* For some reason,. there’s nothing on the governor’s weekend schedule about meeting with lawmakers…
GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
**Saturday, May 25, 2013**
DES PLAINES – In remembrance of Illinois servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom, Governor Pat Quinn will unveil the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibit.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Des Plaines Oasis
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)
Milepost 74.5
Des Plaines, 60016
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn will join city, state and national leaders to honor Gold Star families and the brave men and women that have given their lives for our country.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Daley Plaza
Outside the Picasso Statue
Chicago, 60602
**Sunday, May 26, 2013**
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn will address and cheer on runners at the Got Freedom Run.
WHEN: 7:45 a.m.
WHERE: Miner School
1101 East Miner
Arlington Heights, 60004
CHICAGO – As part of his agenda to support our Veterans and servicemembers, Governor Pat Quinn will announce a major investment to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for returning Veterans and their families.
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Former Army Reservist Janelle Hamilton’s Home
3809 West 83rd Street
Chicago, 60652
**Monday, May 27, 2013**
PARK RIDGE – Governor Pat Quinn will march in the annual Park Ridge Memorial Day parade.
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade
Steps off at Talcott Road and Cumblerland Avenue
Park Ridge, 60068
CHICAGO – In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Quinn will bring Challenger the bald eagle to soar above U.S. Cellular Field and raise awareness for the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.
WHEN: 5:20 p.m.
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field
333 West 35th Street
Chicago, 60616
ADDITIONAL: There will be no additional press availability following this event.
* The Senate isn’t in today, but the House convenes at 3 o’clock. I’ll fire up the blog at about 2 or 2:30. Want to have a bit of Oscar the Puppy time before we start that last long, hard slog.
