Monthly Archives: July 2011

Free Showing of “The Battle of Chernobyl” in Chicago

Date: Thursday, August 4, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: The Church of the Advent, 2900 W. Logan Blvd, Chicago

Contact: Free to the public, the film is sponsored by the Chicago Area Peace Action (CAPA), formerly North Suburban Peace Initiative, and several other groups.

See the riveting film, “The Battle of Chernobyl,” about the nuclear reactor accident in Pripyat, Ukraine, and its consequences. With the March, 2011, nuclear reactor damage and spread of radiation in Japan continuing to be of concern, we in Illinois need to be aware of the 14 nuclear reactors within 100 miles of Chicago.

Tenth for Obama Holds Obama Birthday House Party in Highland Park

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Location: Moraine Township Democratic Organization, 442 Central St. (2nd Floor, above Enaz Boutique), Highland Park

Contact: RSVP online or contact Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or by email. Please leave your name, address and a phone number when you reply.

Tenth for Obama invites you to this Birthday House Party for President Obama’s 50th birthday. Supporters will discuss future plans for the campaign and tune in to a live stream of the President’s birthday event in Chicago.

See a Free Movie at Tenth Dems Community Connection in Waukegan

Date: Thursday, August 4, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Tenth Dems Community Connection, 118 N. Genesee, Waukegan

Contact: To RSVP or for more information, call Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send an email. Please leave your name, address and a phone number when you reply.

Come to a free showing of the PG 13 movie, “Taxi,” starring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon. Enjoy free popcorn and lemonade while sharing some laughs with your Community Connection hosts.

UPDATE: Public Utilities Committee Hearing on Power Outages to be Held in Highland Park

Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Highland Park Country Club Ballroom, 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park. ROAD/TRAFFIC UPDATE: Due to road construction on Park Avenue West, please access the Highland Park Country Club from Route 41. Exit east off of Route 41 at Park Avenue. The location is on the north side of the street, approximately one-quarter mile east of Route 41.

Contact: For more information on the hearing, to submit written testimony, or to RSVP, please contact Rep. Karen May’s district office at 847-433-9100 or by email.

The Illinois House of Representatives Public Utilities Committee has been requested to hold a hearing in our district by Rep. May. Representatives from the Illinois Commerce Commission, ComEd, and local municipalities are expected to provide testimony. Residents and elected officials are welcome to offer testimony, but will be allotted only a few minutes to speak. Your complete testimony can be submitted in writing and will become part of the official hearing record.

Meeting with Ilya Sheyman in Chicago

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: The Home of Marilyn Katz and Scott Chambers, Chicago

Contact: Please RSVP to Erica by email or call 224-216-2653.

Bettylu Saltzman, David Borris, and Marilyn Katz invite you to a Meet and Support for Ilya Sheyman, Democratic candidate for the 10th Congressional District.