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  • Postcard Writing to Swing States with Tenth Dems

    When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm

    Where: Highland Park Democratic HQ, 474 Central Ave., Lower Level, Highland Park

    What: Write postcards to swing states, including our neighbor to the north, Wisconsin, with Tenth Dems. Postcards, addresses, and the messages to write provided. Come for part of or the entire time. You can also pick up postcards to write at home. Can't write postcards? Drop off postcard stamps or donate at tenthdems.org/stamps. Open to Democrats.

  • Privacy, Safety, & ALPR Technology (ALPR = Automated License Plate Reader)

    When: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30pm

    Where: Lake County Regional Office of Education - Lake Forest, 1905 W. Field Ct., Lake Forest

    What: Join SAFE Illinois, The Antmound Foundation, and Indivisible Highland Park for a public community forum on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Flock camera systems. Panelists: Lake County Board Member Paul Frank, Commissioner Sean Curran - Highland Park Police Department, Jacob Goldwater - Attorney, Stone & Associates, Khadine Bennett - Director of Advocacy & Intergovernmental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois. For more information or to RSVP: click here.

  • Men4Choice Chicago Fundraiser

    When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00pm

    Where: Chicago location provided upon RSVP

    What: Men4Choice's Chicago Fundraiser supporting the 2026 Get Out the Vote organizing.

  • Vernon Township Democrats September Meeting

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:30am

    Where: Original Bagel and Bialy, 105 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove

    What: Vernon Township Democrats will gather for coffee, conversation and postcarding. They are sending postcards to local communities and to Wisconsin to get out the vote in November. For more information or to RSVP: vtdemsch@gmail.com.

  • Shields Township Democrats Public Meeting

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30am

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

    What: Open meeting for Shields Democrats and friends to discuss critical issues and plans for the November election. For more information or to RSVP: mpierret57@gmail.com.

  • Jose Martinez Day of Action

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

    Where: 3Legged Coffee Brewery, 2120 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst

    What: Join the Democratic Party of Illinois, Lake Dems, and Tenth Dems to knock doors for Jose Martinez, Democratic candidate for Lake County Board District 1. Talk to voters in the community about what’s at stake and make sure that Democrats turn out to win in November. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and a fully charged phone. We’ll be out there rain or shine (democracy can’t wait!), so please dress for the weather. We’ll give you all of the training you need to succeed. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1027658/.

  • Knock Doors in Wisconsin with Tenth Dems

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

    Where: Milwaukee, WI - drive yourself or carpool locations

    What: Join the Tenth Dems group and knock doors and connect with voters who could make a huge difference in this fall's election in Wisconsin. RSVP: mobilize.us/operationswingstate/event/1023710/. Some of us will be driving directly to the Milwaukee area and others will be meeting to carpool at a few other spots in our area, including the Highland Park Target parking lot (2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park). Email info@tenthdems.org, and write "Wisconsin" in the email subject line if interested in carpooling.

  • Day of Action in Vernon Township

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 12:00 to 3:00pm

    Where: Original Bagel and Bialy, 105 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove

    What: A Day of Action for Marah Altenberg, Lake County Board District 19, and Sandy Hart, candidate for Lake County Treasurer. Drop candidate literature at voters' doors. For more information or to RSVP: marahaltenberg@gmail.com.

  • Postcard Writing to Swing States with West Deerfield Township Dems

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

    Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop (back room), 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

    What: West Deerfield Township Democrats are writing Get Out the Vote postcards to Wisconsin or Michigan. They will provide the cards, addresses, and the message to write. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Please bring a pen; donation of postcard stamps would be appreciated. In addition, non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Deerfield Food Pantry. For more information or to RSVP: info@westdeerfielddems.com.

  • Canvass with Fremont Township Democrats

    When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00pm

    Where: Fremont Township Democrats HQ, 1670 Valencia Way, Mundelein

    What: Fremont Township Democrats will deliver voter guides to Democratic houses in the township. For more information or to RSVP: fremontdems@gmail.com.

