Chicago/Cook County, IL Focus
Defending Pensions (from the Chicago Federation of Labor):
UPCOMING PROGRESSIVE EVENT: Campaign Academy near Chicago, IL
Jun 11, 2011 9:00 AM CDT (10:00 AM EDT)
UAW Union Hall
680 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire IL 60069
Website: bit.ly/fzCf12
Guest appearance by Gov. Howard Dean!
What are you going to learn?
Field
• Your Field Plan: Vote Goals, Targeting, and Field Strategy
• Building Your Activist Base
• Voter Contact Tactics and Strategies
• Get Out the Vote (GOTV)
Communications
• Developing a Campaign’s Message
• Working with the Media
• Advanced Campaign Communication: Political Public Speaking
Finance
• Fundraising Strategy and Making the Ask
• Tactics: Events and Call Time
• Budgeting and Finance Planning
Online
• Engagement Organizing and The Theory of Change
• Mastering VoteBuilder
• Advanced Online Organizing: Social Media
Miscellaneous
• Strategic Planning
• Careers in Politics: Getting a Campaign Job
Cost: $70 (regular) / $35 (low-income/student)
The contribution helps DFA cover its costs, including the venue rental and your copy of our 180 page training manual, lunch and coffee (both days). If you are unable to afford the full cost, reduced rates are available for students and people with low incomes.
The price at the door increases by $10 -- so register today!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER
Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio
Chicago's Progressive Talk believes that a blue city and a blue state deserve a Progressive Talk radio station that is entertaining, informative, irreverent and chock full of smart, funny shows with a progressive perspective.
We are one of the last independently owned radio stations in the country. Because we are not part of a conglomerate, our hosts have the freedom to speak their minds… and speak they do.
We commit to providing you an alternative to the status quo of talk radio and to providing our advertisers with an effective and results oriented product.
From 5am - 9pm Chicago's Progressive Talk can be heard on the following FM Frequencies:
92.5 FM- Covering the Western Suburbs and Northwestern IL
92.7 FM- Covering the Northern Suburbs, Northwestern IL and Southern WI
99.9 FM- Covering the Southern Suburbs and Northwest IN
You can also listen to Chicago's Progressive Talk 24hrs/day...CLICK HERE to find out how to listen live on your computer.
You can see their program schedule here.
SHOP LOCAL: some local businesses who support Progressive Talk Radio.
CURRENT TV CHICAGO:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In Chicago Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Some recurring liberal events in Chicago:
Equality Illinois First Friday
Monthly at 6pm on the first Friday
Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted Street, Chicago
(21 and over, with I.D.)
For a $10 donation to Equality Illinois, you receive two drink tickets and a ticket for a door prize drawing. Contributions to this event support the Equality Illinois Political Action Committee.
LAUGHING LIBERALLY CHICAGO: Political Action through Comedy
First Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm
No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
DRINKING LIBERALLY CHICAGO:
* Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* Sheffield's, 3258 N Sheffield Ave (In the back room)
* Hosted by Greg Sasso and Jon Mclennand, chicago (at) drinkingliberally.org
Drinking Liberally Evanston, Illinois
* Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St (Half block east of Orrington)
* For the upcoming holiday season we're not planning on meeting the week of Thanksgiving or during the month of December
* Hosted by Mark Foisy, Rich Heath and Adelaide Rowe, evanston (at) drinkingliberally.org
CHICAGO UNION CONTACTS: Get involved to help support working-class Americans:
Chicago Federation of Labor
130 East Randolph Street, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 222-1000
(312) 565-6769 fax
Chicago AFL-CIO Com. Svc. Liaison
Orlando Velez
ovelez@uw-mc.org
560 W. Lake St., Fl. 5
Chicago, IL 60661
Ph. 312.906.2435
Fx. 312.906.2439
Chicago AFL-CIO Office
999 McClintock Dr, Suite 100
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
Phone: 312.251.1414
Fax: 312.251.1420
7th Committee On Political Education District
Workers United
333 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
312-738-6140
jcostigan@unitemidwest.org
8th Committee On Political Education District
IBEW #134
600 W. Washington
Chicago, IL 60661-2490
312-454-1340
tdogallen2@aol.com
9th Committee On Political Education District
AFSCME Co. #31
205 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 2100
Chicago, IL. 60601-5958
312-641-6060
johnc@afsmceillinois.org
Tenth Dems University:: A POLITICAL PARTY SCHOOL
Tenth Dems University doesn’t have a campus, hasn’t hired a full-time faculty, and has no plans for homecoming festivities or fielding a football team. What we do offer, however, is a chance for you to become a better-educated voter, a more active and effective political volunteer, and to learn the skills you need if you ever want to run for public office.
Important: Many of our recent courses have filled up quickly. Be Sure to Register in Advance. Seating May Be Limited. Click here for more information.
