* An interesting lineup…

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014:

WHAT: TOPINKA MEMORIAL SERVICE
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Local 150
6200 Joliet Rd., Countryside

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson
Illinois Governor Elect Bruce Rauner
Illinois Auditor General William Holland
Capitol Fax Publisher Rich Miller
TV & Radio Personality Roe Conn
Topinka Chief of Staff Nancy Kimme
Joseph Baar Topinka

This does not affect my City Club speech. We’re gonna start that on schedule.

* Also, if you’re coming to the City Club thing, make sure to bring a toy. We’re collecting toys for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois’ children’s programs. From Tweed Thornton at the City Club…

Like last year, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois will be on hand before and after the luncheon with Rich Miller to collect wrapped toys for children. The toys should target ages 3-5 and/or individuals can donate gift cards from places where children’s toys are sold.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois early childhood programs have been in existence for more than 40 years, providing high quality, diverse and culturally sensitive services for children and families in some of Chicago’s most economically disadvantages neighborhoods. LSSI’s mission is to create a stimulating learning environment that promotes social competency and school readiness for preschool age children who are academically and economically at risk.

Please consider donating to them on Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you soon.

More info is here.