August 2022
Brad Schneider Campaign Kickoff
When: Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Schneider for Congress Northbrook headquarters. Address provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider’s reelection campaign kickoff. Attendees will hear from Congressman Schneider and his team. Pizza and refreshments will be served. For questions or additional information, contact Ethan Wolf at Ethan@schneiderforcongress.com
Find out more »Brad Schneider’s “Congress on Your Corner” in Fox Lake
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Fox Lake to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
Find out more »Brad Schneider’s “Congress on Your Corner” in Grayslake
When: Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Grayslake to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
Find out more »Fremont Township Democrats August Meeting
When: Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner.
Find out more »Assessment Appeal Workshop with West Deerfield Township Assessor
When: Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00am. The workshop will be repeated Wednesday, August 24, at 7:00pm and Saturday, September 3, at 10:00am
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
Find out more »Lake County Democratic Women 2022 Gala
When: Friday, August 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. VIP event 5:30 to 6:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago
What: Lake County Democratic Women hold their 2022 Gala. Proof of vaccination may be required. For questions, contact Kate Johnson at kjohns8888@gmail.com RSVP here
Find out more »Lake County AfroFest 22
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 12:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Lakefront Stiner Pavilion, 201 East Seahorse Drive, Waukegan
What: Commissioner Angelo Kyle sponsors Lake County AfroFest 22 Music and Food Festival.
Find out more »Bike the Tenth With Brad Schneider
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022; start at 9:00am, ride time 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 26285 North Saint Marys Road, Libertyville
What: A 14.4-mile bike ride with Congressman Brad Schneider through a part of Illinois’ Tenth Congressional District. Helmets are required. Sign-in waiver for insurance purposes. Bring hydration (water bottles), food and cash if you would like to purchase something. RSVP here. For questions contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870
Find out more »Schneider for Congress August Coffee Club in Grayslake
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Something’s Brewing, 82 Center Street, Grayslake
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds this month’s Coffee Club in Grayslake. It will be an outdoor event. All attendees will need to be vaccinated to attend. RSVP online or for questions, email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744
Find out more »Moraine Township Dems “Party With Our Party”
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Outdoors in southeast Highland Park. Address provided upon RSVP.
What: An afternoon of food, fun and friendship with your local Democrats, including elected officials and candidates. RSVP here.
Find out more »Maria Peterson Hosts Gun Sense Rally
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 4:00pm
Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich
What: Illinois Senate candidate Maria Peterson hosts a Gun Sense Rally in Lake Zurich.
Find out more »Domestic Violence and the Danger of Firearms
When: Monday, August 22, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 North Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: A Safe Place/Lake County Crisis Center and the Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart sponsor a discussion of the tools available to domestic violence victims and the people who care about them. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
Find out more »Congressman Sean Casten’s Mid-Quarter Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via ZOOM. Register here.
What: Congressman Sean Casten will discuss his plans for the general election and his recent work in Congress.
Find out more »Assessment Appeal Workshop with West Deerfield Township Assessor
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 7:00pm. The workshop will be repeated Saturday, September 3, at 10:00am
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
Find out more »Deputy Voter Registrar Training in Waukegan
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan
What: A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour.
This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. Register online. If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.org
Support Asian American Candidates
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: New Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago
What: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon invite you to support Asian American legislative members and candidates. To RSVP visit the Facebook page.
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Sara Knizhnik General Election Campaign Kickoff
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Dr. N., Hawthorn Woods
What: Reception in support of Sara Knizhnik, candidate for Lake County Board, District 18. Register here.
Find out more »Warren Township Democrats August Meeting
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee
What: The August meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. The agenda includes introduction of the Precinct Committee Persons, a discussion of candidates and activities leading up to the November General Election and what can be done to help, upcoming events, setting the date for an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup and old/new business. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795
Find out more »Picnic Supporting Laura Faver Dias
When: Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Nippersink Forest Preserve, 900 W. Belvidere Road, Round Lake
What: A barbecue-style picnic in support of Laura Faver Dias, candidate for Illinois State Representative, 62nd District. Cash bar available. RSVP here. For questions, email info@laurafaverdias.com
Find out more »Black Lives Matter 2nd Annual Black Business Expo
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes Parking Lot, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Lake County Chapter of Black Lives Matter celebrates Black business with this 2nd Annual Expo.
Find out more »Supreme Court Candidates Hosted by Jane’s Army
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Online. Register here.
What: Jane’s Army, Indivisible Illinois and other partner organizations host an online meeting with Illinois Supreme Court candidates, Judge Mary Kay O’Brien and Judge Elizabeth Rochford.
Find out more »Brews & Tacos with Senator Julie Morrison
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Ravinia Brewing, 582 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park
What: A reception in support of State Senator Julie Morrison. Register online. For questions or to RSVP, email Kelly@ilsenatedems.org
Find out more »How to Run for Local Office – with Holly Kim and the Fremont Democrats
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: Fremont Township Democrats, with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, host an online session for those interested in running for a local office. To register or for questions, contact the Fremont Township Democrats at fremontdems@gmail.com
Find out more »September 2022
Gina Roberts Reelection Kickoff
When: Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Address of Beach Park home provided on RSVP
What: Gina Roberts kicks off her 2022 campaign for reelection to Lake County Board District 4. RSVP here.
Find out more »Assessment Appeal Workshop with West Deerfield Township Assessor
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 10:00am.
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
Find out more »Brad Schneider’s “Congress on Your Corner” in Beach Park
When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Beach Park to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
Find out more »The Myth of “Soft on Crime” with Eric Rinehart
When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake
What: Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart takes apart the myth that Democrats are soft on crime. He will talk about the effect of the 2021 SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform bill on our communities, gun safety reform efforts and what they mean for gun crimes across Lake County. Register online. For additional information, visit the Facebook page.
Find out more »Sticky Note Palooza for Jennifer Clark
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Century Park Fairgrounds, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Public parking is available in the Park District lot at the corner of Lakeview Parkway and Hawthorn Parkway.
What: Sticky Note Palooza to support Jennifer Clark’s campaign for reelection to the Lake County Board. Volunteers will place sticky notes with information about Jennifer on doors of voters in the 15th District. Training and materials will be provided. Register here. For questions, email jenniferclarklake15@gmail.com
Find out more »An Afternoon with Anthony Vega
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Where: Address of Mundelein home provided upon RSVP.
What: An afternoon with Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk. To RSVP, send email to general@votevega.org
Find out more »“Love is Blue,” a Concert in Support of Carissa Casbon’s Re-Election Campaign
When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Primo Italian American Cuisine, 720 Milwaukee Avenue, Gurnee
What: Love songs and refreshments in support of Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board. Special guest, singing star Stacey Tappan. RSVP here.
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