The Institute’s Liberty Speakers Series brings some of the nation’s greatest advocates for liberty and economic freedom to Illinois to discuss timely and relevant issues.

Past speakers include: Pollster Scott Rasmussen, Wall Street Journal Editorial board member and senior economics writer Stephen Moore, Fox News political analyst Juan Williams, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, America's leading political satirist P.J. O’Rourke, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and many others.

Join us on June 19 as we host Stephen Hayes. We will be hosting an event in Chicago as well as Decatur.

Hayes will argue that while the conditions that have led to this polarization are worrisome -- dramatic increases in spending, deficits and debt -- the clear choice this offers voters is a good thing and sets the stage for a serious debate about our national -- and state -- priorities.

Chicago event details:

Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: 190 South LaSalle, 40th Floor Library, Chicago IL 60603
Cost: $30


Decatur event details:

Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 11:30 to 1:00pm
Location: The Decatur Club, 158 West Prairie Ave., Decatur IL 62523
Cost: $25

To RSVP, please call (217) 362-9800 or email Mary Lou Ferguson at mlouferg@aol.com.

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