Line up location on Oak and Schuyler, Kankakee
Show
your support by marching with us in the Kankakee Downtown Parade. Call
(708) 672-4100 for more information and to let us know you can come.
More info and rsvp:
http://debbiehalvorson.com/node/78
08 / 22
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08 / 23
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Address: Elk Grove Village Public Libary, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village For more information, call (847) 268-4033. Start: 10:00
End: 12:00
Healthy trees are particularly coveted by the urban dweller; they Location: Chicago Center for Green Technology For more information, call (312) 746-4678 or email greentech@cityofchicago.org
Start: 16:00
End: 18:00
Address: 1445 E. 63rd Street, Chicago Saturday,August 23, 2008 Cook County Democratic Women 'Women for Change' Volunteer Organizing Rally!!! 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 1445 East 63rd Street, Chicago Be engaged! Get Involved!! For more info, contact "Rikki Jones" Start: 20:00
End: 22:00
Members of the Sex Workers Outreach Project discuss the "Decriminaliation of Prostitution: Phone: 312-327-6611 or 312-842-5036 Price: $3 plus a $5 food/drink purchase
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08 / 24
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08 / 25
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Start: 08/25/2008 - 00:00
End: 08/28/2008 - 23:59
This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO. | ||
08 / 26
(all day)
Start: 08/25/2008 - 00:00
End: 08/28/2008 - 23:59
This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO. Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Palatine Township Democrats Office, 1310 W Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights Come help us call your northwest suburban neighbors who have signed up to help Barack Obama become President. RSVP: my.barackobama.com Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Dear Friends: Snacks and drinks will be provided. The Democratic National When: Where: Please RESPOND to Tara Anderson to reserve your spot AS SOON AS Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Learn the advantages of having renewable energy sources in your home. Location: Chicago Public Library - Edgebrook 5331 W Devon Ave
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08 / 27
(all day)
Start: 08/25/2008 - 00:00
End: 08/28/2008 - 23:59
This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO. Start: 17:30
End: 20:00
Join us as we settle the problems of the world from a democratic Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Address: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights You’ve Come and talk about this, and anything else on your mind, at Let’s Registration in advance at TenthDemsU.org is suggested (so we have | ||
08 / 28
End: 23:59
Start: 08/25/2008 - 00:00
End: 08/28/2008 - 23:59
This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO. Start: 18:58
Pregracke (www.livinglandsandwaters.org) sits in on a discussion of his book From the Bottom Up: One Man's Crusade to Clean America's Rivers. Chicago Public Libary, Near North Branch
Start: 19:00
Join us as we watch Barack accept the Democratic nomination. We'll be RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/conventionwatchparty/gpgspp Start: 19:00
Address: The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, Chicago Barack Let's watch history being made together and celebrate the official Also posted at DFA Link: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/events/30333-dem-convention-watch-par... For more information on the venue, use this link: http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/comedy/the-spot-uptown/146771... RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/conventionwatchparty/gpgbyq Start: 19:00
End: 23:00
Who: Scott Harper's campaign, volunteers, and supporters of Barack Where: Tailgaters Bar and Grill, 431 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL., When: Thursday August 28, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. What: A group of people getting together to watch Senator Barack Obama Start: 19:00
End: 22:20
Address: 566 W. Lake St., Lower Level, Chicago Join RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/conventionwatchparty/gpgspp Start: 19:30
End: 21:30
Address: Docks Bar and Grill, 313 E Liberty St, Wauconda Appetizers and cash bar. RSVP: my.barackobama.com More Info: www.melissabean.com Start: 20:00
Can't make it to Denver to watch Senator Obama accept the RSVP JOLIET (Starts 8pm): RSVP KANKAKEE (Starts 8pm): RSVP LA SALLE (Starts 8pm): RSVP MINOOKA(Starts 8pm): RSVP MOKENA (Starts 8pm): RSVP MORRIS (Starts 8:30pm): RSVP NORMAL (Starts 8pm): | ||
08 / 29
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08 / 30
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Address: various locations in NW Suburbs John No experience necessary - the campaign staff will train you, and we'll pair new canvassers with veterans. When you sign up, please send a note with your e-mail address, cell phone number, and name of the town you live in. DATE: Saturday, August 30, 2008 TIME: 8:00 a.m. For more information, or to join the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for Obama, contact Matt Flamm matt@nws4obama.com or 312.636.5648 Start: 10:00
End: 18:00
