Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In this Issue: Save the Date — June 13, 2024 ● New Lake Dems Office Draws Enthusiastic Crowd in Grayslake ● May is National Mental Health Awareness Month ● State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart’s Office Detains Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography ● Lake Dems Out and About ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events ● More Pictures From the Open House!

Lake Dems is continuously planning events. If you can help us scout locations, make phone calls, decorate, sign people in, or help with the many other event-related tasks, let us know at info@lakedems.org.

We're on the move in Lake County and celebrated with an Open House at our new Lake County Democrats office centrally located in Grayslake. (Lake Dems had an office in Grayslake pre-Covid.) This office is our third in Lake County, joining our Waukegan and Highland Park locations.

We would like to thank Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Lake County Board Member Esiah Campos, Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg, and Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega for helping us open this great space. We invite candidates, volunteers, organizers, and elected officials to join us as we work to get Democrats elected up and down the ballot.

Enjoy more photos from our Open House at the end of this newsletter.

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, Lake Dems recognizes the tens of millions of Americans with mental health issues, and we celebrate the loved ones and mental health professionals who support them every day.

The Lake County Health Department provides services including Mental Health First Aid training classes that teach you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.  Learn more about Mental Health First Aid, view upcoming classes, and register now at www.mentalhealth.today.

Last week a Lake County Judge granted the State’s petition to detain a person being charged with four counts of child pornography. After the detention hearing, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart stated:

“Our office is committed to protecting all children in Lake County, and I commend the Sheriff’s team and the Attorney General’s Office for their investigation. This offender is now jailed indefinitely because of our new system that does not allow him to post cash and be released. Others charged with this exact same crime have been able to post cash in the past, and those days are over.” 

Read the entire press release here.

We love to include event photos in our newsletter! To be considered for inclusion, please send yours to info@lakedems.org with a brief description of the event. Have an event coming up? To submit future events for consideration for our website and emails go to lakedems.org/submit-an-event.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s 2024 Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch

Lake County Dems were well-represented at Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch. Event Co-Chair Katherine Ashworth Brandt (a former Tenth Dems intern!) is pictured above with U.S. Rep. Schakowsky. Lake Dems is glad to have Jan representing part of our county.

Eric Rinehart speaks at Cristo Rey St. Martin

State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart was a guest speaker at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep speaking to students about victims' rights and how the State’s Attorney’s Office is working to prevent crime and cycles of trauma.

Maria Peterson Attends Latino Unity Day in Springfield

Maria Peterson, our Democratic candidate for State Rep. (Dist. 52), spoke with many people from all parts of the state working across diverse areas of government and social services at Latino Unity Day events.

Township Supervisor Marc Jones Hosts Waukegan Township Mother’s Day Brunch

Kudos to Township Supervisor Marc Jones (above left), who hosted this event. Featured speaker Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim is pictured in the photo on the right.

Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers. Click here if you're interested in helping.

We’d like to thank all of the interns and volunteers who made our Open House at our central Lake County office in Grayslake a success. The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the camaraderie made it fun.

County Board Passes Groundbreaking Bird-Friendly Building Design Policy

County Treasurer Holly Kim’s Video Explains Tax Bills in English and Spanish

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Sues Company for Publishing Voters’ Personal Data 

Trump Audited for Double-Dipping Tax Breaks on Chicago’s Trump Tower

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Fremont Township Democrats May Meeting. 6:00pm, Mundelein and online via Zoom. More.

Personal PAC Training Series, Choice on the Line. 6:00pm, Virtual Event. More.

Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) May Meeting. 7:00pm, Lindenhurst. More.

FRIDAY, MAY 17

Health, Wealth & Resource Fair Sponsored by CAP. 9:00am, Waukegan. More.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Grant Township Democrats Roadway Clean-up. 9:00 to 11:00am, Grant Woods. More. 

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Women for Brad 2024. Doors open at 11:00, program starts at 11:30am, Northbrook. More.

Wauconda Township Democratic Organization Highway Cleanup. 1:00 to 3:00pm, Wauconda. More.

MONDAY, MAY 20

Grant Township Assessor’s Office Open House. 5:00 to 7:00pm, Ingleside. More.

For the complete list of Upcoming Events, go to lakedems.org/events. Click here to submit your event for consideration.