Lakefront DSA

Want to learn more about DSA and how to get involved? Come check us out at our DSA 101 event! Join us tomorrow Monday July 13 at the Waukegan Library starting at 6:00pm.

We would love to have you join us to learn a little more about DSA, the Lakefront chapter and socialism more broadly! Food will be provided at the event so don't worry about missing out on dinner.

Please RSVP at the link In our bio so that we can make sure to have a proper head count for food!

Not able to make it on Monday? Don't worry! We will be planning more for the near future and you can sign up for those at the link in our bio!

Our newest article on Housing Access and Affordability in Lake County is out now! See our website for the full article.

🌹https://www.lakefront-dsa.org/blog/housing-access-and-affordability-in-lake-county 🌹

In a country which cared fully for the well-being of its citizens, housing would be a fundamental right everyone should have access to, like running water or clean air. Yet, in the US, our government is far from obligated to provide such. And it has only gotten worse over time as our ‘representatives’ continue to gut the welfare state. College graduates moving back in with their parents, unable to find work that pays enough to justify exorbitant housing costs, has become a common occurrence. Many have resorted to living in their cars, if they even have one.

*** LOCATION UPDATE: We have been asked to change meeting rooms, so please see our updated location for our upcoming meeting. ***

Our July General Chapter Meeting is in the calendars! Join us at the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills, IL Sunday, July 26 from 3-4:30pm.

Come learn more about our chapter and how you can help your community.

See you there! 🌹

🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at today's Lake County PrideFest Hosted by LGBTQ+ Center Lake County
We loved the opportunity to chat with so many people who were ready to build a better future in Lake County!
🌹If you also want to get involved, visit the link in our bio!

Airport Runway Update

Despite strong public opposition, the Lake County Forest Preserve Planning Committee voted to support a key approval known as the De Minimis Letter, moving the new runway proposal forward. The proposal now moves to the full Lake County Board for a vote on June 10.

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting, spoke out, and showed support. Public participation makes a difference, and your voices matter.

How You Can Help:
• Attend the June 10 Lake County Board meeting
• Give public comment (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Share information with friends and neighbors
• Speak up for public health, environmental protection, and transparency

📍 Lake County Board Meeting
📅 June 10
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
🏢 Lake County Forest Preserves Office: 1899 W. Wi******er Road, Libertyville

Together, we can advocate for our neighbors, our parks, our trees, and our health. Stay informed, stay engaged, and make your voice heard.

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Actualización sobre la pista del aeropuerto

La propuesta de reubicación de la pista en el Aeropuerto Nacional de Waukegan dio otro paso adelante este mes. A pesar de la fuerte oposición pública, el Comité de Planificación de las Reservas Forestales del Condado de Lake votó a favor de respaldar una aprobación clave conocida como la "Carta De Minimis". La propuesta pasa ahora a la Junta del Condado de Lake en pleno para su votación el 10 de junio.

Gracias a todos los que asistieron a la reunión, alzaron su voz y mostraron su apoyo. La participación pública marca la diferencia, y sus voces importan.

Cómo puede ayudar:
• Asista a la reunión de la Junta del Condado de Lake el 10 de junio
• Realice comentarios públicos (límite de 3 minutos por orador)
• Comparta esta información con amigos y vecinos
• Alce su voz en defensa de la salud pública, la protección del medio ambiente y la transparencia

📍 Reunión de la Junta del Condado de Lake
📅 10 de junio
⏰ 9:00 a. m.
🏢 Oficina de las Reservas Forestales del Condado de Lake: 1899 W. Wi******er Road, Libertyville

Juntos, podemos abogar por nuestros vecinos, nuestros parques, nuestros árboles y nuestra salud. Manténgase informado, manténgase involucrado y haga oír su voz.

📷CPLC, some of the trees that would get cut to make the runway

We're two weeks out form our June General Chapter Meeting! Because of Father's Day, we will be moving our meeting back one week but will resume our regular 3rd Sunday of the month on July 19.

This meeting we will be hosting another DSA 101. All (especially newcomers) are welcome as we'll be giving an overview of the Democratic Socialists of America, our current projects with Lakefront DSA, and concepts like socialism that fuel our movement.

Join us at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein, IL Sunday, June 14 from 3:30-5pm in the community room.

See you there! 🌹

We're happy to celebrate another great Waukegan Pride Festival! We got the chance to meet many new community members and had important conversations about empowering the working class.

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Lakefront DSA will also have a table at Lake County's Pride Festival in Round Lake Beach on Sat 6/20. Come say hi and pick up some buttons or physical editions of our Lakefront Free Press articles!

Lakefront-dsa.org