A lot has happened with the campaign, and we wanted to update you on those developments, as well as some exciting upcoming events and opportunities:<\/p>\n JAN\u2019S RALLY FOR HILLARY A TERRIFIC SUCCESS<\/strong>:\u00a0 Neither the Bears game nor a beautiful sunny day kept hundreds of supporters from the rally organized by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky last Sunday at Studio Paris in Chicago.<\/p>\n Joining Jan were Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.\u00a0 Also presenting were Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Committeewoman and former State Senator Carol Ronen, State Senator Heather Steans, State Senator Jacqueline Collins, State Representative Sara Feigenholtz, State Representative Laura Fine, State Representative Mary Flowers, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Debra Shore, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough, and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering. Men were also well represented at the event by Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang, State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, State Senator Daniel Biss, Alderman Joe Moore, and New Trier Township Committeeman Dean Maragos.<\/p>\n A highlight of the event was the introduction of Betsy Ebeling and other friends of Hillary\u2019s dating back to her days in elementary school in Park Ridge.\u00a0 You can view some great photos of the event at Jim Livesey\u2019s Facebook page:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jim.livesey.16\/media_set?set=a.10204565679771295&type=3&pnref=story<\/a>.<\/p>\n JOHN PODESTA IN CHICAGO ON SEPTEMBER 28TH<\/sup><\/strong>:\u00a0 Hillary for America Campaign Chairman, John Podesta, will be in Chicago on Monday, September 28th. The event will be a great opportunity to speak with John and hear about the goals of the campaign as we close in on the early primaries. Tickets are only $100. To order, go to https:\/\/www.hillaryclinton.com\/ticketed-events\/conversation-podesta-sep-28\/<\/a>.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also find an invitation attached to this email.<\/p>\n JOIN US FOR THE NEXT ILLINOIS CLINTON LEADERSHIP TEAM CONFERENCE CALL ON SEPTEMBER 30TH AT 2:00 P.M.<\/span> CENTRAL TIME<\/strong>:\u00a0 Receive updates on the campaign, learn more about opportunities to be involved, and hear from leading Democratic officials, who often join us.\u00a0 Register at http:\/\/myaccount.maestroconference.com\/conference\/register\/5XJRXVHG9ZMKA67J<\/a> to receive the call-in information.<\/p>\n PHONE BANKS ARE UP AND RUNNING<\/strong>:\u00a0 Weekly phone banks are happening at the following locations and times:<\/p>\n Monday<\/span>, Wednesday<\/span>, Thursdays, 5-9 pm Tuesdays, 5 pm – 7:30 pm We are in the process of identifying other locations\/offices in the state for additional regular phone banks.<\/p>\n JOIN GRASSROOTS FACEBOOK GROUP\/PAGES FOR HILLARY<\/strong>:\u00a0 Keep up with the campaign and local events at Illinois for Hillary (closed group) https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1440877192903985\/<\/a> or<\/p>\n Chicago for Hillary (community page) https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChicagoForHillary<\/a>.<\/p>\n DEADLINE TO APPLY TO BE A DELEGATE IS OCTOBER 2<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 If you have not already applied to be a Clinton delegate, please submit your application ASAP to meet the deadline, which is Friday, October 2nd<\/span>. You can find an application and other information at https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1Fx4yu2svMT2Hh6auUBYOgAfTvfFwsPTNzDtXu2aYVOE\/viewform?c=0&w=1<\/a>.<\/p>\n WEEKLY TRIPS TO IOWA<\/strong>:\u00a0 Weekly trips to Iowa for canvassing are underway.\u00a0 Carpools leave each Saturday from downtown Chicago (we need more drivers). We are also looking to identify points of contact in Peoria, Springfield, Rockford, and Moline (Quad Cities) to coordinate other carpools to help out in Iowa. For more information, contact Christina Granfield at HRCillinoistoIowa@gmail.com<\/a> or 1-847-863-8519<\/a>.<\/p>\n HOST A DEBATE PARTY ON OCTOBER 13TH<\/sup><\/strong>:\u00a0 The first Democratic debate is on October 13th<\/sup>, just three weeks away, and we thought you might be interested in hosting a Debate Party. It\u2019s easy to do, a lot of fun — and it will mean the world to Hillary to know that her supporters are watching and cheering her on. And if that weren\u2019t reason enough, it\u2019s also a great way to make our team bigger and stronger by introducing your friends and family to what organizing really is.<\/p>\n All you have to do is sign up at https:\/\/www.hillaryclinton.com\/host-a-debate-watch-party\/<\/a> and invite a handful of people over, then we’ll take care of the rest. Keep your eyes peeled for the materials we\u2019re putting together for hosts, including an invite to a conference call to talk strategy with our team.<\/p>\n CLINTON STEALS THE SHOW AT NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STATE CONVENTION<\/strong>:\u00a0 Last Saturday, Hillary delivered a rousing speech at the New Hampshire Democratic Party State Convention that you\u2019ll not want to miss. You can watch it here:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.c-span.org\/video\/?328108-2\/new-hampshire-democratic-party-convention-hillary-clinton-remarks<\/a>.<\/p>\n JEFFERSON JACKSON DINNER OCTOBER 24<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 The annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party has become one of the major political events of the season. This year\u2019s dinner will be on Saturday, October 24th<\/sup>, in Des Moines, and a number of our folks plan on attending. Tickets are going fast.\u00a0 Get yours at https:\/\/services.myngp.com\/ngponlineservices\/event.aspx?Y=FrZ0S4jyDpV6%2BJfoD484gaLiUYctHwcQWk9dSv5pxIgGxA4%2BA2nO4w%3D%3D<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"hillary](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/napervilledemocrats.org\/ntdo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/hillary-logo-150x150.jpg?resize=150%2C150\"){kind=logo}
To:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Illinois Clinton Leadership Team
\n<\/strong>From: <\/strong>Kevin O\u2019Keefe and Kevin Conlon
\n<\/strong>RE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clinton Campaign Update<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>PHONE BANK @ Democratic Party of Evanston
\n747 Custer Ave, Evanston IL 60202
\n(bring a phone and laptop or iPad)<\/p>\n
\nPHONE BANK @ 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza (9th floor)<\/p>\n