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SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7 a.m. — (DEERFIELD) Deerfield’s Harvest Festival features Farmers Market, kid’s activities, food, games, Bags Tournament, live music and more. Downtown at Deerfield and Park, Deerfield. Contact: (847) 945-4660.
*** 7 a.m. — (EVERGREEN PARK) The Third-Annual ChristmasWithoutCancer 5K run will raise money for families in need at Christmastime. Klein Park (locally known as Circle Par), between 96th and 97th and South Homan in Evergreen Park. Contact: Bill Figel, Bill@Figelpr.com or (312) 504-2455.
8 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2nd annual Hackathon to End Hunger benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository with local students and IT professionals hacking, building networks and more. Until 8:30 p.m. Strata Decision Technology, 50th floor, 200 E. Randolph. Contact: (773) 247-3663.
8 a.m. — (PALOS HEIGHTS) 22nd annual Elim Dutch Festival features food, entertainment, farmer’s market, family activities and more. Elim Christian Services, 13020 S. Central Ave., Palos Heights. Contact: (708) 293-6509.
8 a.m. — (MUNDELEIN) A-May-Zing Mundelein volunteers take part in annual Day of Caring, a clean-up with projects across the village. Mundelein Police Dept., 221 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Contact: Jennifer Marshall, (847) 968-3775 or jmarshall@mundelein.org.
8 a.m. — (WHEATON) NAMI DuPage and JUST DuPage host 28th annual Run For the Mind 5K to benefit support programs for people suffering mental illnesses and their families. DuPage County Health Dept. Community Center, 115 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton. Contact: Don Bolger, don.bolger@dupagehealth.org.
8 a.m. — (WOODSTOCK) Pits for Patriots hosts 6th annual Heroes Ride motorcycle event to benefit the program which finds companion dogs for veterans and first responders in need. Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2235 S. East Dr., Woodstock. Contact: events@pitsforpatriots.org or (630) 354-8812.
8 a.m. — (WEST CHICAGO) Mayor Ruben Pineda leads Move with the Mayor walk. Reed-Keppler Park, 201 W. National St., West Chicago. Contact: Rosemary Mackey, rmackey@westchicago.org or (630) 293-2200 ext. 139.
*** 8:15 a.m. — (CHICAGO) More than 50 students, parents and community members volunteer in “Every Kid Healthy Day of Service.” Jungman Elementary School, 1746 S. Miller St. Contact: CPS Office of Communications, (773) 553-1620.
*** 8:30 a.m. – (CHICAGO) The third-annual Austin District 5K Race involving police and Austin area businesses, residents and community organizations to promote youth development and job training will kick off. Intersection of Chicago and Mayfield Avenues. Contact: News Affairs, (312) 745-6110.
8:30 a.m. — (ROUND LAKE BEACH) U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider hosts a 16-mile Bike Ride through the 10th District. Starts at Metra Station, 680 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Contact: Steven Kirsch, (202) 225-4835 or steven.kirsch@mail.house.gov.
9 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) World of Gems Conference. Also Sept. 24. Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: support@gemguide.com or (847) 657-0555.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk to benefit programs for those affected by suicide and mental health conditions. Grant Park, Arvey Field, Columbus at Roosevelt. Contact: (312) 802-9714.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Filter Photo Festival celebrates the art community in Chicago through photography, featuring photo workshops. Through Sept. 24. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, 163 E. Walton Pl. Contact: filterphotoinfo@gmail.com.
9 a.m. — (NILES) Wright-Way Rescue hosts 6th annual Run for Rescue dog-friendly 5K walk/run and community picnic. Bunker Hill Forest Preserve, Grove 7, MIlwaukee Avenue at Harts Road, Niles. Contact: Jacoby Andrick, jacoby.andrick@wright-wayrescue.org.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) IDOT hosts open house for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. South Loop Hotel, 11 W. 26th St. Contact: Gianna Urgo, (312) 814-4693.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) United in Faith Lutheran Church hosts Community Blood Drive. 6525 W. Irving Park Rd. Contact: Carolyn Doughty, (773) 583-0320.
