"Of all the forms of inequalities, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

Save the Date! Health Care Sabbath 2008 is October 17-19!

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Candidate Forum Series

Candidate forums are a way for constituents to discover where candidates stand on health care policy. For the candidates, they are an opportunity to address issues and offer their views in a fair and open setting. Expert panelists ask the candidates questions from a wide range of health care perspectives.

60th State House District - Waukegan and North Chicago

Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Time: 7:00 - 8:45 pm

Venue: Waukegan Public Library, Ray Bradbury Room

Address: 128 N. Country St. Waukegan, IL 60085

Candidates invited:

• Rep. Eddie Washington (Democratic Party)
• Bill Anderson (Republican Party)

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP by contacting Eric Quamme, Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition, at 312-491-8161 x 25 or equamme@ilmaternal.org

This event has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

33rd State Senate District - Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, and Elk Grove Village

Public Hearing: Sen. Dan Kotowski

Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Venue: Des Plaines Public Library

Address: 1501 Ellinwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP by contacting Eric Quamme, Illinois Maternal & Child Health Coalition, at 312-491-8161 x 25 or equamme@ilmaternal.org

This event has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.