With the fall just around the corner, the number of political events is starting to heat up—with some elections in 2006, some in 2007. Ald. Tom Tunney held a series of campaign benefits last week to mark his 50th birthday. He’s pictured (#2) with City Treasurer Judy Rice and political fundraiser Nan Schaffer at an event at Metro Aug. 17. The next night, Schaffer hosted a benefit at her home for environmental activist Debra Shore, who is running for the clout-heavy Cook County Water Reclamation District board. She gave a passionate speech about the critical issues related to water conservation. Photos from Shore’s event. (#3) Nora Winsberg, Judge Nancy Katz, Shore and her partner Kathleen Gillespie at Shore’s official kickoff of her campaign. (#4) Cook County Clerk employees Brandon Neese, Paul Drugan and Tim Dever at Debra Shore’s benefit. (#5) Susanna Darwin, Judge Nancy Katz and Vernita Gray. Photos by Tracy Baim
Pictured 44th Ward Ald. Tom Tunney held a series of campaign benefits last week to celebrate one of the ‘big’ birthdays. He’s pictured (#1) in front of the Metro.