When: Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Rd., Deerfield
What: A release party for the new book by Rev. Lucas Hergert, Impassioned: A Guide to Progressive Preaching. Rev. Hergert is a progressive pastor and the Senior Minister of North Shore Unitarian Church. He lives in Deerfield with his husband, Evan.
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4:30 to 9:00pm
Where: Everts Park, 17 Highwood Ave., Highwood
What: Highwood Pride and the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County will have booths at the Celebrate Highwood festival.
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: Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln., Grayslake
What: Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is the federal holiday celebrating the freedom of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States. An event filled with fun and educational activities brings the entire community together for this historic occasion. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake Forest address provided upon RSVP
What: 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 at 1:00pm
Where: Washington Street, from Jackson to Sheridan, Waukegan
What: The African American Museum at England Manor is proud to present this year’s Juneteenth Lake County Parade & Festival, a celebration of resilience and freedom! Click here for more information.
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: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 5:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: Lake County Democratic Women will host their 2025 Annual Gala, headlined by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
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; gather at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am.
Where: Grant High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Walk with Democrats in the Celebrate Fox Lake Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to https://lakedems.org/shop. For more information or to RSVP, email GrantTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
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: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Zoom
What: Monthly member Zoom meeting to discuss regular business. Open to WDTDO members and Democrats. Email Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com to get the meeting invitation.
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 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. The next event will occur at the same location on Saturday August 9. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
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.
When: Saturday, August 9, 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. This will be an rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
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.