LOCAL NAACP BRANCH:
CHICAGO LATINO CULTURAL CENTER:
Our audience has grown from 500 to nearly 40,000 people in 26 years and reveals an increased demand for the organization’s services. This is a tangible demonstration for the need of quality Latino arts and cultural events. Perhaps more significant is the diversity of the Center's audience, which is about 60% Latino, representing every one of our countries, and 40% non-Latino. Few other institutions have achieved the important goal of bringing Latinos and non-Latinos together to share common cross-cultural experiences.
Click here to see their Galleries.
Click here to learn about Latino Film in Chicago.
Click here for Latino Music in Chicago
Some local Democracy for America Chapters: Democracy for America is one of the largest grassroots organizations in America. Founded by Howard Dean it has continued to help grassroots activists get together and fight for a better America.
Greater Lincoln Park DFA:
This chapter of Howard Dean's Democracy for America serves the Lincoln Park community of Chicago, IL. We're requesting a $20/year membership to cover the expenses of the organization and its activities. Sign up here for more info.
Chicago South Side DFA: Sign up here for more info.
Northside Democracy for America is a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to electing socially progressive, fiscally responsible, and ethically committed Democrats to office at all levels of government.
Every election cycle our voting members vote to "adopt" or endorse a limited number of candidates and then we work to elect those candidates. We have a monthly membership meeting with guest speakers; we also host educational forums, trainings and social events.
To find out more or to join, go to their website.
Progressive Alliance - Cook County
For info or to get involved: ProgressiveAllianceCookCounty@gmail.com
Mission:
The Progressive Alliance - Cook County (PA-CC) is a coalition of emerging leaders working to engage and unify the many Progressive, Independent, and Reform organizations in Cook County. These organizations share common interests—but rarely share resources. By identifying and activating the next generation of Cook County residents, we can take ownership of the electoral process and public policy.
We envision a Cook County where:
• residents feel a sense of connection, urgency, and progress within the political process,
• the officials we elect are public servants, and
• government protects human rights and invests in the long-term stability of communities.
For more info or to join, you can go to their Facebook Page.
ILLINOIS TENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats is a volunteer group that has formed to help elect Democrats at all levels of government within Illinois' Tenth Congressional District. The district includes portions of both Cook and Lake Counties stretching from Wilmette on the south through Waukegan and from Lake Michigan west through parts of Arlington Heights and Palatine.
Click here for their newsletter.
You can also email them for more info: info_at_tenthdems.org
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition:
es@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
2525 S michigan suite247 B
Chicago, IL 60616
Fax: 312-423-7987
www.chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition was established in June 1991 as a multi- disciplinary membership organization to address the need for health promotion and disease prevention among Chicago's Hispanic community. It was established as a pilot demonstration project with funding from the U.S. Department on Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.
The Coalition's mission is to promote healthy behavior and prevent chronic disease. The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition advances health education and disease prevention in the Hispanic community. Coalition members are drawn from local agencies, community based organizations, universities, churches and regional offices of national health organizations. There are currently more than 600 health and service agencies actively participating.
Click here to see the services they offer.
Chicago Center for Inquiry: Center For Inquiry/Chicago is a not-for-profit organization that nurtures and inter-connects Chicagoland's growing community of secular humanists and free inquirers. We are dedicated to inquiring into and striving to improve all aspects of the human condition.
Go here to see their calendar of events.
The Chicago Green Home Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in making their homes environmentally friendly. As developers, designers, and brokers of Green Homes, we are a great resource to learn more about what you can do today to become more sustainable and green! Sign up to find out more about meetings.
Chicago Sustainable Development & New Urbanism Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development and New Urbanism.
Let's define what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are important to you when you look at your home, your neighborhood and your city? What actions can we take to effect true change that benefits everyone? We hope to answer these questions through conversations with local experts and other community members.
Let's work toward having more energy-efficient, healthy and "sustainable" options when looking for a new home. Let's create neighborhoods that are of human scale, cohesive and prepared for the future. Let's restore our urban fabric and communities!
Sign up to find out about meetings
South Suburban Food Co-op
21750 Main Street
Matteson, Illinois 60433
Phone: (708) 747-2256
info@southsuburbanfoodcoop.com
http://www.southsuburbanfoodcoop.com/
Everyone is welcome to visit the SSFC during normal business hours. Don't forget to visit our Resale shop. We have guest passes available in order for you to make a purchase, however only one per household per year will be accepted. Ownership/Membership is required for additional opportunities to buy products including local, organic, wheat free, vegan, gluten free, and other health-conscience merchandise. If you too like the atmosphere and want to live a "greener" lifestyle, stop by.
Stone Soup Ashland
4637 N. Ashland
Chicago, Illinois 60614
stonesoupcoop.org
Stone Soup is a housing cooperative, founded in 1997, with three houses in Chicago's Uptown and McKinley Park neighborhoods. We are a diverse community of 35 people, who are committed to living with joy and justice in everything we do. So take a look around the site. Come by for a potluck. We'd love to meet you!
