Events

Details: Category: Events; Friday, April 10, 2026 03:31 PM

May 2026

Join the offices of State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, State Representative Faver Dias, and State Representative Joyce Mason for an informative event connecting parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to available services and resources across Lake County. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/May2026Forum

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 12:00- 2:00pm
Location: Warren Township Center (17801 W Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031)

Details: Category: Events; Thursday, February 05, 2026 10:51 AM

My office is joining State Representative Joyce Mason for a Mobile DMV at the Village of Winthrop Harbor, 830 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Appointments at this time are currently closed for Mobile DMV services, however representatives of the Secretary of State's office will be on hand to assist with:

Renewing or correcting driver's licenses
Converting existing standard driver’s licenses into REAL ID driver’s licenses
Obtaining renewed or first time Standard or REAL state IDs
Issuing free state IDs for seniors aged 65 or older
Purchasing license plate stickers.

Attendees can also register to be an organ donor/tissue donor and register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or identification card.

Representatives from Illinois Tollway will also be available to exchange I-Pass Transponders for the new I-Pass Sticker.

A list of acceptable documents for the issuance of first time ID’s and REAL ID’s can be found at www.ilsos.gov.

For any questions, please contact my office at (847) 485-9986

Details: Category: Events; Thursday, February 05, 2026 10:46 AM

Looking to make a difference in 2026? Join my office, State Representative Laura Faver Dias and State Representative Joyce Mason for an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 1-6 p.m. at the University Center of Lake County located at 1200 University Center Dr. in Grayslake.

Appointments are preferred - so reserve your spot today! All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.

Register at tinyurl.com/BloodDriveGrayslake or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.

Make sure to:
· Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID
· Eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation

Details: Category: Events; Friday, January 23, 2026 06:24 PM

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On July 4, 2025, the federal government passed a new law that makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Link in Illinois. Illinois and all other states are now required to implement the changes. Work reporting requirements take effect on February 1, 2026.

To learn about recent changes to the SNAP program and how those changes may affect you- join my office, State Representative Laura Faver Dias and the Northern Illinois Food Bank for a webinar on Thursday, January 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot today! Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/Jan29Webinar