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: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst

What: Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg will be the guest speaker. For more information or to RSVP, email Randy Harnicker at randyharnicker@gmail.com.

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: Larry Reiner Park (sidewalk in front), 1101 Green Knolls Rd., 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. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. 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 7:00pm

Where: 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

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. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. 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: Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Washington Park, 15 S. Park Ave., Waukegan

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. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Click here for more information.

When: Saturday, July 19, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theatre)

What: Meet like-minded people, talk about what's on your mind, and celebrate National Ice Cream Month at the Lake Dems Open House and Ice Cream Social during ArtWauk. Waukegan's monthly celebration of its growing arts community, Artwauk is when shops and vendors in the downtown lakefront area surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre stay open late, creating a festive atmosphere.

When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Main Street Tacos, 327 N. Main St., Wauconda

What: Democrats are invited to order dinner and join the Wauconda Dems in the back room to eat and talk. All Democrats welcome. For more information or to RSVP email WaucondaTownshipDems@gmail.com.

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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.