MWRD Candidates Karen Roothan, Tammie Vinson, and Christopher Anthony chanted “Vote Green! Vote Green! If you want your water clean!” as they walked in the 10th Ward Labor Day Parade on Saturday, September 2nd!
Author: Rita Maniotis
Rev. Anthony Williams on Chicago Tonight!
Rev. Williams got the chance to talk about hearings he is helping to lead throughout this state on violence with the help of state representatives in an effort to find solutions to the carnage. The first one was held on Saturday, August 25th.
https://www.pbs.org/video/chicago-violence-0828-ftjgd5/
Rich Whitney’s Take On Where We Go After Remembering ’68
Illinois Green Party’s Rich Whitney helped organize the anti-war rally and march commemorating the antiwar demonstrations 50 years ago at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The event was sponsored by The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. Whitney concluded the march with a call to build a peace movement that will “fight back smart.”
Greening the Bud Billiken Parade!
Greens Join the CTU at the Bud Billiken Parade!
Jack Ailey, Rita Maniotis, and Green Party Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) candidates–Karen Roothan and Tammie Vinson handed out over 1000 flyers about the MWRD candidates and their campaign issues. Join us for our next outreach when we flyer the Labor Day Parade in Hyde Park–stay tuned for more info.
Cook County Green Party Meeting
Join us at the next Cook County Green Party Meeting!
WHEN: August 6, 2018 at 6:00pm
WHERE: Chicago Public Library Manning Branch, 6 S. Hoyne at the corner of Madison and Hoyne (near the west exit of the Medical Center Blue Line stop and southeast of the Ashland Green Line stop. There is also a parking lot.
ON THE AGENDA: MWRD campaign update, June candidate filings, upcoming actions, recaps on the National Meeting as well as the Coordinating and Exec Committee Meetings. We also may have two speakers. When they are confirmed, I will update this post.
REFRESHMENTS?: Always!
Medicare for All Townhall
Show your support for Medicare for All!
We need as many Greens as possible to attend this event!
Come to the ILGP State Meeting!
WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9-5
WHERE: Budlong Woods branch of the Chicago Public Library, 5630 N. Lincoln Ave. at Lincoln Ave. and Bryn Mawr. Parking is free along Lincoln Ave. Close to transit
The Spring Convention will be held Saturday, March 24th and Sunday March 25th, in the Chicago area. Our Featured Presenter for 2018 will be Troy LaRaviere, President of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA) and candidate for Mayor of Chicago! Troy has an amazing track record of speaking truth to power in Chicago, and is one of a very few high-profile candidates independent of the Chicago/Cook County Democrat machine.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA (subject to small changes)
Friday, March 23rd – Evening Social (7pm – 9pm)
Fireside Restaurant, & Lounge, 5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
Casual drinks & discussion with your fellow Greens! No official business, just good times all ’round.
Saturday, March 24th – Morning (9:30am)
Budlong Woods Branch, Chicago Public Library, 5630 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Free lot and street parking
9:00am – 9:30am: Library opens; setup
9:30am – 9:45am: Programming begins. Introductions & agenda.
9:45am – 12:00pm: Proposed Bylaws changes – discussion & voting
12:00pm – 1:15pm: Lunch Break
Numerous restaurants in walking distance for lunch
Saturday, March 24th – Afternoon
Budlong Woods Branch, Chicago Public Library, 5630 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
1:15pm – 1:30pm: Return from lunch; Featured Presentation introduction
1:30pm – 2:30pm: Featured Presentation: Troy LaRaviere
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Officer Elections: Explanation of positions & voting; nominations from the floor
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Officer Elections: Candidate speeches & Q&A
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Voting tabulation & cleanup
Please note: If you wish to nominate yourself or another member for a leadership position, you may use the 2018 Officer Nominations web form or email your nominations to secretary@ilgp.org.
Saturday Dinner (please RSVP on the dinner event page) (6pm – 8:30pm)
Fiesta Mexicana, 2423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
– Announcement of ILGP officers for 2018
– ILGP candidate meet-and-greet
– Open taco bar!
– “Green Path Forward” — summary of the electoral landscape for 2018, 2019, and 2020
Sunday, March 25th (10am – 2pm)
Centro Autónomo de Albany Park, 3460 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
9:45am – 10:00am: Space opens & setup
10:00am – 10:45am: Platform revisions
10:45am – 11:30am: Plenary session for upcoming party business (new Exec, dues if adopted, etc.)
11:30am – 2:00pm: Organizer & party leadership training/workshop (online tools, growth strategy, etc.)
Come Picnic With Cook County Greens!
Join us for a GREEN COOK-OUT!
WHEN: This Saturday 9/30 from 3:00 to 6:30
WHERE: Maywood Grove, 301 Des Plaines Ave. in Maywood
Bring a dish or drink to share. Hope to see you there!
For more information, call Rita Maniotis (708) 955-6964