MEDIA ADVISORY

Illinois Attorney General Candidates to Address Community Promote Higher Ed, Civic Engagement at State University Forum

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

WHO: Confirmed candidates include former Gov. , Rep. , State Sen. , former chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police AccountabilitySharon Fairley, Renato Mariotti, 33rd Ward Committeeman Aaron Goldstein, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, and Jessie Ruiz, president of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners

WHAT: Illinois Attorney General candidates will address the public during this highly informative education forum. Led by several groups in support of higher education programs, opportunities for underserved communities, economic and community development, and social justice, the forum aims to promote civic engagement and public dialogue on these and other vital topics facing our city, state, and nation.

WHERE: Chicago State University - Library Atrium (4th floor) 9501 S. King Drive - Chicago

WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Doors open: 12 PM | Forum starts: 1PM

Host Organizations: Chicago State University (CSU) Honors College, 100 Black Men of Chicago Inc., the New Black Leadership Coalition, CSU African-American Studies Program, the Chicago Alumnae and Lambda Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Chicago State Office of Student Affairs

Moderator: Perri Small, WVON 1690 AM | Event Coordinators: Christopher Cook / Dr. Kelly Harris [email protected] / [email protected] v. 773.995.5116 / v. 773.995.3801 ______Media Contact: Eva Green, CSU Media Relations Consultant [email protected] v. 773.995.4426 | m. 773.814.1189

csu.edu 9501 S. King Drive, ADM 322 | Chicago, Illinois | 60628 | 773.995.5150