First Annual Green Ribbon Motorcycle Rally Rolls Into Chicago: Celebrity Appearance, Live Music and Prizes to Draw Biking Enthusiasts and Families

  WHAT:  In a first-ever warm-weather Chicago motorcycle rally, hundreds of
         motorcycle enthusiasts from the Chicagoland area will gather to
         display their prized machines, including groups of riders from
         Illinois Harley Davidson and the Latin American Motorcycle
         Association.

         Throughout the day there will be food, family entertainment,
         contests and a celebrity appearance by George Wendt (a.k.a. "Norm
         the Barfly") from the long-running sitcom Cheers.

         Sponsors include Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade and
         the Chicago Building Trades Council.  Mayor Richard M. Daley is
         serving as the honorary chair of the event.

  WHEN:  11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
         Saturday, June 14, 2003

  WHERE: Plumber's Hall
         1340 W. Washington Street
         Chicago, IL

  WHY:   Event proceeds will go to UIC's Digestive Disease and Liver Center.
         The Center has been hit with dramatic budget cuts over the last
         ten years, despite its status as a public university.

         The Center is dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and
         prevention of gastrointestinal and liver diseases by conducting
         and providing advanced, cost-effective and compassionate patient
         care, exemplary research and high-quality education.

George Wendt and participating Chicagoland CEOs will be available to share their commitment to this cause. If interested in scheduling an interview or have any questions about the event, please call Leah Martin at 312-573-5491.

               Media Parking Available On Randolph Street,
                            Just East Of Ogden

  CONTACT:  Leah Martin
            Jasculca/Terman and Associates for UIC GILD Council
            312-573-5491 office
            773-520-2177 cell

PRNewswire -- June 13