Join NE Lake County Indivisible and other local groups as we say, **"NO KINGS"** and encourage every American voter to **get to the polls!** 📍 Where: Grand Avenue & Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 📅 When: 10am - 12pm on Saturday October 17, 2026 All 4 corners of the intersection will have marshal support for this "Honk and Wave" event. **We decide who represents us. We decide what comes next.** For more than a year, millions of people have come together to reject the idea that power belongs to kings, billionaires, or politicians who believe they are above the people and the law. Now, we are taking the next step, turning people power into voter power. Unlike previous No Kings actions, No Kings: Vote Early, is not purely a protest. Instead, on October 17th, it's a day of nonpartisan voter participation: we are bringing **our community** together to make a plan to vote early and ensuring every eligible voter understands their options for how to vote and has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Because no one person gets to decide our leaders before voters do. On October 17th, join us in local events across the country as we get out the early vote and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. *No Kings: Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters. *A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.*

Join Lake County neighbors for our weekly Visibility Brigade. On overpasses, we literally stand over our messages, waving at passing cars, reminding everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. We deliver inspiration weekly with new messages commenting on the issues of our time. Our goal is to remind neighbors of our nation’s emergency and to suggest simple actions they can take. Visibility Brigades take bodies to literally stand in the way of fascism. Please join us! **- We meet every Sunday 10am-12pm, so find us there!**

Join NE Lake County Indivisible and other local groups as we say, **"NO KINGS"** and encourage every American voter to **get to the polls!** 📍 Where: Grand Avenue & Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 📅 When: 10am - 12pm on Saturday October 17, 2026 All 4 corners of the intersection will have marshal support for this "Honk and Wave" event. **We decide who represents us. We decide what comes next.** For more than a year, millions of people have come together to reject the idea that power belongs to kings, billionaires, or politicians who believe they are above the people and the law. Now, we are taking the next step, turning people power into voter power. Unlike previous No Kings actions, No Kings: Vote Early, is not purely a protest. Instead, on October 17th, it's a day of nonpartisan voter participation: we are bringing **our community** together to make a plan to vote early and ensuring every eligible voter understands their options for how to vote and has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Because no one person gets to decide our leaders before voters do. On October 17th, join us in local events across the country as we get out the early vote and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. *No Kings: Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters. *A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.*

# "Let Freedom READ!" with NELC-Indivisible Join us on **“National Let Freedom Read Day”** on October 10th to honor the close of **National Banned Book Week.** ## The freedom to read is under attack - so let’s do something about it! Now more than ever, we need to encourage literacy, inclusivity, and freedom of choice. Join NE Lake County Indivisible as we come together for a "Banned Book Club" Meeting. Participants are invited to bring ANY banned book they have read and loved. We will meet to discuss our books and explore why they may have been censored. We will also strategize around how to help defend books from censorship and stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available! 📅Date: Saturday October 10 🕝Time: 2:00-4:00pm 📍Location: Warren Newport Public Library, Meeting Room A Let Freedom READ is a national effort. More information can be found here: bit.ly/LetFreedomReadDay Looking for inspiration? Check out the following websites for book ideas: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 https://ncte.org/app/uploads/2018/09/TitlesChallenged2002-2018.pdf Want to take action NOW? Sign a petition here: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action Have more time to give in support of BANNED BOOKS? Check out ideas for action here: https://bannedbooksweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ALA_DayofAction_OneSheet_Final.pdf This year Banned Book Week is also pushing VOTER ENGAGEMENT, and they have provided this resource for action: https://bannedbooksweek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LFRD-Voting-One-Sheet.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### Some quotes from past participants: - "It was great working with like minded people who care so much about what's going on in our country. We want and are working for change that helps all Americans" - "It was fun working with people who share your feelings about what's happening in our country and overseas. I find it inspiring and it gives me hope." - "great turnout, super well organized. welcoming and fun." - "Well organized. Liked the materials included in the kits. Good location. Nice people. Thank you very much!" - "I took action for NE Lake County IL Indivisible because last time we put together whistle kits, I was impressed by how organized the work was, how professional, encouraging and friendly the leaders were. It was the same this time. The leaders told us about other opportunities with the organization. They sat and chatted with the groups at each of the tables. The volunteers were all friendly. I felt able to speak freely. We didn't speak of frustrations. We talked of opportunity for helping others." ## *ABOUT NE LAKE COUNTY INDIVISIBLE:* NE Lake County IL Indivisible is a nonpartisan grassroots organization founded in 2025 in defense of democracy. We are Lake County residents working together to protect elections and neighbors. We aim to support targeted populations and take action on a local and national level to push back against authoritarianism. We welcome everyone, whether you voted this way or that way, or didn't vote at all in 2024. ### More about us can be found here: ### https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org ### https://linktr.ee/nelakecountyindivisible

