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IN-Chicago Members - Chicago Irish Immigrant Support has kindly offered you a spot on their float in the St Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday 3/16. To join the parade, be at Balbo & Columbus by 11:15am, and look for CIIS at float no. 53. See you there!

Whether you're suffering from sequester overload, jobs report jitters, or just plain old cabin fever, we have the cure: join us for comp drinks and appetizers at First Friday in the Strawdog Theatre bar tonight at 6pm, and stay for the show at 8pm. IN-Chicago has reserved seating for "Improbable Fequency", the highly acclaimed musical set in 1940s Dublin, and there are a few seats open at our excellent preferred rate of $10!  www.theirelandnetwork.com  3829 N Broadway (at Sheridan), Red Line to Sheridan or buses 36 / 151 from downtown. See you there.

Join us for lunch at the Union League Club on Monday March 4, to hear Mary Robinson talk about her recently published memoir. IN-Chicago preferred rate is $25 (otherwise $40), but act fast - deadline for reservations is Friday 3/1 at noon and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theirelandnetwork.com. See you there!

First Friday goes to the theatre on March 1 - join us at the Strawdog Theatre bar (3829 N Broadway, at Grace) at 6pm. Complimentary refreshments for members, delicious appetizers for all. Then stay for the show at 8pm! IN-Chicago has reserved a limited number seats for "Improbable Frequency", a wild and wacky musical set in 1940s Dublin and getting rave reviews. www.theirelandnetwork.com for registration. See you there!

The latest IN-Conversation brings together two dynamic guest speakers on Wednesday, February 13. IN-Chicago is delighted to host Don Welsh, President & CEO of Choose Chicago and Colm O'Callaghan, VP & Managing Director at Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago. The discussion will be moderated by Chicago restaurateur Billy Lawless, Jr (The Gage, Henri). Join us for a lively conversation on the initiatives and challenges associated with enhancing Chicago's status as a global destination. Admission is free to Members and their guests, $25 to non-members, and registration is required. Click here for more details and to register. Reception 6:00pm, Program 6:45pm. We look forward to seeing you on February 13!

Capitol Fax, the daily political bible of every IL legislator, posted a poll on Monday asking "Should Illinois Provide Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants?"

http://capitolfax.com/2012/11/26/question-of-the-day-1500/#comments

Check it out and weigh in!