WITH ADDITIONS MARKED ***
SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Harrison District officers with community members will host the first Scholarship Cotillion/Beautillion — Celebrating Today’s Youth event. El Parasi Bu-Sche, 4628 W. Washington Blvd. Contact: Office of News Affairs, (312) 745-6110, nwsaffr@chicagopolice.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Village Leadership Academy hosts its 8th annual World Scholars Program and Scholarship Gala to benefit student’s’ educational expedition to Ghana. Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower, 67th floor, 233 S. Wacher. Contact: nhobbs@vlacademy.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ballet Chicago Studio Company celebrates 20 years by presenting a “sneak peak” of its Platinum Anniversary Programs. Ballet Chicago Studios, , 19th floor, 17 N. State St. Contact: Jill Chukerman, (773) 392-1409 or jillchukerman@gmail.com.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp. hosts “Build on 79th Street” reception to kick-off 18-month capital campaign that will culminate at GAGDC’s Fundraising Gala in October. Healthy Lifestyle Hub, 839 W. 79th St. Contact: Linda Johnson, ljohnson@gagdc.org or (773) 483-3696.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich celebrates the Vigil Mass with participants of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary Liturgical Institute’s Young Adults Conference. St. Alphonsus Parish, 1429 W. Wellington Ave. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
6 p.m. — ROSEMONT) Feed My Starving Children hosts its annual “Hunger to Hope” Gala, featuring inspirational speakers, FMSC marketplace and more. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Allison Schwartz, (763) 504-5234 or aschwartz@fmsc.org.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Children’s Place Association hosts the Once Upon a Time Gala, a black-tie charity ball to raise funds for supports services for Chicago children. Revel Fulton Market, 1215 W. Fulton Market. Contact: Rebecca Kussmann, rebecca@bettiebompr.com, (312) 203-5302.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “An Evening With The HistoryMakers: Chicago Stories” attempts to address violence by honoring the legacy of the African American community, with presenters including actors Harry Lennix and Regina Taylor, and speakers including former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, former Senior Advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett, and former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick. Art Institute of Chicago, Rubloff Auditorium, 111 S. Michigan. Contact: Megan Vidis, mvidis@comcast.net or (312) 282-1665.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “Not a Hoax” Earth Day party features presentations on how to fight threats to the environment by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Contact: (312) 746-5100.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Antique-Collectible Toy & Doll Show. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Contact: Herb Reagan, (847) 800-3009.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) American Brain Tumor Assn. hosts ABTA 5K run/walk. Soldier Field, Stadium Green, 1410 Museum Campus Dr. Contact: Martha Carlos, (773) 577-8790 or mcaslos@abta.org.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Party for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo features Eco Expo, special Zoo Chats, tree and flower planting, live performances, plant giveaways and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or (708) 903-2071 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) C2E2 convention of comics, television and cosplay features panels, screenings, exhibitors, and special guests. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: (312) 791-6300.
10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) 8th annual AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) features the newest gadgets in the music world, including vinyl, headphones and speakers. Westin Hotel, 6100 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: (203) 371-6322.
10:30 a.m. — (WILLOWBROOK) Textile designer/artist/author/historian Rta Kapoor Chisti discusses sari fashion and history. Indo-American Heritage Museum, 341 75th St., Willowbrook. Contact: info@iahmuseum.org.
11 a.m. — (Oakbrook Terrace) Catholic Chartities of the Archdiocese of Chicago will host the 26th annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch to support the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program with Monica Pedersen of HGTV and NBC’s “American Builders.” Drury Lane of Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane. Contact: Christine Rosko, christine@bettiebombpr.com, (815) 931-3365.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) State Sen. Heather Steans and state Rep. Kelly Cassidy host town hall to discuss legalizing recreational marijuana. Rogers Park Social Club, 6920 N. Glenwood Ave. Contact: (773) 769-1717.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Artisan Chocolate Show & Charity Wine Tasting to benefit Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Also April 23. Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd. Contact: Courtney Krupa, (312) 214-1200, ext. 27, or ckrupa@bearnecessities.org.
11 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) Camping World RV Show features RVs, Travel Trailers, Motorhomes and 5th Wheels. Through April 24. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake. Contact: (847) 680-7200.
*** 11:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Concierge and maintenance workers picket the Laramar Group, managers of the Belden Stratford luxury residences in Lincoln Park, to demand a fair contract. 2300 N. Lincoln Park West. Contact: Marcos Feldman, (872) 444-0022 or mfeldman@unitehere.org.
Noon — (SKOKIE) Earth Day Celebration looks at how different cultures recognize and celebrate the event in their home countries, including rituals, ceremonies and activities from around the world. Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie. Contact: (847) 677-7001.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Volunteers from My Block, My Hood, My City will prepare for spring planting at the Chicago Farm Works 2.6-acre urban farm. 407 N. Kedzie. Contact: Jahmal Cole, (312) 882-5028.
