Monthly Archives: July 2010

Toast Reps. Elaine Nekritz and Michael Madigan in Chicago

DATE: Thursday, August 5

TIME: 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal, 78th floor Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago.

CONTACT: Citizens for Elaine Nekritz, 312-527-3667 or nkohn@kohnconsulting.com.

Come to a cocktail reception for Ill. Rep. Elaine Nekritz and her special guest, Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the state House of Representatives. Read More »

Garden Walk in Glencoe Supports Prevention of Suicide

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010

Time: Check in 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., Walk until 11:00 a.m., Reception and closing ceremony 11:00 a.m. – noon

Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe (near North Line Metra Braeside station)

Contact: For more information or to RSVP, send an e-mail to Chicago Walk Committee AFSP, call 312-890-2377, or register online.

Join this “Out of Darkness” walk and help raise awareness about suicide, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood conditions. Registration is free and leaves the afternoon open to explore the garden without charge from noon on. Parking for walkers is free.

Online registration closes on September 24 at 11:45 p.m. but registration in person is available on the day of the event. Proceeds will help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention raise funds for research and outreach. If you are currently in crisis, call the organization’s hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or dial 911.

Pizza Fundraiser for Rep. Mark Walker in Mount Prospect

DATE: Wednesday, August 4

TIME: 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Jake’s Pizza, 302 W. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect

CONTACT: Please RSVP by August 2 to Liz at 847-640-6619. To request a donation form and for more information, click here.

Join friends, family and supporters for a Fundraiser to benefit State Representative Mark Walker. Tickets are $25 per person and will be held at the door. Read More »

Wish President Obama “Happy Birthday”

DATE: Wednesday, August 4

Show your support and say “Happy Birthday” to President Obama. On August 4th, pin on those old Obama buttons, slip on your best Obama t-shirt, or just don red, white, and blue to celebrate.

Wear your Obama gear wherever you go. Let everyone know that we’re still saying, “Yes, we can!”

Join Rep. Mark Walker’s Phone Bank in Arlington Heights

DATES: Monday August 2; Tuesday, August 3; and Wednesday, August 4

TIME: 5:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

LOCATION: Rep. Walker’s new campaign office, 1141 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite D, Arlington Heights

CONTACT: If you’re coming, let us know! Call us at 847-640-6619 or click here.

Help Rep. Mark Walker open his new campaign office: Volunteer for his phone bank August 2-4 and help him reach out to friends, neighbors, and previous supporters. Pizza and pop will be provided.