August 23, 2023
In this Issue: My Week in Springfield: A Democratic Intern’s View ● Show Off Your Support for Lake Dems! ● Lake Dems Volunteers Attend Events to Support Democrats in Lake County ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events
My Week in Springfield: A Democratic Intern’s View
by Matthew Sprenger
Over this past week, Democratic interns were given a chance to take a field trip to our state capital, Springfield. During the trip, we visited the Abraham Lincoln Library, as well as the Abraham Lincoln Museum. As we walked around these locations, interns were able to learn more about the history of our country during the Civil War and the personal life of one of our great leaders.
We were also able to tour the Illinois State Capitol building, including the Illinois House Chamber and a hearing room that once served as the Old Supreme Court. In the evening, interns attended numerous events around Springfield at which we met many Illinois elected officials, including Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch and Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
In the morning, interns got an early start to help staff the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association (IDCCA) Annual Brunch with 1,500 people in attendance. Interns checked people in, guided guests to their seats, and had the opportunity to hear from numerous prominent elected officials, including Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and from Illinois, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, and Governor JB Pritzker.
After the brunch, we attended the Governor’s Day picnic at the Illinois State Fair, where we had a remarkable opportunity to actually meet and briefly speak with Governor Pritzker.
Thank you to our volunteer tour guides who came with us to Springfield (though all of our interns who traveled were over 18) and to the other Lake Dems volunteers and elected officials who joined us. With so many of us in attendance, we presented a sea of our Lake Dems blue shirts all over Springfield.
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Show Off Your Support for Lake Dems!
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Lake Dems Volunteers Attend Events to Support Democrats in Lake County
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Lake Dems and Democratic interns lend a hand at a golf outing in support of Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega. |
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Lake County Dems, elected officials, and Democratic interns celebrate India Independence Day in Vernon Hills.
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| Lake Dems turned out in force for the Grayslake Summer Days parade.
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Just another day at Lake Dems Headquarters in Waukegan! Collating canvass packets for our Connection Canvassing volunteers going door-to-door to speak to voters.
Volunteer Spotlight
Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers. Click here if you’re interested in helping.
Thanks to Arun Pookote for staying all day to help Lake Dems at the India Independence Day Celebration in Vernon Hills. That is typical of Arun who has been a great volunteer since his internship in 2015. We are so grateful for his help.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Upcoming Events
THURSDAY, AUG. 24
Waukegan Township Democrats August Meeting. 6pm, in Waukegan and online via Zoom. More.
Ida B. Wells Legacy & Libations. 6:30pm, Chicago. More.
Warren Township Democrats August Meeting. 7pm, Gurnee. More.
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
Walk with Democrats in the Lindenfest Parade. Line up at 9:30am, step off at 10am, Lindenhurst. More.
SUNDAY, AUG. 27
Meet & Greet “Fun”Raiser for Sen. Adriane Johnson. 2pm, Waukegan. More.
MONDAY, AUG. 28
End Overdose Now Illinois Rally and Resource Fair. 3pm, Chicago. More.
TUESDAY, AUG. 29
Reception with Senator Dick Durbin. 6pm, Northfield. More.
For the complete list of Upcoming Events, go to lakedems.org/events.
Click here to submit your event for consideration.
How Do I Join Lake County Democrats?
Lake County Democrats is made up of people like you, people who are passionate about building better communities and a better world. We’re a grassroots political organization, working with Democrats in all parts of Lake County – from Antioch to Highland Park, Libertyville to Waukegan, Barrington to Zion. Become a member online now, (individual: $35/couples $60 – though more is always appreciated), or send a check payable to Lake County Democrats to P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Questions? Contact info@lakedems.org.
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