MPC will recognize W. James Farrell, retired CEO and chairman of Illinois Tool Works Inc., with the Champion Fighter Award
(Chicago)… Illinois’ governor will face multiple challenges over the next four years, such as aging transportation and water infrastructure, the suburbanization of poverty and a $2 billion budget gap in FY2015. The two major party candidates for governor of Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn (D) and businessman Bruce Rauner (R), will respond to these challenges at the Metropolitan Planning Council’s (MPC) 2014 Annual Luncheon. The non-debate format is in keeping with MPC’s tradition to provide a forum for candidates in key statewide races to share their plans, vision and priorities to secure a strong future for metropolitan Chicago's economy, communities, natural assets and infrastructure.
During the luncheon, MPC Board member Lester Crown will present MPC’s 80th Anniversary Champion Fighter Award to W. James Farrell, former CEO of Illinois Tool Works Inc., for his extraordinary civic contributions to the Chicago region.
For 80 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has brought government, community and business leaders together to develop workable solutions to our region’s toughest planning and development challenges. Please join us as we commemorate this milestone anniversary at our Annual Luncheon.
PNC Bank is the Presenting Sponsor of MPC’s 2014 Annual Luncheon.
A full list of sponsors, along with information on sponsorship opportunities, is available here.
WHAT:
“Pat Quinn & Bruce Rauner answer”
Metropolitan Planning Council 2014 Annual Luncheon
WHO:
Keynote speakers:
Gov. Pat Quinn, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Illinois
Bruce Rauner, Republican Candidate for Governor of Illinois
Moderator: Craig Dellimore, Political Editor, WBBM Newsradio 780
Awardee: W. James Farrell, retired CEO and chairman, Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Presenter:
MarySue Barrett, President, Metropolitan Planning Council
Lester Crown, chairman, Henry Crown & Company
WHEN:
August 28, 2014, noon to 2 p.m.
Reception 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
WHERE:
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Imperial Ballroom
200 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago
REGISTER:
Tickets may be purchased through MPC at http://www.metroplanning.org/events/luncheon/detail/294.
Media may attend the event free of charge, but must register with MPC Communications Assistant Ariel Ranieri, aranieri@metroplanning.org, 312.863.6020 (office) or 312.315.9027 (cell); or MPC Communications Director Mandy Burrell Booth, mburrell@metroplanning, 312.863.6018 (office) or 773.640.1206 (cell).
About MPC
Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth. Follow @Metroplanners on Twitter, or visit our website at www.metroplanning.org.
About PNC Bank
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management; asset management and global fund services. Follow @PNCNews on Twitter for breaking news, updates and announcements from PNC.