9 a.m. — (GAGES LAKE) Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 hosts Green Apple Day of Service, when students, staff, parents and volunteers build rock pathway, improve butterfly garden, paint playgrounds and more. Woodland Primary School, 17366 Gages Lake Rd., Gage Lake. Contact: Carolyn Waller, (847) 596-5604 or cwaller@dist50.net.
9:15 a.m. — (COUNTRYSIDE) Gov. Rauner kicks off the “Governor’s Ride to Springfield,” a motorcycle ride honoring veterans. Illinois Harley Davidson, 9950 Joliet Rd., Countryside. Contact: Elizabeth Tomev, Elizabeth.Tomev@illinois.gov.
–10:45 a.m. — (DWIGHT) Rauner arrives in Dwight. Ambler’s Texaco, Historic Route 66, Dwight.
–11:55 a.m. — (LEXINGTON) Rauner arrives in Downtown Lexington for a ceremony. American Legion War Memorial, 301 W. Main St., Lexington.
–2:10 p.m. — (LINCOLN) Rauner arrives in Lincoln. The Mill, 1018 1st St., Lincoln.
–3:15 p.m. — (SPRINGFIELD) Rauner arrives in Springfield . Downtown Springfield, Mother Road Festival, between Washington & Capitol and 4th & 7th streets.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) South Side Community Federal Credit Union hosts its 9th annual Housing & Financial Expo, featuring workshops for current and future homeowners. 5401 S. Wentworth, Suite 25. Contact: (773) 548-8859.
9:40 a.m. — (CHICAGO) B-roll opportunity for the first boat bridge lift of the fall season on the main branch of the Chicago River to allow recreational boats to pass from Lake Michigan to winter storage yards. State Street and Chicago River. Contact: Susan Hofer, (312) 742-2006, susan.hofer@cityofchicago.org.
*** 10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) More than 2,000 students, families and community members attend Whitney Young Magnet High School’s fourth-annual Chinese Cultural Festival. Whitney Young Magnet High School, 211 S. Laflin St. Contact: CPS Office of Communications, (773) 553-1620.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 5th annual Fiesta Familiar at Lincoln Park Zoo is Midwest’s largest Hispanic family event, featuring live music and dance performances, family activities; art, health, gardening, science and music demos; and more. 2001 N. Clark. Contact: Jillian Braun, (312) 742-5791 or
jbraun@lpzoo.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Field Museum hosts 4th annual ID Day, when visitors can bring in specimens to show scientists and ask questions about them, including bones, fossils, rocks, meteorites, seashells, artifacts, and photos of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: media@fieldmuseum.org or (312) 665-7100.
10 a.m. — (BATAVIA) Fermilab hosts Community Open House celebrates facility’s 50th anniversary and includes tours of behind-the-scenes areas. Kirk Road at Wilson Street, Batavia. Contact: media@fnal.gov or (630) 840-3351.
10 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Apple Fest features live entertainment, music, family activities, pony rides, food and more. Through Sept. 24. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-0888.
10 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) Starving Artist Art Fair also features art projects for children, live music, food and more. Also Sept. 24. Everts Park 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact: (847) 926-4300.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) Morton Arboretum’s Passport Europe Summer Festival features dancing, storytelling, music and more from around the world. Also Sept. 24. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
10 a.m. – (WAUKEGAN) Waukegan Township and Vista Health System host Community-Wide Health & Wellness Fair, featuring demos by Chef Judy Hallisey, exercise and cooking demos, health screenings and more. Park Place, 414 S. Lewis, Waukegan. Contact: (847) 244-9242 or jnieves@waukegantownship.com.
10 a.m. — (PALOS PARK) The Center hosts annual Fall Fest, featuring kids’ games, p[umpkin carving, horse ride, scarecrow making, hayrides and more. 12700 Southwest Hwy., Palos Park. Contact: Mark Walker, (708) 361-3650 or the.center@mac.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Melissa Conyears-Ervin host Petition Kick-Off party as she begins her run for seat in the State House. JLM Abundant Life Center, 2622 W. Jackson. Contact: citizensforconyearservin@gmail.com.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Inaugural Run Under the Oaks 5K to benefit Mt. Greenwood Community & Business Assn. and 95th Street Business Assn. efforts to beautify local commercial strips. Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. Contact: Mary Gill, (773) 881-0622 or mgcba2013@gmail.com.
