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TUESDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) National Shared Mobility Summit, with experts and entrepreneurs on autonomous vehicles, bikeshares and more. Also Oct. 19. Radisson Blue Aqua Hotel, 221 N. Columbus Dr. Contact: Tom Frisbie, (847) 840-2605 or tim@sharedusemobilitycenter.org.
8:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) AARP hosts Livable Communities Conference to discuss ideas, solutions and best practices to make cities more livable, with keynote by former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, followed by panel discussion on ‘Transportation: Solutions and Innovations.” Also Oct. 19. The Drake Hotel, 140 E. Walton Pl.
Contact: Gerardo Cardenas, gfcardenas@aarp.org or (312) 458-3609.
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Planned Parenthood of Illinois host special screening of “Across the Line,” a virtual reality film that takes viewers through what many people experience when they try to access or provide safe and legal abortion. Contact: Julie Lynn, julie@ppil.org or (312) 592-6832. (Note: Media must RSVP for location.)
9 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Revolution Club, an anarchist group, hosts rally as part of its national organizing tour themed, “America Was Never Great: Overthrow, Don’t Vote for this System.” Leighton Criminal Courthouse, front steps, 2650 S. California Ave. Contact: (773) 329-5014 or jessiedavis60@yahoo.com.
*** 9:15 a.m. — (JOLIET) U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin meets with Will County officials to discuss their drug court program and the opioid epidemic. Will County clerk’s office, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Contact: John Normoyle, (312) 833-0931 or john_normoyle@durbin.senate.gov.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations hosts budget hearings for City Treasurer, City Clerk, Department of Innovation & Technology, Board of Election Commissioners, and Police Board. City Hall, Council Chambers, 121 N. LaSalle. Contact: (312) 744-6820.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) The Field Museum hosts media open house for its new exhibition, “Tattoo,” on the global phenomenon of tattooing around the world over time. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: media@fieldmuseum.org or (312) 665-7100.
*** 11:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Former governor Pat Quinn speaks in favor of Chicago mayoral term limits and an elected consumer advocate position. City Club of Chicago meeting at Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. Contact: (312) 565-6500 or info@cityclub-chicago.org; Quinn contact: Elizabeth Norden (312) 213-0610 or Elizabeth@TakeChargeChicago.org.
1:30 p.m. — (WOODSTOCK) U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren hosts “Coffee and Conversation” event for residents to talk with him about challenges they face, and discuss the best ways he can provide solutions. McHenry County Sheriff’s Training Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Contact: Jameson Cunningham, jameson.cunningham@mail.house.gov pr (202) 225-2976.
3 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten lead higher education roundtable. University Professionals of Illinois office, Suite 1106, 11 E. Adams St. Contact: Hailey Snow, (760) 525-1987 or hsnow@aft.org; or Nichola Greenblatt, (206) 518-4663 or Nichola@tammyduckworth.com.
4 p.m. — (CHICAGO) UIC faculty will discuss “Slavery & Popular Culture in an Era of Crisis” in a panel discussion on issues related to several cultural projects, including the film “The Birth of a Nation,” amid escalating violence against black communities and widespread social justice activation. Gallery 400, 400 S. Peoria St. Contact: (312) 996-2950.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Ideas Week hosts panel discussion on “The State of the Syrian Refugee Crisis,” with speakers including Odette Yousef of WBEZ Deborah Amos of NPR, and Becca Heller of the International Refugee Assistance Project. Morningstar, 22 W. Washington St. Contact: Sona Jones, sona@chicagoideas.com.
5:30 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Social-emotional learning expert Dr. Charlene Myklebust speaks at a parenting workshop, “Mindfully Parenting Your Spirited Child.” Early Learning Center, 1375 S. Fifth Ave., Des Plaines. Contact: Lisa Fitzpatrick, (847) 824-1247.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Martin Lousteau, Argentinian ambassador to the United States, speaks at the University of Chicago. International House, Assembly Hall, 1414 E. 59th St. Contact: (773) 753-2274.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Secretary General of NATO, speaks on “The Will to Lead: America’s Indispensable Role in the Global Fight for Freedom” with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 130 E. Randolph St. Contact: (312) 726-3860.
6 p.m. — (NORTHBROOK) Chosen & Dearly Loved Foundation hosts annual Dinner of Champions, with keynote by Lou Holtz. Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. Contact: Stacey Moe, designbystacey@yahoo.com or (847) 323-5284.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Southeast Chicago community hosts forum on the state comptroller race, including candidates Susana Mendoza, Claire Ball and Tim Curtin. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 3235 E. 91st St. Contact: Ana Guajardo, (708) 790-7760.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Premiere screening of Italian comedy-drama, “Briciole Sul Mare.” Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Contact: Gina DeRossi, (518) 332-4988 or gina.derossi@mastopr.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Lincoln Park Zoo hosts annual Zoo Ghost Tours led by paranormal investigator and founder of Chicago Hauntings Ursula Bielski. Also Oct. 26. 2001 N. Clark St. Contact: Jillian Braun, (312) 742-5791 or jbraun@lpzoo.org.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Merry Marwig, candidate for Illinois House, hosts community forum on the state budget. Norwood Park Evangelical Church, 5917 N. Nina Ave. Contact: Christine Cegelis, (847) 420-8803 or ccegelis@gmail.com.
