Inclusion event in Lake County
The Lake County state's attorney's office invites residents to attend the free "Creating a More Inclusive Lake County" event from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Holiday Inn Gurnee, 6161 W. Grand Ave. It will feature viewing the 2016 Oscar-winning short film "Sing (Mindenki)" and a discussion about inclusion, fighting oppression and injustice. The focus will be on historically excluded groups, including individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA community. Pat Davenport, the executive director of A Safe Place, and Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor will participate. The event is part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 8-14. For information, contact Sandra Bankston, victim witness coordinator, at (847) 377-3184, or visit lcsao.org