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Community and Volunteer Resource Fair

I am excited to partner with Rep. Laura Faver Dias and the College of Lake County to bring together local organizations, nonprofits and volunteer groups all in one place.

Stop by to learn about community resources, discover volunteer opportunities and connect with organizations making a difference throughout Lake County from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the College of Lake County – Grayslake Campus, located at 19351 W. Washington St. in Grayslake.

2026 Lake County Job Fair

Edly-Allen law to strengthen survivor rights in sexual assault investigations

SPRINGFIELD – According to the RAINN, only 310 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to police, underscoring the need to build trust and improve survivor experiences within the justice system. To address this critical issue, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen advanced a new law aimed at improving how survivors of sexual assault are supported during the criminal justice process.

“Survivors of sexual assault deserve to feel safe, respected and fully supported when they are coming forward,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “House Bill 4394 is about making sure survivors know their rights and have some control in a moment where so much has already been taken from them.”

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Edly-Allen statement on Libertyville man arrested in AI child pornography case

LIBERTYVILLE – In response  to a recent report that a Libertyville teacher was placed on administrative leave, arrested and charged with eight counts of child pornography for allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create explicit images of Libertyville middle school students, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) released the following statement:

“The decision to terminate this teacher sends a clear message that there is no place for those who exploit positions of trust to harm children.

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