What: The Chicago Sky will host a “Game Plan For Peace” press conference preceding the Sky’s pre-season game against the New York Liberty on Wednesday, May 15. The press conference will begin at 10 a.m. on the grounds of Chicago State University.
The “Game Plan For Peace” event kicks off the Chicago Sky’s season-long anti-violence initiative. The Sky, along with Cease Fire Illinois and the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, are hosting the press conference to bring focus to the message of violence prevention in the Chicago land area.
Who: Chicago Sky’s President and CEO Adam Fox
Chicago State’s women’s basketball Head Coach Angela Jackson
Cook County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chief of Staff John Konrad
Ceasefire Illinois Director Tio Hardiman
Chicago Aldermen
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10 a.m.
Where: Chicago State University
**The press conference will be held on the grounds outside of the Jacoby Dickens Gymnasium.
About the Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky, one of six independently owned WNBA teams, will begin its eighth season as a member of the WNBA’s Eastern Conference. The Sky will host opening night on May 31st 2013 at 7:30 p.m. against the Connecticut Sun at Allstate Arena. For information on 2013 ticket packages to see the Sky play, call 866.SKY.WNBA or visit www.chicagosky.net.
About Chicago State University
Chicago State University is Chicago’s oldest, fully accredited public university. Founded over 140 years ago, the University is composed of five colleges which offers multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a variety of intercollegiate athletic teams. From its humble origins, Chicago State University has evolved into a nationally acclaimed university that takes pride in its diverse faculty, staff and student body who come together to prepare the next generation of leaders in business, medicine, education and many other areas.
About the Cook County Sheriff’s Department
The Cook County Sheriff Youth Services Department offers educational programs to students, teachers, parents, and other youth serving professionals. These programs are designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent harmful and risky behavior and enhance the well-being of individuals in the community. Prevention programs offered address current issues related to youth especially in the area of violence. Please call 773-674-3859 to schedule one of our free programs or discuss how our staff can assist your prevention efforts.
About CeaseFire
CeaseFire is a public health approach to violence prevention that understands violence as a learned behavior that is preventable.
Media Contact : Stephanie Perleberg – Chicago Sky, Media and Communications Coordinator