Upcoming June River District Events

Good Events for Local Leaders to Attend!

June 2017   SHOP THE BLOCKS WHEN: This Friday, June 2 TIME: 3:00-8:00pm WHERE: Downtown Rockford   Shop the Blocks, in conjunction with First Friday's, returns to Downtown Rockford this summer each month June through September. This year businesses encompassing the downtown area will bring their businesses outside to offer sidewalk sales and alfresco dining. Additionally, live music and a few select parking spaces will be turned into temporary interactive open-air "parklets".  For more information click here!   RDA JUNE SOCIAL WHEN: Tuesday, June 13 TIME: 5:30-7:30pm WHERE: Patio of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 102 N. Main Street Join us on the patio of the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau for an evening of mingling with your neighbors, new and old friends. Octane Interlounge  and Magpie will serve up tasty hors d'oeuvres and deserts, Blue Line Sports Pub will offer a cash bar. Stay in touch here!          SIGNATURE INDOOR WALKING TOUR WHEN: Thursday, June 22 TIME: 5:30pm WHERE: Downtown Rockford   Ever wondered what the top of the Register Star news tower looks like? Is there really a slide? New this summer are our ticketed Signature Indoor Walking Tours offering the opportunity to explore the great indoors. These 90-120 minute tours help keep people cool during Rockford's summer season by visiting the interiors of a select 3-4 historical buildings.  At the conclusion of the tour ticket holders are invited to a private tasting at Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza. Heavy appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Tickets for these tours will be $25 per person.  More information to be released in the coming days.          RIVER DISTRICT 12 BIKE TOUR WHEN: Saturday, June 24 TIME: 7am-7pm WHERE: The River District, Downtown Rockford   Grab your friends and family, take your bikes out of the basement, your helmets out of the closet and those padded pants out of the bottom drawer, and GO! River District 12 is a twelve hour bike tour designed to promote bike safety and awareness, provide a bike view of the River District, and build the community's foundation. Participants ride the course with the intention of accumulating the most miles possible. Immerse yourself in the River District and we're sure you'll ride away impressed. For more information click here!          BECOME A MEMBER - GET INVOLVED! LIVE * WORK * PLAY   With a strong membership there is value. A larger group will help us continue to be a meaningful part of the conversation that guides the development of the River District and paves our path for quality of life. The RDA has long advocated for residents and has promoted the mantra of LIVE, WORK, PLAY celebrating the vibrancy of our river district. By banding together with other members, we can drive forward and steer toward the direction we want to see our River District take. Come join us!   PREPARING FOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE RIVER DISTRICT   As you are planning your schedules we hope you will please take note of River District and other area events by visiting www.gorockford.com/calendar/. You can also email Janet Jacobs at the RACVB to request to be added to the distribution list for the 3 month schedule of tournaments and meetings coming to the Rockford area. Leah Tuneberg Executive Director 779-207-0110 info@riverdistrict.com   RDA's focus is to unite, advocate, and promote efforts to create a thriving business and residential community in Rockford's downtown neighborhood.              LIVE     *     WORK     *    PLAY  STAY CONNECTED     River District Association

Wallace Joins Effort to Create Trust between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities

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       …from State Representative Litesa E. Wallace

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         FOR MORE INFORMATION:

May 26, 2017                                                                                               State Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

                                                                                                                                Phone: 815-987-7433

 

Wallace Joins Effort to Create Trust between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Litesa Wallace, D-Rockford, is backing legislation to require law enforcement and federal immigration officials to acquire a warrant before cooperating in arrests of undocumented immigrants with no criminal background.  

 

"There has been a lot of conversation, both locally and nationally, about how to handle immigrant populations," Wallace said. "It's critical that we ensure our legal process is respected and that we do not recklessly and aggressively target individuals who responsibly contribute to our community. Our local police and resources should not be burdened with rounding up residents who have not committed a crime in order to address a political agenda."

 

Wallace is a sponsor of Senate Bill 31, known as the Illinois TRUST Act, which would set reasonable and constitutional limits on local law enforcement from engaging in the enforcement of federal immigration policies by:

 

·         Barring local police from engaging with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents without a court-issued warrant,

·         Barring federal agents from making arrests in state-funded schools and health facilities,

·         Banning participation in a federal registry based on country of origin or religion, and

·         Strengthening legal protections for immigrant victims of crimes.

 

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), immigrant communities are more likely to report crimes and cooperate with police if they trust their immigration status will not be made an issue. Communities with more welcoming policies also show lower crime rates as undocumented immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens. With Senate Bill 31, Illinois now joins 14 other state legislatures and the District of Columbia in introducing welcoming legislation to address the growing safety concerns in immigrant communities. Senate Bill 31 does not prohibit ICE agents from operating in Illinois, nor does it prevent cooperation between ICE and local law enforcement if a warrant is acquired.

