From Survival to Solutions: Confronting Gun Violence in Illinois

Posted January 12, 2026
Events

When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where:  Barrington White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington

What: Maria Peterson, candidate for State Rep. in District 52, hosts a conversation on gun violence prevention. Guest speakers include survivor and advocate Summerlove Romero and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. For more information or to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mariafor52/event/883608/.

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