Monthly Archives: July 2010

Events: Party with Judicial Candidate Mark L. Levitt in Highwood

July 28, 2010 – 1:27 pm

DATE: Thursday, August 5

TIME: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

LOCATION: The Alley, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood

CONTACT: Citizens for Mark L. Levitt, vote@LevittForJudge.com, 847-945-2743.

Come to a party celebrating Mark L. Levitt’s candidacy for Circuit Court judge. Read More »

Events: Toast Reps. Elaine Nekritz and Michael Madigan in Chicago

July 28, 2010 – 1:12 pm

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 »

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July 28, 2010 – 12:51 pm

Events: Garden Walk in Glencoe Supports Prevention of Suicide

July 28, 2010 – 12:47 pm

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.

Events: Fundraiser for Del Parra in Libertyville

July 28, 2010 – 11:50 am

DATE: Friday, August 20, 2010

TIME: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Rancho Grande Restaurant, 513 E. Park Ave., Libertyville

CONTACT: Citizens for Del Parra, vote@delparra.com, 847-338-0190

Please come to a fundraiser for Lake County Board candidate Del Parra. A variety of state, local, and federal candidates will also be there to talk about their campaigns.

Tickets are $25. Please send donations to Citizens for Del Parra, 1002 N. Milwaukee Ave.,Suite B, Libertyville, IL 60048.