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE CHICAGO AREA: These are some of the best businesses in town. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Archeworks
www.archeworks.org
A multidisciplinary design program where students work in teams with community partners to create design solutions for social and environmental challenges in cities.
Phone: (312)867-7254
Fax: (312)867-7260
625 North Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60654-6997
A Fresh Squeeze
www.afreshsqueeze.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off advertising with A Fresh Squeeze.
Chicago's and Seattle's source for environmentally responsible information. Mission is to encourage green lifestyles by providing locally relevant information.
Phone: (312)698-4498
1030 W Chicago Ave Ste 300
Evergreen Park, IL 60642
Pollution Solution
www.ecoquest.com/jblome
Free consultation and information on any residential air or water quality concern. We recommend and guaranty water purification products from Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems. "They invented and make the highest NSF certified solid carbon block filters on the market since 1970." Multi-Pure is a world leader and all products are satisfaction guaranteed. Dealer inquiries welcome.
Phone: (800)463-1894
Fax: (773)743-3300
6619 N. Rockwell St., Ste. 2
Chicago, IL 60645-5022
GreenHomeHugger.com
www.greenhomehugger.com
Green home improvement products (CFLs, Smart Surge, low flow fixtures, more!) and Green home Kits. Get all the facts, be green today...GreenHomeHugger.com. 1-877-505-KITS.
Phone: (877)505-5487
9449 South Kedzie Avenue, Ste. 117
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
InterfaceFLOR
www.interfaceflor.com
A new, high-style, environmentally friendly modular floorcovering composed of changeable carpet tiles. "Call us toll free or visit our Web site for more information or to purchase InterfaceFLOR."
Phone: (866)281-FLOR
Fax: (312)644-7756
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Ste. 10-138
Chicago, IL 60654
Healthy Green Goods
www.HealthyGreenGoods.com
Toxin-free, eco-friendly products. Organic mattresses, bedding, towels, clothing, furniture, carpeting, paint, window shades, air filters, water filters, cleaning, personal care, gift certificates, and registries.
Phone: (847)864-9098
Fax: (847)316-8600
702 Main St.
Evanston, IL 60202
Horigan Urban Forest Products
www.horiganUFP.com
We produce high-quality lumber from the Chicago area urban forest. Our lumber comes from a waste stream that would have been firewood or mulch.
Phone: (847)568-1340
8110 Monticello Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
Solar Service
www.solarserviceinc.com
Since 1977, has designed and installed solar heat, hot water, and electric systems for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Phone: (847)677-0950
Fax: (847)647-9360
7312 North Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
Chicago Diner
www.veggiediner.com
Meat-free since 1983. Serves delicious vegetarian dishes in a comfortable, casual diner atmosphere. Voted the 2005 "Veggie Award" winner for "Favorite Vegetarian Restaurant in the Country."
Phone: (773)935-6696
3411 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657-2414
Newleaf Natural Grocery
www.newleafnatural.net
Natural grocery featuring organic and local produce, weekly produce shares, Fair Trade and bulk items, raw food, wheat/gluten-free, vegan, super foods and supplements, water filters.
Phone: (773)743-0400
Fax: (773)743-4115
1261 W. Loyola Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
Organic Food Club/ Taste-a-Thon
www.eddiekugler.com
A consumer direct marketing company representing organic/natural/sustainable products in public and school events. Brokering product to a specialty/drugstore distributor is available also.
Phone: (847)763-2045
Fax: (847)561-1302
7301 N. Cicero Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Maddy's Organic Meals LLC
www.maddysorganicmeals.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free delivery with first purchase.
Midwest's first 100% certified organic baby food business. From the heartland's organic farms to your baby. Local, sustainable, and certified organic. (877) 9-MADDYS.
Phone: (773)427-0714
Fax: (773)427-0714
4909 N. Tripp
Chicago, IL 60630
Greenheart
www.greenheartshop.org
Greenheart is an eco fair trade non-profit shop, carrying both fair trade and eco-friendly products. Greenheart offers a variety of sustainable and ethically produced goods including recycled accessories and handbags, home goods, fair trade food items, cookbooks, glassware, jewelry, toys, personal care, organic cotton t-shirts, fair trade sports balls, sweatshop-free clothing and more! Greenheart believes consumers have the power to affect positive World change by supporting sustainable and fair business practices in their purchasing choices.
Phone: (312)264-1625
Fax: (773)235-6038
1911 West Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Urban Fox, LLC
www.urbanfoxeco.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free shipping.
An eco-friendly lingerie company based in the sweet Midwest. We create super-cute undies using environmentally sustainable materials and methods.
Phone: (773)501-3446
2709 W Potomac
2nd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60622
Nat & Helens
www.natandhelens.com
Featuring an extraordinary collection of organic and eco-friendly baby clothes, toys, and bedding dedicated to sustainable materials and socially conscious labor practices.
