Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren, Chicago

Contact: For full details and workshop schedules, please send an email to Nathan Ryan.

One Nation, One Dream Summit for Immigrant Integration: Education is Power! will be the focus of the meetings. The Summit begins with a plenary session at 9:00 am with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Workshops take place between 9:30 am and noon and are free to the public.

A closing session at noon includes all members and allies. Confirmed speakers include Congressman Luis Gutierrez, House Speaker Michael Madigan, and Assistant House Majority Leader Eddie Acevedo.

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2012

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Location: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park

Contact: For more information, send an email to Michael Simkin, Chair.

The public is invited to a special voter education program to meet the Democratic primary election candidates. There will be a short presentation by the candidates running for U.S. Congress in the 10th District: Vivek Bavda, Aloys Rutagwibira, Brad Schneider, Ilya Sheyman, and John Tree; for State Senate District 29, Julie Morrison and Milton J. Sumption; for State Representative, District 58, Scott Drury; for Clerk of the Lake County Circuit Court, Cynthia Pruim Haran; for Coroner, Thomas A. Rudd and Artis Yancey; for Recorder, Mary Ellen Vanderventer; for State’s Attorney, Chris Kennedy, Reginald C. Mathews, and Karen Boyd Williams.

The Men’s Club, Sisterhood and the Synagogue do not endorse or support a candidate or a political party. A similar program is scheduled for Republican primary election candidates.

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2012

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Tequila Bar & Grill, Grand and Butrick, Waukegan

Contact: RSVP to Doris McNeal at 847-856-9193 or send her an email.

You’re invited to a Super Bowl Party sponsored by the Committee to Elect Ann Kindle for Lake County Board District 9. Ticket price is $10 and includes food.

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Rosebud Prime, 1 South Dearborn, Chicago

Contact: For more information and to RSVP, send an email or visit the campaign website. Ticket prices begin at $100 and sponsorships are available.

Judge Delort is running in the March 20, 2012 Democratic primary, Cook County-wide, for an open seat on the Illinois Appellate Court which was formerly held by the late Justice Robert Cahill. He has been rated “Highly Qualified”by both the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association and has been endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party.

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012

Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Private residence in Highland Park

Contact: To RSVP or contact for questions, please call 847-748-3788 or send an email.

You are invited to meet Brad Schneider, Democratic primary candidate for Congress in the 10th Congressional District.

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: The home of Maryon “Happy” Stone, 135 Lakewood Place, Highland Park

Contact: Call us at 224-216-BOLD (2653) or send an email.

You are invited to come and meet Ilya Sheyman, Democrat running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Light food and refreshments will be served.

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: The home of Charles and Allison Scherer, 3613 Liberty Ln., Glenview

Contact: Call us at 224-216-BOLD (2653) or send an email.

You are invited to come and meet Ilya Sheyman, Democrat running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Enjoy food, conversation, and coffee.

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: The home of Bryn Benson, 576 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park

Contact: Call us at 224-216-BOLD (2653) or send an email.

You are invited to come and meet Ilya Sheyman, Democrat running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Enjoy food, conversation, and coffee.

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: The home of Cathy O’Brien, 610 Carter St., Libertyville

Contact: Call us at 224-216-BOLD (2653) or send an email.

You are invited to come and meet Ilya Sheyman, Democrat running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Enjoy food, conversation, and coffee.

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Location: Private location in Lake Villa

Contact: For more information or to RSVP, call 847-623-7725 or send an email.

Date: Sunday, February 18, 2012

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: The home of Joan Herczeg, 1971 Linden Ave., Highland Park

Contact: Call us at 224-216-BOLD (2653) or send an email.

You are invited to come and meet Ilya Sheyman, Democrat running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Enjoy food, conversation, and coffee.

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln, Skokie (intersection of Lincoln, Howard & Cicero)

The North/Northwest Suburban Chapter of NOW invites you to attend their monthly meeting in Skokie.

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012

Time: Doors open 12:30 pm; Live broadcast 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Deerfield Hyatt, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL

Contact: RSVP to Tenth Dems online, call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or by email. Please leave your contact information (name, address, phone, email) when you call or write.

Tenth Dems and WCPT Chicago’s Progressive Talk Radio have invited the four candidates running for U.S. Congress in the 10th District to participate in a live, on-air candidate forum moderated by veteran political journalist Dick Kay. It will take place on February 25, 2012, the Saturday before early voting begins.

Candidates invited are Vivek Bavda, Brad Schneider, Ilya Sheyman, and John Tree. Don’t miss this exciting event that draws an audience well beyond the 10th District. The event is free and open to the public, but your advance registration is appreciated as it assists our planning. Space is limited and if attendance exceeds the capacity of the room, priority will be given to those who register in advance.

The broadcast will begin promptly at 1:00 pm on radio stations WCPT 820 AM, 92.5 FM, 92.7 FM and 99.9 FM.

Cook County: Check back later for times and locations.

Lake County: Registered voters can locate early voting sites, download a map and print driving directions. Illinois law requires early voters to present a government-issued photo identification card. A preview of the official ballot is available online approximately 40 days before the election.

Date: Friday, March 2, 2012

Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am

Location: Bank of America Building, 135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 4300, Chicago

Contact: For more information and to register, please call Joan Vitale at 312-516-5555 or send her an email.

Voices for Illinois Children invite you to attend “Investing in Opportunities for Children – Now” with Keynote Speaker Patrick McCarthy, President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. State experts will examine the information presented in the Illinois Kids Count 2012 data book.

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012

Time: Doors open 1:30, Convention 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: To be announced.

Contact: RSVP to Tenth Dems online, call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or send an email. Please leave your contact information (name, address, phone, email) when you call or write.

Mark the date! Come to Tenth Dems’ district-wide convention and help make a positive impact in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic group (500-plus attended our first convention in 2008) who will hear from candidates running for election at all levels from all parts of the district.

The event is free and open to the public; however, only Tenth Dem members may vote in our straw poll.

Date: Friday, March 9, 2012

Time: 7:15 – 9:00 pm

Location: Molly’s Cafe, the Peoples Church building, 941 W. Lawrence
Chicago. Enter at the E doors at the bank of doors. Cafe is on floor 3 1/2.

Contact: For more information, send Kristin an email.

Price: $8 cover. Performance follows a Taize service at 6:00 pm. Goodies and hot beverages available.

Date: Friday, April 27, 2012

Time: To be announced.

Location: To be decided.

The rotating locations brings the speakers and workshops to Chicago in 2012. Details on this motivational event still to come.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Hogeye Folk Arts Series, Lake Street Church, Evanston

Contact: For questions or more information, send Kristin an email.

Price: $15, discount for members. This will be a solo show in a wonderful space with a loving, attentive crowd. Check their website for transportation and parking options.