U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris to Embark on 5-day Illinois Listening Tour

From the Office of U.S. Senator Roland Burris

CHICAGO, IL— Beginning this Monday, February 16th, U.S. Senator Roland W. Burris will travel throughout the Land of Lincoln during an Illinois listening tour.

The five day tour will be Senator Burris’ first trip throughout the state as the junior senator of Illinois. Driving everywhere from North Chicago to Peoria, Senator Burris will use these five days as an opportunity to hear directly from constituents and community leaders about their priorities and ideas. Senator Burris plans to visit additional regions of the state in the coming months.

“As the junior senator from Illinois, my priority is to sit down and listen to my constituents and local leaders as they share with me their hopes, priorities, and concerns,” said Senator Burris. “This week I am grateful to have the opportunity to travel throughout the great state of Illinois, and hear what is on the minds of everyone from educators and elected officials, to college students and active duty personnel.”

Senator Burris’ daily activities for the Illinois listening tour are listed below. Further details of the tour will be announced as they become available.


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Chicago, IL -> Peoria, IL

Chicago, IL
MEETING WITH WEST SIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS
Morning

Chicago, IL
BREAKFAST WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS
Morning

Peoria, IL
SENATOR BURRIS TO SPEAK AT THE ANNUAL PEORIA COUNTY DEMOCRATS’ PRESIDENTS’ DAY DINNER
ITOO Hall
4900 W Farmington Rd.
Peoria, IL

Event begins: 5:30 PM

Media Coverage: The dinner is open to the press and is being hosted by the Peoria County Democrats. Please contact Billy Halstead, (309) 360-9411, at the Peoria County Democrats for information about covering the event as a member of the press.


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Peoria, IL -> Bloomington, IL -> Normal, IL

Peoria, IL
MEETING WITH PEORIA MAYOR
Morning

Peoria, IL
VISIT WITH PEORIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Morning

Peoria, IL
MEETING WITH PEORIA PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Late morning

Peoria, IL
MEETING WITH REGIONAL UNION LEADERS
Afternoon

Peoria, IL
LUNCH AT KELLEHER’S IRISH PUB
619 S Water Street
Peoria, IL

Lunch: 12:30 PM

Peoria, IL
MEETING WITH BRADLEY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
Afternoon

Peoria, IL
MEETING WITH SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 150
Afternoon

Bloomington, IL
TOUR OF STATE FARM’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
Afternoon

Normal, IL
MEETING WITH ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
Afternoon

Normal, IL
MEETING WITH AGRICULTURAL LEADERS
Early evening


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
SENATOR BURRIS TO ADDRESS CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
Maggiano’s
111 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL

Event begins: 11:30 AM
Senator Burris begins speaking: 12:30 PM

Media Coverage: The event is open to the press and is being hosted by the City Club of Chicago. Please contact Theresa Aguirre, (312) 283-4322, at the City Club of Chicago for more information about covering the event as a member of the press.

Chicago, IL
MEETING WITH ILLINOIS DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Afternoon

Chicago, IL
MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Afternoon

Chicago, IL
MEETING WITH MACARTHUR FOUNDATION LEADERS
Afternoon


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Rockford, IL

Rockford, IL
MEETING WITH ROCKFORD AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Morning

Rockford, IL
MEETING WITH ROCKFORD-AREA MINISTERS
Late morning

Rockford, IL
LUNCH AT TBD LOCATION

Lunch: 1:00 PM

Rockford, IL
MEETING WITH ROCKFORD MAYOR
Afternoon

Rockford, IL
MEETING WITH FREEPORT MAYOR
Afternoon


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
North Chicago, IL

North Chicago, IL
VISIT TO NORTH CHICAGO VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
Morning

North Chicago, IL
TOUR OF GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER
Morning

North Chicago, IL
LUNCH AT HILLERY’S BBQ
1617 14th St.
North Chicago, IL

Lunch: 12:30 PM