Phone: (773)525-4030
3125 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Bean Products, Inc.
www.beanproducts.com
Since 1987, crafting comfortable, durable, and Earth-friendly products for home, health, and comfort. Browse the selection of buckwheat, kapok, and recycled Sleeping Bean body pillows, reading and head pillows. Great tools for pilates, maternity, yoga, and meditation. Bean-bag chairs and floor comfort living products, shower curtains from hemp or cotton. Introducing contemporary upholstered furniture of hemp and organic cotton.
Phone: (800)726-8365
Fax: (312)666-3629
1500 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608-1828
Reusablebags.com
www.reusablebags.com
A major force providing facts and news on the global push to reduce plastic and paper bag consumption and resuable shopping bags.
Phone: (888)707-3873
Fax: (773)326-0883
116 W. Illinois St.
6th Floor E.
Chicago, IL 60654
Recycle Me
www.recyclemeorganictees.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off total order.
100% organic USA cotton clothing, environmentally responsible dyes and inks for the whole family. High quality, local, safe, environmentally responsible, carbon conscious, urban green style.
Phone: (773)655-4210
Fax: (773)267-1363
5031 N. Bernard St.
Chicago, IL 60625
Malia Designs
www.maliadesigns.com
Increasing economic opportunity for women and supporting organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asis, Malia Designs offers handbags, wallets, and accessories from Cambodia.
Phone: (773)857-0779
Fax: (815)572-0385
2643 N. Whipple St. # 2
Chicago, IL 60647-1721
five ACCESSORIES
www.fiveaccessories.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: $5.00 discount when use GREEN5.
A socially conscious company featuring handbags and accessories sourced through fair trade practices in FIVE countries, giving money back to charity.
Phone: (312)504-3483
Fax: (773)528-1691
P.O. Box 247
Chicago, IL 60690
Enterprising Kitchen
www.theenterprisingkitchen.org
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off.
Nonprofit job training program providing employment for women. Employees produce and package all-natural soaps (no animal products or perfumes). Proceeds return directly to the program.
Phone: (800)818-6158
Fax: (773)506-3881
4426 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
Greener Cleaner, Inc.
www.greenercleaner.net
"High-quality dry cleaning, naturally!" Multiple locations throughout Chicago area. Pick-up and delivery. Call (888)875-8345 for more information.
Phone: (888)875-8345
Fax: (773)293-2874
P.O. Box 13406
Chicago, IL 60613
GreenerLaundry.com
www.greenerlaundry.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Commercial clients receive ONE FREE pick-up and drop-off service.
Eco-friendly 24 hour/same day pick-up and delivery service that washes, dries and folds your laundry using eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products.
Phone: (866)234-8740
Fax: (847)866-6499
848 Dodge Ave.
Unit 426
Evanston, IL 60202
Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF)
www.cclfchicago.org
Chicago-based community development financial institution, managed according to rigorous standards of the Opportunity Finance Network. Has extended affordable, flexible capital, and technical assistance to community borrowers building jobs, housing, and human capacity in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods of metropolitan Chicago for the last 17 years.
Phone: (312)252-0440
Fax: (312)252-0419
29 E. Madison St.
Ste. 1700
Chicago, IL 60602-4415
Responsible Investment Group
www.lpl.com
Working with individual and institutional investors since 1985 to provide investment planning that is attentive to both financial and social considerations.
Phone: (800)406-9530
Fax: (312)645-5684
410 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
Birkelbach Investments
www.my-broker.com
Seeks superior performance through proprietary methodology, while considering both financial as well as social sustainability issues. "Invest in your values, listen to your heart and your brain."
Phone: (800)458-2358 x105
Fax: (312)853-3183
208 S. LaSalle St.
Ste. 1442
Chicago, IL 60604
ARIEL INVESTMENTS
www.arielinvestments.com
Offers two publicly traded, socially responsible mutual funds: Ariel Fund and Ariel Appreciation Fund. Screens include: environment, diversity, community, tobacco, handguns, and nuclear energy. Ariel Fund invests in companies with market capitalizations between $200 million and $2 billion, while Ariel Appreciation Fund invests in companies with market capitalizations between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. (800)29-ARIEL.
Phone: (800)292-7435
Fax: (312)612-2702
200 E. Randolph Dr.
Ste. 2900
Chicago, IL 60601-6436
Distant Village Packaging
www.distantvillage.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 20% off design.
Sustainable, custom-designed packaging: boxes, bags, labels, ribbon, yarn, and paper. Expertly designed. Natural materials. Handcrafted by artisans, creating jobs for hard-working communities.
