More Than 75 New Young Voters Registered in Just Seven Hours
On Tuesday, April 5th, a team of Democratic Deputy Voter Registrars was kept busy all day by enthusiastic Waukegan High School students. More than 75 students registered to vote for the…
Record Numbers of Democrats File Petitions to Be Precinct Committeepersons
Monday, March 14th, was the last day for candidates to file petitions to get on the ballot, and we have already bested the Republicans. A total of 221 Democrats submitted…
Waukegan Harbor Restoration Funding Highlighted by Democratic Leaders and EPA
This critical investment will help restore Waukegan Harbor and surrounding areas. “The EPA is taking the steps necessary to finish the cleanup of Waukegan Harbor, invest in the health and well-being of Waukegan families, and return jobs, tourism, and recreation to the region,” said 10th District Rep. Brad Schneider.
Welcome, Congresswoman Schakowsky
On Sunday, February 13th, Lake Dems hosted a Question & Answer Meet and Greet with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Over the years, Jan has frequently joined Tenth Dems at events in Lake County, and now, with the new redistricting, her 9th District extends into southwest Lake County. Although we’ve always considered Jan one of our own, we’re thrilled that we can now officially call Jan Schakowsky a member of our Lake County Congressional delegation.
News & Notes November 10, 2021
In this issue: Reaction to Infrastructure Bill, Newest K-9 in Lake County Sheriff’s Office Finds Fugitive, and Upcoming Events.
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Want to get a great new shirt while helping to elect Democrats? Order your very own official Lake County Democrats t-shirt, as featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune (see below)! …
Virtual Q & A with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on February 13th
Please join Lake Dems for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Virtual Question & Answer session this Sunday, February 13th. Here are the details: Virtual Q&A Featuring Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky with Lauren Beth…
News & Notes October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021 In this issue: NAACP Gala, Fall Connection Canvassing, upcoming events, and more … Celebrating the NAACP Lake County Freedom Fund Lake Dems was proud to support the…
Illinois Leads: Strengthening Voting Rights Under Siege Across the Country
By Barbara Altman – While Republican-controlled states across the country are passing legislation to make it more difficult to vote, Illinois’ Democratic legislature and governor have just done just the opposite.
On Six-Month Anniversary Of Assault On US Capitol, Local Democrats Call On Lake County Republicans To Break Their Silence And Tell Voters If They Believe That Donald Trump Lost The 2020 Election Or If They Agree With Trump’s Big Lie
The Lake County Democrats (Lake Dems) and the Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems) are calling on Republican elected officials, candidates, and party officials to tell the public if they agree that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election