For more information, please contact Asma Ali, conference coordinator, at

PHONE: 312.915. 8627 E-MAIL: AALI1@LUC.EDU

Please, _do not_ reply to this message; please _do not_ reply to the listserv this message comes across on.

Conference starts 9 a.m. Monday (10/19) & continues thru Tuesday (10/20), held at Loyola's Lakeshore campus in Chicago.

Students can gain a free registration (including lunch for both days) if they can work a shift at the conference. Contact Asma Ali at the number/e-mail above.

This conference is supported by a collaboration of universities (including UIC), community groups, and foundations.

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CONFERENCE ON CHICAGO RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY FACT SHEET

Purpose: The Conference on Chicago Research and Public Policy will provide an opportunity for participants to gain an understanding of policy in their field and other policy arenas. It will provide a chance for policy makers to become familiar with community leaders, researchers, and other institutional representatives addressing key policy issues in Chicago.

Who should participate: Government officials, foundation representatives, community organization leaders, civic association leaders, private researchers, institutional researchers, academics, students, and others interested in Chicago public policy.

Topics: Sessions include welfare reform, art in communities, media, housing, economic development, race relations, regionalism, funding public policy, public safety, community organizing, health policy, history, transportation, communications, diversity, community based research, education, natural resources, and others. Also featured are demonstrations of research and advocacy software such as GIS, SPSS, HUD 2020, and others.

Where: Loyola University Lakeshore Campus.

6525 N. Sheridan Avenue, Chicago, IL

Most session will take place in Damen Hall. Plenary will take place at Galvin auditorium. Reception will take place at Crown Center.

Featured Events:

- Starts 9 a.m. Monday (10/19) continues thru Tuesday (10/20)

A. Monday, October 19,1998 3:15P - 5:00P Conference Plenary:

Chicago Public Policy in the 21st Century

Sen. Barack Obama

Paul Kleppner of Northern IL University

And others... B. Monday, October 19,1998 5:15P-7:30P Reception C. Monday and Tuesday 12:30P- 1:30P Networking Lunches

9:00A- 4:00P Computer Demonstrations D. Tuesday, October 20,1998 3:30P- 5:00P Working Groups and Networking Sessions

Cost: Both Days: $30 for professionals/ $25 for students before October 1, 1998.

$40 for professionals/ $35 for students after October 1, 1998.

Conference presenters must also register for the conference. Lunch and Reception included in conference cost.

Overnight Accommodations: Talbott Hotel

20 East Delaware Place

Chicago, IL 60611

Reservation Phone: 800.825.2688

Rate: $110/ night for Sunday and Monday nights. There are a limited number of rooms. Reservations must be made by September 15,1998 to guarantee Loyola rate. Mention Loyola=s Chicago Conference when calling.

Registration material will be mailed September 5,1998. * Please Contact* For session information For general information and to register: PHONE: 312.915. 8627 312.915.8603 Asma Ali E-MAIL: AALI1@LUC.EDU

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************************************************************ Loomis Mayfield, Coordinator Direct: 312-996-7194 UIC Neighborhoods Initiative Fax: 312-996-8933 Great Cities Institute (M/C 107) Gen'l: 312-996-8700 College of Urban Planning

and Public Affairs University of Illinois at Chicago 412 S. Peoria, ste. 400 Chicago, IL 60607-7067 E-mail: loomis@uic.edu

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