UPDATES WITH ADDITIONAL EVENT
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Amy Liu of the Brookings Institution speaks on “Disruptive Forces Changing Cities” with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Conference Center, 130 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 726-3860.
8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Casual Market Chicago trade show for furniture, trends and accessories for outdoor living. Merchandise Mart, 222 West Mart Plaza. Contact: Sophia Lapat, sophia@sophiaandco.com or (312) 382-8441.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Heartland Alliance hosts annual Harm Reduction in the House Conference, focusing on the process, challenges, and advantages of creating and working in housing programs that do not require abstinence from risky behaviors as ticket for admission. Loyola University, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 1020 W. Sheridan Rd. Contact: mhri@heartlandalliance.org.
9:30 a.m. — (NORTH CHICAGO) U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and state Rep. Rita Mayfield host Job and Resource Fair, with more than 40 employers and social service agencies. Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago. Contact: Steven Kirsch, (202) 225-4835 or steven.kirsch@mail.house.gov.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks at naturalization ceremony for service members and veterans in Chicago. 101 W Congress Pkwy. Contact: Kiera Ellis, kiera—ellis@duckworth.senate.gov. (NOTE: Media must RSVP.)
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art (Expo Chicago) features more than 135 international exhibitors of global contemporary art and culture. Through Sept. 17. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: (312) 867-9220.
11 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Oktoberfest kicks off at Hofbrauhaus Chicago. 5500 Park Pl., Rosemont. Contact: (847) 671-2739 or sales@hofbrauhauschicago.com.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Inaugural ceremony for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Chicago’s new civilian oversight agency. South Shore Cultural Center, Robeson Theatre, 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Contact: Mia Sissac, (312) 833-3275 or mia.sissac@chicagocopa.org; or Angel Edmond, (312) 446-3298 or angel.edmond@chicagocopa.org. (Note: Doors open 10:15 a.m., program begins 11:30 a.m. Post-event media Q&A immediately following ceremony in Music Library on the 2nd Floor.)
Noon — (CHICAGO) Annual Riot Fest punk and rock music festival. Through Sept. 17. Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento. Contact: Heather West, westernpublicity@gmail.com or (773) 301-5767.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Sec. of State Jesse White will host Illinois’ ninth annual U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day, where 60 people from 25 countries will be sworn in as citizens. Outside on Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Contact: Beth Kaufman, (312) 814-8301.
Noon — (WAUKEGAN) Fiestas at the Harbor music and food festival kicks off with Grito de Independencia Civic Ceremony led by the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago. Through Sept. 17. Waukegan Harbor, 55 S Harbor Pl., Waukegan. Contact: (847) 440-2021 or marketing@greaterwaukegan.org.
*** 1:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) A federal judge rules on whether homeless people living under the Lake Shore Drive bridge viaducts in Uptown will be evicted. Dirksen Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St. Contact: Andy Thayer, (773) 209-1187 or LGBTliberation@aol.com.
3 p.m. — (SUMMIT) Visitation services for Simeon Brown Wright, the cousin of Emmett Till who witnessed his abduction. Until 8 p.m. Antioch Baptist Church, 7511 64th St., Summit. Contact: Jada Russell, (312) 375-4136 or jrussell@hsmprconsulting.com.
3:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Survivors and the family of Shaquille “Shaq” Alexander, who was murdered on Sept. 15, 2016, take part in flyer distribution seeking information from the community. 2700 block of West 61st Street. Contact: Tanue David, (773) 954-3876 or tanue@chicagosurvivors.org.
4 p.m. — (OAK PARK) Oaktoberfest 2017 features live music, Kids’ Root Beer Garden, craft beer, ethnic food and more. Also Sept. 16. Marion Street between Lake and North, Oak Park. Contact: (708) 383-4145.
5 p.m. — (PALATINE) Rotary Club of Palatine hosts Oktoberfest Celebration, featuring authentic German music, food, activities and more. Through Sept. 17. Smith and Slade streets, Palatine. Contact: oktoberest@palatinerotary.com.
5 p.m. — (LINCOLNSHIRE) Heal Team 6, an all-volunteer organization that assists local charities and causes with fundraising and event planning, hosts Star Of The Show – The Isabel Bash, benefitting Bcureful. Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire. Contact: Steven Esposito, (847) 922-9450.
6 p.m. — (BERWYN) Berwyn’s Oktoberfest features live music, international food court, carnival and amusement rides, family entertainment pavilion, crafters and more. Berwyn Depot District, intersection of Windsor and Grove, Berwyn. Contact: (708) 788-8100 or info@berwyn.net.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) World Music Festival features Yao Ye (6 p.m. at Ping Tom Park, 300 W. 19th St.); screening of “Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai” (6 p.m. at Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington: and Vox Sambou and Tcheka (7 p.m. at The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West). Contact: Mary May, mary.may@cityofchicago.org or (312) 744-0576.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation hosts its 13th Annual Gala. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. Contact: (312) 789-9160.
FRIDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9 a.m. call — (MAYWOOD) Eddie Garcia and Jonathan Ivory, charged with Salvador Alvarado, each charged with murder and attempted armed robbery; Accused of murdering a man in a Berwyn barber shop 12-31-2013. Status. Maywood Courthouse, 1500 Maybrook Dr., Maywood. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Andrea Brown, charged with murder; Accused of smothering a rival to death with her body after a fight over money and shoes on 9-14-2014. 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) Lawrence Brown and Anthony Jackson, both charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery; Accused of killing three people and wounding two others in a shooting at a memorial barbecue on 9-29-15 in the South Side Fuller Park neighborhood. 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) Calvan Colbert, charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a shooting that killed three people and left two others wounded at a barbecue in Fuller Park on 9-29-15. 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.