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Well, not quite but there is a special screening of the film in Chi-town THIS SATURDAY at noon followed by Q&A with the director. Interested? Email eventlist@aol.com and say you're a CYR for $10 tickets.

So, what's on tap at the CYR presidential debate watching party?(Besides some solid conversation with liberty-lovers like yourself, of course.)

We're glad you asked! 

Our friends at District Bar have arranged for half-priced ("fiscally responsible") cocktails. Some witty CYRs have taken this offer to the next level.

Check out the clever conservative concoctions available for order on Monday, June 13th from 6pm-8pm at District Bar:  

The Ron Paul Martini: A little spicy and unexpected, willing to push the boundaries of the average cocktail

Absolute Peppar with simple syrup, strawberries, basil and a lime twist garnish.

The Herman Cain: Simply put, this cocktail means business

Corzo tequila, apple juice and simple syrup served up with mix of fresh raspberries, lemons and cucumber

The Rick Santorum Martini: A conservative, traditional foundation with a hint of personality 

Plymouth gin, elderflower and a dash of bitters served up with strawberries and basil

Tim Pawlenty: Simple and plain on the surface, but a deeper looks reveals bold flavor

Grey Goose vodka and simple syrup cocktail served with fresh-squeezed lemon, scoop of berry jam and a dash of sour

Newt Gingrich: This direct and uncomplicated cocktail is an old standby

Jameson and ginger ale served on the rocks

The Michelle Bachman Martini: Bold and a bit “cointreau-versal,” this cocktail is more than just a pretty drink

Bombay Sapphire gin and Cointreau mixed with cranberry juice and a splash of lime, garnished with an orange twist

The Mitt Romney: Classic, conservative and in control

H-2-O with a splash of lemon – the ultimate non-cocktail cocktail

Calling all Objectivists: The much anticipated Atlas Shrugged the movie opens on Friday, April 15th. Demand that it come to the River East theater in Chicago!

Stay tuned for details on a CYR trip to the screening!

Check out this fantastic WSJ op-ed from Wednesday, the one-year anniversary of ObamaCare, by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisc) about his daughter and CYR member Carey!

 Check this out! Get your Groupon today (June 13, 2011) and then snag some 1/2 price CYR swag from our CafePress shop! What a deal!

It's the perfect opportunity to grab that snazzy CYR hoodie you've been eyeing.

(Want to stick the CYR logo on some gear not featured in our CafePress online shop? No problem. Email info@chicagoyrs.com and we'll hook you up.)

Our friends at the Sam Adams Alliance are partnering with the

Reagan Presidential Foundation Centennial Celebration in a research study exploring Reagan’s legacy, particularly among young people aged 18-34. They are currently looking for young Reagan “brand champions” (people who are knowledgeable of – and identify strongly with – President Ronald Reagan) in the Chicago area who are interested in being interviewed.

If interested in participating, please take this 3-minute survey. All survey takers are entered into a $100 drawing!

 Join the CYRs as they welcome Senator Kirk to the City Club of Chicago on March 21, 2011.

Delicious Maggiano's lunch, fun company, and our fantastic Senator!

Event will sell out. Register here.

As those of us in Illinois anxiously (and angrily) await news of an inevitable tax increase, Hoosiers next door get to enjoy the fiscal sanity and responsibility fostered by their amazing Governor Daniels. We can live vicariously, though, and watch Daniels' State of the State Address tonight here at 6pm local time. Sadly, our own governor will almost certainly be too busy assaulting our wallets to watch and learn from Mitch's miraculous ways himself.

PS - As if other reasons to envy our friends in Indiana are necessary, click here for Illinois Policy Institute's tax-hike calculator and see how Springfield's shenanigans will affect you.