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Annual Kick-Off Luncheon
2025-10-20 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
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Event Date: October 20, 2025
Time: 11AM – 2PM
Location: Saranello’s located at 601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Join us for the Annual ED-RED Kick-Off Luncheon on October 20th at 11AM! This event brings together education leaders, legislators, and education partners from Cook and Lake Counties to discuss key issues and set the stage for the year ahead. Along with insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and an engaging legislative panel, we’ll also ask: What is your vision for public education in 2026 and beyond?
Together, we’ll unite in our commitment to advancing the future of suburban public schools. Don’t miss this chance to be part of education advocacy—mark your calendar and help us kick off the year with impact!

AGENDA:
11:00-12:00: Networking
12:00-2:00: Legislative Panel & Lunch
THANK YOU to our ED-RED Annual Sponsors!

November Member Meeting - VIRTUAL
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Conference, IL, United States
Join us on the evening of Thursday, November 6, for our November Member Meeting. Please note this is a Zoom only and evening meeting.
Joining us for this meeting will be Senator Mary Edly-Allen and Ruchi Verma, Partner at Franczek.
REGISTER HERE

December Member Meeting
2025-12-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Maine 207 District Office, 1177 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
Join us via Zoom or in person at Maine Township 207 Administrative Offices for our December Member Meeting!
This meeting will be held in person at Maine Township 207 Administrative Offices and via Zoom.
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Dec 5, 2025 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fW89mo3sSxyTFcuKiskMuw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Annual Legislative Dinner
2026-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Stevenson High School, 2 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, United States
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Join ED-RED for an evening focused on leading during turbulent times, as education navigates the complex and rapidly shifting challenges facing public education at both the state and federal levels. This annual Legislative Dinner brings together administrators, school board members, and education leaders for meaningful dialogue on how to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose amid uncertainty.
More information on the featured keynote speaker is coming soon!
Evening Agenda:

5:00 PM – Doors Open for Check-in
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Networking Hour – OPTIONAL
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Dinner & Program

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS:

February Member Meeting - Virtual
2026-02-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom Video Conference, IL, United States
Join us virtually on Friday, February 13, at 1:30 PM for our February Member Meeting!
Register in advance for this meeting:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AGENDA

Call to Order
Consent Agenda

December Member Meeting Minutes

Guest Speakers

Robbins Schwartz

Executive Director’s Report

Annual Initiatives
Hot Bills

Upcoming ED-RED Events

March Member Meeting – Friday, March 6th at 1:30pm

Adjournment

March Member Meeting - Virtual
2026-03-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom Video Conference, IL, United States
Please note this meeting is now scheduled for a Zoom-only meeting on Friday, March 6th at 1:30 pm.
Register in advance for this meeting:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Agenda Coming Soon!

April Member Meeting
2026-04-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Wheeling 21, 959 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Join us at Wheeling 21 Administrative Offices or via Zoom for our April member meeting.
Zoom registration link coming soon!

June Member Meeting
2026-06-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Maine 207 District Office, 1177 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
Join us on Friday, June 5th at 1:30 pm for our June Member Meeting at Maine 207 Township Administrative Offices.
Zoom registration link coming soon!

ED-RED & Lake ROE Mini-Summit
2026-06-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake ROE campus, 1905 W. Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Join us at the Lake County ROE for the ED-RED & Lake ROE mini-Summit
An opportunity to network with peers as well as participate in breakout sessions which will tackle many and varied hot topics affecting school districts and educators.
More information on registration will follow.