10 a.m. — (DOWNERS GROVE) Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police host 10th annual Family Safety Fair, featuring family activities, kids’ ID cards, child seat inspections. Tollway HQ, 2700 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Contact: Dan Rozek, drozek@getipass.com or (630) 241-6800, ext. 2392.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center marks National Seat Check Saturday with an event to assure children are safe in vehicles. Outside Advocate Center for Advanced Care, 900 W. Nelson. Contact: Jaimie Oh, (773) 296-7917 or (224) 595-7588 (cell).
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 9th annual VeganMania features more than 20 top food purveyors offering vegan dishes, marketplace, non-profits info and more. Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway. Contact: (312) 742-7502.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. Soldier Field, South Concourse, 1410 Museum Campus Dr. Contact: AthleticEventsPR@lifetimefitness.com.
***10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Chicago Police Department will hold a recruitment event where potential applicants can learn about working for the Chicago Police Department. Chief West will be available to speak about recruitment at 11 a.m. and specialized units will showcase equipment and provide demonstrations. Event will run until 2:30 p.m. Chicago Police Academy, 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. Contact: CPD Office of News Affairs, (312) 745-6110.
11 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx pays tribute to the families and loved ones of victims of violent crime during an annual memorial ceremony, featuring personal reflections of remembrance from family members. House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St. Contact: (312) 603-3423 or SAO.MEDIA@cookcountyil.gov.
11 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Harvest Weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden features Farmers’ Market, workshops pon canning and preserving, “how-to” demos, hands-on activities for kids and families, Garden Chef Series presentations, cookbook swap and more. Also Sept. 24. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 835-5440.
11 a.m — (CRETE) Acorn Fest features food, live music, vendor and craft booths, kids area, strolling magician and more. Crete Park District, 515 1st St., Crete. Contact: (708) 672-6969.
11 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Naper Settlement hosts 23rd annual Native American Pow Wow, featuring dancing, drumming, cultural demos, crafts, food, children’s activities, and more. Also Sept. 24. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Contact: (708) 257-4300.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Dress rehearsal for the American premiere of David Lang’s monumental composition, “crowd out.” The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. Contact: Bindu Poroori, bindu.poroori@ilhumanities.org.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Chicago City of Learning and CPS host Back to School Jam, to celebrate summer learners and preview programs available for youth in the fall. Jones College Prep, 700 S. State St. Contact: Kayla Stoner, (847) 491-5753 or kayla.stoner@northwestern.edu.
Noon — (PALOS HILLS) Annual Greater Chicago Muslim Youth Expo, hosted by Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago. Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Contact: info@ciogc.org or (312) 506-0070.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Chicago Gourmet celebration of food and wine showcases the city’s restaurants and chefs, featuring cooking demos, gourmet tastings, book signings and more. Through Sept 24. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 742-5222.
Noon — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo hosts a Hispanic Heritage Celebration, featuring Latin American music and dance performances, Zoo Chats on animals of Latin America, art displays and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
12:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Indo-American Heritage Museum hosts a Chandra Day, honoring Nobel Prize winner S. Chandrasekhar. Field Museum, Marae Gallery, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: info@iahmuseum.org or (708) 658-4246.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Rogers Park Harvest Celebration features family activities, games, food and more. Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St. Contact: (773) 262-5051.
2 p.m. — (LAKE ZURICH) JourneyCare’s Veteran Volunteer Advisory Council and USA Vietnam War Commemoration host special ceremony to honor Vietnam vets for service. Lake Zurich High, Performing Arts Center, Lake Zurich. Contact: (847) 556-1575.