  • Power to the People: Waukegan

    When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Eleanor Murkey Community Center, 34 N. Sheridan Rd., top floor, Waukegan

    What: Town hall focusing on voting rights and the upcoming midterm elections. The program will include updates on efforts to protect voters' rights and safeguard our elections. Sponsored by ACLU of Illinois, Mano a Mano, and League of Women Voters. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.aclu-il.org/event/power-to-the-people-waukegan/.

  • Postcard Writing to Swing States with West Deerfield Township Dems

    When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop (back room), 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

    What: West Deerfield Township Democrats are writing Get Out the Vote postcards to Wisconsin or Michigan. They will provide the cards, addresses, and the message to write. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Please bring a pen; donation of postcard stamps would be appreciated. In addition, non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Deerfield Food Pantry. For more information or to RSVP: info@westdeerfielddems.com.

  • Kwame’s Birthday Party & Fundraiser

    When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

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

    What: Birthday Party & Fundraiser to re-elect Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Lite bites and drinks will be provided. For more information or tickets: tinyurl.com/kwamebday26.

  • Warren Township Democrats October Meeting

    When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Tacos El Norte Gurnee, 401 N Riverside Drive, Ste 27, Gurnee

    What: Monthly meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. Socialize from 6:00 to 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. This month’s speakers will be State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Rita Mayfield, and State Representative Joyce Mason. For more information or to RSVP: warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.

  • Hire Lake County Job Fair

    When: Friday, October 2, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:30pm

    Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire

    What: Lake County's largest hiring event of the year. Connect with over 90 employers from all industries. For more information or to RSVP: https://bit.ly/45YWKfE.

  • Highway Cleanup – Stearns School Road

    When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:30am

    Where: Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee

    What: Warren Township Democrats and Young Democrats of Lake County Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up is a simple way to care for the community, live our Democratic values, and spend time with fellow neighbors. Bags and reflective vests will be provided. RSVP: warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.

  • Roadway Cleanup with Grant Township Democrats

    When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00am

    Where: Grant Woods, Long Lake trailhead parking lot on Rollins Rd., between Wilson Rd. and Fairfield Rd., Ingleside

    What: Help clean Rollins Rd. with the Grant Township Democrats. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants and sleeves, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. Safety vests will be provided. For more information or to RSVP: ranhandle@aol.com.

  • LCDW Day of Action: Karen Battaglia, AJ Johnson, and Maria Peterson

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

    Where: Lake County Democratic Women Office, 10 N. Lake St., Suite 101, Grayslake

    What: Join the Lake County Democratic Women (LCDW) to knock doors for Karen Battaglia for State Senate District 32, AJ Johnson for State Representative District 64, and Maria Peterson for State Representative District 52. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or it's your first time canvassing, everything you need will be provided, including training, materials, and a great team. Bring your energy, wear comfortable shoes, and help build momentum one conversation at a time. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1026043/.

  • Northfield/Wheeling Canvass Launch

    When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00am

    Where: 3710 Commercial Ave., #5, Northbrook

    What: Northfield and Wheeling Township Democrats Canvass Launch with State Representative Tracy Katz Muhl, District 57; State Senator Julie Morrison, District 29; and special guest State Senator Laura Fine, District 9. For more information or to RSVP: info@juliemorrisonforsenate.com.

  • ICE Out Deerfield Protest with West Deerfield Dems and North Shore Says No!

    When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

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

    What: West Deerfield Township Democrats and North Shore Says No! are gathering for a peaceful protest to voice condemnation of ICE actions in the community and across the U.S. They are standing up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.

  • Vernon Dems and Wheeling Dems Co-Sponsor Petition Signing Event in Buffalo Grove

    When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:30pm

    Where: Buffalo Grove Farmers Market, 951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove

    What: A petition event co-sponsored by Vernon Township Dems and Wheeling Township Dems. Help Democrats get on the ballot for the consolidated local election in April 2027. Meet the candidates and sign petitions.

  • Postcard Writing to Swing States with West Deerfield Township Dems

    When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

    Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop (back room), 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

    What: West Deerfield Township Democrats are writing Get Out the Vote postcards to Wisconsin or Michigan. They will provide the cards, addresses, and the message to write. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Please bring a pen; donation of postcard stamps would be appreciated. In addition, non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Deerfield Food Pantry. For more information or to RSVP: info@westdeerfielddems.com.