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SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:30 a.m. — (ELMHURST) Illinois Conservatives United hosts annual Grassroots Conservative Activist Conference, “Strategy 2017: From Outrage to Action.” Diplomat West Banquets, 681 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. Contact: conf@illinoisconservativesunited.org or (630) 830-0653.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Bike Ride For Peace begins with rally and entertainment. 5100 W. Harrison. Contact: jason@aldermanervin.com.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Inaugural Back 2 School 5K Walk Run kicks off the “Tour de West Side Pride.” Garfield Park, 100 N> Central Park Ave. Contact: blackmenpresent@gmail.com.
9 a.m. — (BEACH PARK) Beach Park Fest and Car Show. Founders Park, 10385 Beach Rd., Beach Park. Contact: (847) 746-1770.
9 am. — (MUNSTER, Ind.) Poochapalooza! features vendors, contests, demos, dog-care tips, training methods and more. Centennial Park, 900 N. Centennial Dr., Munster, Ind. Contact: (219) 836-6930.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) PUSH for Excellence hosts Back to School Rally, featuring book bag give-away, and students and parents asked to sign pledge guaranteeing appropriate behavior. Rainbow PUSH HQ, 930 E. 50th St. Contact: (773) 256-2700 or pushexcel@rainbowpush.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Air and Water Show. Also Aug. 20. North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mary May, (312) 446-5603 (cell) or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Danny Davis hosts annual Back-to-School Parade and Picnic, in conjunction with Taste of Austin, with food and music, free school supplies, free health fair for children and adults. Parade kicks off from Bloomingdale and Central, with picnic in Columbus Park. Contact: Ira Cohen, Ira.Cohen@mail.house.gov or (773) 533-7520.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly hosts a Community Working Session on public safety and gun violence, preserving quality health care and other issues. Coles Elementary Language Academy. 8441 S. Yates. Contact: friendsofrobinkelly@gmail.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Refuse Fascism Chicago hosts a Midwest Regional Conference, with speakers including Ted Sirota and Linda Solotaire. Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. 26th St. Contact: (312) 218-1618.
10 a.m. – (CHICAGO) A Live Lit show (11:45 a.m.) keynotes the final day of Northwestern ’s Summer Writers’ Conference. Wieboldt Hall, 4th floor, 339 E. Chicago Ave. Contact: Kayla Stoner, kayla.stoner@northwestern.edu.
10 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Vintage Days features antique, reclaimed, re-purposed, upcycled and handmade items for sale, live music, food, hayrides and more. Also Aug. 20. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-0888.
10 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival with local artists, food vendors and musicians. Also Aug. 20. 800 Church St., Evanston. Contact: (847) 926-4300 or info@amdurproductions.com.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 55th annual Englewood Back to School Parade also featrures food, entertainment, school supplies give-away and more. Kicks off at 56th and Halsted, then south to 67th and west to Throop; celebration 11:30 p.m. at Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine. Contact: Rashanah Baldwin, (312) 566-8647 or rashahanb@gmail.com.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Compassion Baptist Church hosts “Health Fair and Back to School Kick-off,” with U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Ald. Greg Mitchell helping give away 750 pre-stuffed backpacks to students. 2650 E. 95th St. Contact: Vanessa Abron, vanessaabron@gmail.com or (312) 480-9050.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 6th annual Pilsen Arts & Music Festival features live music and entertainment, food, crafts, kids’ activities and more. Also Aug. 20. 18th and Blue Island. Contact: Ryan Arnold, ryan@desotostate.com or (312) 600-7380 (cell).
11 a.m. — (LIBERTYVILLE) Islamic Foundation North Mosque hosts open house as part national effort to let non-Muslims get acquainted with Islam and its community. Until 1:30 p.m. 1751 O’Plaine Road, Libertyville. Contact: Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, (847) 858-6680 or sabeel@gainpeace.com.