1:30 p.m. — (SKOKIE) Governor Bruce Rauner joins the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago as it hosts 72nd annual Collective Holocaust Memorial Observance, honoring Jewish victims of the Holocaust and marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps, with keynote by Jeffrey Gingold. Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue, 8825 E. Prairie Rd., Skokie. Contact: Joel Schatz, JoelSchatz@juf.org or (312) 444-2864; or Allie Bovis, allie.bovis@illinois.gov.
1:30 p.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) Midwest Young Artists host Chamber Music Soirees. Also 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, 200 Ravinia Park Rd., Highland Park. Contact: bethduval@mya.org.
2 p.m. — (NORTHBROOK) Northbrook Community Relations Commission hosts a Celebration of Cultures, featuring multicultural entertainment, dancing, singing, art and more. North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook. Contact: (847) 664-4017.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Latino Union of Chicago hosts “Build the Movement, Not a Wall” open house, featuring live music, interactive art project, and destruction of a wall-size piñata. 4811 N. Central Park Ave. Contact: (312) 491-9044.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the 150th anniversary of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish. 1351 W. Evergreen Ave. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
2 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Dogs take the stage in “Imagine U – Go, Dog Go,” a musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s children’s book “Go, Dog. Go!” in a special presentation for children with special needs. Mussetter-Struble Theater at Northwestern University, 1949 Campus Dr., Evanston. Contact: (847) 491-7282.
2 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Winners of the 39th annual Jo_anne Hirshfield Memorial Poetry Awards will read their winning entries. Public Library, Community Meeting Room,, 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Contact: Jill Schacter, jschacter@cityofevanston.org or (847) 448-8628.
4 p.m. — (LOMBARD) Democratic Party of DuPage County’s annual Gala, with keynote by Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Rep. Keith Ellison. The Carlisle Banquets, 435 Butterfield Rd., Lombard. Contact: info@dupagedemocrats.com.
5:30 p.m.– (BELLWOOD) Mass for the safe return of Justin Antony, epileptic man missing since April 14 from his Elmhurst home; followed by candlelight vigil (7 p.m.). Mar Thoma Shleeha Cathedral, 5000 St. Charles Rd., Bellwood. Contact: (708) 544-6419.
*** 6:30 p.m. – (LINCOLNWOOD) Planet Fitness Fashion Show hosted by Danni Allen, winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” features athletic wear and swimwear. Until 9:30 p.m. at Planet Fitness, 6850 McCormick Boulevard in Lincolnwood. Contact: fashionweek@fashionbarchicago.com.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
10 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) Camping World RV Show features RVs, Travel Trailers, Motorhomes and 5th Wheels. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake. Contact: (847) 680-7200.
10:30 a.m. — (PLAINFIELD) TRIAD program meeting on “Understanding Power of Attorney.” American House Cedarlake, 14800 Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. Contact: Officer Erin Cook, (815) 267-7207.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Alicia Tate-Nadeua, executive director of OEMC, speaks to the City Club of Chicago. Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: info@cityclub-chicago.com or (312) 565-6500.
4 p.m. — (LINCOLNSHIRE) Congressman Brad Schneider will host a reception to showcase submissions and announce winning in this year’s Congressional Art Competition; media RSVP requested. Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road. Contact: Steven Kirsch, (202) 225-4835, steven.kirsch@mail.house.gov.
4:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Booth Social Enterprise Initiative hosts “The Financial Diaries: How American Famiies Cope in a World of Uncertainty.” Chicago Booth Harper Center, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave. Contact: (773) 834-2716.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Mujeres Latinas en Accion celebrates former president and CEO Maria Pesquera’s legacy. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. Contact: Adrianna Viteri, (773) 890-7664 or adriana@mujereslat.org.
6 p.m. (HINSDALE) Illinois Tollway host public meeting about Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Plan. Hinsdale Oasis, Tri-State Tollway. Contact: Dan Rozek, (630) 241-6800 ext. 2392 or drozek@getipass.com.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago hosts workshop on maintaining and repairing greystone and vintage homes. Greater Grand Crossing Library, 1000 E. 73rd St. Contact: Nina Martines, (773) 329-4133 or nmartines@nhschicago.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosts panel discussion on “Coitus Conflictus: Sex, America, and the Constitution,” with speakers including University of Chicago Profs. Tom Ginsburg and Geoffrey Stone; and moderated by Christie Hefner, former CEO of Playboy Enterprises. Conference Center, 1st floor, 130 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 726-3860.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) State Sen. Heather Steans will discuss the state budget crisis, and the implications of the upcoming gubernatorial election on social service agencies. University of Chicago Institute of Politics, 5707 S. Woodlawn. Contact: (773) 834-4671.
7 p.m. — (PARK RIDGE) Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation benefit for Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center features global traveler and author Leon Logothetis discuss his book and Netflix series, “The Kindness Diaries: One Man’s Quest to Ignite Good Will and Transform Lives Around the World.” Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Contact: (773) 680-8545.
