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Illinois Women Empowered

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Illinois Women Empowered

Dear Friend:

Thank you for participating in such a memorable evening and for helping us honor nine incredible women who are reshaping the political landscape in Illinois. A special thank you to our generous event sponsors:

Illinois Legend
Tamara and Bill Fehrman
KJD Strategies

Policy Reformer
Hon. Karen McConnaughay
David Melton & Nancy Segal

Illinois Changemaker
Sol Flores
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Raila & Associates, P.C.

Accountability Supporter
Carolyn Grisko
Candance Chow
Tangela Feemster
Maya Friedler

Straight Talker 
Sarah Brune
Hon. Elliott Hartstein
Jennifer McMillin
She Votes Illinois

Last, I’d like to share a special note from Joe Topinka, Judy Baar Topinka’s son. Joe recently authored a book about his mother’s life and career. “May her story inspire us to be great citizens in our communities, Illinois, and the United States of America” – Joe Topinka.

If you’re interested in learning more about Judy Baar Topinka, the book is available for purchase at the link here https://amzn.to/2BQ27k3.

Thank you so much again for your support,

Mary Miro

Executive Director, Reform for Illinois

Book Signing in Lombard

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Book Signing

Just Judy: Book Signing & Video!

Join me for stories that enlighten, energize, inform, and entertain from Just Judy, my newly released biography of Judy Baar Topinka. Judy was a pioneering female leader, tireless public servant, and champion of the equality. I look forward to seeing you!

Friday, October 12, 10:00am-1:00pm
CSA Fraternal Life – 2050 Finley Road, Suite 70 – Lombard, IL

Just Judy, a politician we miss

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Just Judy book

Her son’s loving tribute to Judy Baar Topinka’s leadership and style

By Cinda Ackerman Klickna

Judy Barr Topinka had a distinguished career in politics, serving as Illinois representative, senator, state treasurer and comptroller. She was often called “colorful” so it is fitting that a new book about her is colorfully designed, from the front cover, filled with items representing her life, to each page bordered in red and filled with photos. The book is a light, lively and living document of Topinka, which combines her biography and thoughts on leadership with activities teachers can use and questions students can discuss.

Read the rest at IllinoisTimes.com

Moravian Day Book Signing

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Join me, Joseph Baar Topinka, at Moravian Day for stories that enlighten, energize, inform, and entertain from Just Judy, the new biography of Judy Baar Topinka, the trailblazing leader and champion of equality in Illinois.

Moravian Day – September 29-30, 2018

Lithuanian World Center
14911 E. 127th Street
Lemont, IL 60439

Just Judy Invite Morovian Day

Just Judy Flyer MORAVIAN DAY

Judy Judy Book Signing Riverside Restaurant September 15, 2018

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Join me, Joseph Baar Topinka, for stories that enlighten, energize, inform, and entertain from Just Judy, the new biography of Judy Baar Topinka.

Judy was a pioneering female leader, tireless public servant, and champion of the Czech and Slovak heritage. The book details her life from journalist to state representative as Judy balanced state budgets, fought for equality, and broke through glass ceilings time and again. Stop by in person on the dates below or buy now at Amazon!

Book Signing & Meet the Author

Saturday, September 15, 2018 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Riverside Restaurant
3422 Harlem Avenue
Riverside, IL

Just Judy Flyer Riverside Restaurant