11 a.m. — (GRAYSLAKE) Grayslake Summer Days features Bike and Pet Parade (noon), music, carnival games, arts and craft, food vendors, business booth area, Go-Cart races and more. Downtown along Whitney Street, Grayslake. Contact: (847) 223-6888.
11 a.m. — (FOX LAKE) Land & Lake Days features live entertainment, pony and camel rides, food, kid’s activities and more. Also Aug. 20. Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Contact: (847) 432-6000.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest also features live music. Also Aug. 20. Glenwood and Morse. Contact: info@glenwoodave.org.
Noon — (DES PLAINES) The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will host its 3rd annual “Guadalupe en Verano” dedicated to the “Grupos Guadalupanos” from parishes throughout the Archdiocese, featuring a conference followed by Mañanitas, folkloric dances, food, special Mass with Bishop Alberto Rojas and candle-lit procession. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
Noon — (CHICAGO) National Alliance for the Empowerment of the Formerly Incarcerated hosts 10th annual Community Cook Out, featuring food, live music, kids’ games and more. Clark Park, 4615 W. Jackson. Contact: Benny Lee, (773) 593-2540.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Tacos y Tamales Festival features a Tianguis, a street event based off a traditional Mexican market, with vendors selling food, artwork, and other items; live music, mince dance performances, and more. Through Aug. 20. 837 W. 16th St. Contact: (618) 210-6333.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 68th annual Lincoln Square Greek Fest features music, kids activities, food and more. Through Aug. 20. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St. Contact: (773) 868-3010.
Noon — (CHICAGO) O’Keefe Area Council hosts a Paradise on Merrill Block Party, featuring food, music, games and more. 7000 block of SOuth Merrill. Contact: (872) 253-9532 or okeefe-area-council@googlegroups.com.
2 p.m. — (SUMMIT) World Roller Derby Week events continue with a “Time Hop” retro-syle game with 1970s rules and uniforms. Fleetwood Roller Park, 7231 S. Archer. Contact: Barb Morgen, (206) 785-9104 or derbyblooddrive@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (VERNON HILLS) Little Bear Ribfest features food vendors and top local blues musicians. Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills. Contact: (847) 996-6800.
3 p.m. — (WHEATON) 41st annual Zurko’s All-Night Flea Market and pop culture celebration with live entertainment and vendors from across the Midwest. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton. Contact: Kathleen Knox, (630) 929-5207 or kknox@manmarketing.com.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 26th annual Dance for Life Chicago 2017 features gala benefit (5 p.m. at Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan), followed by performance in support of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago featuring Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Human Rhythm Project and Visceral Dance Chicago. Contact: (312) 341-2300.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction of Roger Ebert, with widow, Chaz Ebert, accepting award. American Writers Museum, 2nd floor, 180 N. Michicag. Contact: (312) 374-8790.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features Cumbia lessons and music by Sonorama DJ Collective. 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) Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks kicks off with a performance of “Romeo and Juliet.” Ridge Park, 1817 W. 96th St. Contact: cst@chicagoshakes.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Inaugural Bronzeville Mayor’s Ball celebrates the history, culture and heritage of the neighborhood, hosted by “Mayor and First Lady of Bronzeville” Andre and Frances Guichard. Gallery Guichard, 436 E. 47th St. Contact: (773) 791-7003.
7 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Singalong outdoor screening of the movie “Grease,” with family activities. Lee Street and Dodge Avenue, Evanston. Contact: (847) 448-4311 or communications@cityofevanston.org.
7:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Alternative School Network hosts its 2nd annual Comedy Show Fundraiser. The Revival, 1160 E. 55th St. Contact: (866) 811-4111.
7:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Grant Park Music Festival presents a Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9,” performed by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus. Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Contact: Jill Hurwitz, (312) 744-9179 or jill.hurwitz@gpmf.org.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 a.m. — (AURORA) Friends of LaSalle Street Hisrtoric AUto Row and American Legion Post 84 host 9th annual Auto Show to honor veterans, with all benefits to programs to support vets and their families. South LaSalle Street, Aurora. Contact: (630) 896-0181.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Air and Water Show. North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mary May, (312) 446-5603 (cell) or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
10 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Vintage Days features antique, reclaimed, re-purposed, upcycled and handmade items for sale, live music, food, hayrides and more. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-0888.
