Chicago's 2012 Walk for Values USA event will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Richard J Daley Center between 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

 

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois, Midwest and the third most populous city in the United States with over 8.3 million people living within the Urban Area.

 

Please join our unique and diverse city as we celebrate and pledge to practice the human values of Truth, Right Conduct, Love, Nonviolence and Peace.

 

  1. Registration
  2. Invitation Letter, Brochure, and Posters (Downloadable)
  3. Details of the Walk
  4. Location
  5. Driving Directions & Parking
  6. Event Guidelines


INVITATION LETTER, BROCHURE, FLYER (downloadable)

Click here for a Brochure

*This document explains what human values are and the purpose, goals of the walk for values.

 

Click here for a Flyer

*This documents can be posted on notice boards, next to water cooler, in lunch break rooms, grocery stores, etc.

 

Click here for Dignitaries Information

Work in Progress

* If it does not work, please right click and select "Save Target As..." to download. Requires Adobe reader 9 and above.

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DETAILS OF THE WALK

Proposed Route: Walking on SIDEWALKS ONLY. Walk will be starting as well as ending at DALEY PLAZA

(on WASHINGTON AVE & DEARBORN)

 

- North On Dearborn St      To Randolph St

- West  On Randolph St     To Clarke St

- South On Clarke St         To Madison St

- East  On Madison St       To State St

- South On State St           To Adams St

- East  On Adams St         To Michigan Ave

- North On Michigan Ave    To Randolph St

- West  On Randolph St     To State St

- South On State St           To Washington St  

- West  On Washington St To Dearborn St (Daley Plaza)

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Event: Walk for Values USA - Chicago
Date:
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Time:
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:

Richard J. Daley Center

50 W. Washington St.

Chicago, IL 60602

Contact: Anand Girap

Tel: +1 (312) 970-0857
Email: ChicagoW4V@sathyasaicenters.org

 

Click here for a Map of the Walk.

Tentative Timings

12.30 -1:30 pm

 

 

Check-in & Walk-in Registrations.

1.30 - 1.45 pm

Opening Ceremony. (Dignitary)

1.45 - 2.00 pm

Walk Assembly/ Line Up.

 

2.00 pm

Walk Begins (Grand Marshall)

 

3:00 pm

Walk Concludes.

3.00 - 3:30pm

 

Program Conclusion.

 

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LOCATION

The Richard J. Daley Center was originally known as the Chicago Civic Center. Located in the heart of the Chicago Loop, the Daley Center was Chicago's first major public building to be constructed in a modern rather than a classical architectural style.


To view more information, please visit http://www.thedaleycenter.com/

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS and PARKING

Address of Walk Venue:
Richard J. Daley Center

50 W. Washington St.

Chicago, IL 60602

Getting to Richard J Daley Center by CTA / METRA / DRIVE



Click here for the Detailed Map


 

CTA

 

CTA - Red Line or Blue Line - Exit at Washington Stop and follows Signs for PEDWAY to Richard J Daley Center

CTA Bus Routes - 56, 60, 124, 127, 157
Click here to visit the CTA website

 

 

PARKING AT CTA Station - You could park your cars all day for a rate of $5 - $10 per day for weekends in any of the following locations.

 

Rosemont Station:       5801 N River Road, Rosemont

Cumberland Station:   5800 N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago

Forest Park Station:     711 S. Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park

 

 


 

METRA

(Click here to visit the Metra website)


Metra Union station, Ogilvie Transportation Center and Van Buren Street Station are all within walking distance of Richard J Daley Center.

 

From Metra Union station, Ogilvie Transportation Center:  Exit towards Madison Street and 

 

Head east on W Madison St toward N Canal St          

Turn left at N Lower Wacker Dr/N Wacker Dr              

Turn right at W Washington St 

Richard Daley Center is at 50 W Washington ( Washington and Dearborn)


 

DRIVE

 

From the Eisenhower (I-290):
Exit at I-90/94 North (to
Wisconsin). Take 90/94 to the Washington Street exit. Turn right. Take Washington to Clark. The Daley Center is located between Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.

From
Lake Shore Drive:
Exit Randolph Street. Take Randolph west about one-half mile. The Daley Center is located between Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.

From the Stevenson (I-55):
Exit at I-90/94 North (to
Wisconsin). Take 90/94 to the Washington Street exit. Turn right onto Washington St. Take Washington to Clark. The Daley Center is located between Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.

From the Kennedy (I-90/94) Southbound:
Exit at
Washington Street. Turn left onto Washington. Take Washington to Clark. The Daley Center is located between Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.

From the Kennedy (I-90/94) Northbound:
Exit at
Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street. Take Washington St. to Clark. The Daley Center is located between Randolph and Washington, Dearborn and Clark.

 


 

PARKING 

 

Washington Wells Self Park - Parking Rate is $14 for the weekends

http://www.washingtonfranklin.com/

230 W Washington, Chicago IL

(312) 658-0557

About 2 blocks from the location of the walk. Exit Washington St from I-90 (Exit 51c) going east. The entrance to the parking garage is on your right at the Intersection of Washington and Franklin.

 

InterPark - Parking Rate is $26-32 for the weekends.

https://interparkonline.com/public1/LocationDetail.aspx?BUSINESS_UNIT_CD=CH597  

181 N Dearborn St

Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 368-9090

About 1 block from the location of the walk. Exit Washington St from I-90 (Exit 51c) going east and go North (Left) on Dearborn to Parking garage on your right.


EVENT GUIDELINES

Please be aware of some guidelines for your visit to the Event.

You are welcome:

  1. Please do not leave the Lines during the walk unless it is an Emergency.
  2. In case you are not well and would like to leave the walk, please contact your Line Leader who are wearing Orange Scarf’s and you will be provided with further directions.
  3. We have a Medical Team with us to take care of Emergencies (Medical Team are wearing Blue Scarf’s).
  4. Children should be with their Parents all the times and Parents are responsible for their Children.
  5. We request everyone to maintain Silence during the Walk as this Walk is intended to Promote Human Values.
  6. This Walk Is NOT A PARADE OR A RALLY OR A DEMONSTRATION. Hence Please Maintain Silence. No Singing or Talking is allowed during the walk.
  7. Turn off your cell phones to Vibrate Mode and we do not encourage use of Cell Phones during the walk unless it is an Emergency.
  8. For People Holding the Banners, please make sure that in case you are tired during the walk, let your Line/Group Leaders Know
  9. Rest Rooms are available in the 37th Block Shopping Mall which is right across the Street from Daley Center.
  10. We will begin the Program with National Anthem, Speeches by our Guests, Ribbon Cutting before the walk begins. After the Walk, we will have a Musical Program along with Refreshments.
  11. Please Listen to your Line Leaders for all instructions during the walk and when Crossing Intersections.
  12. Please hold on to Empty Water Bottles and dispose them off only at the Trash Containers in Daley Center.
  13. Please maintain a Steady Pace along with your Group during the walk. Please Refrain From Running or Seating Down during the Walk.
  14. For Participants in the Walk who are Holding Banners & Posters, Please make sure that Banners and Posters are Held as per the Instructions given by your Line Leaders.

o        For Men : Business Casual Attire is Recommended

o        For Women : Modest Clothing is Recommended

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