Lake Co. Rising Event Held Next Week

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Lake County Rising 2019 will be held on Tuesday, February 12, at the Round Lake Beach Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way in Round Lake Beach. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a resource fair. The program begins at 7 p.m.

Lake County Rising is an awareness event, a public demand to end violence against and oppression of women. It is Lake County’s version of One Billion Rising, a global movement to end rape and sexual violence against women.

All are welcome to attend the free event.

“I can’t underscore the importance of these community awareness events,” said Lake County State’s Attorney Michael G. Nerheim. “Crimes of violence often leave victims feeling alone and isolated. Public demonstrations such as Lake County Rising can let victims know that they are not alone, and can be an important step towards empowerment and healing.”

Students from Round Lake High School’s Ghostlight Readers Theatre will perform vignettes from Seven, depicting various forms of oppression experienced by women. The winner of Lake County Rising’s essay contest will be announced and he or she will share the winning essay.

Round Lake Beach community activist Judy Armstrong brought the Rising events to Lake County in 2012 and has had an integral role since its inception.

For more information, contact Sandra Bankston at sbankston@lakecountyil.gov. Nonprofit organizations serving women and children who are interested in having a resource table may contact Debi Leer at dleer@nicasa.org.