When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Where: Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan
What: The event includes breakfast and a brief program. Registered veterans will be invited to be interviewed regarding their wartime experiences, which will be recorded and archived at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. For more information: www.19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/1923/Veterans-History-Project.
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Mojo's, 448 Sheridan Rd., Highwood
What: A fundraiser in support of Holly Kim for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/highwoodholly.
When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: A 30-minute member meeting to debrief on past events/business and talk about upcoming events/business. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00am
Where: Grayslake location provided upon RSVP
What: Congressman Brad Schneider will host a Veterans Day breakfast, free and open to all veterans in Illinois’s 10th Congressional District. For more information or to RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-day-event-tickets-1835303976599.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 5:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Cruz Blanca, 904 W. Randolph St., Chicago
What: A fundraiser in support of State Senators Julie Morrison, Laura Murphy, and Linda Holmes. For more information or to RSVP: Carly@ilsenatedems.org.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems will discuss all things political, especially the election results of this past Tuesday's Blue Wave across the country! We'll be using a hybrid system, with some attendees meeting in-person at Lakeside Recreation Center and everyone else Zooming in. For those attending in-person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. For more information or to RSVP: fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-533-5717.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 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, November 13, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: After-Words, 23 E. Illinois St., Chicago
What: An interview with Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun about her newly released memoir, Trailblazer, in conversation with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
When: Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Mundelein location provided upon RSVP
What: Schneider for Congress November Coffee Club - Beers with Brad edition! For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/novembercoffeeclub2025.
When: Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: 433 E. Washington St., Round Lake
What: Round Lake Community Support winter coat closet. Stop by to pick up warm winter coats and accessories.
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: Support the grassroots work of Lake County Democrats to elect Democrats up and down the ballot by purchasing your tickets to our always-inspiring Annual Shades of Blue Awards Dinner, or sponsoring the event at lakedems.org/shadesofblue. Hear from candidates and elected officials. Spend time with like-minded Democrats. Buffet dinner included.
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 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 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: 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, IL 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: 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: 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 a dynamic "rising" event, where the community converges through activities. The aim is to raise awareness about gender-based violence and foster solidarity within the community. For more information or to RSVP click here.