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: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Little Bean Coffee Shop, 395 Lake Street, Antioch
What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking. For more information or to RSVP email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: The Art Center of Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
What: Poetry of Justice featuring Diane Redleaf. Poetry reading and open mic.
When: Monday, May 26, 2025; gather at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am
Where: Downtown Wauconda (Main St.); meet in Wauconda High School parking lot
What: Come and walk with Wauconda Dems, Lake County Dems, Democratic candidates, and elected officials in the Wauconda Memorial Day 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, email info@lakedems.org.
When: Monday, May 26, 2025; gather at 11:30am, step off at 1:00pm
Where: Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Avenue, Lake Villa
What: Walk with the Lake County Dems and Lake Villa Dems for the annual Lake Villa VFW Memorial Day 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 email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Northbrook; specific location will be emailed to registered attendees
What: Congressman Brad Schneider is hosting a Town Hall event in Northbrook to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his actions in Washington. To register or for more information click here.
When: Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Sullivan Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills
What: Join us for a Lake Dems “Winning Elections” training for grassroots Democratic activists, Precinct Committeepersons, and people who are interested in becoming Precinct Committeepersons. Democrats who are committed to working to elect our candidates are welcome to attend. Click here for more information or to register.
When: Friday, May 30, 2025 from 12:30pm to bottom of the 9th
Where: Wrigley Rooftop, 1032 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago
What: Congressman Mike Quigley hosts a fun afternoon of baseball watching the Cubs play the Cincinnati Reds. Click here for more information or for tickets.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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: 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: 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, 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.