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FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
Thursday, January 28, 7:30 PM
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Join our panelists as they discuss the role of the press in the political arean
State Senatot Steve Stadelman, Former TV News Anchor and Reporter, Rockford
John Patterson, Spokesman for Illinois State Senate President Don Harmon
Jaime Munks, Reporter Chicago Tribune
John O’Connor, Associate Press Politcial Writer
Christopher MacDonald, Cook County Public Defender
YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IN THE REAL WORLD
Focus on the Judiciary
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7:30 pm
Join our panelists as they discuss their involvement with judicial and legal careers from different angles of the judiciary.
The Honorable David Overstreet, newly elected member of the Illinois Supreme Court
The Honorable Zina Cruze, Circuit Court Justice, 20th Judicial Circuit
Robin Hulshizer, Latham and Watkins, and Board member REACH Institute and Do the Write Thing
Heather Weiner, Mayor Brown – former Associate General Counsel for Gov. Rauner
Christopher MacDonald, Cook County Public Defender
YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IN THE REAL WORLD
State of the State — Education
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:30 pm
Join our panelists as they discuss their involvement with Education issues on a state-wide level. Our panelists include:
Rep. Kathleen Willis from the 77th District,
Rep. Carol Ammons representing the 103rd District,
Peg Agnos, Executive Director of LEND Dupage, and
Hector Rodriguez Director of Governmental Relations, and Amanda Elliott, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs with the Illinois State Board of Education.
YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT IN THE REAL WORLD
Why Community Engagement Matters
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15, 8:00 PM
Join our panelists as they discuss their involvement in local, county and state governments and the impact that can be made in your communities. Our panelists include John Gulley, Franklin County Board Member, advisor from Sesser Valier and Program Board member, Theresa Flynn, trustee from the Village of Crestwood, Mark Lobes, alderman from the City of Lockport and advisor from Andrew, and Tom Rooney, former Youth Governor, mayor of Rolling Meadows and former State Senator from the 27th District. Opportunities for questions and answers will be available as well!
LISTEN. LEARN. LEAD. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN ILYG
MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 8:00 PM
Join the 2021 Officers, as well as some of the 2020 Officers as they relate their experiences running for an office, and what it entails. Think you want to do more? We will cover all Leadership Opportunities in ILYG – come find out what’s possible!
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