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FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Bike Week Rally will include the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council Awards Ceremony. Until 9 a.m. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Contact: Clare McDermott, (773) 391-7709 or clare@activetrans.org.
7:30 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Bike to Work Week Commuter Breakfast, where bicyclists can grab a quick breakfast snack to go.
-Chicago Ave/Main St. branch library, 900 Chicago Ave., Evanston;
-Everyday Cycles & Motion, 941 Chicago Ave., Evanston;
-Raymond Park, Lake Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Contact: Patrick Deignan, (847) 448-8234 or pdeignan@cityofevanston.org.
8:45 a.m. — (OSWEGO) Annual PrairieFest features Cincinnati Circus, Libido Funk Circus, live music and entertainment, games, activities, kids’ events and more. Through June 18. Prairiefest Park, Plank Drive, Oswego. Contact: (630) 554-1010.
9:30 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Billie Jean King will deliver the commencement address at Northwestern University. Ryan Field, 1501 Central St., Evanston. Contact: Pat Vaughan Tremmel, p-tremmel@northwestern.edu or (847) 491-4892.
*** 10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visits Smyth Elementary School to discuss the impact Medicaid cuts would have on CPS, lower-income children and children with special needs. John M. Smyth Elementary School, 1059 W. 13th St. Contact: John Normoyle, (312) 353-4178 or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) More than 250 second and third-grade CPS students from across the city will gather for an end-of-year chess event. Guaranteed Rate Field, Huntington Bank Stadium Club, 333 W. 35th St. Contact: CPS Office of Communications, (773) 553-1620. (Note: Media should enter through the Huntington Bank Stadium Club entrance between Gate 2 and 3.)
10 a.m. — (BARRINGTON) 17th annual Barrington Country Garden and Antique Faire features tours of Wandering Tree Estate, “Gloree and Tryumfant” Garden Railway, vendors, demos and more. Also June 17. 616 W. Main St. and 800 Hart Rd., Barrington. Contact: (847) 381-7367.
10:45 a.m. — (ITASCA) 31st annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games features live entertainment, Scottish culture, games, food, entertainment, activities and more. Also June 17. Hamilton Lakes, 1 Pierce Rd., Itasca. Contact: (708) 426-7149.
11 a.m. — (LIBERTYVILLE) Libertyville Days Festival features carnival rides, food, arts & crafts, parade, live entertainment, and more. Through June 18. Downtown around Milwaukee and Church, Libertyville. Contact: (847) 918-8880 or events@libciviccenter.org.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosts panel discussion on “Immigration Implications: Local, State, and Federal” with speakers including Nevada state Sen. Moises Denis; Florida state Sen. René García; Iowa state Rep. Dave Heaton; Illinois state Sen. Toi Hutchinson; and Washington state Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos. Conference Center, 1st floor, 130 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 726-3860.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) First Defense Legal Aid hosts educational event “What’s At Stake For Trans, Intersex and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals of Color Alone with Chicago Police?”, followed by a happy hour. Grace Episcopal Church, 637 S. Dearborn St. Contact: (773) 434-4162.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “Rise Above HIV” concert and town hall to educate and empower women on healthy sexual relationships and wellness, with speakers including U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 733 W. Madison. Contact: Imara Canady, imara.canady@aidshealth.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Taste of Randolph Festival kicks off with performances by Wes John Cichosz, Growler, Soul Monde and Moon Taxi. Until 10 p.m. Through June 18. Randolph and May. Contact: Jamie Mazursky, (847) 681-0900 or jamie@snowballpr.com.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Festa Pasta Vino features food from local restaurants, dance performances, live music, kids activities and more. Through June 18. 24th and Oakley. Contact: (847) 962-7000.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Joe Moore hosts “Follow Me on Friday” as he checks out lakeside cafe Crepes on the Beach and kicks off Artists of the Wall weekend in Loyola Park. 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. Contact: (773) 338-5796 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.
5 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Annual Taste of Des Plaines festival features food, live entertainment, kids’ activities, car show, games, petting zoo and more. Also June 17. Around Metra station, 1501 Miner St., Des Plaines. Contact: info@desplaines.org or (847) 391-5300.
6 p.m. — (AURORA) 21st annual Blues on the Fox music festival. Also June 17. Riveredge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Contact: Jay Kelly, jkelly@lcwa.com or (312) 565-4623 or (312) 315-3935 (cell).
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “Matter in the Margins: Gwendolyn Brooks at 100″ is an exhibition celebrating works by the Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. poet laureate. Poetry Foundation, 61 W. Superior. Contact: (312) 787-7070.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Friday Night Flights, a summer-long series highlighting Chicago’s thriving craft beer scene, will continue in Avondale at the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor. 2700 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. Contact: Mayor’s press office, (312) 744-3334 or press@cityofchicago.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour. Until 9 p.m. Continuous rotating trolleys at each gallery in 15-minute intervals:
-Blanc Gallery, 4445 S. King Dr.
-Bronzeville Artist Lofts, 436 E. 47th St.
-Faie Afrikan Art, 1005 E. 43rd St.
-Gallery Guichard, 436 E. 47th St.
-Little Black Pearl Art & Design, 1060 E. 47th St.
-South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Ave.
Contact: (773) 791-7003 or galleryguichardsocial@galleryguichard.com.
6 p.m. — (MUNDELEIN) Lake County Housing Authority hosts annual Black Tie Gala. Doubletree Hotel, 510 E. Rte. 83, Mundelein. Contact: Gala@lakecountyha.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich takes part in the annual end of the school year/summer kickoff peace rally and marsh at St. Sabina. 1210 W. 78th Pl. Contact: Anto Colasanto, (312) 405-3179 or acolasanto@archchicago.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Art Unleashed Fundraiser to benefit Chicago Canine Rescue. Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Contact: (773) 348-0622.
7:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Opening night performance of Broadway in Chicago’s “The King and I.” Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 751-5528.
8 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” will celebrate its 5th anniversary with the original cast members and its biggest reception yet. Wedding at Resurrection Church, 3309 N. Seminary Ave., followed by the reception at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave. Contact: Emily Potts or Katie Moran, (773) 969-5200 or emily@heronagency.com or kathleen@heronagency.com.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Diante Coakley and Lee Coakley, both charged with first-degree murder; Accused in the fatal shooting of Lee Coakley’s pregnant girlfriend Eva Casara after a botched Christmas Day robbery in Dolton. 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) Antwon Carter, charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and attempted armed robber; Accused of the 07-18-2011 killing Chicago Police Officer Michael Bailey. 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 Esquivel, charged with murder, and Juan Ramos (sentenced); Accused of stabbing a woman to death and hiding the body in the closet on 8-2-2013, then planning to dispose of the body. 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) Andres Guerra and Martin Miranda, each charged with first-degree murder: Accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy to death with a sawed-off shotgun in front of two young children in Little Village on 1-26-2014. 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) Kenyon Jones, charged with Paris Jones, both charged with first-degree murder; Two men accused of fatally shooting a teen in Austin on 12-3-2014. 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) Alejandro Ocampo, charged with Reynaldo 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 on 11-6-2012. 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) William Paschal, charged with murder and armed robbery; Accused of participating in an armed robbery and fatal retaliation shooting that killed a college student on 1-6-2014. 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) Alejandro Rojas, charged with reckless homicide; Driver accused of striking and killing a 60-year-old man in Portage Park on 7-23-15. 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) James E. Thomas, charged with murder; Accused of strangling his live-in girlfriend on 7-30-2015, then confessing to it on Facebook. 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) Derrick S. Williams, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument over drugs on 3-19-2015. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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