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Week of August 16, 2017 Vol 36 • No 40 • www.thechicagocitizen.com

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Governmental Affairs

STRATTON HIGHLIGHTS FREE SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM +P3

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GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES INVITED TO WOMEN’S FORUM By Christopher Shuttlesworth A grassroots coalition of Illinois women will host a panel discussion to hear viewpoints and policy ideas from Democratic candidates for governor. The panel discussion will take plan on October 26. The hosting organizations include Women’s March Illinois, Indivisible Illinois and She Votes Illinois. The groups were formed during the 2016 presidential election to help continue the, “national wave of new activism and citizen engagement that is shaping the local and national political landscape. Liz Kersjes, president of She Votes Illinois, said the newly formed political organization plans to highlight the importance of women’s issues and policymaking in elections. “The women of Illinois are politically engaged, we are diverse, and we are committed to making our voices heard and respected by our elected officials at every level,” Kersjes said. Women’s March Illinois, Indivisible Illinois and She Votes Illinois plan to host a women’s forum on Oct. 26. Photo Credit: Women’s March Illinois

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THE DRAMATICS Come To TASTE of Thornton Township

On Saturday, August 19, 2017, 11:00AM – 7:00PM, Thornton Township will host its 16th Annual Taste of Thornton Township, located at 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL. Live entertainment will be provided by The Dramatics.

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL- On Saturday, August 19, 2017, 11:00AM – 7:00PM, Thornton Township will host its 16th Annual Taste of Thornton Township, located at 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL. Live entertainment will be provided by The Dramatics. The Dramatics is an American soul music vocal group that originally formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1964 as The Dynamics. In 1966, the group’s name was changed from The Dynamics to The Dramatics. Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor for

Thornton Township, in a conversation with the lead singer of The Dramatics asked, “What are your top 5 hits?” “Our top 5 hits are In The Rain (1972) [Ranked No. 1 on US R&B Chart], Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get (1971) [Ranked No. 3 on US R&B Chart], Be My Girl (1976) [Ranked No. 3 on US R&B Chart], Me and Mrs. Jones (1975) [Ranked No. 4 on US R&B Chart], and Shake It Well (1977) [Ranked No. 4 on US R&B Chart].” Showtime is at 5:00PM on Saturday, August 19th.

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