Events

Karen Weigert, Chief Sustainability Officer, Representatives from South African Consulates and Chicago Fair Trade will highlight Chicago’s connection to producers around the world and offer opportunities for attendees to learn about ethical sourcing of products that ensures sustainable lifestyles for people around the world. For more information visit chicagofairtrade.org http://www.chicagofairtrade.org/ Attachments Flyer

Romanian folk dances and music proceeded by a brief history of the importance of May 10th for the Romanian people.

Traditional Croatian folk songs and dances performed by various Chicago Croatian Folk Ensembles.

Feel the Heat We’ve Got the Beat, a group of 4–6th Grade students perform original drum songs, influenced by Japanese, African and Afro-Caribbean drumming.

Second Floor Board Room, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street Attachments Agenda | Presentation | Summary | Minutes Other Actions Action: Audit Committee Details: Accepted report by the Audit Committee Chairman regarding meeting held April 12, 2013. Date: 5/14/2013 Action: John C. Coonley Elementary School Addition Details: Approval of a formulation request form … Read more

Honoring Illinois’ Fallen United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Peace Officers Memorial Day http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=11178