State Senator Melinda Bush announced her campaign for re-election from the 31st District on April 2nd at the University Center at College of Lake County. There were many local officials including County Board member Terry Wilke, County Coroner Dr. Tom Rudd , two State Central Committee Women (Lauren Beth Gash and Nancy Shepherdson) and five Democratic Township Chairs (Jim Neel/Warren, Hal Sloan/Grayslake, Peter Grant/Antioch Lauren Beth Gash/Moraine and Ed Irwin/Lake Villa) as well as many others. Also in attendance was former Congressman Brad Schneider who is running for election in the 10th Congressional District.


When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:00am Where: Highland Park location provided upon RSVP What: Women for Brad: Women are the Majority Makers Luncheon. This event will feature a panel of female candidates in red-to-blue and frontline races across the country in the fight to flip the House in November. For more information or to keep reading…
