About Lynn LaPlante

Lynn is a writer, concert violinist and violist, elected Commissioner on the DuPage County Board, podcaster, public speaker, community activist, Illinois Women’s Institute of Leadership alumnae, wife and mom of four. Lynn is focused on and passionate about the arts, economic development, championing women’s voices, brave leadership, social justice and rehabilitation, and environmental sustainability. 

Published Articles

Demcast: This Run’s for Jimmy (Sunday School With Jimmy Carter: Part 3)—November 15, 2019

Demcast: Sunday School With Jimmy Carter: Part 2—November 14, 2019

Demcast: Sunday School With Jimmy Carter: Part 1—November 13, 2019

Demcast: Baby, We Were Born To Run—September 18, 2019

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Huffington Post: We Are Not Afraid—September 22, 2017

Huffington Post: The Sound of Silence—July 15, 2017

Huffington Post: Our Plan Worked: Our Meeting With Peter Roskam—March 20, 2017

Huffington Post: There’s No Place Like Home, Peter Roskam—March 8, 2017

Huffington Post: Dear Representative Peter Roskam—February 3, 2017

Huffington Post: Grief is Funny That Way: The Holiday Edition—December 22, 2016

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Press & Media

Daily Herald: Candidate Questionnaire—February 28, 2024

Daily Herald: Candidate Questionnaire—October 13, 2022

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum—February 7, 2024

Chicago Tribune: 15 Years After the Dave Matthews Band Let Loose Over the Chicago River….

Contact Lynn

helplynnwin@gmail.com