WEDNESDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
5:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Media can take photos of Supt. Eddie Johnson arriving at Rush University Medical Center for his kidney transplant. 1653 W. Congress Pkwy. Contact: Police News Affairs, (312) 745-6110.
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Large Bank Directors Conference with speakers including Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on “The Role of Boards at Large Financial Firms.” 230 S. La Salle St. Contact: Ella Dukes, ella.dukes@chi.frb.org or (312) 322-5757.
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Large Bank Directors Conference with speakers including Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on “The Role of Boards at Large Financial Firms.” 230 S. La Salle St. Contact: Ella Dukes, ella.dukes@chi.frb.org or (312) 322-5757.
8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) MacTech Pro Event for Apple developers, IT pros, and enterprise. Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Magnificent Mile, 511 N. Columbus Dr. Contact: (805) 494-9797.
9 a.m. — (MUNDELEIN) Cardinal Blase Cupich blesses a prayer garden devoted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel at (9 a.m. at Carmel Catholic High School, 1 Carmel Pkwy., Mundelein); and celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit (4:30 p.m. at University of Saint Mary of the Lake, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein). Contact: (312) 534-8227.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Department of Aviation will host a community career fair. Until 1 p.m. Malcolm X College, Rooms 1100, 1103 and 1106-1108, 1900 W. Jackson St. Contact: (800) 832-6352.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois Dept. of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Chicago Police and more will urge drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” on Labor Day weekend. Chicago Police Department, Media Room, 1718 S. State St. Contact: Gianna Urgo, (217) 814-4693; or Kelsea Gurski, (217) 782-3030. (Note: Parking available in south lot off 18th Street.)
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Club of Chicago hosts “Alternative Futures: What will shape Chicagoland’s quality of life and economic prosperity,” with speakers including Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Executive Director Joseph Szabo. Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: Tweed Thornton, tthornton@cityclub-chicago.org or (312) 565-6500.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Chicago Cubs and 670 The Score host On Deck Luncheon Series with Cubs players Ian Happ and Jose Quintana. Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, 58 E. Oak St. Contact: Lauren Davis, lauren.davis@cbsradio.com.
1:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Illinois Budgeting for Results Commission hosts public hearing on Illinois’ performance-based budgeting efforts. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph. Contact: Elizabeth Tomev, Elizabeth.Tomev@illinois.gov.
2:20 p.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley takes part in discussion about the “urgent threat to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program” and discuss the “importance of Dreamers to Illinois.” Austin-Irving Branch Library, 6100 W. Irving Park Rd. Contacts: press@fwd.us. (NOTE: Due to limited space, media must RSVP.)
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Jazzin’ at the Shedd features bands Detour JazFunk, Bob Davis Trio, Gray Matters and Reginald T. McCants and a science pub lecture by a Shedd veterinarian. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Nicole Minadeo, (312) 692-3365 or NMINADEO@sheddaquarium.org.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) UIC hosts ceremony to welcome “Artists Monument,” an 80-foot-long artwork. Harrison Field, Harrison at Halsted. Contact: Carlos Sadovi, csadovi@uic.edu or (312) 355-2491.
6 p.m. — (OAK PARK) Cook County Comissioner Richard Boykin and Mayor of Oak Park Anan Abu-Taleb will participate in a town hall discussion on race relations with moderation Dan Haley, publisher of Wednesday Journal and Austin Weekly News. Oak Park Library, 2nd Floor Veterans Room, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. Contact: Danielle Watson, (312) 603-4566 or danielle.watson@cookcountyil.gov.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) “Mexico en el Corazon,” a traveling act that spreads awareness and appreciation of Mexico’s vibrant culture through dance and music, will arrive at the Jay Pritkzer Pavilion at Millennium Park. Until 9 p.m. 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: David Suarez, (708) 522-4725.
6:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Escape Reality hosts media sneak previews of its second Chicago location. 158 W. Erie St. Contact: Jennifer Bradley, (702) 234-9385 or jenniferbradley@cox.net.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Democratic candidate fo governor Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th) will participate in the Chicago Leadership Alliance gubernatorial forum. mHub Chicago, 965 W. Chicago Ave. Contact: Tom Elliott, (773) 819-0503 or media@pawar2018.com.
WEDNESDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Donald Arrington, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of bludgeoning 50-year-old Lloyd White to death after a sexual hookup in Irving Park on 8-31-15. 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) Tyree Brannon, charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery; Accused of burying his gun in the snow after fatally shooting a man on 12-10-2014. 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) Marcus Harris, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 31-year-old man in Englewood on 3-15-16. 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) Maurisio Hernandez, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of stabbing his 35-year-old girlfriend Maricela Villegas to death during an argument in Bridgeport on 2-20-16. 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) Devell Johnson, charged with murder; accused of beating and biting his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter on 04-14-2012. Status. County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Brittney Mitchell, charged with Orhan Cerimagic; both charged with murder and home invasion in a home invasion that left an accomplice dead and a resident fatally stabbed in Sept. 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) Lavonte Moore, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a teen on the West Side on 5-20-2011. 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) Rasheed Mujkovic and Florin Mulosmani, both charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old man in a Portage Park store over Memorial Day weekend 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) Kristopher Pitts, charged with murder and robbery; Accused of shooting a North Side man during a robbery in Lake View on 5-30-2015. Status. County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Sean Shelton, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man in a West Pullman drive-by shooting on 7-1-2013. Arraignment. 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) Paul M. Szydlowski, charged with reckless homicide; Accused of killing his passenger in a motorcycle crash in West Rogers Park on 7-20-15. 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.