When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am
Where: The Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee
What: Warren Township Dems will pick up trash on their adopted stretch of county road, Stearns School Road between Delaney and Highway 41. RSVP at WarrenTownshipDems@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please arrive by 11:30am. Step off at 12:00pm
Where: At the corner of Hawley and N. Slusser St., Grayslake
What: Walk with Lake Dems in the Pride Parade in Grayslake. Show your support for LGBTQ+ Rights and celebrate Pride in Grayslake. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, you can purchase one at lakedems.org/shop.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Independence Grove, 30780 N. River Rd., Libertyville
What: Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek and Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark host their fourth annual Jennifer Squared summer fundraiser at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve. For more information or to buy tickets click here.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
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, June 10, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Where: TNT Rooftop Restaurant, 5405 W. Madison St., Chicago
What: A rooftop fundraiser in support of Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, Senator Lakesia Collins, and Representative Rita Mayfield . For more information click here.
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
Where: The Shanty, on the corner of Wadsworth Road & Hwy. 41, Wadsworth
What: The Newport Township Democrats will hold their June meeting. Senator Mary Edly Allen will be the guest speaker. For more information or to RSVP email khayden.newport@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: The Fremont Dems will be holding their June meeting to discuss all things political, especially gearing up for summer parades and petition drives beginning in August. This will be a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. For more info or to RSVP email fremontdems@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. IL 21, Gurnee
What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their June meeting. The speaker will be State Senator Adriane Johnson.
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Where: 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst
What: Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) will host a sign-making event for the 6/14 NO KINGS PROTEST. Please bring supplies and a friend. Donations welcome! For more information contact Randy Harnicker at rharnicker@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: South East corner Hunt Club and Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. Click here to RSVP or for more information.
When: Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park
What: Lake County Democrats are joining numerous groups to stand up to the authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization. We will be collecting for Lake County food pantries. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items. Click here to RSVP or for more information. This is also part of the Resist, Persist, Repeat series of rallies which will continue on June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from Noon to 6pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Join Lake Dems at our booth at PrideFest. Just stop by and talk with like-minded folks or contact us at lakedems.org/volunteer if you'd like to volunteer to help.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd., Riverwoods
What: The Lake County Democrats 4th Annual Democrats Defending Democracy Reception on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: IWLC will hold their June 2025 monthly meeting. Email Randy Harnicker at randyharnicker@gmail.com to RSVP or for more information.
When: Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln., Grayslake
What: Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is the federal holiday celebrating the freedom of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States. An event filled with fun and educational activities brings the entire community together for this historic occasion. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
When: Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake Forest, Address provided upon RSVP
What: Hon. Sandy Hart, Hon. Adriane Johnson, Hon. Julie Morrison will host a fundraising event supporting Juliana for Illinois. Click here to RSVP. For questions please reach out to Katy Langenfeld at Katy@LangenfeldAssociates.com.
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave., Highland Park
What: State Senator Julie Morrison will host an Advocacy Fair where community members can drop in and have the opportunity to meet with more than two dozen local advocacy groups from our community. For more information, email Logan@ilsenatedems.org or call (217) 899-7264.
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Highland Park. Address provided upon RSVP
What: A gathering in Highland Park to meet Congresswoman Robin Kelly as she launches her bid for U.S. Senate. Click here for more information or to donate.
When: Saturday, June 21, from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theater)
What: Meet like-minded people and talk about what's on your mind at the Lake Dems Social during Artwauk, Waukegan's monthly celebration of its growing arts community. Shops and vendors in the downtown lakefront area surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre stay open late, creating a festive atmosphere.
When: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Jack & Lidia's Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa
What: IWLC's annual barbecue fundraiser and gathering of Democrats and Independents. For more information or to RSVP, Click here.
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe, 45 E. Riverwalk St., Chicago
What: A reception supporting State Representative Robyn Gabel and others. To RSVP or for more information click here.
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 Dems and Indivisible cohost 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 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
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: 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: Friday, July 18, 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.