When: Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: 724 S. Genesee Street, Waukegan

What: Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake County are hosting a Gun Violence Awareness Month event. It will be an event for remembrance, call to action, and hope. Participants will march in an "awareness walk," enjoy a community cookout, hear from incredible speakers, and get connected to amazing resources in the county. Click here for more information.

When: Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Navy Pier, Chicago

What: The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) will host their 2025 Gala, "A Future Worth Fighting For." For more information or tickets click here.

When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am

Where: The Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee

What: Warren Township Dems will pick up trash on their adopted stretch of county road, Stearns School Road between Delaney and Highway 41. RSVP at WarrenTownshipDems@gmail.com.

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please arrive by 11:30am. Step off at 12:00pm

Where: At the corner of Hawley and N. Slusser St., Grayslake

What: Walk with Lake Dems in the Pride Parade in Grayslake. Show your support for LGBTQ+ Rights and celebrate Pride in Grayslake. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, you can purchase one at lakedems.org/shop.

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Independence Grove, 30780 N. River Rd., Libertyville

What: Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek and Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark host their fourth annual Jennifer Squared summer fundraiser at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve. For more information or to buy tickets click here.

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

What: Postcard–writing event to elect Democrats. Bring a pen and some postcard stamps if possible. Plan to order some food or drink. Write, socialize, and help Democrats win! Please RSVP at Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.

When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

Where: TNT Rooftop Restaurant, 5405 W. Madison St., Chicago

What: A rooftop fundraiser in support of Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, Senator Lakesia Collins, and Representative Rita Mayfield . For more information click here.

When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein

What: The Fremont Dems will be holding their June meeting to discuss all things political, especially gearing up for summer parades and petition drives beginning in August. This will be a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. For more info or to RSVP email fremontdems@gmail.com.

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. IL 21, Gurnee

What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their June meeting. The speaker will be State Senator Adriane Johnson.

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Where: 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst

What: Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) will host a sign-making event for the 6/14 NO KINGS PROTEST. Please bring supplies and a friend. Donations welcome! For more information contact Randy Harnicker at rharnicker@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: South East corner Hunt Club and Grand Ave., Gurnee

What: NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Click here to RSVP or for more information.

When: Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Democrats are joining numerous groups to stand up to the authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization. We will be collecting for Lake County food pantries. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items. Click here to RSVP or for more information. This is also part of the Resist, Persist, Repeat series of rallies which will continue on June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from Noon to 6pm

Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach

What: Join Lake Dems at our booth at PrideFest. Just stop by and talk with like-minded folks or contact us at lakedems.org/volunteer if you'd like to volunteer to help.

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 (time tentative)

Where: Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders , Riverwoods

What: The 4th Annual Democrats Defending Democracy Reception will be on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst

What: IWLC will hold their June 2025 monthly meeting. Email Randy Harnicker at randyharnicker@gmail.com to RSVP or for more information.

When: Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: Lake Forest, Address provided upon RSVP

What: Hon. Sandy Hart, Hon. Adriane Johnson, Hon. Julie Morrison will host a fundraising event supporting Juliana for Illinois. Click here to RSVP. For questions please reach out to Katy Langenfeld at Katy@LangenfeldAssociates.com.

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave., Highland Park

What: State Senator Julie Morrison will host an Advocacy Fair where community members can drop in and have the opportunity to meet with more than two dozen local advocacy groups from our community. For more information, email Logan@ilsenatedems.org or call (217) 899-7264.

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30pm

Where: Highland Park. Address provided upon RSVP

What: A gathering in Highland Park to meet Congresswoman Robin Kelly as she launches her bid for U.S. Senate. Click here for more information or to donate.

When: Saturday, June 21, from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theater)

What: Meet like-minded people and talk about what's on your mind at the Lake Dems Social during Artwauk, Waukegan's monthly celebration of its growing arts community. Shops and vendors in the downtown lakefront area surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre stay open late, creating a festive atmosphere.

When: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Jack & Lidia's Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa

What: IWLC's annual barbecue fundraiser and gathering of Democrats and Independents. For more information or to RSVP, Click here.

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe, 45 E. Riverwalk St., Chicago

What: A reception supporting State Representative Robyn Gabel and others. To RSVP or for more information click here.

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Dems and Indivisible cohost a rally at Highland Park City Hall every other week on Saturday at noon. This will be an ongoing rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. Future events will occur at the same location on Saturdays July 12, July 26, and August 9. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00am

Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 31. W. Park Ave., Grayslake

What: A special mass for military, first responders, and their families. Prayer requests for living or deceased members of the military, first responders, and their families are welcomed. For more information email standrewsgrayslake@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 223-2310.

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

What: Postcard–writing event to elect Democrats. Bring a pen and some postcard stamps if possible. Plan to order some food or drink. Write, socialize, and help Democrats win! Please RSVP at Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.

When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Dems and Indivisible cohost a rally at Highland Park City Hall every other week on Saturdays at 12:00pm. This will be an ongoing rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. Future events will occur at the same location on Saturdays July 26, and August 9. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve, Shelter D, 15838 W. Route 173, Wadsworth

What: Warren Township Democrats will hold a fundraiser celebrating freedom, food, and music.

When: Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Brushwood Center, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods

What: The Brushwood Center presents a new exhibition, Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes. It is presented in partnership with the Driehaus Museum to explore perspectives on art and nature in association with their summer exhibition featuring acclaimed botanical artist Rory McEwen, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. For more information or to RSVP click here.

When: Friday, July 18, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. IL 21, Gurnee

What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their July meeting. The speaker will be Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County, Kristal Larson.

When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 500 E. Rollins Rd., Round Lake Beach

What: Esiah Campos hosts a night filled with good food and camaraderie as he kicks off his re-election campaign for Lake County Board! Watch the Cubs and Sox battle it out while fundraising to keep Democrats in the majority in Lake County! For more information email esiah@votecampos.org.

When: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8:30am

Where: Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Dr., Long Grove.

What: Sheriff John D. Idleburg's Annual Golf Outing. Registration begins at 8:30am. Shotgun start at 10:00am. Lunch and reception to follow after golfing concludes. For reservations or sponsorship email Golf4Idleburg@gmail.com.