Address: Schaumburg Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg Melissa Bean is looking for volunteers to pass lit and stickers at the Schaumburg Septemberfest. RSVP: 847-221-3696 More Info: www.melissabean.com Start: 11:00
End: 14:00
Address: Techny Prairie Park, 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook Free DATE: Saturday, August 30, 2008 TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Techny Prairie Park, 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook RSVP to info@northfielddems.org or call Karen at 847-998-1002. | ||
08 / 31
Start: 10:00
End: 18:00
Address: Schaumburg Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg Melissa Bean is looking for volunteers to pass lit and stickers at the Schaumburg Septemberfest. RSVP: 847-221-3696 More Info: www.melissabean.com Start: 12:00
End: 15:00
Address: Buffalo Grove Days Parade, Arlington Heights Rd, near Bernard, Buffalo Grove Please DATE: Sunday, August 31, 2008 TIME: 12:00 p.m. LOCATION: Buffalo Grove Days Parade, meet just east of Arlington Heights Rd. near Bernard Dr., Buffalo Grove Please contact Cindy Anderson for information at 847-791-1054, or e-mail her at canderson@obamafd.com with your contact information so that she may confirm your participation and inform you of the precise location to meet. Start: 12:30
End: 14:00
Address: Buffalo Grove Days Parade, Arlington Heights Rd, near Bernard, Buffalo Grove Walk DATE: Sunday, August 31, 2008 LOCATION: Arlington Heights Rd. near Bernard Contact Carol at 847-797-5684 or info@caroljavens.com Start: 14:00
End: 16:00
Address: UAW Hall, 680 Barclay Road, Lincolnshire Both RSVP: my.barackobama.com More Info: www.dansealsforcongress.com | ||
09 / 1
Start: 14:00
End: 16:00
Address: Pullman factory/Clocktower at 111th and Cottage Grove, Chicago Labor Day Celebration at Illinois State Historic Site at Pullman. Festivities include: Annual Labor day Bike Ride (a.m.); Rally; Event will feature tributes and performances dedicated to early For further information, contact Tom at tomshepherd2001@yahoo.com - (773)928-3040; or Larry at larrys@afscmeillinois.org - (312)641-6060x4318 SPONSORED BY: PULLMAN CIVIC ORGANIZATION - ILLINOIS LABOR HISTORY | ||
09 / 2
Start: 17:00
End: 20:00
Address: Caribou Coffee, 725 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville We will knock on doors and identify supporters of Dan Seals, Democratic candidate in the 10th District, and Barack Obama. RSVP: my.barackobama.com More Info: www.dansealsforcongress.com Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Address: Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire The Tenth Dems University is hosting a Let's Talk Politics session in These moderated discussions are free and open to all. Registration in advance is suggested (so we have an idea of how many | ||
09 / 3
Start: 18:00
End: 21:00
Jeff Cassens and Marcus Albrecht invite you to A SPECIAL FILM SERIES which asks the question: “WHAT ARE APPROPRIATE POLITICAL AND ETHICAL CITIZENSHIP RESPONSES TO THE WAR IN IRAQ?” August 20 - “Conspiracy” (2002) On January 20, 1942, Nazi commanders and government officials held a September 3 – “Fahrenheit 9/11” (2004) What happened to the US after September 11 and how the Bush September 17 – “Control Room” (2004) A film about Al Jazeera and its relations with the US Central October 1 - “Iraq for Sale” (2006) A film about the Iraq War and the behavior of companies with no-bid October 15 – “Redacted” (2007) This film is a drama based on the Mahmudiyah killings, the October 29 – “Rendition” (2007) This film centers on the controversial CIA practice of extraordinary November 5 – “Stop-Loss” (2008) After serving tour of duties in Iraq, some American soldiers are November 19 – “The Valley of Elah” (2007) This film is based on actual events, and explores themes including Films will be shown in the Public Meeting Room of the Edwardsville Address: 112 South Kansas Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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09 / 4
Start: 12:15
End: 14:00
Soliman Khudeira of the Chicago Department of Transportation on "Loop Lighting Program: Wabash Avenue Development." Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Address: Flanagan's Restaurant, 3201 Buckley Rd, North Chicago Come RSVP: dfa.meetup.com Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Address: Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook Come hear Dan speak on the issues. Thursday, September 4th 7:00 p.m. Northbrook Public Library Refreshments provided Please RSVP For more information about Dan Seals and his policy positions go to Start: 20:00
End: 22:00
Address: Harry Caray's Tavern, 3551 N. Sheffield, Chicago Young Chicago Lakefront's Come out and join your friends, neighbors, and fellow Democrats at For more information or to RSVP for this very special event, please contact Mary at.... maryhstyrcz@yahoo.com | ||
09 / 5
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09 / 6
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Address: Target parking lot, 2099 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park The We are carpooling to the Milwaukee area to canvass for Barack. We Sign up here, and BE SURE to give your e-mail address, phone number, and let us know if you want a ride or can drive. For more information, contact Sam Piro, Tenth for Obama, at 847-432-7356 or e-mail him at sampiro1@comcast.net Start: 10:00
End: 14:00
Address: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights The Start: 16:00
End: 18:00
