Chicago, IL -- In an effort to show growing and unified support for Gov. Pat Quinn and to make a clarion call to all Illinoisans to early vote, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Dr. Clay Evans and other African American religious leaders, business and community leaders along with other elected officials, are holding a press conference 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014, at the Parkway Ballroom, 4455 South King Drive, Chicago, IL.

This coalition of leaders will visually show the solid support Gov Quinn has in the African American community.