Phone: (773)276-4554
1030 W. Chicago Ave.
Ste. 300
Chicago, IL 60642
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UPCOMING PROGRESSIVE EVENT: Campaign Academy near Chicago, IL
Jun 11, 2011 9:00 AM CDT (10:00 AM EDT)
UAW Union Hall
680 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire IL 60069
Website: bit.ly/fzCf12
Guest appearance by Gov. Howard Dean!
What are you going to learn?
Field
• Your Field Plan: Vote Goals, Targeting, and Field Strategy
• Building Your Activist Base
• Voter Contact Tactics and Strategies
• Get Out the Vote (GOTV)
Communications
• Developing a Campaign’s Message
• Working with the Media
• Advanced Campaign Communication: Political Public Speaking
Finance
• Fundraising Strategy and Making the Ask
• Tactics: Events and Call Time
• Budgeting and Finance Planning
Online
• Engagement Organizing and The Theory of Change
• Mastering VoteBuilder
• Advanced Online Organizing: Social Media
Miscellaneous
• Strategic Planning
• Careers in Politics: Getting a Campaign Job
Cost: $70 (regular) / $35 (low-income/student)
The contribution helps DFA cover its costs, including the venue rental and your copy of our 180 page training manual, lunch and coffee (both days). If you are unable to afford the full cost, reduced rates are available for students and people with low incomes.
The price at the door increases by $10 -- so register today!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER
Chicago's Progressive Talk Radio
Chicago's Progressive Talk believes that a blue city and a blue state deserve a Progressive Talk radio station that is entertaining, informative, irreverent and chock full of smart, funny shows with a progressive perspective.
We are one of the last independently owned radio stations in the country. Because we are not part of a conglomerate, our hosts have the freedom to speak their minds… and speak they do.
We commit to providing you an alternative to the status quo of talk radio and to providing our advertisers with an effective and results oriented product.
From 5am - 9pm Chicago's Progressive Talk can be heard on the following FM Frequencies:
92.5 FM- Covering the Western Suburbs and Northwestern IL
92.7 FM- Covering the Northern Suburbs, Northwestern IL and Southern WI
99.9 FM- Covering the Southern Suburbs and Northwest IN
You can also listen to Chicago's Progressive Talk 24hrs/day...CLICK HERE to find out how to listen live on your computer.
You can see their program schedule here.
SHOP LOCAL: some local businesses who support Progressive Talk Radio.
CURRENT TV CHICAGO:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.
In Chicago Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189
Check out their program schedule here.
Some recurring liberal events in Chicago:
Equality Illinois First Friday
Monthly at 6pm on the first Friday
Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted Street, Chicago
(21 and over, with I.D.)
For a $10 donation to Equality Illinois, you receive two drink tickets and a ticket for a door prize drawing. Contributions to this event support the Equality Illinois Political Action Committee.
LAUGHING LIBERALLY CHICAGO: Political Action through Comedy
First Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm
No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
DRINKING LIBERALLY CHICAGO:
* Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* Sheffield's, 3258 N Sheffield Ave (In the back room)
* Hosted by Greg Sasso and Jon Mclennand, chicago (at) drinkingliberally.org
Drinking Liberally Evanston, Illinois
* Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Celtic Knot, 626 Church St (Half block east of Orrington)
* For the upcoming holiday season we're not planning on meeting the week of Thanksgiving or during the month of December
* Hosted by Mark Foisy, Rich Heath and Adelaide Rowe, evanston (at) drinkingliberally.org
CHICAGO UNION CONTACTS: Get involved to help support working-class Americans:
Chicago Federation of Labor
130 East Randolph Street, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 222-1000
(312) 565-6769 fax
Chicago AFL-CIO Com. Svc. Liaison
Orlando Velez
ovelez@uw-mc.org
560 W. Lake St., Fl. 5
Chicago, IL 60661
Ph. 312.906.2435
Fx. 312.906.2439
Chicago AFL-CIO Office
999 McClintock Dr, Suite 100
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
Phone: 312.251.1414
Fax: 312.251.1420
7th Committee On Political Education District
Workers United
333 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
312-738-6140
jcostigan@unitemidwest.org
8th Committee On Political Education District
IBEW #134
600 W. Washington
Chicago, IL 60661-2490
312-454-1340
tdogallen2@aol.com
9th Committee On Political Education District
AFSCME Co. #31
205 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 2100
Chicago, IL. 60601-5958
312-641-6060
johnc@afsmceillinois.org
Tenth Dems University:: A POLITICAL PARTY SCHOOL
Tenth Dems University doesn’t have a campus, hasn’t hired a full-time faculty, and has no plans for homecoming festivities or fielding a football team. What we do offer, however, is a chance for you to become a better-educated voter, a more active and effective political volunteer, and to learn the skills you need if you ever want to run for public office.
Important: Many of our recent courses have filled up quickly. Be Sure to Register in Advance. Seating May Be Limited. Click here for more information.
