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State’s Attorney’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall in Libertyville/Vernon Hills

When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a Libertyville/Vernon Hills Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI). These town halls are part of a series of town halls the GVPI has been hosting that offer them the opportunity to listen to the community’s concerns regarding gun violence in their neighborhoods and also collect data to inform and shape their Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan. Register here.

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall in Highland Park

When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a Highland Park Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI).These town halls are part of a series of town halls the GVPI has been hosting that offer them the opportunity to listen to the community’s concerns regarding gun violence in their neighborhoods and also collect data to inform and shape their Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan. Register here.

Lake Dems Presidents’ Day Fundraiser with Jill Wine-Banks

When: The evening of Monday, February 19, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Doubletree by Hilton, 510 E. Il Route 83, Mundelein

What: Due to popular demand, we have asked frequent MSNBC Contributor/Legal Analyst Jill Wine-Banks to speak to us again. And she said yes! Jill was so popular last year that the event completely sold out. We hope you will save the date and join us for this very special evening. 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 Wine-Banks is an MSNBC Legal Analyst, regularly appearing on primetime 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. Several documentaries and films have featured her, including Academy Award winner Charles Ferguson’s WatergateOr: 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.

Register here.

Ela Township Dems January Meeting

When: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via ZOOM. For link, email alicia@aliciatimm.com

What: The January meeting of the Ela Township Democrats features Hilary Winiarz, candidate for Lake County Board, District 2 that includes Wauconda and portions of Hawthorn Woods, Mundelein, Round Lake, and Round Lake Park.

Elk Grove Township Dems, Greater Palatine Area Dems, and Wheeling Township Dems Democratic Judicial Candidates Forum

When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 7:00pm

Where: 5105 Tollview Drive, Suite 160, Rolling Meadows

What: Elk Grove Township Democrats, Greater Palatine Area Democrats and Wheeling Township Democrats co-host a forum with the endorsed Democratic candidates for judge in our area. Register here.