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2008 News December
Kevin Conlon Quoted in Time Magazine Kevin Conlon was quoted in an article about Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, describing him as "... this Irish Catholic, zealous guy who never lost that passion from his young years as a lawyer and politician." Will Burns is Featured in the Chicago Jobs Council's 2008 Edition of Inspiring Change and Enriching Lives Will Burns appears in the Chicago Jobs Council's annual report, Inspiring Change and Enriching Lives. Will gave the keynote address at the Chicago Jobs Council's annual meeting in June. CJC works to inspire change and enrich the lives of disadvantaged job seekers through advocacy, public education, and capacity building initiatives.
Will Burns Elected to Represent 26th District in Illinois House of Representatives Burns was endorsed by Mayor Richard Daley, Jones Jr. and four of the aldermen whose wards are in the 26th District, as well as the the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune, who called him "a very conscientious legislator, someone to watch."
Kate Bensen “Know Your Chicago 21st Century Planning Tour” Panelist Kate Bensen speaks to “Know Your Chicago 21st Century Planning Tour” on October 14 and 15. The 21st Century Planning Tour reflects on the legacy of Daniel Burnham’s plan and examines current proposals to address critical issues like transportation, housing, and the environment. Other panelists represented include Chicago Metropolis 2020, the Burnham Plan Centennial, Roosevelt Square, the Chicago Housing Authority’s Plan for Transformation, Chicago 2016 (Olympics), The Trust for Public Land (Bloomingdale Trail), and CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning). Monica Metzler Joins Board of the Big Idea Forum The Big Idea Forum is a Chicago-based group of entrepreneurs who have created a forum to share knowledge to assist peers in developing and promoting business ideas. They meet regularly at the Illinois Technology Association and the Knapp Entrepreneurial Center at IIT. More information can be found at www.bigideaforum.org.
Conlon Public Strategies Sponsors Hyde Park Jazz Festival Conlon Public Strategies is proud to sponsor the Hyde Park Jazz Festival. The free festival on September 27 features 14 hours of jazz at 12 different venues scattered throughout the Hyde Park area. Click here to learn more about the event or attend. Kevin Conlon Addresses 2008 World Press Institute Fellows Kevin Conlon speaks to the 2008 World Press Institute (WPI) Fellows on September 30, 2008, during their time in Chicago. Founded in 1961, the WPI fellowship program awards international journalists the opportunity to participate in a four-month program across the United States to learn about the role and responsibilities of free press in a democracy. To date, the program has over 500 alumni from 95 countries. For more information, go to: www.worldpressinstitute.org
Illinois Science Council Places Third in Annual Business Plan Competition The Illinois Science Council, founded by our own Monica Metzler, took third place in the City Treasurer's Office Annual Business Plan Competition on August 1, 2008. Of the ninety original entries, ten finalists were selected to enter full business plans and present to a panel of judges. As one of the winners, the Illinois Science Council will receive $1,500 and mentoring from the program sponsors, Harris Bank, and Chicago Community Ventures. Information about this non-profit organization can be found at www.IllinoisScience.org Will Burns Advocates for Education Funding Reform Will Burns advocates for ending Illinois’ over-reliance on local property taxes to fund education in an August 6 column featured on Progress Illinois blog. Click here to read the article. Kevin Conlon and Mary Kennelly Delegates to the Democratic National Convention
The Women’s Health Foundation Selects Conlon Public Strategies to Develop its Strategic Plan The Women’s Health Foundation selects Conlon Public Strategies to develop its Strategic Plan. Founded by Missy Lavender, its mission is to improve the pelvic health and fitness of all women.
Kate Bensen Receives University of Chicago’s Alumni Service Medal On June 7th, Kate Bensen received the University of Chicago's Alumni Service Medal. The medal, which recognizes extended, extraordinary service to the University, was awarded in recognition of Kate's role in establishing the University's Alumni House and in reshaping its Women's Board. It is given to no more than one person annually and need not be awarded each year. Please click here for the related article.
Kate Bensen Elected Director of The Guild of the Chicago Historical Society Kate Bensen has been elected as a Director of the Guild of the Chicago Historical Society. The Guild, founded in 1948, has 420 members and provides strong support to the Chicago History Museum. WorkInProgress Newsletter Quotes Kate Bensen Regarding the National Public Housing Museum Kate is quoted in an article in the May 2008 issue of the Joyce Foundation’s WorkInProgress newsletter about the National Public Housing Museum. The Joyce Foundation has provided critical funding to the Museum during its startup phase. Women’s Board of the Joffrey Ballet Elects Kate Bensen as VP Kate has been elected First Vice President of the Women’s Board of the Joffrey Ballet. The Women’s Board raises more than $1 million each year to support the ballet. CSO Picks New Music Director, Ricardo Muti; Committee Bember, Jamey Fadim, Applauds Selection Since spring 2004, Jamey Fadim has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Search Committee, a collaborative committee comprised of an equal number of CSO orchestra members, administration, and trustees. Jamey is thrilled with the recently announced appointment of Riccardo Muti as the CSO's new Music Director. This news has been well-received by Chicagoans and the classical music world, and Jamey is personally elated, having gotten to know Maestro during the CSO's recent European Tour. In announcing the appointment, the New York Times described Maestro Muti as "one of the last lions of podium glamour . . . who will lend a sheen to the city's cultural profile." We extend our compliments to Jamey and his fellow committee members on the excellent results of their efforts.