Address: RSVP for information Please For more information or to RSVP, please e-mail the host at patrickdhughes@yahoo.com or call 847-334-1299. | ||
09 / 7
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09 / 8
Start: 11:30
End: 13:30
When: Mon., Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m. Phone: 312-726-3860 Price: $30 Talk by Poland's minister of foreign affairs Radoslaw Sikorski. A InterContinental Hotel River North
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09 / 9
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09 / 10
Start: 17:00
End: 19:00
Address: Dole Branch, Oak Park Library, 255 Augusta Blvd., Oak Park Representatives of the non-partisan Illinois Ballot Integrity Call 773-338-3564 for more info or visit http://ballot-integrity.org/. Start: 17:30
End: 20:00
Start: 19:00
End: 22:00
Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Ct., Palatine Help For more information, go to Dan Seals' website. Start: 19:00
End: 22:00
Campaign Headquarters, 20 E. Cass St., Joliet We need your help calling voters in the Joliet area and asking them To sign up, please call Mike Richards at (708)672-4100. http://debbiehalvorson.com/node/114 McLean County Democrats Office, 410 N. Main St., Bloomington We need your help contacting voters in McLean County and asking them To sign up, please call Neal Waltmire at (309)557-0489. http://debbiehalvorson.com/node/120 La Salle County Democrats, 300 W. Norris, Ottawa We need your help calling voters in La Salle County and asking them To sign up, please call Kelley Stieh at (815)433-5143. | ||
09 / 11
Start: 12:15
End: 14:00
Shana Hazan of the Chicagoland Bicycle
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater Loop: 312-744-6630 Start: 14:20
End: 16:30
Talk by author Stephen Kinzer (All the Shah's Men et al). Dominican University, Springer Suite
Start: 17:00
End: 18:30
When: Thu., Sept. 11, 5-6:30 p.m. Phone: 312-996-4542 Talk by Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman.
Start: 18:30
End: 21:00
Moraine Township Democratic Office, 442 Central, 2nd Floor (above Enaz Boutique), Highland Park Tenth for Obama will be phone banking from downtown Highland Park. Be sure to bring your cell phone if possible. To sign up by phone, contact Sam Piro at 847-732-6764 or e-mail him at sampiro1@comcast.net Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook Will For more info, see Event Page... Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Minow and LaMay (Abandoned in the Wasteland) discuss Inside the Presidential Debates: Their Improbable Past and Promising Future. Highland Park Public Library
Start: 19:30
End: 21:30
Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard The As usual, we will meet at the Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. | ||
09 / 12
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09 / 13
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Target parking lot, 2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park The We are carpooling to the Milwaukee area to canvass for Barack. We When you sign up at http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/canvass/gplr78 let us know your e-mail address and phone number, and let us know if you want a ride or can drive. For more information, contact Sam Piro, Tenth for Obama, at 847-732-6764 or e-mail him at sampiro1@comcast.net Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Einstein Bros, 6641 Grand Ave, Gurnee We RSVP: my.barackobama.com Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Starbucks, 55 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove Please RSVP to volunteers@tenthdems.org or call 847-266-8683 Start: 00:00
Palatine Democratic Office, 1310 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights Help RSVP: my.barackobama.com Start: 00:00
End: 23:59
Century 16 Cinema, 21600 W Field Pkwy, Deer Park Volunteers interested in carpooling to Waukesha to Get Out the vote for Barack Obama. RSVP: my.barackobama.com Start: 10:00
End: 16:00
Chicago - Please Sign up for More info Camp We'll be holding four two-day sessions in Chicago and one two-day If you'd like to attend Camp Obama and become a Deputy Field Start: 11:00
End: 19:00
Scott At 11:00 AM on September 13th, volunteers will be meeting up in Afterwards, join us at Rancho Santa Fe, 195 Remington Blvd. in Bolingbrook, to celebrate our success! RSVP to Rich Capparell at rich@scottharperforcongress.com or by calling (630) 848-2111. Join us at the meet-up locations below: Lisle Township Downers Grove Township Naperville Township Winfield Township York Township Wheatland Township Plainfield Township DuPage Township Lockport Township Palos Township Orland Township Homer Township Lemont Township See also, http://www.scottharperforcongress.com/ Start: 11:15
End: 12:15
Address: UAW Hall, 680 Barclay Rd, Lincolnshire Come Canvass for Change in Buffalo Grove with Democratic Candidate for Congress Dan Seals and State Representative Kathy Ryg. RSVP: my.barackobama.com More Info: www.dansealsforcongress.com Start: 12:00
End: 14:00
Caribou Coffee, 725 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville We will knock on doors and identify supporters of Dan Seals, Democratic candidate in the 10th District, and Barack Obama. RSVP: my.barackobama.com More Info: www.dansealsforcongress.com Start: 13:00
End: 16:30
Program featuring Hiro Sakurai, past president of the UN's committee of religious NGOs. SGI-USA Chicago Culture Center
Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Address: Northbrook Civic Building, 2002 Walters Ave., Northbrook We RSVP to info@northfielddems.org or call Karen at 847-998-1002. Start: 13:00
End: 15:00
Address: 917 N. Main St, Princeton Please join us at the Princeton Homstead parade. Line up is at 1pm at 917 N. Main St. Contact Kelley Stieh at kelley.stieh@gmail.com to let her know you're coming. Thanks! See also: Start: 16:00
End: 17:30
Address: Wilmette Park District Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette. Come For more information, or to RSVP call 847-674-1298 or info@danielbiss.com | ||
09 / 14
Start: 10:00
End: 16:00
Address: Chicago - Please Sign up for More info Camp We'll be holding four two-day sessions in Chicago and one two-day If you'd like to attend Camp Obama and become a Deputy Field Start: 10:00
End: 19:00
Address: Libertyville Metra Station, 200 W. Lake St., Libertyville We'll RSVP here: Start: 11:45
End: 12:30
Address: Dan Seals for Congress Waukegan Headquarters, 228 N. Genesee, Waukegan The If you have any questions, please call 847-336-4923 or e-mail jobmacosta@gmail.com Start: 14:00
End: 16:00
Address: Kenneth Young Centers, 1001 Rohlwing Rd., Elk Grove Village The To RSVP or for more information, call Julie at 847-364-4678 or Ellen at 312-607-6833 | ||
09 / 15
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Address: Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave, Chicago Join us this evening to hear Thomas Frank (author of the bestselling What’s the Matter With Kansas?) discuss his new book, The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, which examines the blundering and corrupt Washington of today. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (773) 752-4381 or go to: This program is co-sponsored by the Experimental Station; The Public | ||
09 / 16
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00
Chicago Tonight host Phil Ponce moderates a panel, with the Tribune's Eric Zorn, Rich Miller of the Capitol Fax, Georgia Logothetis from Daily Kos, Fran Eaton of the Illinois Review, and Blake Dvorak of RealClearPolitics. Loyola University, Kasbeer Hall
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Scholar Kristin Parcell McCartney speaks on "Testing Tolerance: Leveraging Sexuality in Diversity Seminars." Gerber/Hart Library
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Address: Annerino Community Center, Conference Room, 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook Take a stand for access to birth control for all. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed Please act right now. The deadline on public comments is fast The rule leaves open the possibility that -- based on religious For more info, see Event Page... | ||
09 / 17
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00
Panel with climatologists Richard Alley, Wallace Broecker, and George Denton. Free Harold Washington Library Center
Start: 18:15
End: 19:30
Northwestern civil engineering prof Joseph Prairie Moon
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09 / 18
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00
Physicist Greene (The Elegant Universe) discusses Icarus at the Edge of Time. Newberry Library
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00
Clemens presents Rescuing America: The Bipartisan Path. Reservations required. McCormick Freedom Museum
Start: 18:30
End: 20:30
Talk by Henry George School executive director Chuck Metaliz (taxpayer.wordpress.com). Henry George School
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Sabar discusses his memoir, My Father's Paradise: A Son's Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq. Highland Park Public Library
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Historian Dawn Marsh talks about the "unique, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Baim promotes Out and Proud in Chicago: An Overview of the City's Gay Community. Women & Children First
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
Talk by author Stephen Kinzer (Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds). Dominican University, Parmer Hall
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09 / 19
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09 / 20
Start: 10:00
Start: 09/20/2008 - 10:00
End: 09/21/2008 - 16:00
Address: Chicago - Please Sign up for More info Camp We'll be holding four two-day sessions in Chicago and one two-day If you'd like to attend Camp Obama and become a Deputy Field Start: 20:00
End: 22:00
Meeting Saturdays Presentation at 8:00 PM Lincoln Restaurant 4008 N. Lincoln Avenue
intersection of Irving Park & Damen 4000N - 2000W Free Parking Lot Available CTA: Sheridan Stop on Red Line EL, any Irving Park bus west. Brown Line Station Presently Closed
Tuition $3 to help defray costs Plus Food/Drink Purchase of $5
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09 / 21
End: 16:00
Start: 09/20/2008 - 10:00
End: 09/21/2008 - 16:00
Address: Chicago - Please Sign up for More info Camp We'll be holding four two-day sessions in Chicago and one two-day If you'd like to attend Camp Obama and become a Deputy Field Start: 17:00
End: 20:00
Address: Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine Sunday, September 21, 5-8pm, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine This will be a repeat of last year's highly popular fundraiser and You won't want to miss it. Proceeds will go to Palatine and Wheeling | ||