2 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Opening day for the “William Blake and the Age of Aquarius” exhibit at the Block Museum of Ar features discussion of Blake’s role in his own time and his influence on countercultural American artists and musicians of the 1960s. 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston. Contact: (847) 491-4000.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Resident Association of Greater Englewood hosts its 5th annual So Fresh Saturdays series of community festivals featuring arts, entertainment, school supply give-aways and educational activities to promote peace in the neighborhood. Sherwood Park, 5701 S. Shields.. Contact: joinrage@gmail.com or (866) 845-1032.
3 p.m. — (VERNON HILLS) 13th annual Oktoberfest Celebration features crafts, pumpkin painting, live entertainment, petting zoo, kids’ activities and more. Metra Station, 75 Rte. 45, Vernon Hills. Contact: (847) 367-3700.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 19th annual World Music Festival Chicago continues with the Hyde Park Jazz Festival (3 p.m. at 915 E. 60th St.); and Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 (8 p.m. at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee). Contact: Mary May, (312) 744-0576 or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
5 p.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Islamic scholar Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, exiled from Pakistan for his moderate views, speaks at North Central College. Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Contact: Moon Khan, (630) 479-8729 or moonkhan2020@gmail.com.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Children & Teachers Foundation of the Chicago Teachers Union hosts its Inaugural Gala, with keynote by Dr. Angela Daivs, who will later take part in book-signing and Q&A. Chicago Teachers Union Center, 1901 W. Carroll Ave. Contact: info@ctuf.org.
5 p.m. — (WESTCHESTER) Grace Central Church hosts Jazzapalooza outdoor music festival. 10216 Kitchener St., Westchester. Contact: gracecentral@live.com.
5:30 p.m. — (BLLINGBROOK) U.S. Rep. Bill Foster speaks at the Day of the Immigrant celebration, hosted by the Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project. 375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook. Contact: Greg Cybulski, greg.cybulski@mail.house.gov or (630) 585-7672.
5:30 p.m. — (ELGIN) 9th annual Elgin Short Film Festival, featuring red carpet arrivals (6:30 p.m.) and screenings at 7 p.m. Hemmens Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Contact: hemmens@cityofelgin.org.
6 p.m. — (WEST CHICAGO) Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council hosts it 2017 Distinguished Citizens Award Gala, Illinois Aviation Academy Hangar, 32W751 Tower Rd., West Chicago. Contact: tfc@scouting.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Lawrence Hall hosts its annual Fall Fete fundraiser, featuring performance from host Hamilton Chicago’s Ari Asfar, and honoring Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Robert Hunt. Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St. Contact: Moira Tuffy, mtuffy@lawrencehall.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Field Associates hosts an Evolve Safari fundraiser, featuring chats with Field Museum scientists, SIlent Disco Safari, research discussions and more. Field Museum, Stanley Field Hall, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: (312) 665-7713.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS
7 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Half Marathon Health and Life Time 5K run on fully traffic-free Lake Shore Drive. Jackson Park, Marquette and Richards. Contact: Ashley Pawlak, ap@respublicagroup.com; or Alden Woodhull, (202) 299-4945 (on site) or aw@respublicagroup.com.
9 a.m. — (EVANSTON) NAMI 5K Run/Walk to benefit programs to raise awareness of mental health issues, dedicated to Grant Nelson, an Uber driver murdered in June, with family members on hand to discuss the case and Nelsons legacy. Clark Street Beach, 1811 Sheridan Rd., Evanston. Contact: Susan Ockerlund, susanockerland@namiccns@gmail.com or (847) 716-2252.
9 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Kane County Doll Show features antique, vintage, collectible and modern dolls on display and for sale. Kane County Fairgrounds, Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Contact: Karla Moreland, kmorela@ais.net or (815) 356-6125.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 9th annual Filter Photo Festival celebrates the art community in Chicago through photography, featuring photo workshops. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, 163 E. Walton Pl. Contact: filterphotoinfo@gmail.com.
9 a.m. — (HODGKINS) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District hosts public tours of the first phase of the McCook Reservoir, featuring tours of the Main Pumping Stations, followed by bus tours the last and largest of the reservoirs. Also Oct. 1 and 15. 6100 River Rd., Hodgkins. Contact: Alison Fore, (312) 751-6626 or alison.fore@mwrd.org.
