The Lake County Law and Judicial Committee met on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom. The meeting began with a moment of silence in memory of Vice Chair Dr. Mary Ross Cunningham, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The committee approved several consent agenda items and resolutions, and received a comprehensive annual update from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Lisa Wolf presented the renewal of the juvenile Redeploy Illinois grant in the amount of $261,360. The funds support two therapists for in-home family-based counseling, day reporting, after school programs, and consulting to introduce females into the FACIT program. Motion by Kanisnik, second by Peterson. Approved unanimously.
Lisa Wolf presented a contract modification with Haymarket Recovery Services for adult residential substance use treatment in the amount of $298,601. The adult Redeploy grant was not renewed, so the county is using probation service fees to continue recovery coaching for the prison diversion program. Motion by Kanisnik, second by Peterson. Approved unanimously.
Joe Gravitter, Chief Deputy of Administration for the State's Attorney's Office, presented the second-year renewal of the intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the child support enforcement program in the amount of $830,900. The funds cover personnel and fringe costs for staff handling approximately 12,000 active cases (establishing paternity, medical support, and enforcing support orders). Motion by Kanisnik, second by Danforth. Approved unanimously.
State's Attorney Eric Reinhardt presented a one-year renewal grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) in the amount of $298,760 to enhance the deferred prosecution program. The grant funds a diversion coordinator and a deflection coordinator. Reinhardt noted the grant expires June 30, 2027, and only covers half of FY2027; a new funding request has been submitted. In response to Member Altenburg's question, Reinhardt reported a 90% success rate across all diversion programs, and noted that many counties (e.g., Kane) have similar programs. Member Knesnick commented on the program's value. Motion by Altenburg, second by Peterson. Approved unanimously.
Joe Gravitter presented a one-year renewal grant from the Illinois Attorney General's Office in the amount of $130,200 to fund two domestic violence victim specialists. The division handles over 200 cases per specialist. Motion by Altenburg, second by Danforth. Approved unanimously.
Sheriff John D. Eidelberg and Undersheriff Chris Kavelli provided a detailed update covering all divisions:
I call this law judicial meeting to order. Today is Tuesday, July 7th at 1030 a.m. In addition to being able to attend in-person remote attendance has been made available to the public via Zoom at the link on the agenda. The meeting is being recorded through Zoom. Doesn't look like we have anyone participating via Zoom. May have a roll call. Oh, we're doing, I'm sorry. First, um, join me in a moment of silence. Um in memory of can I read down? Absolutely. Um before we get into the business items today's agenda, we are observing a moment of silence in memory of our friend and colleague, Lake County Board, Vice Chair Dr. Mary Ross Cunningham. Vice Chair Cummingham served the residents of Lake County for more than two decades as a member of the Lake County Board. Mary was a tireless advocate for people experienced homelessness, affordable housing, criminal justice, equity and opportunity for all, and the steadfast advocate for her community. Please join me in honoring her life and service in Lake County and keeping her family and friends, colleagues, and all who have touched her lives in our thoughts. Mary, please rest your rest in peace. We will miss you dearly. Thank you. Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Please join me. Of the United States of America and we should say that with liberty and justice. Okay. Okay. The roll call. Roll call, please. Member Altenburg. Here. Member Danforth. Member Kinesinick. Member Kyle. Member Peterson. Vice Chair Roberts. Here. Thank you. Okay, Mary, we're gonna do your proud here. Is there agenda to the agenda to is there an addendent to the agenda? There's no agenda to the agenda. Thank you. No public comments. Any unfinished remark business? We do. No unfinished business. New business. I need a motion and a second for consent agenda nine one through nine four. Uh motion by Kanisnik, second by Altenburg. All in favor. Not opposed. Motion carries. Is a resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services redeploy Illinois grant and approving the emergency appropriate appropriations in the amount of 261,360. Lisa Wolf is joining us.