 

"This measure aims to create trust between immigrant and law enforcement communities," Wallace said. "In Rockford, we should be looking for ways that foster cooperation and communication between our residents and those who serve to protect us. This bill helps to do that."

 

Senate Bill 31 passed the Illinois Senate, and now awaits consideration on the House floor.

 

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Summer 2017 Kick-Off

Please Join Senator Linda Holmes & State Representative Stephanie Kifowit Thursday, June 29th 5:30pm-7:30pm Hopvine Brewing Company 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 Tickets: $50 Sponsorship opportunities available. Please make checks payable to: Citizens for Linda Holmes, P.O. Box 6374, Aurora, IL 60598 and/or Friends of Stephanie Kifowit, P.O. Box 1414, Aurora, IL 60507 RSVP: carly@ilsenatedems.org PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR LINDA HOLMES Copyright © 2017 Citizens for Linda Holmes, All rights reserved. Thank you for your support in election Senator Linda Holmes to the Illinois State Senate. Our mailing address is: Citizens for Linda Holmes PO Box 6374 Aurora, IL 60598

Senate Democratic Caucus Events: Spring 2017

Hello everyone! Here is a list of our upcoming events.  Have a great day! Friday, June 2nd, 11:00 am Senator Bill Haine's Annual Golf Outing 11:00 am Registration & Lunch | 12:00 pm Shotgun start | 5:00 pm Dinner & Awards Belk Park Golf Course, Wood River, IL Tickets: $175 single golfer, $600 foursome Sponsorships: $2000, $1500 (no golf), $1500, $1000 (no golf), $700, $400 (no golf), $300, $150 (no golf), $75 (no golf) Please make checks payable to Friends of Bill Haine and mail to: 21st Century Group, P.O. Box 5191, Godfrey, IL 62035 RSVP: John Hill hill21stcentury@aol.com   Monday, June 19th, 5:30-7:30 pm Senator Tom Cullerton American Tap, 701 W. Lake St, Addison, IL 60101 Tickets: $50 Sponsorships: $1,000, $500, $150 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Tom Cullerton, P.O. Box 7304, Villa Park, IL, 60181 RSVP: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org   Tuesday, June 20th, 11:30 am Senator Terry Link's Annual Golf Outing 11:30 check in, Shotgun start 12:30 Midlane Country Club, 4555 W. Yorkhouse Road, Wadsworth, IL 60083 Tickets: $350 Sponsorships: $1,500, $500, $250, $100, $25 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Terry Link, 248 Ambrogio Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031 RSVP: Sue (847)-623-7725   Wednesday, June 21st, 5:00-7:00 pm Senator Pat McGuire & Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL Tickets: $35 or $50 for couple Sponsorships: $5000, $2500, $1000, $500, $250 Please make checks payable to one or both committees: Committee to Elect Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, 900 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435 McGuire for Senate, PO Box 2185, Joliet, IL 60434 RSVP: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org or Carly@ilsenatedems.org   Wednesday, June 21st, 5:30-7:30 pm Senator Scott Bennett's Bowling Night Old Orchard Lanes and Links, 902 N. Dunlap Ave., Savoy, IL Spectator: $25, Single Bowler: $30, Team of Four: $150 Sponsorships: Turkey $2000, Strike $1000, Spare $500, Split $250 Please make checks payable to Bennett for Senate, PO Box 1383, Champaign, IL 61824 RSVP: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org   Thursday, June 22, 5:30-7:30 pm -- Just added Senator Toi Hutchinson Brickstone Brewery, 527 Brewery Lane, Bourbonnais, IL Ticket: $100 Sponsorships: $5000, $2500, $1500, $500, $250 Please make checks payable to Friends of Toi Hutchinson, PO Box 101, Steger, IL 60475 RSVP: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org   Thursday, June 22nd, 9:00 am -- Just added Senator Melinda Bush Labor Breakfast Plumbers Local 130 Hall, 31855 N US Hwy 12, Volo, IL Sponsorships: $150, $500, $1,000 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Melinda Bush, 240 N Lake St, Grayslake, IL 60030 RSVP: Maggie@ilsenatedems.org   Monday, June 26th, 8:30 am Assistant Majority Leader Senator Tony Munoz's Annual Golf Outing 8:30 am Check in & 9:30 am Shotgun Start Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy Road, Lemont, IL $400 per golfer, $1600 Foursome, $2000 Foursome & Hole Sponsor $500 Hole Sponsor, $800 Club House Sponsor,  $3000 Gold Sponsor, $5000 Event Sponsor Please make checks payable to Citizens for Antonio "Tony" Munoz, PO Box 1926, Springfield, IL 62705. Please respond by May 27th to senmunoz@aol.com or 217-414-0591   Wednesday, June 28th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Senator Omar Aquino One Year Anniversary Banquet Reception Porretta's Banquets, 3718 N Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 Tickets: $100 Sponsorships: Half Table Sponsor: $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 Please make checks payable to Friends of Omar Aquino, 1000 