Upcoming Illinois House Democratic fundraisers that may be of interest to prospective Cook County judicial candidates

As I mentioned earlier today, there never will be a shortage of politicians ready, willing, and eager to separate the wannabe judge from any discretionary income he or she may have. What follows in this post is by no means an exhaustive list of the opportunities for the hopeful candidate to diminish his or her estate.

For the most part, I have tried to edit out most non-Cook County representatives and all non-Cook County venues. Not that a Downstate representative would not also be grateful for your support -- but his or her clout among the local judicial slatemakers would presumably be minimal, at best. Attendance at any or all of these events will not accord you a heavier political presence; the only thing guaranteed is a lighter wallet. But if you, by dint of your magnetic personality, can charm indifferent, if not hostile, strangers with snappy patter or sparkling small talk, here are some of the upcoming opportunities helpfully provided by politicians eager to hold elected office:

Rooftop Fundraiser with Rep. Nick Smith
Tuesday, September 13 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Joy District Rooftop | 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago
Sponsorships: $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500
Make checks payable to:

Friends of Nicholas Smith
P.O. Box 286152
Chicago, IL 60628

Rep. Jones and Rep. Mayfield's Baseball Fundraiser
Saturday, September 17 | 6:10 p.m.
Wrigley Field | 1060 W. Addison, Chicago (Left Field Porch Area)
Sponsorship: $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250
Make checks payable to:

Friends of Rita Mayfield, PO Box 344, Waukegan, IL 60079
Jones for State Representative, 289 Paxton Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

RSVP before September 10 by calling (847) 975-3491

Rep. Bob Morgan Fall Brewery Social
Tuesday, September 20 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
District Brew Yards | 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago
Young Professional Ticket: $100
Sponsorship: $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250
Online contributions: actblue.com/donate/220920dby
For more information or to RSVP directly, please contact Erin Schuler at mailto:eschuler@newchicagollc.com or (312) 448-8014

Rep. Fred Crespo Re-Election Fundraiser Tuesday, September 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Chop House | 60 West Ontario, Chicago (valet parking provided)
Individual Ticket: $150
Sponsorship: $1,500 | $500
Make checks payable to:

Citizens for Fred Crespo
313 Ronnie Drive
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089-1149.

To RSVP contact Corryn Bradley at corryn@danshomon.com or call 708-490-9964

Speaker Welch Fall Fundraiser Wednesday, September 21 | The Old Post Office | 433 W. Van Buren St., Chicago
VIP Reception: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Event: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Individual Ticket: $250
Sponsorship: $20,000 | $12,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,000
You may also make checks payable to:

People for Emanuel "Chris" Welch
10055 W. Roosevelt Rd, Suite D
Westchester, IL 60154

Online contributions: actblue.com/donate/speakersept21
RSVP to Katy@kjdstrategies.com