Events

Upcoming Appearances by Dennis McKinnon:

Bear's Schedule for 2011

Sunday, September 11
12:00 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago

WIN - 30-12

Sunday, September 25
3:15 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago

LOSS - 17-27

Monday, October 10
7:30 PM
@ Detroit
Dennis at the Tilted Kilt in Schaumburg!
LOSS - 13-24

Sunday, October 23
12:00 PM
@ London, England

WIN - 24-18

Sunday, November 13
12:00 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago

WIN - 37 - 13

Sunday, November 27
3:05 PM
@ Oakland

LOSS - 20-25

Sunday, December 11
3:05 PM
@ Denver

LOSS - 10-13

Sunday, December 25
7:20 PM
@ Green Bay

LOSS - 21-35

Sunday, September 18
12:00 PM
@ New Orleans

LOSS - 13-30

Sunday, October 2
12:00 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago
Alumni Day at Soldier Field! PHOTOS!
WIN - 34-29

Sunday, October 16
7:20 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago

WIN - 39-10

Monday, November 7
7:30 PM
@ Philadelphia

WIN - 30-24

Sunday, November 20
3:15 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago
Dennis at the Tilted Kilt in Schaumburg!
WIN - 31 - 20

Sunday, December 4
12:00 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago

LOSS - 3-10

Sunday, December 18
12:00 PM
Soldier Field, Chicago

LOSS - 14-38

Sunday, January 1, 2012
12:00 PM
@ Minnesota
Win - Finish the year at 8-8
Dennis at the Cottage Inn and London Club in Crystal Lake!

Past 2011 Appearances by Dennis McKinnon:

Tailgating and Dinner on
New Year's Day.

Hundreds watched the last game of the year with Dennis!

The Cottage Inn and The London Club in Crystal Lake are hosted a fantastic day of food, football and fun with Dennis, a raffle and the Super Bowl Trophy.

On-Ramp.org's First Annual Event
RAMP-IT-UP!

On-Ramp.org is a volunteer organization in Chicago started by individuals trying to bridge the "Digital Divide" for Students, Seniors and the Homeless

They recycle used technology and put it to good use!

November 17, 2011 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Spybar 646 N. Franklin St, Chicago, IL

Click here for more information

Dennis helps raise funds for Maternity Home of Fox Valley at ZumbaThon!

On Saturday, Oct 22nd Dennis was the special Emcee of festivities which included a performance from Shuree and a 2 hour group Zumba session. All proceeds benefitted the Maternity Homes of Fox Valley.

Click here to read the Kane County Chronicle article.

The MOUG Fall Conference!

On September 16, 2011 Dennis was a featured speaker at the Midwest Oracle Users Group Fall Conference at University of Chicago.

Honorary Captain - Friday Night Lights!

Friday, September 16 - Dennis chaired the coin toss and was the Honorary Captain for the Aurora West Blackhawks as they took on their rival Naperville Central. Naperville won 35-20 in a well fought game!

Brookfield Zoo's Real Fan Days

On Saturday and Sunday, July 16 & 17, thousands of families participated in the Chicago Bears “REAL FAN DAYS” weekend at Brookfield Zoo, a a celebration of the team and their connection to the REAL grizzly bears at Brookfield Zoo’s newest exhibit, Great Bear Wilderness. Festivities included appearances by legendary Chicago Bears players, Steve McMichael, Keith Van Horne, Dennis McKinnon and Otis Wilson, skill game and much more.

Two Appearances at the Kilt!

The Tilted Kilt in Schaumburg was host to Dennis on 2 recent occasions.

Monday Night, October 10
and Sunday afternoon, November 20.

Two packed houses watched the games with Dennis. The first - a Monday night loss but the second date proved successful with the Bear's 5th win in a row. Door prizes, Trivia questions, and Autographs - a great time was had by all!

Grand Opening of the Marriott Bistro at
Wood Dale's Marriott Courtyard!

On Wednesday, September 21, the Marriott Courtyard in Wood Dale experienced the Grand opening of their new Marriott Bistro!
Dennis was on hand, along with ex-Bear's Running Back Ronnie Bull (1962-1970) and the Mayor of Wood Dale - Nunzio Pulice, to help open the doors to their new, refurbished facility!

7-11 FOAC Charity Golf Outing

For 2 decades, Dennis has chaired and attended the 7-11 Franchise Owners Association of Chicagoland Outing With benefits going to Children’s Memorial Hospital and Gift of Hope, this incredible event saw another great turnout and gorgeous weather.

"Silky D" Wins the Inaugural Bobble Head Race... and helps raise $90,000!

Not only can Dennis burn it up in the real world, he's a virtual champion. At the Beat Tom and Bill - Beat Cancer Golf Outing, Dinner and Auction held May 20 at White Pines, Dennis' virtual bobble head was victorious! Dennis was the co-chairman of the event which raised over $90,000 to support local families suffering through cancer struggles.