Thursday, October 2, 2008 - Senator Cronin's Annual "After Hours" Cocktail and Dinner Reception, held at the Rosewood Restaurant in Rosemont, 6 - 8 pm, live entertainment.  Sponsorships are available at $1,000, $500 and $250.  Call 630-792-8423 for more information or reservations.
 
November 3 - December 12, 2008 - Senator Cronin's 11th Annual Coat Drive - collecting donations of coats, jackets and mittens to benefit the needy of DuPage and Cook Counties.  Over 20,000 coats have been collected and donated over the past 10 years!

March 13, 2009 - Senator Cronin's annual St. Pat's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner - NEW LOCATION - now to be held at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village! Same delicious Harrington's corned beef, more info to come.