Events

When: Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: NW corner of Route 83 and Monaville Road, outside Walmart, Lake Villa

What: Attendees at IWLC’s January 6 Democracy Now Demonstration will stand on the sidewalk with signs. Attendees should show up at 12:45pm to hold a sign and remind neighbors, “no more lies about Jan. 6-Democracy Now”. Speakers Lake County  Clerk Anthony Vega, Anton Mathews & Esiah Campos will talk about the importance of voting and why the 2024 election is the most important of our lives! For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Monday, January 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a North Chicago Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI). Register here.

When: Monday, January 8, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm\

Where: Big Hollow Middle School – cafeteria, 26051 W. Nippersink Road, Ingleside

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. At the meeting, Lake County Board, District 2, candidate Hilary Winiarz will introduce herself and share information about her campaign. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via ZOOM. For link, email alicia@aliciatimm.com

What: The January meeting of the Ela Township Democrats features Hilary Winiarz, candidate for Lake County Board, District 2 that includes Wauconda and portions of Hawthorn Woods, Mundelein, Round Lake, and Round Lake Park.

Where: The Shanty Restaurant, 38985 US Highway 41, Wadsworth; corner of Hwy 41 and Wadsworth Road. Enter the east side.

What: At the January meeting of Newport Township Democrats the guest speaker will be Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, who will join the group at 7:30. The meeting will begin with discussion of the airport expansion opposition (and ordering dinner, of course). RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: McHenry County College, Luecht Auditorium, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake

What: McHenry County Juneteenth Organization and McHenry County College present a 45-minute documentary, How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World. Rev. Dr. Norval Brown will introduce the film and will lead a brief audience interaction following it. For more information or to sign up, click here.

When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00pm

Where:  Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein (small party room) and online via Zoom.

What: All things political will be discussed, including preparation for the upcoming primaries and how to lay the groundwork for victory in 2024. A hybrid system will be used, with some meeting in person and everyone else Zooming in.   For those attending in person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. Those wishing to join via Zoom should email fremontdems@gmail.com.

When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a Highland Park Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI).These town halls are part of a series of town halls the GVPI has been hosting that offer them the opportunity to listen to the community’s concerns regarding gun violence in their neighborhoods and also collect data to inform and shape their Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan. Register here.

When: Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood

What: Anthony Vega celebrates his one-year anniversary in office. He will talk about the accomplishments in his first 12 months, and what is on the horizon for the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Admission includes appetizers and an open bar. Discount for Precinct Committeepersons. Register online.

When: Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:30pm

Where: Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook

What: On Friday, January 5, State Representative Jonathan Carroll submitted a resignation letter effective that evening at midnight. Pursuant to Illinois law, the Democratic Committeepersons for the 57th District, specifically Northfield Township/Tracy Katz Muhl, Wheeling Township/Mark Walker, New Trier Township/Dean Maragos, and Lake County/Lauren Beth Gash, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room. The committee will cast weighted votes to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term with a member of the Democratic Party. Democrats interested in filling the vacancy or submitting a name for consideration may email info@northfielddems.org. RSVPs are appreciated and can be made here.

When: Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Hanger Two, 1100 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview

What: A reception in support of State Representatives Robyn Gabel, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Daniel Didech, Bob Morgan, and candidate Tracy Katz Muhl. Dinner will be served. RSVP here or here or email RSVP@langenfeldassociates.com.

When: Sunday, January 14, 2024.  4:00pm: Social, 5:00pm: Program

Where: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 2401 Argonne Drive, North Chicago

What: North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance hosts the Martin Luther King Junior Celebration. The guest speaker will be Bishop Tavis Grant, the National Director of Field Operations for Operation PUSH. For more information contact Rev. Rick J. Harris, Director, Political & Public Affairs or Rev. Angelo Kyle, President, North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance and Lake County Board Member/President, Lake County Forest Preserves, at 847-404-1591. For information about ad sponsorships, email revmcoleman@gmail.com

When: Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:00am

Where: Holiday Inn Convention Center (Gurnee), 6161 W. Grand Avenue, Gurnee

What: Waukegan Township presents Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamers’ Breakfast with the theme, “Good Trouble.” For tickets, visit www.waukegantownship.com. For more information, call 847-244-4900 or email Robbie Randle at rrandle@waukegantownship.com

When: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion. Also via Zoom, Meeting ID: 874 7129 4948

What: The Lake County Bar Association sponsors a Free Legal Advice Clinic. Topics include: driver’s license, expungement, traffic defense, family law, real estate and foreclosure. For additional information, call 847-244-3143

When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom.