7 p.m. — (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) Lake County Opioid Initiative and Live4Lali host screening of the HBO documentary, “Warning: This Drug WIll Kill You,” followed by discussion with filmmakers and local authorities. Metropolis Performing Arts Center, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Contact: Chelsea Laliberte, (844) 584-5254, ext. 802, or chelsea@live4lali.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Joe Moore hosts informational meeting on development of a five-story, 38-unit residential apartment building and retail space at 1531 W. Howard. Willye White Park Fieldhouse, 1610 W. Howard. Contact: ward49@cityofchicago.org.
7 p.m — (ELMHURST) Police Dept. hosts open house for youth Police Explorer program. Police Station, 125 E. First St., Elmhurst. Contact: Chief Michael Buth, (630) 530-3050.
7:30 p.m. — (MORTON GROVE) Village Board hosts Town Hall meeting to discuss a “welcome ordinance,” which would prohibit discrimination based on immigration status, and regulate the handling of requests from the federal government to detain persons with immigration violations. Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Ave., Morton Grove. Contact: Tom Friel, (847) 470-5220.
7:30 p.m. — (FLOSSMOOR) Susan Page, former U.S. ambassador to Sudan and deputy special representative to the United Nations, is keynote speaker at Home-FLossmoor High Schools’ National Honor Society induction ceremony. Mall Auditorium, 999 Kedzie, Flossmoor. Contact: Jodi Bryant, (708) 335-5550 or jbryant@hf233.org.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Stanley L. 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.
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Anthony Giddeon and Michael Valliant, each with first-degree murder; Cousins accused in a 01-30-2010 murder in Calumet City; both are also being held for another murder 12 days earlier. Status. Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Jeremiah Thompson, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of murdering his 2-year-old daughter, found beaten in his Lansing home in 2014. 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) Hezekiah Anthony, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of beating an elderly woman in Bronzeville in 2014, who died in hospice on 5-29-16. 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) Raymond Boyle and Dalton Stropes, each charged with murder; Accused of confronting a man about a Facebook post, in a fight that ended with a third suspect fatally stabbed on 6-29-2015. 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) Brittany Covington, charged with Tanishia Covington and Tasfaye Cooper 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) Shane Eli, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Alex Malone in a gang dispute in West Garfield Park on 4-15-15. 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) Mordecai Faskowitz, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally stabbing his 70-year-old roommate in the Edgewater apartment in October 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) Darryl Benton Harris, charged with first-degree murder, intentional homicide of an unborn child and attempted first-degree murder; Accused killing his pregnant girlfriend and her 16-year-old brother in South Chicago on 11-3-16. 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) Martel Halbert, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man riding a motorcycle in the Austin neighborhood on 5-4-2014. 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) Joseph Hill, charged with murder; Accused of shooting a 21-year-old man to death in April 2015 after asking if he had any marijuana. 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) Brad Jett, charged with Tabari Young, Bryon Champ, Darren Curtis, Kewane Gatewood, Quinton M. Humphries, each charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of aggravated battery of a firearm; accused in a Cornell Square Park shooting that injured 13 people on 9-19-2013. 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) Thaddeus Jimenez, charged with aggravated battery; A man once awarded a $25 million verdict after his murder conviction was thrown out, now accused of shooting a 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) Larry Luellen Jr., charged with first-degree murder. A West Side man accused of fatally shooting a Roberto Clemente High School student in February 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) Dashawn Martin, co-defendants Bryan Perkins and Sokito Taylor, each charged with murder and concealment of a homicide; Accused of beating to death a man who owed Perkins money, and leaving his body in a trash can near a Safe Passage route in Aug. 2013. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Samuel D. Miller, charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder; Accused of killing one man and wounding another in a South Chicago neighborhood drive-by shooting on 7-30-15. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423. (Note: Also listed in court records as Samuel Muller.)
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Stanley Parker, charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a fatal South Shore shooting from 8-1-2014. 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) Larry Russell, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of shooting a 28-year-old man to death over headphones on 5-16-16 in the Irving Park neighborhood. 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) Darren Sorrells, charged with Darwin Sorrells, both charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder; Brothers accused of shooting at a stranger and instead fatally shooting Dwyane Wade’s cousin 32-year-old Nykea Aldridge, who was pushing a stroller in Parkway Gardens on 8-26-16. 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) Paul M. Szydlowski, charged with reckless homicide; Accused of killing his passenger in a motorcycle crash in West Rogers Park on 7-20-15. 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) Rene Valentin-Matos, charged with murder and criminal sexual assault; Accused in the 2009 sexual assault and murder of 12-year-old Jahmeshia Conner, and in the 2011 sexual assault of a woman in Pilsen. 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.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Marlon Welton, charged with murder; Accused of shooting into a crowd on 6-16-2015, killing a teen who had been watching two women fight. 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) Sean Williams (charged with Davonta Williams and Jenniver Vujinovic, sentenced) all charged with murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, home invasion and unlawful restraint; Three people, including a pregnant woman, accused of killing a 15-year-old boy and critically wounding his mother during a home invasion in the Avondale neighborhood in 2011. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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