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60622 RSVP to kellymarie@kmmconsulting.com is required by June 21st Contributions can be made online at https://act.myngp.com/Forms/430639791070054400   Thursday, June 29th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Reception honoring Senate President John J. Cullerton with a special Jazz Performance Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, 2nd Floor, 1028 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL Tickets: $150, Young Professional Ticket: $50 Sponsorships: $2500, $1500, $1000, $500 Please make checks payable to Senate Democratic Victory Fund, 1 N. LaSalle, Ste 2065, Chicago, IL 60602 RSVP: Liz@ilsenatedems.org   Thursday, June 29th, 5:30-7:30 pm Senator Linda Holmes & Representative Stephanie Kifowit Hopvine Brewing Company, 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 Tickets: $50 Sponsorships: $150, $250, $500, $1,000 Please make checks payable to: Citizens for Linda Holmes, P.O. Box 6374, Aurora, IL 60598 Friends of Stephanie Kifowit, P.O. Box 1414, Aurora, IL 60507 RSVP: Carly@ilsenatedems.org   Friday, July 7th, 8:00 am Senator Donne E. Trotter's Annual Golf Outing 8:30 am Registration & 9:00 am Shotgun Start Balmoral Woods Country Club, 26732 S. Balmoral Woods Dr. Crete, IL Individual Golfer: $325 Sponsorship: $5,000- Presenting Sponsor (2 Foursomes), $3,500- Golf Cart Sponsor (Foursome), $2,500- Longest Drive Sponsor (Foursome), $1,500- Eagle Sponsor (Foursome), $1,000- Birdie Sponsor (Two Golfers), $350- Hole Sponsor, $200- Dinner & Awards Ceremony Please make checks payable to: Friends of Donne E. Trotter P.O. Box 19613, Chicago, IL 60619 RSVP: fossettroslyn@gmail.com or 708-369-0293   Saturday, July 15th, doors open at 6:00 pm & concert starts at 7:00 pm -- updated information Jimmy Buffett Concert with Senator Don Harmon & Senator Tom Cullerton  Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago, IL Tickets: $1,500 Please make checks payable to one or both committees:  Friends of Don Harmon, 6941-A W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Friends of Tom Cullerton, PO Box 7304, Villa Park, IL 60181 Seats are limited, RSVP required: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org   Thursday, July 20th, 12:30 pm Please join Senate President John J. Cullerton at Senator Julie Morrison's Day at the Races Arlington Park, 2200 Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Tickets: $500 Sponsorships: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,000 Please make checks payable to: Julie Morrison for State Senate, P.O. Box 646, Deerfield, IL 60015 Tickets are limited, RSVP required: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org   Tuesday, July 25th, 7:15 pm Senate President John J. Cullerton - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies Box  Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO 63102 Tickets: $2,500 Please make checks payable to Citizens for John J. Cullerton, 1 N. LaSalle, Ste. 2065, Chicago, IL 60602 RSVP: Liz@ilsenatedems.org   Monday, September 11th -- Details added Senator Toi Hutchinson's 8th Annual Olympia Fields Golf Outing Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields, IL 11:30 am Registration and Lunch, 1 pm Shotgun Start, 5-7 pm Cocktails and Prizes Foursome: $2,500 Single Golfer: $650 Sponsorships: $10,000  $5000  $3500  $2500  $1500  $1000 Please inquire about sponsorship opportunities. Please make checks payable to Friends of Toi Hutchinson, PO Box 101, Steger, IL 60475 RSVP: Joan Etten at 708-751-2474 or ettenjoan@yahoo.com   Friday, September 15th Senator Andy Manar's Annual Golf Outing Timber Lakes Golf Course, 3120 Forrest Lake Lane, Staunton, IL $340 per team, Sponsorships:  $5000, $2500, $1000, $500 Please make checks payable to Friends of Manar, PO Box 5509, Springfield, IL 62705 To reserve a team or sponsorship, please email: golfwithandy@gmail.com   Save the Date   Thursday, June 22nd -- Just added Senator Heather Steans Summer Fundraiser Sopraffina, 10 N Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60602 Questions: Maggie@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Thursday, July 13th Senator Melinda Bush's Golf Outing Brae Loch Golf Club, Grayslake, IL Questions: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Tuesday, July 18th Senate President John J. Cullerton's Golf Outing at Rich Harvest Farms Questions: Liz@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Monday, August 21st Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant's Golf Outing Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville, IL Questions: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Monday, September 18th Senator Pat McGuire's Golf Outing Joliet Country Club Questions: Carly@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Questions? Email Lexie@ilsenatedems.org or call 312-630-7700. Forward To A Friend

 

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