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FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7 a.m. — (TINLEY PARK) The 30th annual Metropolitan Chicago Synod Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Also June 10. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park. Contact: Colleen Tunney-Ryan, (312) 534-8078 or coryan@archchicago.org.
8 a.m. — (BURNS HARBOR, Ind./CHICAGO) French-American Chamber of Commerce continues its FACCtory & Industry Series with a behind-the-scenes tour of ArcelorMittal. Bus leaves Michigan Plaza, 205 N. Michigan Ave., at 8 a.m. for Burns Harbor, Indiana. Contact: (312) 578-0444 or information@facc-chicago.com.
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Muscular Dystrophy Foundation and the Chicago Fire Department host a kickoff event for the annual “Fill the Boot” fundraising campaign. Chicago Fire House, 55 W. Illinois St. Contact: Amanda Konopka, (312) 254-0632 or akonopka@mdausa.org.
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Coffee Fest Chicago specialty coffee trade show. Through June 11. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Renee Wulf, reneew@coffeefest.com or (425) 295-3300, ext. 125.
8:15 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Final days of Chicago Forum on Global Cities features “2017 Urban Challenge: Global Migration and Refugees” with speakers including former Amman, Jordan Mayor Akel Biltaji ; “The Urban Crisis” with speakers including Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian, Lemann Foundation CEO Denis Mizne, and Santiago, Chile, Governor Claudio Orrego; and “The Future Economy” with speakers including United Airlines CIO Linda Jojo, Prague Mayor Adriana Krnacova, and World Travel & Tourism Council Chairman Gerald Lawless. Art Institute of Chicago, 230 S. Columbus Dr. Contact: Evan Fazio, efazio@thechicagocouncil.org or (312) 821-7525.
8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Transport Chicago hosts its Annual Conference focusing on transportation research, policy and practice. Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans. Contact: outreach@transportchicago.org.
*** 9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will hold a discussion with members of the Chicago-area Korean community regarding his recent visit to South Korea where he met newly elected president Moon Jae-in. Hana Center, 4300 N. California Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, (312) 353-4178, john_normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
10 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Public Library will host a Pop-Up Book Sale. Through June 11. 1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston. Contact: Jill Schacter, (847) 448-8628 or jschacter@cityofevanston.org.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Funeral service for Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, presided over by Archbishop Demetrios of America. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, 1017 N. LaSalle. Contact: John Ackerman, John@JohnCAckerman.com or (309) 635-7624.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 34th annual Chicago Blues Festival. Through June 11. Grant Park, Columbus at Balbo. Contact: Barry Dolins, moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org or (312) 744-3315.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago animal advocates will join in a rally in froth of the Chinese Consulate, demanding the immediate cancellation of the “Dog and Cat Meat Festival” in Yulin, China. 1 E. Erie. Contact: Nancy MacIntosh, (312) 671-3654.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Several legislators will respond to President Trump’s challenges to environmental and worker protections and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement with measures to protect the health and environment for the people of Illinois. Thompson Center, Blue Room, 100 W. Randolph. Contact: Kady McFadden, (630) 747-0915 or kady.mcfadden@sierraclub.org.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Richard Florida discusses his book, “The New Urban Crisis” with the Metropolitan Planning Council. Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Contact: (312) 922-5616 or info@metroplanning.org.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Friends of the Parks hosts annual Luncheon and “Rethinking the Role of Chicago’s Parks: Parks as Democracy?” conference, with speakers including the Obama Foundation’s Michael Strautmanis. Also June 10. Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Sandra Del Toro, DelToroS@fotp.org or (312) 857-2757, ext. 1.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Buffalo Grove Police Department hosts the “Bowl with a Cop” event for area children. Bowlero, 350 N. McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove. Contact: Deputy Chief Michael Szos, (847) 459-2560 or pdpio@vbg.org.
