Progress Illinois

We are now about to enter the final 80 days of the campaign season.
We have an historic opportunity to elect Democrats to office from the
Courthouse to the White House, but that will require all of us to work
together to turn out more Democratic voters to the polls than ever
before here in Illinois’ 11th District Congressional District.

We’re excited to announce that next week we are sponsoring several
regional volunteer training sessions that will give you the opportunity
to learn how you can help elect Democrats this November. These sessions
will empower Democratic volunteers by teaching them the most effective
grassroots organizing methods. We truly believe that the entire
Democratic ticket can win with a strong grassroots effort powered by
enthusiastic, highly trained, and well organized volunteers. Please
join us and learn what you can do to elect Debbie Halvorson to
Congress, Re-Elect Dick Durbin to the U.S. Senate, and send Barack
Obama to the White House!

Volunteer training sessions will be held at the following locations:

Ottawa, Morris, Joliet, Frankfort, Bradley, Bloomington - See below for Details

http://www.illinoisdemnet.com/node/4897

Senator Dan Kotowski will host three town hall meetings this month to talk with voters about the issue of property tax relief.

The first Town Hall is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11 at
the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect.

The second Town Hall is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, August 18 at
the Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road,
Arlington Heights.

The third Town Hall will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23
at the Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk
Grove Village.

We encourage you to come out with your family, friends and neighbors
on Aug. 11, Aug. 18 and Aug. 23 to meet Dan and talk to him about your
concerns and the important issues affecting you and your household. For
more information, call (847) 268-4033.

This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of how to
assess, organize, plan, implement & monitor, and report phases of
establishing a green corporate plan. Attendees will gain comprehension
of short and long term benefits of implementing a green plan and learn
about the tools and approaches to assess your corporate greenhouse gas
(GHG) footprint. Join Michael and Peter as they offer an opportunity to
learn how to create and implement plans to reduce the GHG footprint and
understand why your green plan needs to be corporately pervasive and
persistent: not just a one-time effort.

Location: Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd

For more information, call (312) 746-4678

or email greentech@cityofchicago.org

Join us as we settle the problems of the world from a democratic
perspective -- over a friendly drink or two! Next Wednesday
(5:30pm-8pm) at Frankie Z's (435 N. Clark).

RSVP at: http://www.illinoisdemnet.com/node/4877

The City Club of Chicago welcomes Arne Duncan on  for a Public Policy Luncheon at Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago.

 The cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

To register, go here...

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

Address:

Elk Grove Village Public Libary, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village

For more information, call (847) 268-4033.

Healthy trees are particularly coveted by the urban dweller; they
improve air quality, provide shading and support urban habitat. At
today's seminar, Mike Flynn will share a variety of do-it-yourself
homeowner techniques that will keep a life long investment healthy and
vibrant by bring life to your tree's soil. Let your trees know that you
are rooting for their success!

Location: Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd

For more information, call (312) 746-4678

or email greentech@cityofchicago.org

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"

Members of the Sex Workers Outreach Project discuss the "Decriminaliation of Prostitution:
A Sex Workers Perspective."

Phone: 312-327-6611 or 312-842-5036

Price: $3 plus a $5 food/drink purchase

Lincoln Restaurant

• North Center
  4008 N. Lincoln

This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO.

This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO.

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

Dear Friends:
During each night of the Democratic National Convention, from 7:00 to
9:00 pm, Naperville Democrats volunteers will be phone banking to local
voters and mobilizing them for the fall campaign. This is very
important. If we do this right, it will help lay the groundwork for
victory in November. (Failing to do this will make our job much more
difficult.) If possible, please help us out. All we need is two hours
of your time....

Snacks and drinks will be provided. The Democratic National
Convention will be on TV. It will be a fun party atmosphere. (Certainly
better than watching from home by yourself, and more productive too!)

When:
Monday, August 25 -- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26 -- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27 -- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 28 -- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, August 29 -- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where:
Dianne McGuire/Naperville Democrats Headquarters, 548 S. Rt 59, in the
Naper West Plaza at the SE corner of Rt. 59 and Aurora Avenue.

Please RESPOND to Tara Anderson to reserve your spot AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. We need to know how many people we can count on for each
night, how much food we will need, how many phone lines to turn on,
etc. Tara's e-mail address is: tara@diannemcguire.com.

Learn the advantages of having renewable energy sources in your home.
Solar Service will discuss solar photovoltaic (electric) systems and
heat and hot water systems for achieving energy independence and
protecting the environment. These fully automatic and maintenance-free
systems may qualify you to receive Illinois state rebates, federal tax
credits and much more.

Location:

Chicago Public Library - Edgebrook

5331 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 744-8313

This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO.

