When: Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 11:30am to 3:00pm
Where: North Barrington address provided upon RSVP
What: Chicago Bears watch party and chili cook-off fundraiser in support of Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois House District 52. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/gamedaywithmaria.
When: Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 510 E. IL Rt. 83, Mundelein
What: Our Lake Dems Annual Shades of Blue Awards Dinner will feature Keynote Speaker Christian Mitchell, candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor (JB Pritzker's running mate), who's served as Deputy Governor, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Illinois, and State Representative, and who's been called "one of the Democratic Party's superstars" by the Chicago Tribune. Hear from other candidates and elected officials as well. Spend time with like-minded Democrats. Buffet dinner included. Support the grassroots work of Lake County Democrats to elect Democrats up and down the ballot -- purchase your tickets or sponsor our Lake Dems Annual Shades of Blue Awards Dinner at lakedems.org/shadesofblue.
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 1:00 to 6:00pm
Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake
What: An American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, and State Representatives Laura Faver Dias and Joyce Mason. For more information or to RSVP: tinyurl.com/4zsx6mv5.
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Rainbow PUSH, 930 E. 50th St., Chicago
What: An opportunity to hear directly from the people who want to represent Illinois and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most. All candidates registered for the 2026 Democratic primary for the Illinois Comptroller race have been invited to attend. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/citizenactionillinois/event/831159/.
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: The corner of Kates Rd. and Corporate Dr., Deerfield
What: Chicago Area Peace Action hosts weekly protests near where ICE may be housed in Deerfield. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: La Pequina Mariposa, 525 Auburn Dr., Island Lake
What: Wauconda Township Democrats will discuss how to best support our community in the current political climate. For more information or to RSVP: waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Phone bank for Holly Kim for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/phone-bank-for-holly-kim-for-il-comptroller-waukegan-lake-county/.
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Guest speaker Kristal Larson will provide a Know Your Rights training for those in Lake County impacted by the actions/presence of ICE. For more information or to RSVP: randyharnicker@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Dr., Gurnee
What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their monthly meeting. State Representative Joyce Mason will speak about the 2025 legislative session and her re-election campaign. For more information or to RSVP: warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Ela Area Public Library (Meeting room 117B), 275 Mohawk Trl., Lake Zurich
What: The Lake County State’s Attorney's Office hosts a series of town halls across Lake County for its Gun Violence Prevention Initiative. Attendees will learn about their mission, programs, and services. There will also be an opportunity to share your ideas, questions, and feedback to help make Lake County safer. For more information or to RSVP: LCSAOGVPI@lakecountyil.gov. To learn more about the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, visit lcsao.org/gvpi.
When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Little Bean Coffee Shop, 395 Lake St., Antioch
What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Blue Door Farm Stand, 2010 N. Halsted, Chicago
What: Young Democrats of Illinois will host a night of conversation, connection, and action with elected officials and Young Democrats from across the state. Alexi Giannoulias will be the featured speaker. For more information or to RSVP click here.
When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: The corner of Kates Rd. and Corporate Dr., Deerfield
What: Chicago Area Peace Action hosts weekly protests near where ICE may be housed in Deerfield. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 5:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa
What: Lake Dems and Lake Villa Dems will participate in the Annual Village of Lake Villa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. For more information or to RSVP: lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Monday, December 1, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Sal & Tony's Italian Restaurant, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove
What: Wheeling Township Democrats will host their holiday party. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/2025wtdoholiday.
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: The corner of Kates Rd. and Corporate Dr., Deerfield
What: Chicago Area Peace Action hosts weekly protests near where ICE may be housed in Deerfield. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Phone bank for Holly Kim for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/phone-bank-for-holly-kim-for-il-comptroller-waukegan-lake-county/.
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte Gurnee, 401 N. Riverside Dr., Gurnee
What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their Holiday Party. A dinner buffet and soft drinks are included with the ticket (cash bar available). For more information or to RSVP: warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Deerfield Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: Ed Yohnka, Illinois ACLU Director of Communications, will speak about “ICE Operations and the Rule of Law.” There will be time for questions. Please arrive at 6:30 to order your food/drink. Also, please bring non-perishable food and pantry items for the Deerfield Food Pantry so that our neighbors don't go hungry. To RSVP: forms.gle/PJ32nmz7yNr9BJXU6. For more information: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.
When: Monday, December 8, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Highland Park address upon RSVP
What: A reception supporting the Honorable Juliana Stratton for US Senate. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/jf120825.
When: Monday, December 8, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: 1310 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights and on Zoom
What: Monthly meeting of the Wheeling Township Democrats. For more information or to RSVP, email Wheeling Dems at wheelingdemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: The corner of Kates Rd. and Corporate Dr., Deerfield
What: Chicago Area Peace Action hosts weekly protests near where ICE may be housed in Deerfield. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Phone bank for Holly Kim for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/phone-bank-for-holly-kim-for-il-comptroller-waukegan-lake-county/.
When: Friday, December 12, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Libertyville Civic and Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville
What: The Illinois Secretary of State will hold a mobile DMV sponsored by State Representative Laura Faver Dias, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, and the Libertyville Senior Center. Appointments are required. For more information click here. To RSVP click here.
When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm
Where: Location will be shared prior to event date
What: Men4Choice celebrates their 10th anniversary and will honor special guest Governor JB Pritzker for his consistent allyship on the fight for reproductive freedom. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/10years4choice.
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: The corner of Kates Rd. and Corporate Dr., Deerfield
What: Chicago Area Peace Action hosts weekly protests near where ICE may be housed in Deerfield. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Phone bank for Holly Kim for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/phone-bank-for-holly-kim-for-il-comptroller-waukegan-lake-county/.
When: Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: College of Lake County, Auditorium A011, 19351 Washington St., Grayslake
What: Lake County Rising organizes an event aiming to raise awareness of gender-based violence and foster solidarity within the community. For more information or to RSVP, click here.