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Welcome to Your June 2026 Network News!
In this edition:

Working Group & Action Team Updates
Training Opportunities
Network Partner Events
Upcoming Meetings

The Live Well Lake County Network newsletter is a helpful resource to access the latest Network information, CHIP planning updates and more. As we continue to build out our Network communication, we would love your input on what information, stories or tools would be most helpful!

Please email Angela Baran at angela.baran@hfnlc.org with any content suggestions.

Storytelling Working Group Updates

The Storytelling Working Group is partnering with the Housing, Education and Access to Care Action Teams to create visual content, including reels and videos, that showcases each group's focus and the work they're doing.

They have kicked things off with the Housing Action Team and are on track to have their first visual ready before July 2026. Stay tuned! Questions or ideas? Contact Shonta or Idriss.

Garden of Greens Harvesting Workshop

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 25 and join members of the PLE Working Group, Nature's Emporium and IADMT for a harvesting workshop at the Garden of Greens in Waukegan. This program is generously supported through a grant from Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County. Additional details can be found below. Contact Bruce Wright or Frank Pettis with questions.

Click on the thumbnail above for highlights from the Garden!

Housing Action Team Update

Affordable Housing Development – Midlothian Manor

Thank you to everyone who provided a public comment or letter of support for the affordable housing development in unincorporated Lake Zurich, Midlothian Manor! The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the project.

It now needs to pass the Lake County Board’s Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee meeting on 7/29 at 10:30 a.m. and the Lake County Board on 8/11 at 9:00 a.m. These next meetings have virtual and in-person options, so if you are able to provide public comment in support of this project, please contact Liz Nelson at lnelson@connect2home.org or 847-840-3422.

Please contact Liz or watch the Joining Forces for Affordable Housing-Lake County Facebook page for updated sign-on options for support letters.

Training Opportunities

Training Opportunities from the Illinois Department of Human Rights

The Illinois Department of Human Rights Institute for Training and Development offers a variety of trainings related to the Illinois Human Rights Act on a monthly basis.

Next month they are hosting a "Basic Fair Housing Training" webinar on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Click HERE to register. Participation is free.

Network Partner Updates

Access for All:
A Housing Policy Workshop

** This event is geared toward housing programs,
property managers and landlords. **

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Lake County Center for Independent Living

Panelists: Lake County Community Development, Lake County Center for Independent Living and Prairie State Legal Services

An update on the Americans with Disability Act, Fair Housing and Tenant Rights Policies will be shared along with grant opportunities for accessibility building improvements. Lunch is generously provided by the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.

This event is co-sponsored by Connections for the Homeless and Lake County Center for Independent Living. Questions – contact Liz Nelson with questions.

Upcoming Community Events

Upcoming Meetings

Live Well Lake County (LWLC) Network Quarterly Meeting

Our next quarterly Network meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. During that time, we will review and analyze Community Health Assessment data to inform our upcoming health issue prioritization.

Future Meetings:

October 9, 2026 from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Is your organization interested in hosting one of our quarterly Network meetings? Please contact Jon Ashworth at JAshworth@lakecountyil.gov to discuss details.

Housing Action Team

Housing Action Team meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Please contact Liz Nelson or Joel Williams for any questions and a link to join the meeting.

Storytelling Working Group Storytelling Working Group meetings are held on the last Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Please contact Shonta Coleman or Idriss Joseph for any questions or a link to join the meeting.