## ** Join NE Lake County Indivisible Outreach & Elections Teams for prep before No Kings 4: Vote Early!** The fight to protect voting rights never ends, and right now, we’re witnessing a Jim-Crow-era effort from politicians and their billionaire friends to restrict our freedoms, silence our voices, and consolidate power. But in America, we choose our leaders. We will decide our future. The same spirit that fueled Selma, Montgomery, and the March on Washington lives on in our unified action. ### The national theme of this No Kings event is Vote Early to protect our vote and strike back against MAGA! NELC-I will be handing out non-partisan voting zines with information on why voting is so important and how to vote in Lake County, along with Know Your Rights information if you see ICE. We’ve printed 10,000 copies, so we need your help to fold and prepare them for distribution! Join us for socializing, light refreshments, and doing our part. We will provide all training and supplies, so just bring yourself (and a friend or two)! We may also be finishing up the Know Your Rights whistle kits and postcards to swing state voters to remind them to vote, so there’s a task for everyone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### Some quotes from past participants: - "It was great working with like minded people who care so much about what's going on in our country. We want and are working for change that helps all Americans" - "It was fun working with people who share your feelings about what's happening in our country and overseas. I find it inspiring and it gives me hope." - "great turnout, super well organized. welcoming and fun." - "I took action for NE Lake County IL Indivisible because last time we put together whistle kits, I was impressed by how organized the work was, how professional, encouraging and friendly the leaders were. It was the same this time. The leaders told us about other opportunities with the organization. They sat and chatted with the groups at each of the tables. The volunteers were all friendly. I felt able to speak freely. We didn't speak of frustrations. We talked of opportunity for helping others." ## *ABOUT NE LAKE COUNTY INDIVISIBLE:* NE Lake County IL Indivisible is a nonpartisan grassroots organization founded in 2025 in defense of democracy. We are Lake County residents working together to protect elections and neighbors. We aim to support targeted populations and take action on a local and national level to push back against authoritarianism. We welcome everyone, whether you voted this way or that way, or didn't vote at all in 2024. ### More about us can be found here: ### https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org ### https://linktr.ee/nelakecountyindivisible - *These efforts cost money to put together! If you are able to financially support us, please consider making a donation here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblenelc1350105033*

## ** Join NE Lake County Indivisible Outreach & Elections Teams for prep before No Kings 4: Vote Early!** The fight to protect voting rights never ends, and right now, we’re witnessing a Jim-Crow-era effort from politicians and their billionaire friends to restrict our freedoms, silence our voices, and consolidate power. But in America, we choose our leaders. We will decide our future. The same spirit that fueled Selma, Montgomery, and the March on Washington lives on in our unified action. ### The national theme of this No Kings event is Vote Early to protect our vote and strike back against MAGA! NELC-I will be handing out non-partisan voting zines with information on why voting is so important and how to vote in Lake County, along with Know Your Rights information if you see ICE. We’ve printed 10,000 copies, so we need your help to fold and prepare them for distribution! Join us for socializing, light refreshments, and doing our part. We will provide all training and supplies, so just bring yourself (and a friend or two)! We may also be finishing up the Know Your Rights whistle kits and postcards to swing state voters to remind them to vote, so there’s a task for everyone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### Some quotes from past participants: - "It was great working with like minded people who care so much about what's going on in our country. We want and are working for change that helps all Americans" - "It was fun working with people who share your feelings about what's happening in our country and overseas. I find it inspiring and it gives me hope." - "great turnout, super well organized. welcoming and fun." - "I took action for NE Lake County IL Indivisible because last time we put together whistle kits, I was impressed by how organized the work was, how professional, encouraging and friendly the leaders were. It was the same this time. The leaders told us about other opportunities with the organization. They sat and chatted with the groups at each of the tables. The volunteers were all friendly. I felt able to speak freely. We didn't speak of frustrations. We talked of opportunity for helping others." ## *ABOUT NE LAKE COUNTY INDIVISIBLE:* NE Lake County IL Indivisible is a nonpartisan grassroots organization founded in 2025 in defense of democracy. We are Lake County residents working together to protect elections and neighbors. We aim to support targeted populations and take action on a local and national level to push back against authoritarianism. We welcome everyone, whether you voted this way or that way, or didn't vote at all in 2024. ### More about us can be found here: ### https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org ### https://linktr.ee/nelakecountyindivisible - *These efforts cost money to put together! If you are able to financially support us, please consider making a donation here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblenelc1350105033*