10 a.m. — (EVANSTON) Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival with local artists, food vendors and musicians. 800 Church St., Evanston. Contact: (847) 926-4300 or info@amdurproductions.com.
11 a.m. — (FOX LAKE) Land & Lake Days features 20th annual Cardboard Cup Regatta, live entertainment, pony and camel rides, food, kid’s activities and more. Also Aug. 20. Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Contact: (847) 432-6000.
11 a.m. — (GLENVIEW) Cardinal Cupich leads Mass and blessing of the of the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at St. Catherine Laboure Church. 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 6th annual Pilsen Arts & Music Festival featurs live music and entertainment, food, crafts, kids’ activities and more. 18th and Blue Island. Contact: Ryan Arnold, ryan@desotostate.com or (312) 600-7380 (cell).
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest also features live music. Glenwood and Morse. Contact: info@glenwoodave.org.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 114th Anniversary Feast Celebration of San Rocco di Potenza, Patron Saint of the Sick, features Mass (noon), and procession with statue through streets (1:30 p.m.) St. William CHurch, 2600 N. Sayre. Contact: Vicenzo Cataldo, (847) 721-8125; or Josephine Bax, (847) 823-8984.
Noon — (EVANSTON) Annual CommUNITY Picnic to celebrate diversity and going back to school, featuring games, activities, 3-0n-3 basketball tourney, entertainment and more. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Contact: Patrick Deignan, (847) 448-8234 or pdeignan@cityofevanston.org.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Tacos y Tamales Festival features a Tianguis, a street event based off a traditional Mexican market, with vendors selling food, artwork, and other items; live music, mince dance performances, and more. 837 W. 16th St. Contact: (618) 210-6333.
Noon — (CHICAGO) 68th annual Lincoln Square Greek Fest features music, kids activities, food and more. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St. Contact: (773) 868-3010.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Revolution CLub CHicago presents Carl Dix, speaking on “Trump’s Violent Reassertion of White Supremacy, the Threat of Genocide, and What Must Be Done, NOW!” South Side YMCA, Studio B, 6330 S. Stony Island. Contact: (312) 804-9121 or revclub.chi@gmail.com.
2 p.m. — (GARY, Ind.) Black Lives Matter NWI, United Afrikan Movement and the Central District Organizing Project host “Black August: Black Women Breking Free,” celebrating the lives of activists Assata Shakur and Sandra Bland. Tolleston Park, 2501 W. 15th Ave., Gary, Ind. Contact: (219) 885-9150 or gary2ferguson@gmail.com.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) South Shore Summer Fest features vendors, food, art, South Shore Drill Team, live music and more. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Dr. Contact: (773) 256-0149.
3 p.m. — (LAKE ZURICH) 11th annual LZ Area Taste of the Towns features food, live music, kids’ activities and more. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich. Contact: Kyle Kordell, (847) 540-1684 or kyle.kordell@lakezurich.org.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago SummerDance features Cajun lessons and music by The Revelers. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. Contact: Christine Carrino, (312) 744-0573 or christine.carrino@cityofchicago.org.
4:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Antonio’s Response hosts “Connecting the Dots: Remembering and Celebrating Our Youth and Young Adults,” an anti-violence event to mark the 3rd anniversary of the death of Antonio Smith Jr., featuring music, prayers, anti-violence groups, healing circle and more. 71st and Cottage Grove. Contact: Herman Nelson, (815) 210-5797.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
***8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Freshman begin classes at Johnson College Prep, welcomed back by school officials, stte Sen. Mattie Hunter and other officials. 6350 S. Stewart. Contact: press@noblenetwork.org. (NOTE: Media must RSVP.)
