CHICAGO (AP) — Assignment Desks, Editors: The following events are for planning purposes. Listing does not indicate AP coverage. Scheduled events are subject to change. Contact numbers are not for publication.
Friday, July 18
GOV. PAT QUINN
CHICAGO — Gov. Quinn to join Rev. Corey Brooks and volunteers in stand against violence. 7 p.m. S. Cottage Grove & E. 79th St. Contact: Press Line. 312-814-3158.
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CHICAGO — Mandela Day celebration by the South African Consulate of Chicago, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., various locations. Contact Tshepisco Matlala, [email protected].
CHICAGO — North American Bitcoin Conference will screen the documentary “The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin.” 7:30 p.m. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. Contact: Martin Stein, 702-285-2873, [email protected].
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DOWNERS GROVE — Kids Identification and Safety Seat event sponsored by the Illinois Tollway, Illinois State Police and Walgreens; free children’s IDs created and child safety-seat inspection, Walgreens, 1000 Ogden Ave., 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: Trooper Dwayne McClain, (630) 241-5800, ext. 5009, dmcclain(a)getipass.com, or Dan Rozek, (630) 241-6800, ext. 2391, [email protected].
Saturday, July 19
GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO
CHICAGO — The North American Bitcoin Conference. Through Sunday. McCormick Place South Building.
CHICAGO — Family and friends of 2004 murder victim Anthony Padron and Cook County Crime Stoppers will distribute flyers about the incident, 1 p.m., 6000 block of South Tory. Contact: George McDade, (312) 836-6132.
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation will host its 7th Annual Illinois State Police Memorial Park Motorcycle and Fun Car Run, departing from Downers Grove (9 a.m.), Dwight (10:30 a.m.), Bloomington (1:30 p.m.), Urbana, O’Fallon (10 a.m.), and Carlinville (1 p.m.), meeting at 3:30 p.m., Illinois State Police FOP Lodge 41, 5880 South 6th Street. Contact: Sgt. Clare Pfotenhauer, (847) 651-6863.
BLOOMINGTON — Civil War anniversary events. David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, 1000 Monroe Drive. Contact: Jeannie Riordan, 309-828-1084.
UTICA — Bowfishing Association of Illinois and Illinois Department of Natural Resources host Directors Shoot/Innerloc State Bowfishing Championships. Through Sunday. Starved Rock State Park. Contact: Chris Young, 217-557-1240 or [email protected].
EVANSTON — Bike ride and open house to discuss Chicago Ave., Sheridan Road bike-lane and street improvements; bike ride, 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.; informal open house, 9 a.m. to noon; Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Contact Patrick Deignan, (847) 448-8234, [email protected]; public comments may be made to [email protected].
CHAMPAIGN — U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis hosts inaugural women’s event. 8:30 a.m. iHotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. 1st St. Contact: Andrew Flach, [email protected].
BENTON — Services for former U.S. Rep. Ken Gray, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitation; 4 p.m. funeral, Benton Civic Center. Contact: Parker-Reedy Funeral Home, (618) 932-6500.
Sunday, July 20
GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO
CHICAGO — Cirque Shanghai: Warrios will appear at the 35th Annual Chinatown Summer Fair, 11:30 a.m., main stage, 23rd Street and Wentworth, cameras may arrive to set up at 11:15 a.m. Contact: Shannon Frieser, (312) 404-4174, [email protected].
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WILLOW SPRINGS — Chicago Area Mountain Bikers Inc. Meltdown, racing for all ages and abilities, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pulaski Woods, 9800 Wolf Road. Contact: Frank Shuftan, (312) 343-6480, [email protected].
Monday, July 21
GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO
CHICAGO — “Safeguarding Our Cities” is the focus of the Chicago Water Summit sponsored by the Water Environment Federation and World Business Chicago, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph Drive, 8th Floor. Contact Lori Harrison, (703) 216-8565, [email protected].