Join NE Lake County Indivisible and other local groups as we say, **"NO KINGS"** and encourage every American voter to **get to the polls!** 📍 Where: Grand Avenue & Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 📅 When: 10am - 12pm on Saturday October 17, 2026 All 4 corners of the intersection will have marshal support for this "Honk and Wave" event. **We decide who represents us. We decide what comes next.** For more than a year, millions of people have come together to reject the idea that power belongs to kings, billionaires, or politicians who believe they are above the people and the law. Now, we are taking the next step, turning people power into voter power. Unlike previous No Kings actions, No Kings: Vote Early, is not purely a protest. Instead, on October 17th, it's a day of nonpartisan voter participation: we are bringing **our community** together to make a plan to vote early and ensuring every eligible voter understands their options for how to vote and has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Because no one person gets to decide our leaders before voters do. On October 17th, join us in local events across the country as we get out the early vote and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. *No Kings: Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters. *A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.*

## Postcard Party! Tuesday October 6th from 7-9pm Bill's Pizza and Pub North in Third Lake **Postcards are proven to increase voter turnout!** Studies have shown that voter turnout is significantly increased by postcard efforts of "positive peer pressure," encouraging inconsistent voters to get to the polls. Our postcards will be targeting swing states to increase voter turnout with a message of **Get Out The Vote!** ## So far we have completed over 4200 postcards, and we have 700 more to do before we mail them on the 12th, so we need your help! Hosted at Bill's Pizza and Pub North, this event will be a fun and social opportunity to make a powerful impact in the elections. Our current set will be going out to voting moms in swing states and Texas voters. Postcards, pens, and instructions will be provided! **BONUS!** We are seeking donations for printing voter zines! Please consider donating here https://tinyurl.com/22r9s3dd so we can provide 10,000 copies of our How and Why To Vote zine at No Kings: Vote Early on the 17th. Sound like a lot of copies? Come help us fold them on the 10th: www.mobilize.us/nelakecountyilindivisible/event/1044560 We hope to see you at both of these!

Join Lake County neighbors for our weekly Visibility Brigade. On overpasses, we literally stand over our messages, waving at passing cars, reminding everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. We deliver inspiration weekly with new messages commenting on the issues of our time. Our goal is to remind neighbors of our nation’s emergency and to suggest simple actions they can take. Visibility Brigades take bodies to literally stand in the way of fascism. Please join us! **- We meet every Sunday 10am-12pm, so find us there!**