7 p.m. — (LISLE) Fox News political analyst Juan Williams speaks at Benedictine University. 5700 College Rd., Lisle. Contact: Phil Brozynski, (630) 829-6094 orpbrozynski@ben.edu.
7 p.m. — (WOODSTOCK) Illinois Policy Action hosts screening of the documentary, “Madigan: Power, Privilege, Politics,” which looks at the life and influence of the House Speaker. Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock. Contact: Kayla Weems, (312) 607-4977 or kweems@illinoispolicy.org.
7:30 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Dover Quartet performs Mozart at Northwestern. Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Contact: Kayla Stoner, (847) 491-5753 or kayla.stoner@northwestern.edu.
TUESDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
9:30 a.m. call — (BRIDGEVIEW) Michael Santiago, charged with child endangerment; Accused of buying the gun used in the accidental fatal shooting of his 3-year-old son by his 6-year-old son in Humboldt Park on 10-17-15. Status. Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
9:30 a.m. call — (CHICAGO) Derrick Allmon, charged with Michael D. Baker, Paris Denard and Jabari Williams; each charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 9-year-old at close range on 8-20-14 after he yelled that someone had a gun. 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) Marco Alvarado, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally beating a man in a robbery in Lincoln Park on 4-28-2014. 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) Garland Benson, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man in West Englewood on 5-14-2015. 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) Mark Clay, charged with murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm; Accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old man and wounded a 16-year-old boy in West Garfield Park on Aug. 21, 2015. 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) Steven Douglas, charged with first-degree murder; Accused in a fatal Back-of-the-Yards shooting on 8-30-2014. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
2 p.m. call — (CHICAGO) James Finney, charged with first-degree murder; A man accused of fatally shooting his brother on 4-10-2015 in an argument over money. 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) Silvestre Garcia, charged with aggravated DUI causing death and leaving the scene of an accident; Accused in a DUI hit-and-run crash that left a pregnant woman dead and caused the delivery of her premature baby boy in North Lawndale on 12-24-15. 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) Nichols Gregor, charged with two counts of unauthorized videotaping; A convicted sex offender accused of trying to take a picture of a 12-year-old boy at a Wrigley Field urinal. 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) Jason Hooks, charged with aggravated sexual assault; Accused of sexually assaulting a 31-year-old woman in the South Loop in Nov. 2015. 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 Q. Jackson, convicted of first-degree murder; Beat another man to death at a Green Line CTA platform on 3-16-2013. Post-trial motions/possible sentencing. 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) Arthur S. Jones, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally stabbing 25-year-old Jessica Hampton on a Red Line train on 6-23-16. 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) Laquan King, charged with two counts of first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting two teenage boys as they placed dice in North Lawndale on 8-16-15. 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) Dashawn Martin and Bryan Perkins, charged with Sokito Taylor, each charged with murder and concealment of a homicide; Accused of beating to death a man who owed Perkins money, and leaving his body in a trash can near a Safe Passage route in Aug. 2013. 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) Kevin Mason, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a 62-year-old man in a University Village apartment building on 1-26-16. 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) Audreianna McNeil, charged with LaDonna Curry, each charged with murder; Accused of luring a club promoter to a home where he was robbed and fatally shot on 8-31-2013. 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) 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) Tyrese Orr, charged with first-degree murder; Accused of fatally shooting a woman who called for a ride home from his birthday party in April 2012. 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) Christopher Peacock, charged with reckless homicide; Accused of driving in the single-vehicle rollover crash on Lake Shore Drive on Sept. 3, 2015 that left his passenger, 33-year-old Jillian Tsirtsis, dead. 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 Phillips, charged with Eric Vaughn and Denzel Burke, all charged with murder; Accused in the 7-12-2014 shooting of photographer Wil Lewis as he waited for a bus in Rogers Park. 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) Jake Tate, charged with Todd Cooper and Daniel Morris, charged with murder; Accused of strangling, beating and sodomizing a homeless man over a stolen cell phone in October 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) Israel Taylor, charged with murder; Accused in a fatal shootout on 3-3-2015 that stemmed from a dice game debt. 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) Alden Welch, charged with murder; Accused of participating in a Northwest Side gunfight after a dice game that left his friend dead on 3-3-14. 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) Andrew Zamora, charged with murder; Accused of fatally shooting a man in a car in July 2015 in little Village. Status. Cook County Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave. Contact: Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, (312) 603-3423.
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