CHICAGO — Northern Illinois University football Chicago Media Day, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ditka’s, 100 E. Chestnut St. Contact: Donna Turner, (815) 753-9513, [email protected].
CHICAGO — RTA Transit Access Advisory Committee meeting, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., RTA Board Room, 16th Floor, 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650. Contact: Annah Mitchell, (312) 913-3121, [email protected].
CHICAGO — Sen. Ira Silverstein, a Chicago Democrat, will have a town hall meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., North Park Village Apartments, 5801-H N. Pulaski Road. Contact Kevin Hahn, (217) 782-0977, [email protected].
CHICAGO — Sylvia Fowles, center for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago White Sox v. Kansas City Royals game, 7:10 p.m., U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. Contact: Lauren Neimiera, (312) 994-5984, [email protected].
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PEORIA — Materials workshop for high school students interested in engineering continues through July 25, video and interview opportunities between 10 and 11:30 a.m. in Morgan Hall at Bradley University. Contact: Office of Public Relations, (309) 677-2242.
SCHAUMBURG — The Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago, with the Albany Park Community Center, will host its 16th Annual Celebrity Golf Outing, 11:30 a.m., Schaumburg Golf Course, 401 North Roselle Road. Contact: Payal Patel, (847) 533-6472, [email protected].
Tuesday, July 22
GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO
CHICAGO — Lawyers Committee for Better Housing Summer Event, 6 to 8 p.m., Revolution Brewing Brewer’s Lounge, 2323 N. Milwaukee. Contact Kathryn Caudill, [email protected].
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LINCOLN — The Illinois Department of Transportation will have a public meeting regarding improvements between Lincoln and Auburn as part of the Illinois High-Speed Rail Program, 4 to 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit St. Contact: Paris Ervin, (217) 782-5025, [email protected]
Wednesday, July 23
GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO
CHICAGO — Fireworks and Fun for the Candlelight Ball, 6 to 10 p.m., Columbia Yacht Club. Contact: Heartland Alliance, (312) 660-1300.
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ROUND LAKE BEACH — Senior Fair with free health screenings and information on health care services, 9 to 11 a.m., Village of Round Lake Beach cultural & Civic Center, 2700 Civic Center Way. Contact: Sen. Melinda Bush, (847) 548-5631, www.senatormelindabush.com .
EVANSTON — FER-PAL Construction will display its robotic water main rehabilitation technology during a live demonstration, 2:30 p.m., just east of the corner of Washington Street and Dodge Avenue. Contact: Geoff Britnell, (847) 214-0103, [email protected]
MORTON GROVE — Sen. Ira Silverstein, a Chicago Democrat, will have a town hall meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster St. Contact Kevin Hahn, (217) 782-0977, [email protected].
JOLIET — Will County State’s Attorney’s Office and Heartland Blood Centers host community blood drive. 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 121 N. Chicago St. Contact: Charles B. Pelkie, 815-727-8789 or 815-530-7110.
Thursday, July 24
GENERAL EVENTS-STATE
DANVILLE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans a public meeting on the cleanup that will happen in the residential area around a former zinc smelter in Tilton. 4-6 p.m. Room 127, David S. Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St. Contact: EPA, 312-886-3000.
Friday, July 25
GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO
CHICAGO — Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner and his running mate, Evelyn Sanguinetti, will appear with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, VIP reception and photo, 5 to 5:30 p.m., general reception, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. Register at joinbruce.com/donate/Christie.
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STREAMWOOD — Kids Identification and Safety Seat event sponsored by the Illinois Tollway, Illinois State Police and Walgreens; free children’s IDs created and child safety-seat inspection, Walgreens, 13 E. Irving Park Road., 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: Trooper Dwayne McClain, (630) 241-5800, ext. 5009, dmcclain(a)getipass.com, or Dan Rozek, (630) 241-6800, ext. 2391, [email protected].
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