LOCAL NAACP BRANCH:
CHICAGO LATINO CULTURAL CENTER:
Our audience has grown from 500 to nearly 40,000 people in 26 years and reveals an increased demand for the organization’s services. This is a tangible demonstration for the need of quality Latino arts and cultural events. Perhaps more significant is the diversity of the Center's audience, which is about 60% Latino, representing every one of our countries, and 40% non-Latino. Few other institutions have achieved the important goal of bringing Latinos and non-Latinos together to share common cross-cultural experiences.
Click here to see their Galleries.
Click here to learn about Latino Film in Chicago.
Click here for Latino Music in Chicago
Some local Democracy for America Chapters: Democracy for America is one of the largest grassroots organizations in America. Founded by Howard Dean it has continued to help grassroots activists get together and fight for a better America.
Greater Lincoln Park DFA:
This chapter of Howard Dean's Democracy for America serves the Lincoln Park community of Chicago, IL. We're requesting a $20/year membership to cover the expenses of the organization and its activities. Sign up here for more info.
Chicago South Side DFA: Sign up here for more info.
Northside Democracy for America is a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to electing socially progressive, fiscally responsible, and ethically committed Democrats to office at all levels of government.
Every election cycle our voting members vote to "adopt" or endorse a limited number of candidates and then we work to elect those candidates. We have a monthly membership meeting with guest speakers; we also host educational forums, trainings and social events.
To find out more or to join, go to their website.
Progressive Alliance - Cook County
For info or to get involved: ProgressiveAllianceCookCounty@gmail.com
Mission:
The Progressive Alliance - Cook County (PA-CC) is a coalition of emerging leaders working to engage and unify the many Progressive, Independent, and Reform organizations in Cook County. These organizations share common interests—but rarely share resources. By identifying and activating the next generation of Cook County residents, we can take ownership of the electoral process and public policy.
We envision a Cook County where:
• residents feel a sense of connection, urgency, and progress within the political process,
• the officials we elect are public servants, and
• government protects human rights and invests in the long-term stability of communities.
For more info or to join, you can go to their Facebook Page.
ILLINOIS TENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats is a volunteer group that has formed to help elect Democrats at all levels of government within Illinois' Tenth Congressional District. The district includes portions of both Cook and Lake Counties stretching from Wilmette on the south through Waukegan and from Lake Michigan west through parts of Arlington Heights and Palatine.
Click here for their newsletter.
You can also email them for more info: info_at_tenthdems.org
Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition:
es@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
2525 S michigan suite247 B
Chicago, IL 60616
Fax: 312-423-7987
www.chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition was established in June 1991 as a multi- disciplinary membership organization to address the need for health promotion and disease prevention among Chicago's Hispanic community. It was established as a pilot demonstration project with funding from the U.S. Department on Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health.
The Coalition's mission is to promote healthy behavior and prevent chronic disease. The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition advances health education and disease prevention in the Hispanic community. Coalition members are drawn from local agencies, community based organizations, universities, churches and regional offices of national health organizations. There are currently more than 600 health and service agencies actively participating.
Click here to see the services they offer.
Chicago Center for Inquiry: Center For Inquiry/Chicago is a not-for-profit organization that nurtures and inter-connects Chicagoland's growing community of secular humanists and free inquirers. We are dedicated to inquiring into and striving to improve all aspects of the human condition.
Go here to see their calendar of events.
The Chicago Green Home Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in making their homes environmentally friendly. As developers, designers, and brokers of Green Homes, we are a great resource to learn more about what you can do today to become more sustainable and green! Sign up to find out more about meetings.
Chicago Sustainable Development & New Urbanism Meetup Group
Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development and New Urbanism.
Let's define what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are important to you when you look at your home, your neighborhood and your city? What actions can we take to effect true change that benefits everyone? We hope to answer these questions through conversations with local experts and other community members.
Let's work toward having more energy-efficient, healthy and "sustainable" options when looking for a new home. Let's create neighborhoods that are of human scale, cohesive and prepared for the future. Let's restore our urban fabric and communities!
Sign up to find out about meetings
South Suburban Food Co-op
21750 Main Street
Matteson, Illinois 60433
Phone: (708) 747-2256
info@southsuburbanfoodcoop.com
http://www.southsuburbanfoodcoop.com/
Everyone is welcome to visit the SSFC during normal business hours. Don't forget to visit our Resale shop. We have guest passes available in order for you to make a purchase, however only one per household per year will be accepted. Ownership/Membership is required for additional opportunities to buy products including local, organic, wheat free, vegan, gluten free, and other health-conscience merchandise. If you too like the atmosphere and want to live a "greener" lifestyle, stop by.
Stone Soup Ashland
4637 N. Ashland
Chicago, Illinois 60614
stonesoupcoop.org
Stone Soup is a housing cooperative, founded in 1997, with three houses in Chicago's Uptown and McKinley Park neighborhoods. We are a diverse community of 35 people, who are committed to living with joy and justice in everything we do. So take a look around the site. Come by for a potluck. We'd love to meet you!
GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE CHICAGO AREA: These are some of the best businesses in town. Taken from the Green America Green Pages
Archeworks
www.archeworks.org
A multidisciplinary design program where students work in teams with community partners to create design solutions for social and environmental challenges in cities.
Phone: (312)867-7254
Fax: (312)867-7260
625 North Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60654-6997
A Fresh Squeeze
www.afreshsqueeze.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off advertising with A Fresh Squeeze.
Chicago's and Seattle's source for environmentally responsible information. Mission is to encourage green lifestyles by providing locally relevant information.
Phone: (312)698-4498
1030 W Chicago Ave Ste 300
Evergreen Park, IL 60642
Pollution Solution
www.ecoquest.com/jblome
Free consultation and information on any residential air or water quality concern. We recommend and guaranty water purification products from Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems. "They invented and make the highest NSF certified solid carbon block filters on the market since 1970." Multi-Pure is a world leader and all products are satisfaction guaranteed. Dealer inquiries welcome.
Phone: (800)463-1894
Fax: (773)743-3300
6619 N. Rockwell St., Ste. 2
Chicago, IL 60645-5022
GreenHomeHugger.com
www.greenhomehugger.com
Green home improvement products (CFLs, Smart Surge, low flow fixtures, more!) and Green home Kits. Get all the facts, be green today...GreenHomeHugger.com. 1-877-505-KITS.
Phone: (877)505-5487
9449 South Kedzie Avenue, Ste. 117
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
InterfaceFLOR
www.interfaceflor.com
A new, high-style, environmentally friendly modular floorcovering composed of changeable carpet tiles. "Call us toll free or visit our Web site for more information or to purchase InterfaceFLOR."
Phone: (866)281-FLOR
Fax: (312)644-7756
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Ste. 10-138
Chicago, IL 60654
Healthy Green Goods
www.HealthyGreenGoods.com
Toxin-free, eco-friendly products. Organic mattresses, bedding, towels, clothing, furniture, carpeting, paint, window shades, air filters, water filters, cleaning, personal care, gift certificates, and registries.
Phone: (847)864-9098
Fax: (847)316-8600
702 Main St.
Evanston, IL 60202
Horigan Urban Forest Products
www.horiganUFP.com
We produce high-quality lumber from the Chicago area urban forest. Our lumber comes from a waste stream that would have been firewood or mulch.
Phone: (847)568-1340
8110 Monticello Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
Solar Service
www.solarserviceinc.com
Since 1977, has designed and installed solar heat, hot water, and electric systems for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Phone: (847)677-0950
Fax: (847)647-9360
7312 North Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
Chicago Diner
www.veggiediner.com
Meat-free since 1983. Serves delicious vegetarian dishes in a comfortable, casual diner atmosphere. Voted the 2005 "Veggie Award" winner for "Favorite Vegetarian Restaurant in the Country."
Phone: (773)935-6696
3411 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657-2414
Newleaf Natural Grocery
www.newleafnatural.net
Natural grocery featuring organic and local produce, weekly produce shares, Fair Trade and bulk items, raw food, wheat/gluten-free, vegan, super foods and supplements, water filters.
Phone: (773)743-0400
Fax: (773)743-4115
1261 W. Loyola Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
Organic Food Club/ Taste-a-Thon
www.eddiekugler.com
A consumer direct marketing company representing organic/natural/sustainable products in public and school events. Brokering product to a specialty/drugstore distributor is available also.
Phone: (847)763-2045
Fax: (847)561-1302
7301 N. Cicero Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Maddy's Organic Meals LLC
www.maddysorganicmeals.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free delivery with first purchase.
Midwest's first 100% certified organic baby food business. From the heartland's organic farms to your baby. Local, sustainable, and certified organic. (877) 9-MADDYS.
Phone: (773)427-0714
Fax: (773)427-0714
4909 N. Tripp
Chicago, IL 60630
Greenheart
www.greenheartshop.org
Greenheart is an eco fair trade non-profit shop, carrying both fair trade and eco-friendly products. Greenheart offers a variety of sustainable and ethically produced goods including recycled accessories and handbags, home goods, fair trade food items, cookbooks, glassware, jewelry, toys, personal care, organic cotton t-shirts, fair trade sports balls, sweatshop-free clothing and more! Greenheart believes consumers have the power to affect positive World change by supporting sustainable and fair business practices in their purchasing choices.
Phone: (312)264-1625
Fax: (773)235-6038
1911 West Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Urban Fox, LLC
www.urbanfoxeco.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free shipping.
An eco-friendly lingerie company based in the sweet Midwest. We create super-cute undies using environmentally sustainable materials and methods.
