When: Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Vernon Hills (address provided upon RSVP)
What: A backyard BBQ fundraiser in support of Lake County Board Member Sara Knizhnik. Petitions for all candidates up for election will be collected at this event. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Private Mundelein home address provided on RSVP
What: Help Democrats get on the ballot by signing and/or circulating petitions. For more info or to RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein and on Zoom
What: The Fremont Dems will be holding their August meeting to discuss all things political. This will be a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. For more info or to RSVP, call Matt at (847) 533-5717 or email fremontdems@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom (link provided upon RSVP)
What: Monthly meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. For more information or to RSVP, email Waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Dr., Ste. 27, Gurnee
What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 21st. Turn your anger into action. For more information or to RSVP, email warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: This event has been rescheduled from Sunday, August 24, to Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location TBD
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Friday, August 22, 2025 from 6:30 to 10:30pm
Where: The Hideaway Brew Garden, Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates
What: Barrington Area Dems will host their “Democracy Ain’t Dry” fundraiser and petition party. Barrington Area Dems are inviting everyone from U.S. Senate and Governor to Congressional Districts 5, 8, and 9; State House Districts 51 & 52; State Senate 26; and County Board candidates from Cook and McHenry to chat with attendees. Visit donorbox.org/events/791685/steps/choose_tickets to RSVP or for more information.
When: Saturday, August 23, 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 at Little Bean Coffee in Antioch. For more information or to RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:30am; Step-off is at 10:30
Where: Country Place and Sand Lake Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Indivisible Western Lake County will be walking in the Lindenfest annual parade. Email Randy Harnicker at randyharnicker@gmail.com to RSVP or for more information.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Barrington Rd., Wauconda
What: Wauconda Township Democrats (WTD) will host a drive-thru petition-signing event. WTD will have available all petitions that anyone in Wauconda, Fremont, Cuba, and Ela Townships might be able to sign.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Location provided upon RSVP
What: Young Dems of Lake County will hold their monthly meeting. The speaker will be State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart on how the courts are handling legal challenges to Trump’s executive orders, managing political pressure, and whether they can truly serve as a guardrail. Email youngdemslakeil@gmail.com for meeting location.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Black Lives Matter Lake County hosts a Black Business Expo and Celebration. For more information, call 224-806-7748 or 847-344-2450.
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Crawford Warming House, 817 West Lake St., Libertyville
What: Libertyville Township Democrats and Lake Dems co-sponsor the Donuts for Democracy petition event. Help Democrats get on the ballot by signing and/or circulating petitions.
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: First Draft Grayslake, 250 Center St., Grayslake
What: A fundraiser supporting the reelection of several of Lake County's countywide incumbents - Anthony Vega for Clerk, John Idleburg for Sheriff, and Michael Karner for Regional Superintendent of Schools. Visit secure.actblue.com/donate/lcincumbents for more information or to RSVP.
When: Monday, August 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Max and Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook
What: A reception to support Tracy Katz Muhl’s campaign for re-election as State Representative and her run for Democratic State Central Committeewoman in IL-10. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon RSVP
What: Representatives from each of the service academies will share details about their institutions, the admissions process, and the steps to secure a Congressional nomination. Students and parents will also have the chance to meet with academy representatives one-on-one to ask questions. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/service-academy-night-tickets-1587542605669 to RSVP or for more information.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:30am
Where: 3Legged Coffee Brewery, 2120 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst
What: Get to know the Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) community over a delicious cup of coffee while supporting a local business. For more information or to RSVP email randyharnicker@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: A fundraising event in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 7:15am to 12:00pm
Where: Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Old Green Bay Rd., Winnetka
What: Third Annual Rock the Ride North Shore bike ride and walk for gun violence prevention. After the walk or ride there will be Voices of Change speakers, Bagels and Bubbles in the Park, and a community gun violence prevention fair. Click here for more information or to register.
When: Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: TBA
What: Carissa Casbon will kick off her re-election campaign for the Lake County Board. Special guest internationally-renowned singer Stacey Tappan, collaborative pianist Jennifer McCabe and Carissa will serenade you with some of the most gorgeous music in history! Location TBA. For more information email votecarissa@gmail.com.
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Teddy O’Brian’s, 432 Sheridan Rd., Highwood
What: End of summer concert supporting State Rep. Bob Morgan features live music by Todd Kessler (former contestant on The Voice and Deerfield resident), and Emma Smoler. Visit secure.actblue.com/donate/25.09.09endofsummerconcert to RSVP or for more information.
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00pm
Where: College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake
What: A community resource and volunteer recruitment fair. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with organizations in their community, learn about organizations' missions and services, and volunteer for special events and ongoing support. Sponsored by State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, and Lake County Board Member John Wasik.
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: O'Toole's Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A fundraiser in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representatives Laura Faver Dias and Daniel Didech. Tickets are $100 or $150 for a family. Dinner will be served. Contributions can be made to the following:
Friends of Adriane Johnson, 2033 N. Milwaukee Ave. #214, Riverwoods, Il. 60015
People for Laura Faver Dias, 781 West Trail North, Grayslake, Il. 60030
Daniel Didech Campaign Committee, PO Box 4959, Buffalo Grove, Il. 60089
Or visit secure.actblue.com/donate/didech to donate to Daniel Didech.
When: Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 7:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, 951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: A petition event co-sponsored by Vernon Dems and Wheeling Dems. Help Democrats get on the ballot. Meet the candidates and sign petitions.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Round Lake Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach
What: State Representative Laura Faver Dias, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and the Round Lake Area Park District will host a Senior Resource Fair. Information will be provided about senior services, activities, and events in our community. Visit tinyurl.com/LCSeniorFair25 for more information or to sign up to receive updates about confirmed organizations, activities and give-aways.
When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: A bowling fundraiser in support of North Chicago Treasurer Vance D. Wyatt, who is running for Lake County Board District 14. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: Maureen Wener, who served as Treasurer of the West Deerfield Township Democrats and volunteer Executive Director of the Tenth Congressional District Democrats (Tenth Dems), dedicated her life to public service and bringing people together. To honor her legacy, the West Deerfield Township Democrats have established the Maureen Wener Public Service Award, celebrating those who share her passion for making a difference. To RSVP, email Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.
When: Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 10th Congressional District location to be provided upon RSVP
What: Coffee and conversation with U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. To RSVP email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.