When: Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm
Where: Winnetka address provided upon RSVP
What: A meet-and-greet reception in support of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know Congressman Krishnamoorthi. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Monday, August 4, 2025. Check-in at 8am; start time at 9am
Where: Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: A day of golf with Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham. Click here for more information.
When: Monday, August 4, 2025, at 10:00am
Where: Teamsters Local 301, 36990 N. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim makes a surprise announcement about the upcoming 2026 election. Click here to RSVP.
When: Monday, August 4, 2025, at 6:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent on the day of the event.
What: A practical training hosted by Lake Dems for volunteers, candidates, prospective candidates, and their staffs about the petition process (to get and stay on the ballot) in Illinois. Presentation by prominent election attorney Ed Mullen. With so much at stake in 2026, and petitions able to be circulated beginning on Tuesday, August 5, learning about this part of the campaign process is important and timely. 1.0 hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available for attorneys. Admission is free. Open to Democrats. Go to lakedems.org/ontheballot to sign up or for more information.
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm
Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: The Amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park will be officially named in honor of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Event includes the naming, the Pino Farina Band, food trucks, a business expo, and free giveaways. Local first responders will add to the festivities.
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Monthly meeting to discuss upcoming West Deerfield Township events and topics. Email info@WestDeerfieldDems.com for more information.
When: Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Gather 9:30am. Step off 10:00am.
Where: Lake Forest, parade route starts at Western Ave. and Vine Ave., then proceeds northbound towards West Park.
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats in the Lake Forest Days Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.
When: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trl., Lake Zurich; conference room, 2nd floor
What: Ela Dems will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming community and candidate events. For more information, email elademocrats@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville
What: Democrats are welcome to the Libertyville Township Democrats next meeting. For more information or to RSVP, email Louise Donahue at loudonahue@outlook.com.
When: Friday, August 8, 2025. Shotgun start at 9:00am.
Where: Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
What: 20th Annual Waukegan Township Golf Outing benefitting The Staben House and The Eddie Washington Center. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday August 10, 2025 from 11:30am to 1:00pm (time tentative)
Where: Highland Park
What: Brunch with Democrats.
When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Pizzeria Deville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: The ACLU will hold an event to allow supporters to gather together to express concerns about the harm that Trump’s reckless and lawless policies are having on our communities and to talk with neighbors and friends who share their concerns about Trump’s actions. The ACLU will discuss the direct, pragmatic steps that each of us can take to protect basic civil rights and civil liberties in our own communities and will include an update on challenges to Trump policies led by the ACLU.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025; Ballot signing from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Potluck picnic from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Maplewood Park, 900 Clay Ct., Deerfield
What: West Deerfield Township Democrats will hold a signature gathering event to help Democratic candidates get on the ballot. Drive-through ballot signing will occur from 10am to 12pm. Only 10 minutes are needed to provide signatures. Residents may also attend the West Deerfield Township Democrats potluck/picnic from 12pm to 2pm. Attendees are asked to please bring a dish to share. For more information email info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: A high-energy festival filled with live music and food from local vendors. Performances run all day, featuring headliner Lloyd Stephens Band and additional performances by Davarrius Wilson and Co., the Lake County Line Dancers, Tranelle Duffie, Kisha Johnson, Davida Sanders, and more.
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Vernon Hills (Address provided upon RSVP)
What: A backyard BBQ fundraiser in support of Lake County Board Member Sara Knizhnik. Petitions for all candidates up for election will be collected at this event. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Friday, August 22, 2025 from 6:30 to 10:30pm
Where: The Hideaway Brew Garden, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway Village Green, Hoffman Estates
What: Barrington Area Democrats fundraiser. Meet local candidates, sign petitions, and hear from guest speakers, including Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois House District 52. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Black Lives Matter Lake County hosts a Black Business Expo and Celebration. For more information, call 224-806-7748 or 847-344-2450.
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Monday, August 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Max and Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook
What: A reception to support Tracy Katz Muhl’s campaign for re-election as State Representative and her run for Democratic State Central Committeewoman in IL-10. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: A fundraising event in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: TBA
What: Carissa Casbon will kick off her re-election campaign for the Lake County Board. Special guest internationally-renowned singer Stacey Tappan, collaborative pianist Jennifer McCabe and Carissa will serenade you with some of the most gorgeous music in history! Location TBA. For more information email votecarissa@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: O'Toole's Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A fundraiser in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representatives Laura Faver Dias and Daniel Didech. Tickets are $100 or $150 for a family. Dinner will be served. Contributions can be made to the following:
Friends of Adriane Johnson, 2033 N. Milwaukee Ave. #214, Riverwoods, Il. 60015
People for Laura Faver Dias, 781 West Trail North, Grayslake, Il. 60030
Daniel Didech Campaign Committee, PO Box 4959, Buffalo Grove, Il. 60089
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00pm
Where: Chicago; Location to be determined
What: Citizen Action Illinois will hold its 50th Anniversary Gala celebrating its history and looking forward to a future of continued progress. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.