leads discussion on “Communities Against Islamophobia I: Identifying Anti-Muslim Bias.” Second Unitarian Church, 656 W. Barry Ave. Contact: (773) 549-0260.
12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) March, rally and public prayer to demand mayor and City Council legislate and denounce deportations and mass incarcerations led by community members, local religious and community leaders, community organizations and Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. Humboldt Park United Methodist Church, 2120 N. Mozart St. Contact: Luke Sullivan, (872) 223-8415 or luke@arisechicago.org. (Note: Press conference follows at 1 p.m. in Palmer Square Park, on the northwest corner of Humboldt Boulevard and Palmer Square.)
1 p.m. — (MATTESON) Chez Delali Salon and The African LIFE host 4th annual Prom Dress Drive, in which teens currently enrolled in school can select a gown for no charge for proms or other spring events. Until 5 p.m. 3601 216th St., Matteson. Contact: Felicia Apprey, (773) 671-3240 or appreyf@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Wake and funeral service for Stacey Wilson Davis, son of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, who passed away March 30. Until 6 p.m. Greater Holy Temple Ministries, 5906 W. Chicago Ave. Contact: Tumia Romero, tumiaromero@gmail.com. (Note: Burial is Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery, 11500 S. Fairfield.)
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 na.m. — (CHICAGO) UIC hostsits 12th annual Startup Challenge, with student entrepreneurs submitting their ideas to a panel of judges. Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted. Contact: (312) 996-3456 or (312) 413-8702.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council Committee on Public Safety meets. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-3304.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for The Park at Wrigley, a town square and retail area which will host special events throughout the year. Clark at Addison. Contact: Dennis Culloton, (312) 2284780 or (630) 699-8811 (cell).
10:15 a.m. — (ELMHURST) U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley meets leaders of the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Assn. to discuss infrastructure spending and tour the new Elmhurst facility.577 W. Lamont Rd., Elmhurst. Contact: Tara Vales, (202) 225-4061 or tara.vales@mail.house.gov. (Note: Media should RSVP.)
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois Campaign for Political Reform and Roosevelt Institute host a preogram for those interested in politicis, government or advocacy work, with speakers including state Sens. Omar Aquino, Bill Cunningham and Patricia Van Pelt; and state Reps. Kelly Cassidy, Mike Fortner, Christian Mitchell and Arthur Turner. Student Services Building, 1st floor, Room BC, 1200 W. Harrison. Contact: (312) 436-1274 or outreach@ilcampaign.org.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Colleen Connell, executive director of the ACLU of Illinois, speaks to the City Club of Chicago. Maggiano’s , 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: Tweed Thornton, tthornton@cityclub-chicago.org or (312) 565-6500.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Supporters of Roberto Almodovar and William Negron, who claim they were framed by Chicago Police, will rally outside court after closing arguments in the two-year long evidentiary hearings. Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California. Contact: Jennifer Bonjean, Bonjean Law Group, (917) 566-3926, jennifer@bonjeanlaw.com; Russell Ainsworth, The Exoneration Project, (312) 505-8327; russell@exonerationproject.org.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Budweiser Clydesdales, their red beer wagon and Dalmation parade in celebration of Cubs’ opening day. MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Pl., Rosemont. Contact: Alex Jakubiak, (847) 924-6110 or alexj@carolfoxassociates.com.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Dorian D. Williams, charged with reckless homicide with a motor vehicle, aggravated fleeing, aggravated DUI causing death, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of cannabis; Charged in September 2013 crash that killed a pedestrian and injured another. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Tramian Barnes, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 19-year-old Portage Park man on 1-20-2014. 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) Trae Chatmon, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of stabbing an elderly woman to death then setting her Washington Park apartment on fire on 10-26-2015. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Harold Cook, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on 3-14-2014. 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) Todd Cooper, charged with Jake Tate and Daniel Morris, charged with murder; Accused of strangling, beating and sodomizing a homeless man over a stolen cell phone in October 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) Tanishia Covington, charged with Tasfaye Cooper, Brittany Covington and Jordan Hill; all charged with aggravated kidnapping, hate crime, aggravated unlawful restraint and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; Accused of holding a white schizophrenic man captive and torturing him for hours, then posting the videos on Facebook in a case that gained national attention. 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) Jerrell Dorsey, charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery of a firearm; accused of fatally shooting a 7-year-old girl selling candy near her West Side home on 06-27-2010. 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) Dominic Gipson, charged with reckless homicide; Accused of fleeing police in Bronzeville and leading to the death of an 18-year-old man. 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) Anastacio Gonzales, charged with murder and armed robbery; Accused of fatally stabbing a restaurant owner inside his Humboldt Park establishment on 4-18-2015. 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) Jonathon Herrera, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of stabbing a 56-year-old Irving Park shop owner on 4-1-16. 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) June Kendall, charged with criminal sexual assault; Urban Prep teacher accused of sexually assaulting two students. 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) Rafael Martir-Ubiles, charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer, etc.; Accused of accidentally shooting a Chicago Police officer in Little Village on 4-25-16. 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) Jeremy Medina, Randy Ruiz and David Silva, 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) Deonta Noble and David Radford, both charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man and wounding two others over gang affiliations on 7-6-2014. 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) Reynaldo Ocampo, charged with Alejandro Ocampo and Joseph Saleski, each charged with first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping for ransom; Accused of kidnapping then killing a man found burned beyond recognition in a Northwest Side trash can in 2012. 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) Demetrius Spencer, charged with Robert Goodman, each charged with first-degree murder; Two South Side men accused of fatally shooting a man on Nov. 30, 2011. 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) Nehemiah Spencer, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of threatening his girlfriend and then fatally stabbing a man who came to her aid in September 2014. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Antoine Thorne and Charles Thorne, both charged with murder; Brothers accused of fatally shooting man after one touched the dead man’s girlfriend inappropriately at an Austin party on 10-10-15. 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) Eric Vaughn, charged with Michael Phillips and Denzel Burke, all charged with murder; Accused in the 7-12-2014 shooting of photographer Wil Lewis as he waited for a bus in Rogers Park. Status. 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.