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FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Trauma Response and Intervention Movement hosts bi-annual Trauma and Violence Prevention Conference, discussing how to develop an action plan to dismantle the “crippling effects of inequities in education.” Sinai Community Institute, 2653 W. Ogden. Contact: Deborah Lang, (773) 840-8062.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Rincon Family Services hosts a neighborhood clean-up to beautify one of the West Side’s busiest intersections. Until noon. West North Avenue and North Pulaski Road. Contact: Mauro Pineda, (773) 564-9070 or mineda@rinconfamilyservices.org.
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.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Rosemont Minor League baseball team will give away free hot dogs with Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co. in support of the team name announcement. Double Decker bus takes off at Wiener Circle, 2622 N. Clark St., and will make several stops including the Willis Tower and Crown Fountain at Millennium Park. Contact: Alex Jakubiak, (847) 924-6110 or alexj@carolfoxassociates.com.
10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) 38th annual National Sports Collectors Convention features vendors, displays, discussions and special guest appearances. Through July 30. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Ray Schulte, ray@schultesports.com or (410) 350-6226.
10 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) 89th Annual Lake County Fair features live entertainment, carnival rides and games, live animals, motor crossing, banana derby, demolition derby, flower show, and more. Through July 30. Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake. Contact: (847) 680-7200.
10 a.m. — (ROUND LAKE BEACH) Police Dept. hosts a Bike Rodeo featuring safety tips, helmet fittings, bike checks, obstacle course and bike parade (1 p.m.). Walmart parking lot, 2680 N. Rte. 83, Round Lake Beach. Contact: Dep. Cheif Michael Scott, (847) 546-2127, ext. 135.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) More than 250 CPS students and their families will gather for Fiesta del Sol College Day, a college and resource fair that provides students and families with information on the college application and enrollment process, academic programs and financial aid. Benito Juarez High School, 1450 W. Cermak Rd. Contact: CPS Office of Communications, (773) 553-1620.
*** 11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Housing Authority hosts the first of two “Senior Summer Music Festivals” with food and dancing at the Ada S. McKinley apartments, 661 E. 69th St. Until 3 p.m. Contact: Molly Sullivan, (312) 786-3344 or msullivan@thecha.org.
*** 11 a.m. — (THORNTON) Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle and officials attend a graduation ceremony for youth members of the Forest Preserves’ summer jobs program. Wampum Lake Woods, Thornton-Lansing Road and Willigan Road, Thornton. Contact: (312) 603-3323 or press@cookcountyil.gov.
11 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Actors Jacob Dickey and Isabelle McCalla, who will portray Aladdin and Jasmine in Broadway In Chicago and Disney’s “Aladdin,” will debut a magic carpet-themed floor mural. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington. Contact: Kailey Hansen, (847) 494-3173.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Annual Fiesta del Sol summer festival to benefit Pilsen Neighbors Community Council’s annual scholarship program features music, games, food, entertainment, voter registration and more. Through July 30. 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Contact: Juan Soto, jfsoto@gamaliel.org or (312) 666-2663, ext. 224.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Fulton Market Association will conduct a press conference to promote the “West Loop Family Festival,” a fundraiser for Haymarket Center, a nonprofit agency that helps people end addictions to drugs and alcohol. Northwest corner of Sangamon Street and Washington Boulevard. Contact: Robert Romanelli, (773) 531-6370 or roger@fultonmarketchicago.org.
11 a.m. — (JOHNSBURG) Illinois Dept. of Insurance will open a multi-agency resource center to provide assistance to flood victims in McHenry County. Until 8 p.m. McHenry Township Recreation Center, 3719 N. Richmond, Johnsburg. Contact: Michael Batkins, Michael.Batkins@illinois.gov.
11 a.m. — (WEST CHICAGO) American Airlines pilots and personnel will award a $25,000 grant to the Tuskegee NEXT Foundation, which seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation education and career opportunities. DuPage Airport, Illinois Aviation Academy Hangar Facility, 32w751 Tower Rd., West Chicago. Contact: Leslie Scott, (312) 545-9124 or Leslie.Scott@aa.com. (Note: Media must RSVP by 8 p.m. Thursday with full name and birth date. All media will need to present a government-issued ID.)