Wrigleyville Rooftop Owners Association Retains Conlon Public Strategies Conlon Public Strategies is retained by the Wrigleyville Rooftop Owners Association to represent it in connection with the proposed acquisition by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority of Wrigley Field. Teen Living Programs Opens its New Facility, Belfort House Teen Living Programs announces that it will celebrate the opening of its new facility on May 1st. Teen Living delivers comprehensive, long-term solutions to youth without homes who strive for self-sufficiency and community connection. All are welcome to attend the festivities, which will be held from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Belfort House, 3739 South Indiana Avenue.
ACCESS Community Health Network and the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Successful Partnership Featured in Crain’s In a March 31st article, Crain’s Chicago Business highlights the successful partnership between the University of Chicago Medical Center and ACCESS Community Health Network to provide quality and timely non-emergency health care services to residents of the South Side. ACCESS CEO Donna Thompson hopes the more than half-dozen U of C physicians staffing a few of her locations will bring an extra 12,000 to 15,000 patient visits per year to ACCESS facilities. ACCESS operates more than 50 clinics in underserved, low-income neighborhoods throughout the Chicago region, providing close to 600,000 primary care visits to 200,000 individuals. Kevin Conlon Lectures at la Universidad de Chile-Santiago In cooperation with the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, Kevin Conlon traveled to Santiago, Chile to teach a 5-part lecture series to students at the University of Chile. Conlon used politics as a frame of reference for public policy campaigns. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance Retains Conlon Public Strategies to Manage its Issue Advocacy Campaign Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Initiative has retained Conlon Public Strategies to build support of the passing of the Reducing Breast Cancer Disparities Act. This landmark legislation would allow screening and diagnostic mammography to be reimbursed under the medical assistance program at the same rate as the Medicare program's rates, including increased reimbursement for digital mammography. It would also require the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish bonus payments to mammography facilities that meet certain standards, a rate methodology for certain providers, a performance goal for primary care providers, and a case-management or patient-navigation pilot program. Kevin Conlon and Kate Bensen Address Chicago Non-Profit CEO’s on Developing Effective Strategies Kevin Conlon and Kate Bensen spoke to CEOs of Chicago's leading non-profits on March 4th at a breakfast briefing sponsored by RSM McGladrey. Joining them was Lois Scott, President of Scott-Balice Strategies, who spoke about the proposed State budget and the landscape for non-profit funding in this challenging environment. Kevin shared his approach to Developing a Legislative Strategy for non-profits, and Kate addressed issues associated with Developing an Effective Media Strategy. Illinois Science Council and Dana Foundation Host “Brain Science and Baseball” The Illinois Science Council is co-sponsoring an event with the Dana Foundation on “Brain Science and Baseball.” The event will be held at the Cubby Bear on Monday, March 10th featuring neuroscientists from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University and a science writer from the Chicago Tribune. For more information, visit www.IllinoisScience.org
Kevin Conlon returns to the Harris School of Public Policy for the Spring Quarter Kevin Conlon will be teaching a Political Campaigns and Strategies course this spring with Kevin O’Keefe at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. Will Burns, Vice President at Conlon Public Strategies wins in the 26th district primary Will Burns, Vice President at Conlon Public Strategies, triumphed in the 26th state representative contest during Super Tuesday's Democratic primary. Public Housing Museum co-hosts Open Forum on Changing Chicago Communities The Public Housing Museum co-hosted a public forum on gentrification, public housing, and community change in Chicago neighborhoods. Panel guests included Sharon Gist Gilliam, Former CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority, Marry Pattillo, Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Northwestern University, and Crystal Palmer, President of the Local Advisory Council at Horner Homes and Board Vice President of the Public Housing Museum. Conlon Public Strategies Vice President, Kate Bensen, serves on the Board and on the Executive Committee of the Museum. To learn more about the museum, visit www.publichousingmuseum.org
Kevin Conlon To Serve on Rules Committee for 2008 DNC Kevin Conlon has been selected by the Democratic National Committee to serve on the Rules Committee for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The convention will be held this summer in Denver, Colorado. Kate Bensen, the Newest Addition to Conlon Public Strategies, is Featured in Crain's Chicago Business as One of Crain's People on the Move 2008 News
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