FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 100th Lions Clubs International Convention and Membership Key Awards Social. Through July 4. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: pr@lionsclubs.org or (630) 571-5466.
10 a.m. — (WESTERN SPRINGS) Forest Preserves of Cook County and Go Ape host media day to show off the new Treetop Adventure attraction at Bemis Woods, a junior course for ages 4 and over featuring rope ladders, zip lines, tree-to-tree crossings and more. 1100 Ogden Ave., Western Springs. Contact: Stacina Stagner, stacina.stagner@cookcountyil.gov.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Shedd Aquarium will host a Great Lakes Action Day to pick up litter on the beach. Until 1 p.m. 63rd Street Beach, 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Kelsey Ryan, (312) 692-3346 or KRYAN@sheddaquarium.org.
11 a.m. — (BARRINGTON) Fourth of July Fest features live music, food, family and kids’ activities, fireworks and more. Through July 4. Metra North Community Lot, 201 Spring St., Barrington. Contact: LionsBarrington@gmail.com.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Area Public Affairs Group hosts “Building Transportation Infrastructure for the 21st Century.” Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. Contact: admin@capag.org.
Noon — (LISLE) 35th annual Eyes to the Skies Festival features hot-air balloon shows and rides, music, food, craft fair, kids’ activity area and more. Through July 2. Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Contact: (630) 769-1000.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Windy City RibFest features food from top local and national ribbers, live music, arts and crafts, kids’ activity area, and more. Through July 2. Lawrence and Broadway. Contact: (773) 868-3010.
Noon — (NAPERVILLE) Naperville Ribfest features 20 different vendors showcasing ribs, live music, kids’ activities and entertainment, fireworks and more. Through July 3. Knoch Park, 724 S. West St., Naperville. Contact: (630) 848-5000.
12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Adm. John Richardson, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations, discusses “Maritime Superiority in a Competitive World” with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Conference Center, 130 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 726-3860.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Revolution Club Chicago will conduct a press conference outside the 7th District police station to tell people not to kill each other over the July 4th weekend. 1438 W. 63rd St. Contact: (312) 804-9121.
3:30 p.m. — (ROSEMONT) Islamic Society of North America hosts its 54th annual Convention, “Hope and Guidance Through the Qur’an,” with speakers, bazaar, art exhibits, workshops, prayer sessions and more. Through July 3. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Faryal Khatri, fkhatri@isna.net or (317) 373-0246.
4 p.m. — (ARLINGTON HEIGHTS) Frontier Days Festival features bubble sculptures, reptile meet-and-greets, aquatic obstacle courses, live music, food, rib-eating contest, fireworks and more. Through July 4. Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Contact: (847) 577-8572.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Police Foundation will host a memorial roll call for Officer Brian Strouse, who was killed in the line of duty in 2001. Corner of 18th Place and Loomis. Contact: (312) 499-8899.
5 p.m. — (PALATINE) Palatine Jaycees 60th annual Hometown Fest features games and activities, live music, food, carnival and more. Through July 4. Palatine Community Park, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Contact: (847) 604-0288 or info@palatinejaycees.org.
5:30 p.m. — (BARTLETT) Fourth of July Festival features music, food, carnival, kids’ activities and more. Through July 3 with fireworks July 4. Apple Orchard Community Par, Bartlett at Stearns, Bartlett. Contact: (630) 837-0800.
6 p.m. — (HOFFMAN ESTATES) Northwest Fourth Fest kicks off with a carnival, bingo, live music and more. Through July 4. 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates. Contact: Jennifer Djordjevic, (847) 781-2610.
6 p.m. — (MOUNT PROSPECT) Mount Prospect Lions Club Annual Village Festival features fireworks and live music. Until 11 p.m. Through July 4. Melas Park, Central Road and Busse Road, Mount Prospect. Contact: (847) 392-6000.
6 p.m. — (OAK FOREST) 30th anniversary Oak Fest features music, food, carnival, kids’ activities, fireworks and more. Through July 4. 159th and Central Avenue, Oak Forest. Contact: info@oakfest.com.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features parade marching, cheer and Chicago Dweebstep lessons; and music by Mucca Pazza. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Opening night of the Windy City International Film Festival will feature a screening of the documentary “Rise Up” by four South Side teens. Through July 2. Mercury Theatre, 3745 N. Southport Ave. Contact: Rachel Lenke, (312) 822-0505 or rachel@mkcpr.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Greater Saint John AME will host a screening of the movie “Black Butterfly,” which was directed by Englewood native Mark Harris. 6201 S. Throop St. Contact: Rashanah Baldwin, (773) 925-2262 or rashanahb@gmail.com.
8 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Gitarist Phil Angotti performs a live acoustic show as a benefit for Kibbitznest Book, Brews & Blarney. 2212 N. Clybourn. Contact: (773) 360-7591.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Tasfaye Cooper, Brittany Covington, Tanishia Covington and Jordan Hills, 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. (Note: Defendant’s name also spelled in court records as “Tesfaye” Cooper.)
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Larry Cox, charged with Antonio Lewis, each charged with two counts of first-degree murder; Accused of murdering a mother and her 5-year-old son in June 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) Cornel Dawson, charged under the state RICO law; An alleged West Side gang leader among 41 charged in Operation .40-Cal. 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) Tiera Graves, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting her cousin during an argument at their Far South Side home on 10-18-16. 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) John Kesse, charged with reckless homicide; A cab driver accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Aug. 14, 2012 in River West. 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) Emmanuel Raya, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of shooting 24-year-old Jeanette Laureano on the Northwest Side on 3-18-16. 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.