11:15 a.m. — (WAUKEGAN) Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch will visit the Lake County Jail to address inmates. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Training Room, 25 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Contact: Antonietta Simonian, (847) 377-4174 or asimonian@lakecountyil.gov.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Annual Newberry Book Fair features more than 120,000 novels, plus collectibles, records, and movies. Through July 30. 60 W. Walton St. Contact: (312) 255-3700.
1:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago judge scheduled to rule on Cook County’s motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by retailers against the sweetened beverage tax. Illinois Retail Merchants Association and attornies will be available to comment after hearing. Daley Center, Room 2005, 50 W. Washington St. Contact: Ryan McLaughlin, (312) 969-0255 or ryan@macstrategiesgroup.com.
4 p.m. — (SUGAR GROVE) 50th annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil features fireworks, concerts, KidZone, carnival rides, crafts and corn. Through July 30. Community Center, 151 Main St., Sugar Grove. Contact: (630) 466-4539.
4:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) American Muslims for Palestine will gather downtown for a rally and march in solidarity with Palestinians in Jerusalem whose freedom of worship at Al Aqsa mosque has been restricted by Israel. March begins at Michigan and Congress and continues toward the Israeli consulate. Contact: Deanna Othman, (773) 510-8011 or dothman81@gmail.com.
*** 5 p.m. — (PALOS PARK) Palos Park police officers and volunteers invite residents to a “Burgers with Badges” event to talk about issues that affect police and the community. Palos Park Police Department, 8999 W. 123rd St. Contact: Chief Joe Miller, (708) 671-3771 or jmiller@palospark.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Resurrection Project hosts overnight camp out at St. Anne’s Church as part of its #IncreaseThePeace youth-led violence prevention initiative. Until 5 a.m. 1840 S. Leavitt. Contact: Sarah Powell, (305) 609-9996 or spowell@resurrectionproject.org.
5 p.m. — (STREAMWOOD) Streamwood Summer Celebration features carnival, music, games, crafts and more. Through July 30. Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood. Contact: (630) 483-3135.
5:30 p.m. — (LAKE ZURICH) Lake Zurich Police and Park departments host 3rd annual ‘Blue and You’ event, coinciding with National Night Out, to connect kids and adults to share information and answer questions about vehicles, equipment, programs and services available to the community. Police Department, 200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Contact: Steve Husak, steve.husak@lakezurich.org or (847) 540-5060.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Inaugural Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo features more than 35 different wines, live music and more. 2001 N. Clark. Contact: Jillian Braun, (312) 742-5791 or jbraun@lpzoo.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Englewood at the Movies presents a screening of “I Used to Love Her,” directed by Englewood native Mark Harris. Greater Saint John AME Church, 6201 S. Throop. Contact: (773) 925-2262.
6 p.m. — (MUNDELEIN) Lake County Right to Life hosts annual Benefit Banquet, with keynote by Project Rachel founder Vicki Thorn. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville, 510 Rte. 83, Mundelein. Contact: Tom Ciesielka, tc@tcpr.net or (312) 422-1333.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features blues and West Coast swing lessons, and music by The Cash Box Kings. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
6:30 p.m.— (CHICAGO) Grant Park Music Festival presents the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, performing a Mozart Linz Symphony. Also July 29. Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion, Randolph at Michigan. Contact: Jill Hurwitz, (312) 744-9179 or jill.hurwitz@gpmf.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Free 75-minute abridged performance of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Polk Bros Park at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: (312) 595-5656.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Devin Aldridge and Mark Hall, both charged with murder; Accused in the 12-19-2013 shootings that killed Deacon Willie Cooper and musician Eric Davis. 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) Tiawyan McDade, charged with first-degree murder; A teenager accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy in Austin on 2-24-16 after asking about his gang affiliations. 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) Cesar Torres, charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a fatal shooting in Little Village on 6-15-2013. 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) Desmond Young, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 44-year-old Skokie man on the West Side on 01-06-2012. 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.