Democrats from every corner of Lake County (and beyond) gathered in Mundelein on Monday evening to see MSNBC contributor Jill Wine-Banks. See photos from this amazing event in this week’s newsletter —
We need everyone to register and everyone to come out during the primaries, and then again on Election Day. So get out there and bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Vote!
Touring the African American Museum at the England Manor in Waukegan is a great way to learn about Black history in Lake County, Illinois. Sylvia England, founder of the museum, tells her and her ancestors’ stories from their time in Africa through the present day, touching on numerous aspects of the Black experience in America. You can book a tour online.
We are so excited that frequent MSNBC Contributor/Legal Analyst Jill Wine-Banks is coming to speak to Lake Dems again. She will be with us LIVE in Lake County for our…
In the Feb 14th Issue: Looking for the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift? Jill Wine-Banks to Speak in Lake County on Feb. 19 ● You Know What Else Would be a Storybook Ending? ● Lake County Celebrates 211 Day ● Lake Dems Attend Events ● ICYMI ● Upcoming Events
Waukegan, IL — While Republicans in Washington, DC, struggled to find a Speaker, Republicans in Lake County had no trouble finding one who represents their shift to right-wing extremist values. On October 21, 2023, the Antioch Republicans held a fundraiser featuring 2020 election denier/right-wing attorney David Shestokas, who was sanctioned by a judge in 2023 for filing a frivolous election challenge, and is currently representing an indicted co-defendant of Donald Trump’s in the Georgia election interference case. Republican Jim Carris (opponent of our Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider) and Republican Mary Cole (opponent of our Democratic Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart) were at the Antioch event.
In the November 8th Issue: Honoring our Veterans this Veterans Day ● Bidenomics Spurs Continued Economic Growth ● Affordable Care Act Marketplace Enrollment is Open Now! ● Lake Dems Petition Event: Lawyer Look-Over, Petition Turn-In, and Notary Party a Big Hit! ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI ● Upcoming Events
In the November 1st Issue: Lake Dems Petition Event: Lawyer Look-Over, Petition Turn-In, and Notary Party! ● November is Native American Heritage Month ● Lake County Democrats Attend Events Last Week ● It’s Not Too Late – Get Your Lake Dems Hat! ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI ● Upcoming Events
In the October 25th Issue: Governor Pritzker Praises State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart at Lake County Event Monday ● National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month ● Biden (and Other) Petitions Are In! ● Lake County Elected Officials Condemn Hamas Attacks ● Congratulations to State Representative Bob Morgan ● Lake Dems Attend Recent Events ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI ● Upcoming Events
In the October 18th Special Edition: Shades of Blue Fundraiser Draws Overflow Crowd ● A Proclamation on National Clean Energy Action Month ● It’s Not Too Late – Get Your Lake Dems Hat! ● It’s Always Lake Dems T-shirt Season! ● ICYMI ● Upcoming Events ● Photo Gallery