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Upcoming Tim Bagwell Press Conference to Request Congressional Investigation of the Save-A-Life Foundation

Submitted by Philosophe Forum on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 7:28pm.

Start: 09/29/2010 - 11:00am

End: 09/29/2010 - 12:00pm

Group:

Bagwell for Congress

Cost:

free

Address:

Illinois State Capital

Bagwell for Congress
Contact: Tim Bagwell
Phone: 812 607-0721

U.S. House candidate Tim Bagwell will hold a press conference at 11:00am Wednesday September 29 in the Blue Room of the Illinois State Capital.

The news conference will be directed at issues of Congressional oversight of the Save-A-Life-Foundation (SALF), a high-profile Chicago area non-profit that since 2006 has been the subject of numerous media exposes.

Rep. John Shimkus has taken credit for arranging millions of federal taxpayer dollars to fund SALF. At the upcoming press conference, Bagwell will be asking Congressman Shimkus to initiate a federal investigation to determine if those millions – along with millions in Illinois state funds awarded to SALF - were improperly administered.

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"What happened to million$ in fed funding from CDC to SALF?," The Cincinnati Beacon, July 29, 2010: http://bit.ly/94LPFJ

"The Maneuver, Part I" by Chuck Goudie, ABC7 Chicago, November 17, 2006
Video: http://www.vimeo.com/1601287
Text: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news&id=4770490

"Save-A-Life's main government funding may be drying up" by Chuck Goudie, ABC7 Chicago, May 31, 2007
Video: http://www.vimeo.com/1602289
Text: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news&id=5354419

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Dem Day at the Illinois State Fair

Submitted by leo on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 12:02am.

Photos from the County Chair Breakfast and then the Rally at the State Fair later on.

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Dem Day at the Illinois State Fair (Springfield)

Submitted by leo on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 12:07pm.

Start: 08/18/2010 - 11:00am

End: 08/18/2010 - 4:00pm

Group:

Illinois State Fair

Cost:

$5 admission adults 13 and older; $2 for children (5-12); Free for children under 5

Address:

Illinois State Fair Grounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield

Also known as "Governor's Day". Annual Get-together of Democrats in the State of Illinois. High-point is the rally where our various Democratic State Officials speak. This is usually from 1:00pm-4:00pm.

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Cocktail Reception for Terry Link for Lt Governor (Springfield)

Submitted by michellegh2004 on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 8:05pm.

Start: 01/11/2010 - 5:30pm

End: 01/11/2010 - 7:30pm

Group:

Terry Link for State Senate

Cost:

$100 - $2,500

Address:

DH Brown's, 231 E Monroe St, Springfield

Please join us for a cocktail reception in Honor of State Senator Terry Link - State Senate Majority Caucus Whip and Candidate for Illinois Lt. Governor.
Chair $5000, Host $2500, Sponsor $1000, Supporter $500, Friend $250, $100

RSVP: www.facebook.com

More Info: 773-727-9340

More Info: www.linkforillinois.com

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Cocktails and Conversation with Senator Michael Bond (Springfield)

Submitted by michellegh2004 on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 8:01pm.

Start: 01/11/2010 - 6:00pm

End: 01/11/2010 - 8:00pm

Group:

Michael Bond for Senate

Cost:

$250 - $2,500

Address:

Globe Tavern, 3701 E Adams St, Springfield

You are invited to join Senator Bond for cocktails & conversation.
Host $2500, Sponsor $500, Individual $250

RSVP: 847-548-1007

More Info: www.michaelbondforsenate.com

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"Road to Victory" Statewide Democratic Grassroots Convention (Springfield)

Submitted by leo on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 6:12pm.

Start: 11/07/2009 - 9:30am

Group:

National Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC); Organizing for America (OFA-IL); Illinois Democratic Women (IDW); Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association (ILDCCA)

Cost:

Contact Organizers

Address:

Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield, IL) , 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield

Saturday, November 7 9:30 AM

With just 12 months until the 2010 elections – Democrats are hitting the Road to Victory! Please join us for a day of special guest speakers and campaign trainings from national and state politicos.

The “Road to Victory” Statewide Grassroots Convention will serve as an opportunity to engage and fire up Democrats from across the state to keep Illinois and President Obama’s Senate seat blue

Organizing Convention sponsors include: National Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC); Organizing for America (OFA-IL); Illinois Democratic Women (IDW); Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association (ILDCCA).

Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to roadtovictory2010@gmail.com

See: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcmj8

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Lobby in Springfield with Voices for Illinois Children (Springfield)

Submitted by michellegh2004 on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 8:04pm.

Start: 10/15/2009 - 11:55am

Group:

Voices for Illinois Children

Cost:

free

Address:

Illinois State Capitol, 2nd and Capitol, Springfield

You're invited to join Voices for Illinois Children and the Responsible Budget Coalition for a lobby day kickoff at the State Capitol. Take this critical opportunity to stand up for children and families and demand a responsible answer to the state budget problems that threaten education, health, and human services.

To attend the lobby day, please RSVP to Kelley Talbot by e-mail Ktalbot@voices4kids.org
or call 312-516-5572.

Visit the State Budget Action Center website http://www.voices4kids.org/getinvolved/statebudgetactioncenter.html
to learn more about the issues, read the legislation, and find suggestions for further action you can take.

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Dem Day Part II

Submitted by leo on Fri, 08/21/2009 - 9:57pm.

Dem Day itself, that is Wed., Aug 19, consists of two key events: the County Chair breakfast and then the rally later in the day on the Director's Lawn in the State Fair grounds proper.

The first photo is of Gov. Quinn addressing the attendees at the County Chair breakfast. The second photo is Sec. of State Jesse White speaking later on at the rally -- under a tent for fear of rain. Happily the rain seemed more than ready to accommodate Illinois Democrats -- waiting till the event was well over before breaking loose in torrents.

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Dem Day Part I

Submitted by leo on Fri, 08/21/2009 - 9:23pm.

A couple of pictures of the festivities surrounding Dem Day at the State Fair. In this post, I have two photos from the night before, or in other words, Tuesday, Aug. 18.

The first shot is of Boone's Saloon (RIP). Alas! Despite the change in traditional venues -- and the fact that we're in an off-year, the Sangamon County Dems still drew a pretty good crowd for their annual meet-and-greet fundraiser (sorry, no photos).

Later on, (after a number of other events), there was the reception at the Governor's Mansion for County Chairs -- this time warmly hosted by Gov. Quinn. Although the event was hosted inside for fear of rain, I must complement the Guv's team on the wonderful quality of the Italian sausage and brats!