What: The January meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including recent election updates, ballot referenda and trustee updates. For Zoom link, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: IWLC’s January meeting will recap the January 6th demonstration and welcome guest speaker, Hilary Elizabeth Winiarz, Lake County Board District 2 Democratic candidate. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office presents a Libertyville/Vernon Hills Community Town Hall on the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI). These town halls are part of a series of town halls the GVPI has been hosting that offer them the opportunity to listen to the community’s concerns regarding gun violence in their neighborhoods and also collect data to inform and shape their Comprehensive Violence Reduction Plan. Register here.

When: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 6:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: IDCCA holds its 3rd Annual Virtual Trivia Night. Register here. For more information or to RSVP, contact Dan@ildcca.org or call 217-753-3380.

When: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 6:00pm

Where: Royal Reflections Event Space, 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., North Chicago

What: 5th Ward Alderman Kenneth Smith celebrates his 70’s birthday with a community party. The free event includes food and a 4×6 memory photo. Adults only. RSVP here.

When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Location provided upon RSVP and online via ZOOM.

What: The League of Women Voters of Highland Park-Highwood, in partnership with Common Cause Illinois, presents a panel discussion that will cover 2024 presidential election cycle’s most critical issues: safeguarding voter rights; access to fact-based information; and discerning the validity of election information in the era of rampant misinformation and disinformation; and the impact of generative AI. RSVP here.

When: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00pm

Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee.  Back room.

What: The January meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. Agenda items include discussion of 2024 key dates and what can be done to help, summary of fundraising from 2023 Warren Township Democrats Annual Holiday Party, election judges, other upcoming Democratic events and Roundtable Discussion. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com.

When:  Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Zion-Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion

What: The January meeting of the Benton Township Dems will map out how to make a difference this year. Click here to RSVP.

When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Roaring Table Brewing Company, 739 IL 22, Lake Zurich

What: A Birthday Bash celebrating and supporting Alicia Timm’s reelection. Food will be served along with homemade desserts. RSVP here.  For questions, email alicia@aliciatimm.com

When: Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2:00pm

Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie.

What: Tenth Dems has sold out our entire block of 94 tickets to the Capitol Fools’ February 4th matinee at 2pm at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie!

We’re now accepting reservations on a waitlist—first come, first served.

Sign up for the waitlist here.

When: Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Resource Fair: 5:30 to 6:45pm; Program: 7:00pm

Where: College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, Auditorium A011, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake

What: Lake County Rising presents, “We All Have the Power to End Violence Against Women.”

When: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 6:45 to 8:00pm

Where:  Tacos El Norte, 213 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich

What: Ela Township Democrats will gather to discuss upcoming plans and events. To RSVP, email elademocrats@gmail.com.

When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee

What: The annual Black History Month celebration of achievements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. For more information click here.

When: Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, 2024

Where: Your home or community

What: The National Council of Jewish Women’s annual Repro Shabbat takes place this weekend (February 9-10) when the Jewish community reads Parshat Mishpatim, the portion of the Torah containing verses commonly used as the foundation of Judaism’s approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Click here to find local ways to engage or host a Shabbat dinner in your own home.

When: Friday, February 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Last day.

Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan

What: This traveling exhibition depicts the full trajectory of Douglass’ life from 1818 to 1895. From the abolition of slavery to the fight against Jim Crow, he challenged Americans to live up to the founding ideals of the United States. Click here for more information.