9 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) World of Gems Conference. Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: support@gemguide.com or (847) 657-0555.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) National Bridal Market Chicago. Through Sept. 27. Merchandise Mart, 7th floor, 222 W. Mart Plaza. Contact: Mimi Clark, MClark@MMart.com or (312) 527-7758.
*** 9:15 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Senator Dick Durbin speaks at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s and receive the first Lifetime Achievement Award. Montrose Harbor, 601 W. Montrose Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, office: (312) 353-4178, cell: (312) 833-0931, or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 and Gold Badge Society host annual Memorial Service at Rosehill Cementery, to honor and remember deceased and retired firefighters. 5800 N. Ravenswood. Contact: larry.merritt@cityofchicago.org.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Alzheimer’s Association hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 5th largest out of more than 600 walks across the nation. Montrose Harbor, Montrose at Simmonds. Contact: Kaylin Risvold, (312) 315-5496 or krisvold@alz.org.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) 24th annual Barkapalooza Dog-walkathon and expo, with vendors, microchipping, pet blessing and more to benefit the West Suburban Humane Society. Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Contact: Julia Shell, (312) 203-3130 or juliashell@juliashellpr.com.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo celebrates World Gorilla Day with viewing, activities, Zoo Chats and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10 a.m. — (LONG GROVE) Apple Fest features live entertainment, music, family activities, pony rides, food and more. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove. Contact: (847) 634-0888.
10 a.m. — (HIGHWOOD) Starving Artist Art Fair also features art projects for children, live music, food and more. Everts Park 130 Highwood Ave., Highwood. Contact: (847) 926-4300.
10 a.m. — (LISLE) Morton Arboretum’s Passport Europe Summer Festival features dancing, storytelling, music and more from around the world. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
*** 10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Sen. Dick Durbin speaks at the Chicagoland Cardiac Connections’ Heart to Heart Day supporting young children and families with congenial heart defects. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Conference Center, 11th Floor, 225 E. Chicago Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, office: (312) 353-4178, cell: (312) 833-0931, or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
10:30 a.m. — (RIVER GROVE) 30 area high school student athletes will be surprised with Bulls, Hawks, Cubs or concert tickets during a special presentation honoring them for community service at an event they believe they are attending to do volunteer work, where tickets will be presented by seniors from a senior facility who were surprised by the same students on National Senior Citizen Day in August. Triton College, 2000 5th Ave., River Grove. Contact: Joe Trost, (312) 623-4161 or joetrost@gmail.com. (NOTE: Media parking in the west lot across from athletic complex.)
11 a.m. — (GLENCOE) Harvest Weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden features Farmers’ Market, workshops pon canning and preserving, “how-to” demos, hands-on activities for kids and families, Garden Chef Series presentations, cookbook swap and more. 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: (847) 835-5440.
11 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Naper Settlement hosts 23rd annual Native American Pow Wow, featuring dancing, drumming, cultural demos, crafts, food, children’s activities, and more. 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Contact: (708) 257-4300.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Chicago Gourmet celebration of food and wine showcases the city’s restaurants and chefs, featuring cooking demos, gourmet tastings, book signings and more. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 742-5222.
1 p.m. — (BROOKFIELD) Brookfield Zoo unveils lifesize bronze statue of Cookie the cockatoo, who died in 2016 after living at the zoo for over 80 years. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. Contact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
1 p.m. — (MORTON GROVE) Village hosts rededication ceremony for its “Doughboy” statue, followed by reception and viewing of “Illinois & Morton Griove in the Great War.” Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Contact: Tom Firel, (847) 470-5220.
1 p.m. — (CHICAGO) 19th annual World Music Festival Chicago concludes with the Chicago Gypsy Festival and Caravan Art Festival. 4710 N. Ravenswood. Contact: Mary May, (312) 744-0576 or mary.may@cityofchicago.org.
2 p.m. — (EAST DUNDEE) Betsey Means of WomanLore: Performing Women in History presents “Alicia: My Story.” Fox River Valley Public Library District, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Contact: Kirstin Finneran, kfinneran@frvpld.info or (224) 699-5834.
