Spotlight Elevate Engage

Together we shine a light on local issues and candidates to elevate the truth and engage citizens in support of a free and equitable society.

Spotlight Elevate Engage 2023

who we are

We are your friends and neighbors.

We aim to support Park Ridge and neighboring communities

with a local focus to

SPOTLIGHT candidates for local offices so voters can make informed decisions.

ELEVATE issues our local schools and government are addressing to provide balance to discussions.

ENGAGE residents in local elections and government

what we believe

Equity and Civil Rights Matter

Engagement

is Vital

We’re in This

Together

click the spotlight above to read

our belief statements

issues

Get the Bigger Picture on National Issues With Local Impact

CLICK ON THE BOXES BELOW TO SEE ARTICLES AND PODCASTS ON THESE IMPORTANT TOPICS

Some articles may have paywalls, but you can access many publications online for free

through your library, using your library card.

Book Stack Sketch for Education, Literature Design

BOOK BANNING

AND

THREATS TO LIBRARIES

SCHOOL BATTLEGROUNDS: SEX ED, CRT,

SEL & DEI

EFFORTS TO

UNDERMINE

PUBLIC EDUCATION

ATTACKS ON THE

LGBTQ +

COMMUNITY

THE TRUTH ABOUT

“MOMS FOR LIBERTY”

voter guides

For voting in Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Niles

CLICK ON A SPOtligHT BELOW to view each guide

JUDICIAL GUIDE

Do any judicial candidates raise red flags? Find out in our guide. Plus, learn why it’s so important to vote for judges in the Illinois primary and get resources to help you make informed choices.

VOTER REGISTRATION GUIDE

It’s never too late to register to vote in Illinois!

Click the spotlight below for everything you need to know to get registered to vote.

PRIMARY

ELECTION GUIDE

Get voting information, see which races are contested and find links to research candidates. We’re voting in the Illinois primary--are you?

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Get Caught Reading. Play the video to find out what won “Favorite Book.” Then jump to our photo gallery to see highlights of the day.