Phone: (773)501-3446
2709 W Potomac
2nd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60622
Nat & Helens
www.natandhelens.com
Featuring an extraordinary collection of organic and eco-friendly baby clothes, toys, and bedding dedicated to sustainable materials and socially conscious labor practices.
Phone: (773)525-4030
3125 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Bean Products, Inc.
www.beanproducts.com
Since 1987, crafting comfortable, durable, and Earth-friendly products for home, health, and comfort. Browse the selection of buckwheat, kapok, and recycled Sleeping Bean body pillows, reading and head pillows. Great tools for pilates, maternity, yoga, and meditation. Bean-bag chairs and floor comfort living products, shower curtains from hemp or cotton. Introducing contemporary upholstered furniture of hemp and organic cotton.
Phone: (800)726-8365
Fax: (312)666-3629
1500 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608-1828
Reusablebags.com
www.reusablebags.com
A major force providing facts and news on the global push to reduce plastic and paper bag consumption and resuable shopping bags.
Phone: (888)707-3873
Fax: (773)326-0883
116 W. Illinois St.
6th Floor E.
Chicago, IL 60654
Recycle Me
www.recyclemeorganictees.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off total order.
100% organic USA cotton clothing, environmentally responsible dyes and inks for the whole family. High quality, local, safe, environmentally responsible, carbon conscious, urban green style.
Phone: (773)655-4210
Fax: (773)267-1363
5031 N. Bernard St.
Chicago, IL 60625
Malia Designs
www.maliadesigns.com
Increasing economic opportunity for women and supporting organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asis, Malia Designs offers handbags, wallets, and accessories from Cambodia.
Phone: (773)857-0779
Fax: (815)572-0385
2643 N. Whipple St. # 2
Chicago, IL 60647-1721
five ACCESSORIES
www.fiveaccessories.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: $5.00 discount when use GREEN5.
A socially conscious company featuring handbags and accessories sourced through fair trade practices in FIVE countries, giving money back to charity.
Phone: (312)504-3483
Fax: (773)528-1691
P.O. Box 247
Chicago, IL 60690
Enterprising Kitchen
www.theenterprisingkitchen.org
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off.
Nonprofit job training program providing employment for women. Employees produce and package all-natural soaps (no animal products or perfumes). Proceeds return directly to the program.
Phone: (800)818-6158
Fax: (773)506-3881
4426 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
Greener Cleaner, Inc.
www.greenercleaner.net
"High-quality dry cleaning, naturally!" Multiple locations throughout Chicago area. Pick-up and delivery. Call (888)875-8345 for more information.
Phone: (888)875-8345
Fax: (773)293-2874
P.O. Box 13406
Chicago, IL 60613
GreenerLaundry.com
www.greenerlaundry.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Commercial clients receive ONE FREE pick-up and drop-off service.
Eco-friendly 24 hour/same day pick-up and delivery service that washes, dries and folds your laundry using eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products.
Phone: (866)234-8740
Fax: (847)866-6499
848 Dodge Ave.
Unit 426
Evanston, IL 60202
Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF)
www.cclfchicago.org
Chicago-based community development financial institution, managed according to rigorous standards of the Opportunity Finance Network. Has extended affordable, flexible capital, and technical assistance to community borrowers building jobs, housing, and human capacity in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods of metropolitan Chicago for the last 17 years.
Phone: (312)252-0440
Fax: (312)252-0419
29 E. Madison St.
Ste. 1700
Chicago, IL 60602-4415
Responsible Investment Group
www.lpl.com
Working with individual and institutional investors since 1985 to provide investment planning that is attentive to both financial and social considerations.
Phone: (800)406-9530
Fax: (312)645-5684
410 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
Birkelbach Investments
www.my-broker.com
Seeks superior performance through proprietary methodology, while considering both financial as well as social sustainability issues. "Invest in your values, listen to your heart and your brain."
Phone: (800)458-2358 x105
Fax: (312)853-3183
208 S. LaSalle St.
Ste. 1442
Chicago, IL 60604
ARIEL INVESTMENTS
www.arielinvestments.com
Offers two publicly traded, socially responsible mutual funds: Ariel Fund and Ariel Appreciation Fund. Screens include: environment, diversity, community, tobacco, handguns, and nuclear energy. Ariel Fund invests in companies with market capitalizations between $200 million and $2 billion, while Ariel Appreciation Fund invests in companies with market capitalizations between $1.5 billion and $10 billion. (800)29-ARIEL.
Phone: (800)292-7435
Fax: (312)612-2702
200 E. Randolph Dr.
Ste. 2900
Chicago, IL 60601-6436
Distant Village Packaging
www.distantvillage.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 20% off design.
Sustainable, custom-designed packaging: boxes, bags, labels, ribbon, yarn, and paper. Expertly designed. Natural materials. Handcrafted by artisans, creating jobs for hard-working communities.
Phone: (773)276-4554
1030 W. Chicago Ave.
Ste. 300
Chicago, IL 60642
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