When: Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Prairie Crossing Charter School, 1531 Jones Point Rd., Grayslake
What: Convergence is an inspiring and creative multidisciplinary arts performance created by the Black Moon Trio, Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, and contributing visual artists. To RSVP click here. For more information email Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Rollins Road, between Wilson and Fairfield
What: Spring highway cleanup with the Grant Township Democrats. Meet at the Long Lake trailhead parking lot in Grant Woods, on Rollins Road, between Wilson and Fairfield. Wear long sleeves and long pants and gloves. Safety vests and trash bags will be provided. For more information contact Randy Read at ranhandle@aol.com or by phone at 847-875-0356.
When: Saturday May 17, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Winnetka, Address provided upon RSVP
What: Reception Supporting Illinois Congressman Bill Foster (D-11). For more information or to RSVP click here.
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove
What: State Senator Adriane Johnson will lead an educational event for High School students, grades 9-12. Learn how laws are made, how to write a bill, share your ideas, and make your voice heard. For more information click here.
When: Monday, May 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: First Draft Grayslake, 250 Center St., Grayslake
What: Anthony Vega hosts a Spring Kickoff Fundraiser to launch his re-election campaign for Lake County Clerk. For more information or to RSVP click here.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025. Networking Reception 11:00am to 12:00pm; Program and Lunch 12:00 to 1:30pm
Where: The Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: The Working Lunch honors leaders who have dedicated their lives to Centering Women’s Voices. This year honorees include Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg, a two-term New Trier Township Supervisor, mother of two school-aged children, and civil rights attorney. Click here to reserve tickets. For questions email Shelby Flores at sflores@womenemployed.org.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Broken Tee Brewing Company, 406 Green Bay Rd., Highwood
What: A community education and action event discussing what the ACLU is doing to fight back against the Trump Administration and what role you can play to protect basic civil rights and civil liberties in our own communities, as well as at the state and federal level. For more information click here.
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, email info@lakedems.org.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 (time tentative)
Where: TBD, in Lake County
What: The 4th Annual Democrats Defending Democracy Reception will be on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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: 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.