January 18, 2008
More Endorsements - More Than 130 of Them
Over 130 ministers, elected officials and community leaders have now endorsed Will Burns' campaign for State Representative and more support is rolling in daily!!!!
Mayor Richard M. Daley, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Illinois Million Mom March Chapters and former State Representative Judy Erwin are among the endorsements that Will garnered this week. The Brady Campaign held a press conference Wednesday in the 26th District and among those endorsing Will was Garrett Evans, a Chicagoan and Virginia Tech who was shot during the Virginia Tech massacre. Will supports strong gun-control measures that have been blocked in Springfield, such as banning the sale of guns at gun shows, prohibiting assault weapons and other measures advanced by Mayor Daley and Rep. Harry Osterman, D-Chicago.
"I will not be intimidated or bought off by the National Rifle Association," Burns said, adding that Mayor Daley's endorsement came because of his strong record working on gun legislation in the State Senate. The story about the Brady endorsement was reported by media outlets throughout the country since the Brady campaign is a national group.
Will's Aggressive Ad Campaign Begins
Yesterday, the first direct mail pieces for Will's candidacy began hitting mailboxes throughout the 26th District. Our campaign plans an aggressive advertising campaign up and including Election Day, Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
Early Voting is Available RIGHT NOW
Early voting is available RIGHT NOW at the Cook County Building at 69 West Washington on the lower level everyday.
On Monday through Saturday, you can early vote at the following locations:
1st Ward - Goldblatts Building 1615 W Chicago Ave
2nd Ward - Mabel Manning Library 6 S. Hoyne Ave.
3rd Ward - Chicago Bee Library 3647 S. State St.
4th Ward - M L King Community Ctr 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
5th Ward - Jackson Park Field House 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.
20th Ward - Coleman Library 731 E. 63St.
42nd Ward - Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave., Floor 2
You don't need a reason to early vote - it's your right!!!
Walk With Will
If it's Too Cold this Weekend, You Can Phone Instead of Walking!!!
Come to 4659 South Cottage Grove on Saturday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. this weekend and if it's too cold outside, you can make some phone calls on behalf of Will. We want a big turnout of people this Saturday!!!! The 4th Ward campaign office is at the corner of 47th and Cottage Grove and across from a McDonald's. Questions, call John at (773) 924-5042.
Women for Will
Women for Will Burns Committee Grows - Event Set for January 22
The Women for Will Burns are hosting a breakfast fundraiser in honor of Will's race. Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely is chairing the event. We hope you can join us and show your support on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 312 Restaurant at 136 North LaSalle, Chicago from 7:45 am to 9:00 am. If you want to attend this event, please call Claire Manaois at 312-437-2068.
January 11, 2008
Danny Davis - in his Booming Voice - Cuts Radio Ad for Will
Congressman Danny Davis, a respected orator and public official, has taped a radio commercial for Will that will begin running Monday on Chicago radio stations and has endorsed Will's campaign for State Representative. "On February 5, you have a great opportunity to elect a dynamic young man who has dedicated himself to improving South Side communities. His name is Will Burns and he has an impressive record," Davis said in the advertisement. Davis pointed out that Will had worked for then State Senator Barack Obama's staff and helped Obama tackle issues such as crime, economic development and health reform." Congressman Davis added, "As your new State Representative Will Burns will fight for tougher gun laws to end the violence that is killing off our young people."<
Will Picks Up More Endorsements
Two more major Chicago-area unions and one of Illinois' most progressive politicians endorsed Will this week. The Teamsters Local 714 and Laborers International Union Local 1092 - which based in the 26th District at 1550 South Indiana - endorsed Will's campaign. Also, progressive Democrat Debra Shore - Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District - endorsed Will. Also endorsing Will this week was Ranoule Tatum, who had been a candidate in the 26th District and is an Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brother.