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FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Veterans For Peace hosts 32nd National Convention, “Education Not Militarization,” featuring Power to Peace Festival (6 p.m. at Vic Theater, 3145 N Sheffield Ave). Through Aug. 13. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. Contact: vfp@veteransforpeace.org.
7 a.m. — (CHICAGO) RDH Magazine hosts an Under One Roof dental hygiene conference featuring the latest in dental hygiene products, dental products and dental equipment. Through Aug. 12. Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Upper Wacker. Contact: registration@pennwell.com or (918) 835-3161.
7:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Crain’s Chicago Business Future of Chicago series hosts program on “Chicago, Violence, and the Catholic Church,” with speakers including MacArthur Foundation President Julia Stasch and Cardinal Blase Cupich, who discuss efforts to bring attention to gang violence fracturing neighborhoods. Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
8 a.m. – (CHICAGO) Northwestern Medicine hosts simulation training event for physicians, nurses and social workers on delivering difficult medical news to patients. Until noon. Feinberg School of Medicine Simulation Lab, 240 E. Huron St. Contact: Kristin Samuelson, (847) 491-4888 or Kristin.samuelson@northwestern.edu. (NOTE: Media must RSVP.)
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication hosts its 100th Annual Conference. Through Aug. 12. Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave. Contact: (803) 798-0271.
9 a.m. — (MORTON GROVE) Village hosts 2nd annual Village-Wide Garage Sale, with residents across the village taking part. Through Aug. 13. Contact: Tom Friel, (847) 470-5220.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture staff serve as guides for students from Western Michigan University who will embark on an intensive interactive learning experience in Chicago’s diverse communities.
-9:30 a.m., Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St.;
-Noon, Muslim Community Center, 4380 N. Elston Ave.;
-3 p.m., Tour with Ranjana Bhargava at Sukhadia’s, 2559 W. Devon Ave.
Contact: Tyler Lecceadone, (616) 776-3511 or lecceadone@seyferthpr.com.
10 a.m. — (GURNEE) 45th annual Gurnee Days features bicycle rodeo, live entertainment, Farmers Market, Gurnee Idol, rides and games, 10K race, baby contest, rib fest and eating contest, fireworks, parade, car show and more. Through Aug. 13. Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Contact: (847) 623-7788.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago History Museum hosts its 5th annual Chicago Hot Dog Fest, featuring live music, hot dog history speakers, hot dog vendors, kids’ crafts and activities and more. Through Aug 13. 1601 N. Clark. Contact: Emily Osborne, (312) 799-2161 or osborne@chicagohistory.org.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Uptown teenagers perform “A Tale of Three Sisters,” an adaptation of an Iroquois legend, in a stage set they grew from seeds. Also 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden, 4919 N. Winthrop. Contact: Martie Sanders, (773) 769-6488 or martie@greenscenechicago.org.
11 a.m. — (TINLEY PARK) Oficial groundbreaking ceremony for a 300,000-square-foot industrial spec building for Hillwood Properties. Ridgeland Avenue and south of I-80. Contact: Jason Freeman, (708) 444-5042 or jfreeman@tinleypark.org. (Note: Parking available on the east side of the M. Block and Sons Facility at 18801 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park.)
***11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) State and city elected officials will come together to urge Gov. Bruce Rauner to release the appropriated funds to finish building the Olive-Harvey Transportation Distribution and Logistics Center, which was halted in 2015 with the budget impasse. Olive-Harvey Transportation Distribution and Logistics Center, 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. Contact: Krista Burris, (217) 782-0571, kburris@senatedem.ilga.gov.
*** Noon — (FORD HEIGHTS) Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, Kansas City Royals pitcher and former Chicago Cub Jason Hammel and a coalition of public and private sector organizations unveil the first regulation youth baseball field in Ford Heights. Excell Walker Field, 1160 12th St., Ford Heights. Contact: Cook County Sheriff Press Office, (312) 603-4242 or ccso.communications@cookcountyil.gov.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools hosts series of Back to School Bashes featuring music, food, games and activities for students, live entertainment, medical vaccinations and more. Kelvyn Park, 4343 W. Wrightwood. Contact: (773) 553-1620.
*** 2:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Workers at Hudson News in Midway Airport demonstrate in Daley Plaza to call for an investigation by the City’s Department of Procurement, alleging the business is violating the city’s minimum wage order. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Contact: Sarah Lyons, (312) 385-0603 or slyons@unitehere.org.
