Candidate Forum In Grayslake Feb. 12

The League of Women Voters of Lake County will host a free public forum for candidates in contested races for Coroner, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recorder of Deeds and State's Attorney. 

The doors will open at 1 p.m., and the forum will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the .

After brief introductory remarks, candidates will answer questions submitted by the audience. The public is invited to attend.

The following candidates are participating at the approximate times:

1:40 to 2:10 p.m. Clerk of the Circuit Court - Gerald Dietz (R) and Keith Brin (R.)     

2:15 to 2:45 p.m.  Recorder of Deeds - Marty Blumenthal (R) and Beb Bednar (R).

2:50 to 3:30 p.m.  Coroner - Thomas Rudd (D), Artis Yancey (D), Steve Newton (R) and Howard Cooper (R).

3:35 to 4:30 p.m.  State's Attorney - Karen Williams (D), Reginald Mathews (D), Chris Kennedy (D), Mike Nerheim (R), Louise Hayes (R) and Bryan Winter (R).

Times are subject to change.

- Information submitted by the League of Women Voters of Lake County. According to their website, the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

For more information, visit www.lwvlflb.org. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. It has more than 91 years of experience and 800 local and state affiliates.