Welcome to PODCAST LAKE COUNTY, the exciting new marketing collective powered by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Gurnee, Illinois. Join us each month as we spotlight the vibrant stories, history, and resources shared by member businesses throughout our region.
We invite you to download, listen, and strengthen your connection to the wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer opportunities offered by members of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
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NICASA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | ELIZABETH THIELEN
Since 1968, NICASA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES has been providing Lake County community resources to support the needs of those dealing with behavioral health concerns and leads the area’s first program dedicated to supporting first responders, military members, veterans, and their families facing behavioral health challenges.
Elizabeth Theilen, Senior Director of NICASA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, joins Podcast Lake County to provide a comprehensive look at addictions -- their effects on the brain and how gambling addiction compares to the more widely addressed addictions to drugs and alcohol.
23 Sept 2026
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | JESSICA BEARAK
Leading the fight to conquer arthritis, a condition affecting nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States, the Arthritis Foundation continues to raise awareness, advocate for positive policies, fund groundbreaking research, and provide life-changing resources for individuals and families living with arthritis. Jennifer Bearak, Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation, joins us on PODCAST LAKE COUNTY to address some of the most important facts and common misconceptions surrounding arthritis, which is recognized as the nation’s leading cause of disability.
Bearak also shares how the Arthritis Foundation supports patients and their families through education and resources addressing nutrition and diet, mental health, advocacy, community support, a helpline, and Connect Groups. She highlights the importance of understanding arthritis beyond the pain and physical limitations—and how access to information, support, and community can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected.
4 Sept 2026
HACES | LESLEY TENORIO
Sparked in the 1990s by two community leaders responding to growing immigration concerns in Waukegan, HACES has evolved into a vital nonprofit organization providing comprehensive support to individuals and families throughout Lake County and beyond. Today, HACES specializes in legal immigration services, health and wellness programs, education, and community support, expanding its reach well beyond the original meaning of its acronym—Hispanic American Community Education Services. On this episode of PODCAST LAKE COUNTY, Lesley Tenorio, Strategic Engagement Coordinator for HACES, joins us to share the organization’s powerful history, its expanded mission, and the many ways HACES continues to serve the community.
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