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Adler Planetarium hosts Chicago’s Eclipse Fest, featuring eclipse viewing, live entertainment, astronomer discussions and Q&As, hands-on science exhibits, kids’ activities, games, food trucks, and more. 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Jennifer Howell, jhowell@adlerplanetarium.org or (312) 542-2424.
10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council committees on Finance, and Transportation and Public Way meet in joint session to discuss ordinance prohibiting autonomous vehicles. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-3380.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Sun-Times CEO Edwin Eisenrath speaks to the City Club of Chicago. Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: (312) 565-6500 or info@cityclub-chicago.org.
11 a.m. — Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties.
–10 a.m. OAK PARK: 10 a.m. Wonder Works Children’s Museum, 6445 W. North Ave.
–11 a.m. EVANSTON: 1703 Orrington Ave. Contact: (847) 448-8600.
–11 a.m. GLENCOE: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd. Contact: (847) 835-5440.
–11 a.m. — NAPERVILLE: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Contact: (630) 420-6010.
–11:30 a.m. BOLINGBROOK: Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd. Contact: (630) 759-2102.
–11:30 a.m. LAKE ZURICH:Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail. Contact: (847) 438-3433.
–11:30 a.m. RIVERWOODS: Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Blvd. Contact: (847) 968-3320.
–11:30 a.m. STEGER: Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St. Contact: (708) 755-5040.
–11:30 a.m. WAUKEGAN: Municipal Beach, 201 E. Sea Horse Dr. Contact: (847) 599-2525.
–11:45 a.m. ANTIOCH: Antioch Public Library Disctrict, Main and Williams. Contact: (847) 395-0874.
–11:45 a.m. BARRINGTON HILLS:Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd. Contact: (847) 381-6592.
–Noon WESTERN SPRINGS: McClure Jr. High field, 4225 Wolf Rd. Contact: (708) 246-0520.
–12:30 p.m. MUNDELEIN: Mundelein Park & Recreation District, 1401 N. Midlothian Rd. Contact : (847) 566-0650.
***—12:45 p.m. DES PLAINES: Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Rd. Contact: (847) 635-1806.
–12:45 p.m. LIBERTYVILLE: Cook Library, 413 N, Milwaukee Ave. Contact: (847) 362-2330.
–12:45 p.m. NORTHBROOK: Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. Contact: (847) 272-4300.
***–12:45 p.m. SKOKIE: Oakton Community College, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Contact: (847) 635-1806.
–12:45 p.m. VERNON HILLS: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr. Contact: (847) 362-2330.
–1 p.m. OAK LAWN: Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave. Contact: (708) 422-4990.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Housing Authority staff serve lunch and play games with senior residents as part of a “Day of Service” for National Senior Citizens Day. Until 3 p.m. Flannery Apartments, 1531 N. Clybourn. Contact: Molly Sullivan, (312) 786-3344 or msullivan@thecha.org.
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. Kelly School, 4136 S. California. Contact: (773) 553-1620.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Public Schools hosts hearings on proposed capital budget. Lavizzo Elementary, 138 W. 109th St.; Kennedy High, 6325 W. 56th St.; Bridge Elementary, 3800 N. New England. Contact: (773) 553-1620.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) City Dept. of Transportation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois offer free bicycle-riding classes for adults who have not ridden in many years to help them take advantage of expanded Divvy service. Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento. Contact: Mike Claffey, (312) 744-0707 or michael.claffey@ciotyofchicago.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Screening of “Finding Nemo,” as part of Navy Pier’s “Water Flicks” outdoor movie series. Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns, 600 E. Grand. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com. (Note: Media parking available along North Dock near Giordano’s, or on service drive west of park.)
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Terry Burnett, charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a 10-14-2013 shooting that killed two men in Chatham. 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) Devon McCauley, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a teen shoveling snow on 2-9-2014. 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) Dominique Parkman, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting someone on 5-28-2013 as part of an ongoing feud stemming from a 2012 murder over a gold necklace. 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) Breanna Patterson, charged with first-degree murder and home invasion; Woman charged after she and her armed boyfriend broke into a West Englewood home, and he was shot dead by Chicago Police. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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