THURSDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:30 a.m. — (JOLIET) Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow hosts community blood drive with Jennifer Babec, whose daughter’s life was saved by more than 22 transfusions as a young girl. Until 2:30 p.m. Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, 25 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Contact: Chuck Pelkie, (815) 530-7110 or cpelkie@willcountyillinois.com.
7:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Crain’s hosts annual Fast Fifty Breakfast to unveil the ranking of the 2017 Fast Fifty finalists, who companies share highlights of their success. Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Upper Wacker Dr. Contact: ccbevents@chicagobusiness.com.
8:30 a.m. — (CICAGO) More than 200 volunteers from Radio Flyer, St. Columbanus Church and Augustus Tolton Catholic Academywill build a playground at St. Columbanus Church in the Park Manor neighborhood with KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing active play into low-income communities. 331 E. 71 St. Contact: Anne Maselli, (312) 534-5334 or amaselli@archchicago.org.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) “Harnessing Technology for Future Mobility” forum with panelists including IIT Architecture Prof. Marshall Brown, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Karen Tamley, and Venable Partner David Strickland. Illinois Institute of Technology, 3201 S. State St. Contact: Cindy Cambray, ccambray@cmap.illinois.gov or (312) 386-8748.
9 a.m. — (ORLAND PARK) Orland Fire Protection District officials discuss safety issues with seniors during “Coffee & Conversation.” OFPD headquarters, 9790 W. 151st St., Orland Park. Contact: Ray Hanania, (312) 933-9855 or rghanania@gmail.com.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy speaks to the Cook County Pre-Slating Committee. 134 N LaSalle. Contact: press@kennedyforillinois.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) State Treasurer Michael Frerichs local leaders press conference to call on Gov. Rauner to sign Life Insurance Reform Act that would require life insurance companies to search records for unpaid death benefits that should have been paid to grieving families. Thompson Center, Blue Room, 100 W. Randolph St. Contact: Rebecca Cisco, (217) 524-8881 or rcisco@illinoistreasurer.gov.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council committees meet at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle.
–10 a.m. Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards in Council Chambers. Contact: (312) 744-6845.
–11 a.m. Transportation and Public Way in Room 201A. Contact: (312) 744-4096.
–12:30 p.m. Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation to discuss appointment of David Helfand as Park District Board commissioner. Room 201A. Contact: (312) 744-1836.
10 a.m. — (GENEVA) Geneva Swedish Days festival features family activities, live music, kids’ games, Grand Parade, Sweden Väst, Geneva’s Got Talent, Music Competition, multi-ethnic food and more. Through June 25. 4th and State streets, Geneva. Contact: (630) 232-6060.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Abbott FreeStyle “Know Your Sugar” tour bus stops at La Rabida Children’s Hospital to help diabetes patients build healthier lives. Until 2 p.m. 6501 S. Promontory Dr. Contact: Rachelle Treiber, (773) 753-9601 or rtreiber@larabida.org.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Members of the disability community, personal assistants, and advocate groups rally celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead ruling, which outlawed segregation of persons with disabilities, and to call on Gov. Rauner to sign overtime legislation dealing with Home Services Program workers. Access Living, 4th floor, 115 W. Chicago Ave. Contact: Gary Arnold, GArnold@accessliving.org or (312) 640-2199.
11 a.m. — (SCHAUMBURG) The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s 32nd annual convention kicks off. Through Saturday. Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg. Contact: Christopher Cosentino, (212) 242-1968 ext. 229 or ccosentino@hdsa.org.
11 a.m. — (WHEATON) Indivisible Illinois leads rally to protest TrumpCare. 600 S. Main St., Wheaton. Contact: Scott Cross, (217) 722-4882 or ofacentralillinois@gmail.com.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) DePaul University hosts the “When Black Swans Aren’t: Geopolitical Risk Management” conference. Loop Campus, 1 E. Jackson Blvd. Contact: (312) 362-8000.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Lunchtime concert performance in honor of World Refugee Day. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Contact: (312) 641-5151 or dpagosa@aol.com.
Noon — (DOWNERS GROVE) Rotary GroveFest features carnival, car show, live entertainment, games, rides, food and more. Through June 25. Downtown around Main Street and Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. Contact: (630) 725-0991.
2:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Indivisible Illinois leads rally to protest TrumpCare. Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn. Contact: Scott Cross, (217) 722-4882 or ofacentralillinois@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Activists will protest TrumpCare outside Rep. Peter Roskam’s district office. 200 S. Hough St., Barrington. Contact: Scott Cross, (217) 722-4882 or ofacentralillinois@gmail.com.
5 p.m. — (WAUCONDA) Wauconda Fest features carnival, games, live performances, kids’ activities, wine tasting tent, car show, craft show, and more. Through June 25. Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Contact: (847) 526-3610.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Fundraising dinner for state Sen. Heather Steans. Sopraffina’s Trattoria No. 10, 10 N. Dearborn St. Contact: (312) 630-7700 or maggie@ilsenatedems.org.
5:30 p.m. — (AURORA) Fundraising dinner for state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia. Until 7 p.m. Ballydoyle, 28 W. New York St., Aurora. Contact: Nick Daggers, (312) 970-1564 or nick@cfoconsults.com.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Ale Fest – Summer Edition features more then 200 American craft beers, live music and food trucks. Also June 24. Grant Park, Butler Field, 400 E. Monroe St. Contact: info@ChicagoAleFest.com.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Norwegian American Hospital Foundation hosts annual Power of Community Benefit to address critical health disparities in diabetes in Humboldt Park and the surrounding West Side neighborhoods. Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W Jackson Blvd. Contact: (312) 427-7800.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Nonprofit group All Chicago hosts designer purse showcase, “Handbags for Homes,” benefiting charity for the homeless. Woman’s Athletic Club, 626 N. Michigan Ave. Contact: Stefanie Skaggs, (312) 379-0301 ,ext. 26, or sskaggs@allchicago.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) hosts annual Chicago Awards Gala. Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Upper Wacker. Contact: Sandra Hernandez, shernandez@maldef.org or (213) 629-2512, ext. 129.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Activists will hold a candlelight vigil for 17-year-old Muslim girl Nabra Hassenen, who was beaten to death in Fairfax County, and call on officials to investigate her death as a hate crime. Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams St. Contact: Reema Ahmad, (414) 364-4297 or ryahmad@gmail.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Youth members of the “Project Inclusion” string orchestra perform as part of the Grant Park Music Festival. Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West. Contact: Jill Hurwitz, (312) 744-9179 or jill.hurwitz@gpmf.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) SMWW’s hosts annual NHL Draft Sports Business Career Conference for people with a desire to work in professional hockey. Also June 23. Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 N. Michigan Ave. Contact: (503) 445-7105.
THURSDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MARKHAM) Brandon Griffin, charged with Darryl Lloyd and Dejuan Crockett, each charged murder and attempted murder; Accused in a triple murder in Harvey in 2010. Status. Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy., Markham. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
10 a.m. call – (WAUKEGAN) David Brocksom, charged with murder; Accused of shooting his estranged wife to death his estranged wife in Gurnee on Sept. 2015. Status. Lake County Criminal Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan. Contact: Lake County State’s Attorney’s office, (847) 377-3000.
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.
10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Ian Armstrong, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man as he slept in a Kenwood home in 2013, and was later tied to the attack by DNA evidence. 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) Michael Bembea, charged with Ioan Lela Jr. and Elijah Timatyos, all charged with first-degree murder; Accused of beating 71-year-old man Allen Levin to death during a home invasion in the Albany Park neighborhood on 1-27-16. 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) Olajuwon Claiborne, charged with home invasion, aggravated battery and robbing; Accused of robbing a 94-year-old woman who is a U.S. Navy veteran at her Garfield Ridge home in December 2016. 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) Tylesha Griffin and Dominique Lott and Donnell Coakley (sentenced), charged with murder; The parents and cousin of a 3-year-old boy severely abused and malnourished, accused of smoking pot near his corpse after he died on 11-7-14. 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) Omar Hernandez, charged with murder; Accused in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jeremy Salinas, who was gunned down by Satan Disciples on 6-10-15 in Bridgeport while trying to retrieve his bicycle. 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) Franklin L. Jackson, charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI for a crash on the crash on the Dan Ryan Expy. near 87th that killed his 4-year-old son in Dec. 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) 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) Joshua Rodriguez, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old man in Logan Square on April 8, 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) 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.
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