*** 2:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) The Jackson Park Communtiy Football Team holds what could be their last homecoming game on the field where the Obama Library is set to be built. 61st Street and South Stony Island Avenue, on the field, east of Stony Island. Contact: Earnest Radcliff, (773) 567-4727.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance hosts a Chihuahua Festival, featuring adoptable Chihuahuas, music, food and more. 3124 W. Irving Park Rd. Contact: (773) 907-0305.
4 p.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) Midwest Young Artists host a Chamber Music Soiree. Ravinia, Bennett Gordon Hall, 200 Ravinia Park Rd., Highland Park. Contact: bethduvall@mya.org.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Hothouse kicks off its season of Global Voices program with a Benefit Concert for Cuba and Mexico. Alhambra Palace, 1241 W. Randolph. Contact: (312) 752-5316 or hothouse3.0@gmail.com.
5 p.m.– (CHICAGO) South Side Community Art Center hosts a “Party Gras” benefit honoring Dr. Margaret Burroughs. 7059 South Shore Dr. Contact: (773) 373-1026.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Relics of St. Pio Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will be on display as part of a national tour marking the 130th anniversary of his birth, and 15th anniversary of his canonization. St. Francis Borgia Church, 8033 W. Addison. Contact: Susan Thomas, (312) 534-8318 or sthomas@archchicago.org. (NOTE: Closing Mass with Bishop John Manz at 7 p.m.)
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) National Bridal Market Chicago. Through Sept. 27. Merchandise Mart, 7th floor, 222 W. Mart Plaza. Contact: Mimi Clark, MClark@MMart.com or (312) 527-7758.
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) U.S. Sen. Mark Werner (D-Va) speaks on the workforce and the economy. University of Chicago, Regenstein Library, Room 122, 1100 E. 57th St. Contact: Karen Anderson, (202) 461-3496 or klanderson@uchicago.edu.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate meets. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-3067.
*** 10:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Sen. Dick Durbin discusses the impact on Illinois patients that the latest Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will have. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 836 W. Wellington Ave. Contact: John Normoyle, office:
(312) 353-4178, cell: (312) 833-0931 or John_Normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Cook County Highway Supt. John Yonan speaks to the City Club of Chicago. Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: (312) 565-6500 or info@cityclub-chicago.org.
*** 3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Planned Parenthood’s Rogers Park health center holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the new location. Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ Rogers Park Health Center, 5725 N. Broadway. Contact: Julie Lynn, office: (312) 592-6832 or cell: (773) 216-0234.
*** 4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Park District holds a community meeting to gather feedback on the Obama Presidential Center. Until 8 p.m. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive. Contact: info@fotp.org.
4:30 p.m . — (CHICAGO) WorldChicago hosts discussion on “Modernizing Community Engagement in Museums and Historical Institutions,” with speakers including U.S. State Dept. delegates from Brazil and Luxembourg. Hostel International, 24 E. Congress. Contact: Zoe, zwallace@worldchicago.org.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich is special guest at National Catholic Partnership on Disability meeting. Luxbar, 18 E. Bellevue Pl. Contact: (312) 534-8227.
*** 6 p.m. — (OAK PARK) Det. Cmdr. LaDon Reynolds will be officially sworn in as Oak Park deputy police chief. Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Council Chamber. Contact: (708) 383-6400 or village@oak-park.us.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Dwright Boone-Doty, charged with Kevin Edwards and Corey Morgan, all charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee on 11-2-15. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423. (Note: Also listed at Dwright Doty in court records.)
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Tavaris Dean and Keonte Hill, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man at a West Englewood gas station on 10-13-16. 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) Charles Johnson, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fleeing to Iowa after fatally shooting a man in a South Shore apartment on 11-7-2014. 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) Anthony Lyons, charged with Joshua Almore and Anthony Harris; all charged with murder and attempted murder; Accused of shooting seven people, including a 13-year-old boy fatally, on Jan. 25, 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) Emmanuel Raya, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of shooting 24-year-old Jeanette Laureano on the Northwest Side on 3-18-16. 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) Elijah Timatyos, charged with Ioan Lela Jr. and Michael Bembea, 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.
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