Wednesday, January 3, 2024
In this Issue: Happy New Year! — Help Lake County Democrats Continue Our Momentum ● Save the Date: Annual Lake County Democrats’ President’s Day Fundraiser with Jill Wine-Banks ● Illinois’ Elected Officials Accomplished Much in 2023 ● New Illinois Laws Take Effect January 1, 2024 ● Join Tenth Dems for an Afternoon of Laughs with the Capitol Fools ● Lake Dems Attend Events ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events
Help Lake County Democrats Continue Our Momentum
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Electing Democrats up and down the ballot has never been more critical. Whether it’s the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the gun violence epidemic, Trump’s increasingly disturbing behavior, or countless examples that show how Democratic and Republican Party priorities and values differ, there is so much at stake in 2024.
At such a crucial juncture, please help the Lake County Democrats continue our momentum by joining, renewing your membership for 2024, or just contributing at lakedems.org/contribute. Or send a check to Lake Dems, P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. |
Save the Date: Annual Lake County Democrats’ President’s Day Fundraiser with Jill Wine-Banks
Back by Popular Demand!!
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When: Monday evening, February 19, 2024 Where: TBD What: Jill Wine-Banks will be giving us her insights into our national political situation and so much more. A former Watergate prosecutor, Jill is particularly well-equipped to discuss Trump and his legal woes. We’re sure you’ll want to join us. |
Jill was so popular last year that our President’s Day event sold out. We hope you will save the date and join us for this very special evening.
Jill Wine-Banks is an MSNBC legal analyst, regularly appearing on prime time and daytime shows. A sought-after speaker, Jill appears before professional, political, women’s and business groups, universities and law schools. Jill has also written op-eds for NBC.com, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Politico, and The Huffington Post. She is featured in several documentaries and films, including Academy Award winner Charles Ferguson’s Watergate – Or: How We Learned to Stop an Out of Control President, Robert Redford’s All The President’s Men Revisited, ABC’s 20/20, and Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11.
New Illinois Laws Take Effect January 1, 2024
Democrats are working hard to pass laws that impact the lives of everyday Americans. A number of great new laws took effect January 1 in Illinois, ranging from not allowing the banning of books to the regulation of “deep fake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. We highlight a few of them here:
- As upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, Illinoisans who own guns, ammunition, and accessories prohibited under the state’s “assault weapons” ban will violate the law if they don’t register them with the state.
- The Minimum Wage Law increases the state minimum wage to $14 per hour. In 2025, it will rise to $15 per hour.
- The Paid Leave for All Workers Act requires employers to give all workers – even hourly employees – the ability to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period.
- The passage of House Bill 2789 ensures that libraries in Illinois will lose access to grants administered by the Secretary of State’s office if they ban books or other material.
- The Digital Forgeries Act allows people who are falsely depicted in sexually explicit images or videos to sue the creator of that material.
- The VEH CD-Video Conferencing Law makes it illegal for Illinois drivers to participate in videoconferencing or to check their social media pages while behind the wheel.
Read more about these legislative actions here.
Illinois’ Elected Officials Accomplished Much in 2023
(Watch for more in upcoming issues of Lake Dems Weekly Update.)
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Highlights 2023 Accomplishments in Year-End Round-Up
Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Office’s 2023 Accomplishments
Michael Frerich Illinois State Treasurer’s Note: Looking Back on 2023, Looking Forward to 2024
Join Tenth Dems for an Afternoon of Laughs with the Capitol Fools
The Capitol Fools Comedy Troupe (formerly the Capitol Steps) is back with their unique style of political satire. Join the Tenth Dems on February 4, 2pm, at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, for an afternoon of laughs mined from the outrageous doings of our elected leaders.
Tickets are only $42 each – less than the box office price – and are great seats on the main floor, center section. Tickets make for a great birthday or anniversary gift or treat yourself to this hilarious fresh take on the news from Washington.
History shows this event sells out quickly. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! As we have previously, we’re also planning an early dinner after the show at Jameson’s Charhouse next door, with details to follow.
Buy tickets now to watch the Capitol Fools Comedy Troupe. If you can’t join us, please consider a New Year’s contribution to Tenth Dems.
Lake Dems Attend Events
NAACP December General Meeting and Holiday Party
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Christmas sweaters were in abundance at the NAACP holiday party
Lake Villa Holiday Party
Lake Villa Dems enjoyed a holiday celebration.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Illinois Department of Revenue Provides Tips for Taxpayers to Prepare for 2023 Tax Season
Upcoming Events
SATURDAY, JAN. 6
Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) January 6 Demonstration. 1-3pm, Lake Villa. 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..
