When: Friday, June 19, 2026 from 4:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake
What: Annual event celebrates community, inclusion, and freedom of the last enslaved Africans in America. Sponsors include Tamika Nash, Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, and Grayslake Area Public Library District. For more information or to RSVP: https://qr1.be/27RA.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026. Line up at 9:30am. Step off at 10:00am.
Where: Libertyville Metra Station, 200 W. Lake St., Libertyville
What: Join Libertyville Township Democrats, Team Brad, and Tenth Dems by walking in the parade at this year’s Libertyville Days Festival. Line up in the Metra station parking lot at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am. Wear a Democratic blue shirt if you can.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Nabeela Syed Campaign Office, 1266 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine
What: Day of Action for State Representative Nabeela Syed, candidate for state senate in District 26. For more information or to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nabeelasyedforstatesenate/event/967473.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook
What: Volunteer fair to connect attendees with local organizations seeking volunteers. For more information, call Senator Morrison’s office at 847-945-5200 or www.SenatorJulieMorrison.com.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Join our Tenth Dems volunteers in support of Lake County’s largest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community at this fun, family-friendly outdoor festival! Stop by our Tenth Dems table! There are several ways to help on the day of the event, and Tenth Dems folks will be volunteering from 8:00am setup to 10:00pm cleanup. For shift and more info, click here. Wear a Tenth Dems or Democratic blue shirt.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Democratic Party of Illinois Barrington Headquarters, 50 Ela St., Barrington
What: Knock on doors for Jenny Levin for state representative in District 51 and Mary Mesa for Lake County Board District 17. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/971967/.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 1:00 to 10:00pm. Gather at 12:30pm. Parade step off at 1:00pm. Festival to follow.
Where: Washington St., and N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Join Tenth Dems and Team Brad at Lake County’s annual parade and festival in Waukegan celebrating Juneteenth. Walk with Tenth Dems and Team Brad in the parade. To sign up for specific volunteer shifts for the festival, click here. Wear a Democratic blue shirt.
When: Monday, June 22, 2026 from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: Virtual event; information to join provided upon RSVP
What: Indivisible Illinois will host a virtual panel on the labor movement, the role of unions, and the growing challenges facing organized labor under the current federal administration. For more information or to RSVP: click here.
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Chicago address provided upon RSVP
What: Women for Juliana fundraiser in support of Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Hello Folks, 78 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Hometown Meet and Greet for Karen Battaglia, candidate for IL Senate in District 32. To RSVP: actblue.com/donate/folksforbattaglia, or email caleb@ilsenatedems.org.
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Francesca's Famiglia, 100 E. Station St., Barrington
What: A dinner fundraiser for Maria Peterson’s campaign for state representative in District 52. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/mariakickoff2026/.
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm
Where: Chicago address provided 24 hours in advance
What: A reception in support of James Talarico's campaign for U.S. Senator from Texas. For more information or to RSVP: click here.
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: 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/.
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: 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/
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: 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/.
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 for 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 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/.