When: Saturday, June 28, 2025. Gather at 9:00am. Step off at 10:00am.
Where: Grant High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Walk with Congressman Brad Schneider, Antioch Dems, Grant Township Dems, and Lake County Dems in the Celebrate Fox Lake Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. For more information or to RSVP, email GrantTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, Choose your time, with optional Zoom meetings at 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 5:00pm
Where: Your neighborhood
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 Democrats cohosts 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. Gather at 12:30pm. Step off at 1:00pm.
Where: Sheridan Rd. and Franklin St., Waukegan. Spot 22
What: Walk with Congressman Brad Schneider and Lake County Dems at the Waukegan Independence Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.
When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
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: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Deer Park address given upon RSVP.
What: Ela Dems will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and activities. Join in to talk about local Democratic politics, and help label American flags to be distributed at the Hawthorn Woods 4th of July parade. To RSVP or for more information, email elademocrats@gmail.com.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 8:00am. Step off at 9:00am. (Streets close at 8:30am.)
Where: Deerpath Rd. and Atrium Dr., Vernon Hills
What: Join Lake County Democrats and US Rep. Brad Schneider for the 4th of July Parade in Vernon Hills. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 9:30am. Step off at 10:00am.
Where: Hawthorn Woods, Lagoon Dr. Gathering location address provided upon request.
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Ela Dems in the Hawthorn Woods 4th of July Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. For more information: elademocrats@gmail.com.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 10:00am. Step off at 10:30am.
Where: Antioch High School, 1133 Main St., Antioch
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Antioch Dems, and Grant Dems in the Antioch Independence Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 10:30am. Step off at 11:00am.
Where: First St. and Laurel Ave., Highland Park
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Moraine Dems in the Highland Park Independence Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 11:30am. Step off at 12:00pm
Where: Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats in Deerfield on Independence Day. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.
When: Sunday, July 6, 2025. Gather at 12:00pm. Step off at 1:00pm.
Where: Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein
What: We'll be marching with Congressman Brad Schneider's group, and all Democrats are welcome to join us, including candidates. Bring your American flags, wear red-white-and-blue, and let's show everyone how proud we are to be Americans & Democrats. For more information or to RSVP contact Matt Lowry at 847-533-5717 or fremontdems@gmail.com.
When: July 10, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Sketchbook Brewing Company, 4901 Main St., Skokie
What: An evening of hope and hops to benefit Personal PAC at Sketchbook Brewing Company July 10th featuring the incomparable Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Click here for more information or email Alaina Hampton at RSVP@personalpac.org.
When: Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: 25515 Warwick Rd., Tower Lakes
What: Monthly meeting for Cuba Township and Barrington Area Dems including Precinct Committeepersons. Refreshments will be provided. For more information email Mary Lenling at mlensotr@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 650-4658.
When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:30am
Where: Fox Lake Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. Speaker will be Nancy Shepherdson, Vice Chair of the Lake County Democrats, to provide an overview of the candidate petition process and how to run for elected office. There will be discussion of the offices and candidates for next year's 2026 Election. For more information or to RSVP email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
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: Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:30pm
Where: Tim Osmond Sports Complex, 38 Depot St., Antioch
What: The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center, is coming to Antioch from July 17th through July 20th, 2025, with 24-hour access and is free to all. A Program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Experience this 3/4 size replica, spanning 375 feet. Click here for more information.
When: Thursday, July 17, from 5:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Buffalo Grove
What: Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump Administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. This event is cosponsored by the Lake County Dems and will be held in Buffalo Grove. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Thursday, July 17, 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: Monday, August 4, 2025. Check In at 8am, Start Time at 9am
Where: Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: A day of golf with Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham. Click here for more information.
When: Monday, August 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent on the day of the event.
What: A practical training hosted by Lake Dems for volunteers, candidates, prospective candidates, and their staffs about the petition process (to get and stay on the ballot) in Illinois. Presentation by prominent election attorney Ed Mullen. With so much at stake in 2026, and petitions able to be circulated beginning on Tuesday, August 5, learning about this part of the campaign process is important and timely. 1.0 hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available for attorneys. Admission is free. Open to Democrats. Click here to sign up or for more information.
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 Democrats 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: 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.