September 17, 2014 – 10:18 pm
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm
Where: The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago
What: The National People’s Action Campaign presents their Second Annual Festival of Joyous Rebellion, an arts, music and food festival celebrating civic engagement in Chicago’s progressive community. Jim Hightower, John Nichols and others will participate.
General admission tickets are $25, pre-event VIP reception with Jim Hightower is $100. Purchase tickets here.
September 16, 2014 – 3:51 pm
Come to a Canvass Kickoff near you on Saturday, September 20. Times are listed below.
What: At 10:00 am, join Congressman Brad Schneider and Evanston Dems to make door to door contacts and kick off the final 45 days before Election Day.
Where: The Tenth Dems Community Connection Office, 118 N. Genesee, Waukegan. RSVP to Alex Morgan by email or at 313-580-9322.
What: At 12:00 pm, Canvass BBQ and Kickoff with Representative Elaine Nekritz and Congressman Brad Schneider.
Where: Citizens for Nekritz Campaign Office, 830 S. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove. Please RSVP by email to let her campaign manager know you can attend.
What: At 1:00 pm, Canvass Kickoff with State Senator Julie Morrison and Congressman Brad Schneider.
Where: Schneider Campaign Headquarters, 155 Revere Dr., Northbrook
All events are on Saturday, September 20, 2014. If you can’t make any of these times, come make calls between 5:00 and 8:00 pm at the Tenth Dems Community Connection ArtWauk Open House. Details here.
September 9, 2014 – 12:52 am
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Tenth Dems Community Connection Office, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Joining a growing list of vendors at ArtWauk, the monthly art event in Waukegan, the Tenth Congressional District Democrats is hosting an open house at its Community Connection office. Help reach out to voters with phone calls to continue today’s canvassing momentum. Turnout is crucial. Help make it a “whopper” in the 10th CD! Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP (free) preferred but not required. Click here or for more information about the open house, send us an email or call 847-266-VOTE (8683).
When: Saturday, September 20, 2014. Check-in 9:00 – 11:00 am, Race starts 11:00 am
Where: Grant Park, Chicago
What: The Illinois Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) invites you to take part in the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Community Walk to support mental health. Donations are tax deductible donation and support research grants, legislative efforts, programs, and community outreach.
Please register here.