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## Volunteers needed! ### Threats to free and fair elections are coming from many directions, and **"We want YOU!"** to serve as a **Voter Support Team Volunteer on Election Day!** Attend one of our brief Informational Meetings for an introduction to our Voter Support Team Program. **Voter Support Teams are newly developed for the 2026 Midterms.** Teams will observe activities outside and inside polling places on Election Day. Training will be provided. NE Lake County Indivisible has an active Action and Election Protection Team. Aligned with National Indivisible directives, we aim to engage members in a range of activities to get out the vote, educate voters, and hold rallies. Connect with us at https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org/newsletter/ to get all our action updates! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### **ABOUT NE LAKE COUNTY INDIVISIBLE:** NE Lake County IL Indivisible is a nonpartisan grassroots organization founded in 2025 in defense of democracy. We are Lake County residents working together to protect elections and neighbors. We aim to support targeted populations and take action on a local and national level to push back against authoritarianism. We welcome everyone, whether you voted this way or that way, or didn't vote at all in 2024. More about us can be found here: https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org https://linktr.ee/nelakecountyindivisible ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### Some quotes from past participants: - "It was great working with like-minded people who care so much about what's going on in our country. We want and are working for change that helps all Americans" - "It was fun working with people who share your feelings about what's happening in our country and overseas. I find it inspiring and it gives me hope." - "great turnout, super well organized. welcoming and fun." - "Well organized. Liked the materials included in the kits. Good location. Nice people. Thank you very much!" - "I took action for NE Lake County IL Indivisible because last time we put together whistle kits, I was impressed by how organized the work was, how professional, encouraging and friendly the leaders were. It was the same this time. The leaders told us about other opportunities with the organization. They sat and chatted with the groups at each of the tables. The volunteers were all friendly. I felt able to speak freely. We didn't speak of frustrations. We talked of opportunity for helping others."

Join Lake County neighbors for our weekly Visibility Brigade. On overpasses, we literally stand over our messages, waving at passing cars, reminding everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. We deliver inspiration weekly with new messages commenting on the issues of our time. Our goal is to remind neighbors of our nation’s emergency and to suggest simple actions they can take. Visibility Brigades take bodies to literally stand in the way of fascism. Please join us! **- We meet every Sunday 10am-12pm, so find us there!**

### Special Meeting! ## **Election Protection** featuring **Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega** Join us for a **Special Meeting** on **Thursday, September 24 at 7pm** in **Gurnee** all about **Election Protection in Lake County.** We will be featuring **guest speaker and Lake County Clerk, Anthony Vega.** Mr. Vega will be sharing Lake County's plans to protect polling sites and the election process itself. There will be time for Q&A from the audience. Additionally, NE Lake County Indivisible will present on our nonpartisan **Voter Support Teams,** newly developed for the 2026 Midterms. Folks interested in volunteering on the team for this Election Day (11/3) are invited to email mbarr@nelakecounty-indivisible.org and/or attend this meeting to get connected. This meeting will be shared over Zoom for people who cannot make the meeting in person. Please register for the meeting to get the link. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This Special Meeting will replace our monthly General Meeting. Our usual Team Updates, activities, and report-outs will happen in our regular newsletter, so make sure you are on our email listing here: https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org/newsletter/ We have exciting plans for this Election Season to include what everyone is asking for... *an Election Protection Rally!* **So get connected now!** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### **ABOUT NE LAKE COUNTY INDIVISIBLE:** NE Lake County IL Indivisible is a nonpartisan grassroots organization founded in 2025 in defense of democracy. We are Lake County residents working together to protect elections and neighbors. We aim to support targeted populations and take action on a local and national level to push back against authoritarianism. We welcome everyone, whether you voted this way or that way, or didn't vote at all in 2024. More about us can be found here: https://nelakecounty-indivisible.org https://linktr.ee/nelakecountyindivisible ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ### Some quotes from past participants: - "It was great working with like-minded people who care so much about what's going on in our country. We want and are working for change that helps all Americans" - "It was fun working with people who share your feelings about what's happening in our country and overseas. I find it inspiring and it gives me hope." - "great turnout, super well organized. welcoming and fun." - "Well organized. Liked the materials included in the kits. Good location. Nice people. Thank you very much!" - "I took action for NE Lake County IL Indivisible because last time we put together whistle kits, I was impressed by how organized the work was, how professional, encouraging and friendly the leaders were. It was the same this time. The leaders told us about other opportunities with the organization. They sat and chatted with the groups at each of the tables. The volunteers were all friendly. I felt able to speak freely. We didn't speak of frustrations. We talked of opportunity for helping others."