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: Monday, September 7, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00pm Where: Williams Park, 741 Main St., Antioch What: Join the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats for a Labor Day Potluck Party. All are welcome – bring your friends and family. Bring a dish to pass. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
