For many years, Isabelle Buckner had the vision of coordinating an interest group in order to form a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha in Lake County, Illinois. In 1976, thanks to the wonderful women listed below, the dream became a reality.
Mary Alston
Delores Crews
Arminta James
Robbie Lightfoot
Brenda Head
Edna Warren
Eloise Williams
Isabelle Buckner
Joyce Epperson
Gwen Jones
Thelma Luther
Johnnye Tate
Faye Warren
Minnie Baldwin
Cynthia Hardin
Helena Johnson
Rosie Madison
Cleo Turk
Helen Watkins
***Angela Alexander and Karen Wright were unable to be a part of the chartering ceremony but were the first to join the chapter.