*** 2:30 p.m. — (WAUKEGAN) Waukegan Township and Elected Officials welcome H.E. Daniel Gutierez, Ambassador of Belize to the United States, at a reception for the Belizean delegation. Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave, Waukegan. Contact: Kim Woods, (847) 244-4900 or kwoods@waukegantownship.com.
2:45 p.m. — (CHANNAHON) U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger visitis Dow Chemical. 26332 S. Frontage Rd. E, Channahon. Contact: Maura Gillespie, (202) 225-3635.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 8th annual Festival Cubano live music and dance performers by Cuban and Latin American artists, arts and crafts, carnival area, cigar bar, Kids Zone, music and dance workshops and more. Through Aug. 13. Riis Park, Fullerton at Narragansett. Contact: Alejandro Riera, (773) 726-1833 or alejandroriera64@gmail.com.
4 p.m. — (OAK PARK) Two Brothers Brewing Company will host a grand opening weekend at Two Brothers Social Tap, including the tapping of its new collaboration beer with local Oak Park brewery Kinslahger Brewing Company. 100 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Contact: info@twobrothersbrewing.com.
4:30 p.m. – (AURORA) Alderman-at-Large Sherman Jenkins hosts 9th annual Back-to-School Fair. Greene Field Park, 774 Illinois Ave., Aurora. Contact: (630) 256-3010 or MyAurora@aurora-il.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Resurrection Project hosts overnight camp out at Michael’s Church as part of its #IncreaseThePeace youth-led violence prevention initiative. Until 5 a.m. 4825 S. Damen. Contact: Sarah Powell, (305) 609-9996 or spowell@resurrectionproject.org.
5 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Chicago Park District hosts more than 100 overnight campers at Northerly Island for “Camp Northerly.” Until 10 a.m. 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Contact: Michaele Strauch, (312) 742-4781 or mstrauch@ chicagoparksfoundation.org.
5 p.m. — (ROSEMONT) The Fest for Beatles Fans features tribute bands, merchandise vendors, special guests and more. Through Aug. 13. Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. Contact: Hope Salley Thompson, hope@thompson-bender.com or (914) 762-1900, ext. 25.
5 p.m. — (ELMWOOD PARK) Taste of Elmwood Park features food, entertainment, kids’ activities and more. Through Aug. 13. Central Park, Fullerton and 75th, Elmwood Park. Contact: (708) 452-7300.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Retro on Roscoe festival features live entertainment, vendors, food, antiques, car show and more. Through Aug. 13. Roscoe at Damen. Contact: info@starevents.com or (773) 665-4682.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 62nd annual Ginza Holiday Festival features Japanese craftsmen demonstrating their skills; Asian crafts, jewelry, and clothing; Asian food, live entertainment, taiko drumming, martial arts, Japanese dance and more. Through Aug. 13. Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St. Contact: (312) 943-7801.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum hosts “Bugapalooza,” their annual celebration of bugs. Until 8:30 p.m. 2430 N. Cannon Dr. Contact: (773) 755-5100.
6 p.m. — (LINDENHURST) Lindenfest 2017 features carnival rides, parade, games, food, live entertainment, Battle of the Bands, Mayor’s Auction and pageant, and more. Through Aug. 13. Village Hall, Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Contact: (847) 356-8252.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features house music. 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 a “Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony” plus a world premiere of a work by Aaron Jay Kernis, performed by the Grant Park Orchestra . Also Aug. 12. Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Contact: Jill Hurwitz, (312) 744-9179 or jill.hurwitz@gpmf.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago will host an opening night celebration for a traveling exhibition from Ukraine “The Courageous: Our Heroes” to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. 2249 W. Superior St. Contact: Maria Klimchak, (312) 421-8020.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Ald. Joe Moore (49th) will attend the Kermes Street Festival at St. Jerome Church. Lunt and Paulina. Contact: (773) 338-5796 or ward49@cityofchicago.org.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MAYWOOD) Lakesha Baker and Michael Scott, each charged with first-degree murder; A couple accused of beating her 1-year-old child to death and then concocting a false story about his disappearance. Status. Maywood Courthouse, 1500 Maybrook Dr., Maywood. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
10 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Dominiq Greer, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of a fatal shooting on May 27 in Washington Park, was arrested moments after holding a news conference to announce he was suing the city for excessive force. 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 Lozano, charged with aggravated arson; Accused of setting himself and a store on fire during the Mole de Mayo Festival in Pilsen on 5-29-16. 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.