Events

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online

What: Young Democrats of Illinois will host a conversation on leadership, public service, and navigating the challenges of advancing your values while working within political and governing institutions. The guest speaker will be Tonantzin Carmona, a policy researcher at Brookings and former staff member of the White House National Economic Council and the Treasury Department. For more information or to RSVP: tinyurl.com/YDI-June-2026/.

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8:00pm

Where: Los Comales, 380 W. Rollins Rd., Round Lake Beach

What: World Cup watch party hosted by Lake County Board Member Esiah Campos. Food and drink available for purchase.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026. Gather at 9:30am. Step off at 10:00am.

Where: Grant High School, Rte. 59 & Grand Ave., Fox Lake

What: Walk with Grant Township Democrats in the annual Celebrate Fox Lake Parade. Attendees are encouraged to wear a Democratic blue shirt. RSVP to: GrantTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Foss Park District, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago

What: Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart is organizing a summer day of service as part of the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI). For more information or to RSVP: facebook.com/events/1686876669201565/.

POSTPONED TO JULY 11, 2026
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:30am to 12:00pm

Where: Lake County Democrats office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Meeting of the Shields Township Democrats. For more information or to RSVP: mpierret57@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Northeast corner of Deerfield Rd. and Waukegan Rd.

What: West Deerfield Dems and North Shore Says No! will hold a peaceful protest to voice condemnation of ICE actions in our community and across the U.S., and to stand up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: northshoresaysno.org.

When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:30pm

Where: Lake County location provided upon RSVP

What: Young Dems of Lake County will hold their monthly meeting. They will be discussing their efforts to reach more young Dems in Lake County. For more information or to RSVP: youngdemslakeil@gmail.com.

When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00am

Where: Location in Waukegan provided upon RSVP

What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts his monthly coffee club to meet for coffee and conversation. To RSVP, please visit: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/junecoffeeclub2026.

When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 12:00 to 3:00pm

Where: 50 Ela St., Barrington

What: Day of Action for Maria Peterson for state representative and Ted Mason for Cook County commissioner. For more information or to RSVP: mobilize.us/mariafor52/event/967474/.

When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Jack & Lidia’s Resort, 38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa

What: Indivisible Western Lake County will hold their 9th Annual BBQ by the Lake Fundraiser. Live musical guest: Industrial Drive.  Sponsorship donation opportunities available. For more information: Randyharnicker@gmail.com or 630-659-7604.

When: Monday, June 29, 2026. Registration begins at 8:30am, 10:00am shotgun start.

Where: Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Dr., Long Grove

What: Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg hosts his annual golf outing. Lunch reception following golf. For more information or to RSVP: Golf4Idleburg@gmail.com.

When: Monday, June 29, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest

What: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will hold a mobile DMV sponsored by State Representatives Bob Morgan and Tracy Katz Muhl. Appointments are required. For more information or to RSVP: click here.

When: Monday, June 29, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Midwest Coast Brewing, 2137 W. Walnut St., Chicago

What: IDCCA holds its 9th Annual Summer Brews event. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/summerbrews26.

When: Monday, June 29, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd., Highwood

What: Campaign kickoff for District 29 State Senator Julie Morrison's reelection. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/morrisonkickoff/, or email: carly@ilsenatedems.org.

When: Monday, June 29, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 N. McCormick Blvd., Evanston

What: State Senator Laura Fine, State Representative Robyn Gabel, and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz are hosting a town hall to discuss the spring legislative session in Springfield. To submit questions ahead of time: click here.

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Valley Lo Club, 2200 Tanglewood Dr., Glenview

What: A fundraiser for State Senator and State Central Committeewoman Laura Fine. For more information or to RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/TUKjCLA7q0uQfwizDqx6lw2.

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Nabeela Syed Campaign Office, 1266 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine

What: Team Nabeela will present how to have effective one-on-one conversations when getting out the vote. For more information or to RSVP: mobilize.us/nabeelasyedforstatesenate/event/956544/.

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Ela Area Public Library, 2nd floor conference room, 275 Mohawk Trl., Lake Zurich

What: Monthly meeting of the Ela Township Democrats to discuss upcoming plans and events. For more information or to RSVP: elademocrats@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, July 4, 2026. Gather at 10:00am. Step off at 10:30am.

Where: Antioch High School, Rte. 173 & Rte. 83, Antioch

What: Walk with the Antioch Township Democrats in the annual 4th of July Parade in Antioch. Attendees are encouraged to wear a Democratic blue shirt. RSVP to: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Black Lung Brewing Company, 2 S. Lake St., Grayslake

What: Summer fundraiser with State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. For more information or to RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/edlyallenjuly26.

When: Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: The Cork @ CCF, 34 Palatine Rd., Palatine

What: A summer reception supporting Jenny Levin, candidate for state representative in District 51. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/levin0709/.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30am

Where: Lake County Democrats office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Meeting of the Shields Township Democrats. For more information or to RSVP: mpierret57@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Northeast corner of Deerfield Rd. and Waukegan Rd.

What: West Deerfield Dems and North Shore Says No! will hold a peaceful protest to voice condemnation of ICE actions in our community and across the U.S., and to stand up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: northshoresaysno.org.

When: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, North Bay Pavilion, 16400 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville

What: Joint fundraiser in support of Lake County Board Member Carissa Casbon in District 7 and Lake County Board candidate Jose Martinez in District 1. Freedom Fest is a celebration of America with food, drink and live music. For more information or to RSVP: actblue.com/donate/freedomfest2026/.

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 7:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: Monthly Zoom call for West Deerfield Dems members to debrief past events and share upcoming events. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com

When: Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago

What: Joint fundraiser for State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Senator Robert Peters, State Representative and candidate for state senate Nabeela Syed, and candidate for state senate Michele Clark. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/july16chicago/, or email sarah@ilsenatedems.org.

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 3:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Kracklauer Park, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein

What: Summer fundraiser for the Lake County Democrats. Family-friendly atmosphere with music, games, and entertainment for all ages. Meal included with ticket purchase, catered by Big Ed's BBQ. For more information or to RSVP: lakedems.org/unitybbq.

When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Hazel Avenue Parking Lot, 809 Hazel Ave., Deerfield

What: Join the West Deerfield Township Democrats at this fun outdoor event. There will be food trucks, live music, kids' activities, and adult beverages. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.

When: Friday, July 24, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Rd., Round Lake

What: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will hold a mobile DMV sponsored by State Representative Laura Faver Dias, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, and the Round Lake Area Park District. Appointments are required. For more information or to RSVP: click here.

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Northeast corner of Deerfield Rd. and Waukegan Rd.

What: West Deerfield Dems and North Shore Says No! will hold a peaceful protest to voice condemnation of ICE actions in our community and across the U.S., and to stand up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: northshoresaysno.org.