Join us as we settle the problems of the world from a democratic
perspective -- over a friendly drink or two! Next Wednesday
(5:30pm-8pm) at Frankie Z's (435 N. Clark).
RSVP at: http://www.illinoisdemnet.com/node/4878

Address: 

Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

 You’ve
been watching the Democratic National Convention on TV, and listening
to what the pundits have to say. But how do you feel about our
presidential and vice-presidential ticket? How do your neighbors, the
people who will be voting in this election, feel about the Democratic
ticket and how it will impact other Democrats on the ballot this year?

Come and talk about this, and anything else on your mind, at Let’s
Talk Politics. These moderated discussions are free, and open to all.

Registration in advance at TenthDemsU.org is suggested (so we have
an idea of how many are coming), but is not required. Bring a
friend…bring a relative…bring anyone who wants to be a part of the
discussion.

This year's Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, CO.

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

•   310 W. Division
• Phone: 312-744-0991

Join us as we watch Barack accept the Democratic nomination. We'll be
watching his speech from our new Illinois volunteer headquarters, at
566 W. Lake Street in the west Loop.

RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/conventionwatchparty/gpgspp

Address:

The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, Chicago

Barack
Obama gives his acceptance speech on the 40th anniversary of ML King's
"I have a Dream" speech, and does it in front of over 75,000 people in
Denver.

Let's watch history being made together and celebrate the official
launching of the Democratic ticket that will undo the nightmare of the
last 8 years.

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

Who: Scott Harper's campaign, volunteers, and supporters of Barack
Obama

Where: Tailgaters Bar and Grill, 431 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL.,
60440

When: Thursday August 28, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

What: A group of people getting together to watch Senator Barack Obama
accept the Democratic nomination for President. Also a great opportunity to "have a beer" with candidate Harper.

Address: 

566 W. Lake St., Lower Level, Chicago

Join
us as we watch Barack accept the Democratic nomination. We'll be
watching his speech from our new Illinois volunteer headquarters, at
566 W. Lake Street in the west Loop.

RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/conventionwatchparty/gpgspp

Address: 

Docks Bar and Grill, 313 E Liberty St, Wauconda

Appetizers and cash bar.

RSVP: my.barackobama.com

More Info: www.melissabean.com

Can't make it to Denver to watch Senator Obama accept the
Democratic nomination? Do the next best thing and come watch Obama's
acceptance speech LIVE with staff from the Debbie Halvorson
Congressional campaign, Illinois Victory '08, and other local
candidates.

RSVP JOLIET (Starts 8pm):
Alfa's Bar & Grill, 1609 W. Jefferson St., Joliet

RSVP KANKAKEE (Starts 8pm):
The Homestead, 1230 S East Ave., Kankakee

RSVP LA SALLE (Starts 8pm):
9th Street Pub, 253 9th St., La Salle

RSVP MINOOKA(Starts 8pm):
Schooner's Pub, 109 E. Mondamin (next to Cookie's Restaurant), Minooka

RSVP MOKENA (Starts 8pm):
191 South "Home of Rhythm and Brews", 10160 W 191st, Mokena

RSVP MORRIS (Starts 8:30pm):
Tully Monster Pub & Grill 104 Liberty St., Morris

RSVP NORMAL (Starts 8pm):
Schroeder Hall, Illinois State University (just east of College Ave. & University Street)

Address: 

various locations in NW Suburbs

John
Kerry won Wisconsin by less than 1%, and Wisconsin is a battleground
state again this year. We'll carpool to Milwaukee from convenient
points in the north and northwest suburbs, spend the day registering
voters and identifying supporters, then return home in time for dinner.

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

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

Address: 

Techny Prairie Park, 1750 Techny Road, Northbrook

Free
admission, lunch and children's crafts highlight the picnic. Meet at
Blue Gill Shelter. Relax and meet other Democratic families in the
Glenview, Northbrook and Northfield area.

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.

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

Address: 

Buffalo Grove Days Parade, Arlington Heights Rd, near Bernard, Buffalo Grove

Please
join Tenth for Obama and walk for change in the Buffalo Grove Days
Parade. Show your support for Barack Obama by wearing your Obama gear
and helping us hand out stickers and business cards which will recruit
new volunteers and continue to help build our grassroots movement.

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.

Address: 

Buffalo Grove Days Parade, Arlington Heights Rd, near Bernard, Buffalo Grove

Walk
the route with Carol, Democratic Candidate for State Representative,
53rd District! We are meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Bernard Drive, just east
of Arlington Heights Rd.

DATE: Sunday, August 31, 2008
TIME: 12:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Arlington Heights Rd. near Bernard

Contact Carol at 847-797-5684 or info@caroljavens.com

Address: 

UAW Hall, 680 Barclay Road, Lincolnshire

Both
new and old volunteers are welcome to join us for a picnic and
volunteer training run by the Vernon Democrats. Before the picnic march
in the Buffalo Grove Days Parade with the Vernon Democrats and Dan
Seals!

RSVP: my.barackobama.com

More Info: www.dansealsforcongress.com