CHICAGO — Survivors network of those Abused by Priests holds conference July 27-29. Rosemont Hilton near O’Hare International Airport. Contact: Bill Hamilton 202-789-7755 or Gena Madow, 202-789-7756.

CHICAGO — Museum of Science and Industry hosts Wonder Kids event with interactive experiments to explore the science behind Olympic sports. 10 a.m. Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. Contact: Julie Parente 773-753-6249, julie.parente(at)msichicago.org.

CHICAGO — Teens participating in Chicago Housing Authority/BMO Harris Bank Summer Leadership and Banking Institute take shopping trip to Macy’s, 10 a.m. Macy’s, State Street, 3rd floor. Contact: Wendy Parks, 312-913-7984 or wparks(at)thecha.org.

CHICAGO — Community Mental Health Board holds news conference asking for resignation of Chicago health commissioner, 10 a.m. 333 S. State St. Contact: N’Dana Carter, 773-366-5184; Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle, 773-355-8222.

CHICAGO — Chris Fowler, anchor of ESPN’s College GameDay, serves as emcee for the 2012 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon. 10 a.m. media availability. 11:30 p.m. luncheon begins. McCormick Place. Contact: Scott Chipman, 847-696-1010 ext.141.

CHICAGO — Community group holds news conference on gang violence, 11:30 a.m. 1900 W. Chase Ave. Contact: Raul Montes, Jr., 773-521-0870.

CHICAGO — State Rep. Toni Berrios hosts low cost vaccine clinic for pets, 12 p.m. 3212 W. George St. Contact: 773-736-3939.

GENERAL EVENTS-STATE

MARION — Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs sponsors “Mission: Veterans 2 Entrepreneurs” event, 10 a.m. VFW Heyde-Pillow Post 1301, 201 W. Longstreet. Contact: Louis Pukelis, 312-814-0778.

BREESE — U.S. Rep. John Shimkus tours drought damage at farm, 10 a.m. 15417 Saint Rose Road. Contact: Steve Tomaszewski, 618-344-3065 or 618-792-9800; steven.tomaszewski(at)mail.house.gov.

AURORA — U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert and business leaders tour Alarm Detection Systems, Inc., and hold roundtable discussion on economic growth, 10:30 a.m. tour; 11:30 a.m. discussion. 1111 Church Road. Contact: Abby Milone, 630-655-2052.

LIBERTYVILLE — U.S. Rep. Robert Dold hosts small business roundtable, 2 p.m. roundtable; 3 p.m. media availability. Tranel Financial Group, 1509 N. Milwaukee Ave. Contact: Stefani Zimmerman, 202-225-4835; Stefani.zimmerman(at)mail.house.gov.

Saturday, July 28

GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO

CHICAGO — An exhibit of photographs of renowned 20th century authors and playwrights taken by Michael Childers opens. Chicago Public Library’s Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St. Contact: Leland Elder 312-747-4053, Ruth Lednicer 312-747-4907.

CHICAGO — Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events holds town hall meeting on draft of 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan, 10 a.m. St. Augustine College-Essanay Studios, 1333-1345 W. Argyle St. Contact: Mary May, 312-744-0576 or Cindy Gatziolis, 312-744-0573.

CHICAGO — U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration sponsors free women’s retirement savings forum, 10 a.m. University of Illinois-Chicago, Student Center East Building, Illinois Room A, 750 S. Halsted St. Contact: Mike Trupo, 202-693-6588; Jason Surbey, 202-693-4668; Scott Allen, 312-353-4727; Rhonda Burke, 312-353-4807.

CHICAGO — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration holds a free women’s retirement savings forum. 10 a.m. University of Illinois-Chicago, Student Center East Building, Illinois Room A, 750 S. Halsted St. Contact: 202-693-6588.

CHICAGO — Family members and activists protest police brutality. 12 p.m. Daley Plaza. Contact: Brit Schulte, 254-681-5973.

CHICAGO — Military veterans from around the country plan service project, 1 p.m. EdgeAlliance North Lawndale Campus, 1215-1251 S. Sawyer. Contact: Mike Slatin, 314-560-1062; Caitlin Harvey, 314-435-7073.

GENERAL EVENTS-STATE

SCHAUMBURG — Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford holds I-Cash event on unclaimed property, 12:30 p.m. Schaumburg Township Public Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Contact: Kimber Beckler, 217-558-6708.

PALOS HILLS — Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford holds I-Cash event on unclaimed property, 3:15 p.m. Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St. Contact: Kimber Beckler, 217-558-6708.

Sunday, July 29

GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO

CHICAGO — Motorcyclists commemorate fallen Chicago police officers, 10 a.m. 3151 W. Harrison St. West parking lot. Contact: 312-745-6110.

GENERAL EVENTS-STATE

EAST PEORIA — Members of Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl team attends children’s camp sponsored by LifeSource blood center. Eastside Centre, 1 Eastside Drive. Contact: Tammy Basile, 847-260-2865 or tbasile(at)itxm.org.

ROSELLE — U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh holds debate for 8th congressional district seat, 1 p.m. Trinity Roselle Luthern Church, 405 S. Rush St. Contact: press(at)walshforcongress.com.

Tuesday, July 31

GENERAL EVENTS-CHICAGO

CHICAGO — Northern Illinois University football media day with Head Coach Dave Doeren, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeff Compher and players. 11:30 a.m. Skyline Suite, Soldier Field. Contact: Donna Turner, donnaturner(at)niu.edu.

CHICAGO — Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events holds town hall meeting on draft of 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan, 6 p.m. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Contact: Mary May, 312-744-0576 or Cindy Gatziolis, 312-744-0573.

CHICAGO — Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon declares “The Onion Day” in Illinois in honor of the satirical newspaper making Chicago its international headquarters. 6 p.m. Paris Club, 59 W. Hubbard St. Contact: Kathryn Phillips, 312-485-1529 or kathryn.phillips(at)illinois.gov.

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