*** 12:30 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Community activists hold a press conference appealing to the Chicago Cubs and their charities to renovate the West Lawn baseball field, which they say is unkempt and in need of funding. West Lawn Park, 6336 S. Kilbourn. Contact: Raul Montes, Jr., (773) 290-4603.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The People’s Summit in Chicago for activists, individuals and organizations to “commit to a People’s Agenda that enhances and expands issue campaigns and holds all elected officials accountable,” with speakers including U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, Ro Khanna, and Mark Pocan; filmmaker Michael Moore, journalist Shaun King, CNN commentator Van Jones, and actors Danny Glover, Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Susan Pourfar, Taylor Schilling, and Laura Gomez. Through June 11. McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Dr. Contact: info@thepeoplessumit.org.
1:30 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Manny the Frenchie will visit patients at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s Adult Day Services. 9375 Church St., Des Plaines. Contact: Marrison Worthington, (847) 273-6118 or Marrison.Worthington@advocatehealth.com.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) To celebrate its 15th anniversary in Chicago, the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) will feature 16 documentaries and fiction films over its seven-day run. Through June 15. Facets Multimedia, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave. Contact: (773) 281-4114.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Spring Awakening electronic music festival. Through June 11. Addams-Medill Park, 1301 W. 14th St. Contact: press@springawakeningfestival.com.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Catholic Charities hosts 15th annual After Supper Visions art exhibit, showcasing the work of more than 50 photographers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Through June 11. Catholic Charities St. Vincent Hall, 721 N. LaSalle St. Contact: Kristine Kappel, kkappel@catholiccharities.net or (312) 655-7019.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 52nd annual Andersonville Midsommarfest features Swedish food, dance and cultural programs; live music, kids’ activities and more. Through June 11. Around 5000 N. Clark St. Contact: (773) 728-2995.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ribfest Chicago features 30 food vendors, 20 music, rib eating contest, Kids Square and more. Through June 11. Route 19 at Lincoln Avenue. Contact: (773) 525-3609 or info@northcenterchamber.com.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Lincoln Park Zoo hosts a SuperZooPicnic: Polar Picnic, inspired by Walter Family Arctic Tundra, the zoo’s polar bear exhibit, featuring zoo access, learning activities and animal encounters, carnival, pie-eating contest and more. 2001 N. Clark St. Contact: Jillian Braun, (312) 742-5791 or jbraun@lpzoo.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Fiesta Back of the Yards features live music, dance groups, cultural performances, vendors selling merchandise and food, and more. Through June 11. Around 1600 W. 47th St. Contact: Fabiola Flores, (773) 523-4416 or fabiola.flores@bync.org.
5:30 p.m. — (TINLEY PARK) Cardinal Blase Cupich addresses the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Assembly. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Chicago Lighthouse hosts annual “Seeing What’s Possible” Gala. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl. Contact: (312) 666-1331.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) JazzCity presents “Gwendolyn Brooks in Words & Music: Celebrating 100 Years.” Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson. Contact: Mekeda Johnson-Brooks, (312) 427-1676 ext. 3 or mekeda@jazzinchicago.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Academy for Global Citizenship hosts 5th annual Chef’s Playground gala, with 30 chefs creating signature dishes. Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: (773) 582-1100.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Dejuan Crockett, charged with Brandon Griffin and Darryl Lloyd, each charged murder and attempted murder; Accused in a triple murder in Harvey in 2010. Sentencing. Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham. 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.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Delshawn Cotton, charged with murder; Accused in a fatal Fourth of July 2013 shooting. 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) Nicholas Heisler, Jesse Kazmierski and Jeremy Mendez, each charged with murder and home invasion; Accused of fatally shooting a retired Chicago Police sergeant while try to steal a safe from his home on 4-10-2014. 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) 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) Clifton Hooker, charged with first-degree murder; A man accused of stabbing his boyfriend to death during an argument about their relationship in East Garfield Park on 1-24-16. 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) Kevin Mason, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 62-year-old man in a University Village apartment building on 1-26-16. 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) Glen Phillips, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man over a debt on 6-25-2014. 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) Lavert Pitts, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man at an Austin car wash on 5-26-2014. 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) Arthur Walker, charged with Javon Almond, Deandre Hughes, and Bianca Young, all charged with murder; Accused in a fatal shooting outside a River North Club hosting a Lollapalooza after-party on 7-3-2014. 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) Randon Walker, charged with first-degree murder; A Mississippi man charged with a 9-20-2013 shooting in Humboldt Park. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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