When: Friday, July 25, 2025 from 5:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Downtown Chicago location to be announced closer to the event date to those who RSVP
What: Senator Duckworth will host an evening of drinks, small bites, and great conversation. Click here to RSVP or for more information.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Little Bean Coffee Shop, 395 Lake St., Antioch
What: Coffee and Talk with Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. For more information or to RSVP, email Susan F. Moore at AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:15pm, gates open two hours before 6:15 gametime.
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W. 35th St., Chicago
What: State Rep. Rita Mayfield will host a fundraiser at the White Sox vs. Cubs Crosstown Classic. For more information or to RSVP, call (847) 975-3491.
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 White Sox battle it out while fundraising to keep Democrats in the majority in Lake County! For more information, email esiah@votecampos.org.
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Saratoga Square, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield, Lake County Board Member Carissa Casbon, and the Family First Center will host a free Unity in the Community Celebration and Resource Fair. There will be free food, music, a bounce house, and games as well as local support agencies, community services, health & wellness resources, and educational programs. Click here for more information.
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: Annual gospel music festival featuring Dr. Frozene Lott Hayes. Additional performances by Rose & Co., Light of the World, Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church, and Tara Pipes. A free event for all ages. For more information, call 847-968-3477.
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, July 28, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00pm; live virtual remarks from Governor Pritzker at 6:00pm; Votebuilder training 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd., Highwood, IL
What: Join Lake County Democrats and the Democratic Party of Illinois as we listen to a statewide message from Governor JB Pritzker about the importance of early organizing. Then, hear about how to use Votebuilder, a critical tool for Democratic precinct committeepersons, grassroots activists, campaign staffers, and candidates, as we work to elect Democrats. We’ll watch the Democratic Party of Illinois virtual meetup with Governor Pritzker together at 6:00pm. Votebuilder training from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. RSVP required at lakedems.org/votebuilder.
Free admission. Food available. Watch party open to Democrats. Training open to Democratic volunteers and candidates.
When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:30pm
Where: Baskin-Robbins, 1344 Shermer Rd., Northbrook
What: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl at a casual, family-friendly ice cream social! Treats with Tracy events are a more informal way to share legislative ideas and questions or anything else that's on constituents' minds. Click here for more information or to RSVP. RSVPs are welcome, but not required.
When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Prairie House Tavern Beer Garden, 2710 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove
What: All are invited to join the Vernon Township Democrats for a meet-and-greet with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who is a candidate for Congress in the 9th Congressional District. Food and soft drinks will be served.
When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 11:30am to 3:00pm
Where: North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
What: State Sen. Adriane Johnson and State Rep. Rita Mayfield are holding a Back-to-School Health Fair featuring health and wellness resources, school supplies giveaways, and recreational activities as students prepare to return to the classroom. For more information, contact Senator Johnson's office at (847) 672-6201.
When: Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm
Where: Winnetka, Address Provided upon RSVP
What: A meet and greet reception in support of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know Congressman Krishnamoorthi. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
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. Go to lakedems.org/ontheballot to sign up or for more information.
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm
Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: The Amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park will be officially named in honor of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Event includes the naming, the Pino Farina band, food trucks, a business expo and free giveaways. Local first responders will add to the festivities.
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Monthly meeting to discuss upcoming West Deerfield Township events and topics. Email info@WestDeerfieldDems.com for more information.
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville
What: Democrats are welcome to the Libertyville Township Democrats next meeting. For more information or to RSVP, email Louise Donahue at loudonahue@outlook.com.
When: Sunday August 10, 2025 from 11:30am to 1:00pm (time tentative)
Where: Highland Park
What: Brunch with Democrats.
When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Pizzeria Deville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: The ACLU will hold an event to allow supporters to gather together to express concerns about the harm that Trump’s reckless and lawless policies are having on our communities and to talk with neighbors and friends who share their concerns about Trump’s actions. The ACLU will discuss the direct, pragmatic steps that each of us can take to protect basic civil rights and civil liberties in our own communities and will include an update on challenges to Trump policies led by the ACLU.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: A high-energy festival filled with live music and food from local vendors. Performances run all day, featuring headliner Lloyd Stephens Band and additional performances by Davarrius Wilson and Co., the Lake County Line Dancers, Tranelle Duffie, Kisha Johnson, Davida Sanders, and more.
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: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00pm
Where: Chicago; Location to be determined
What: Citizen Action Illinois will hold its 50th Anniversary Gala celebrating its history and looking forward to a future of continued progress. Click here for more information or to RSVP.