When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) invites the public to an Open House for Envision 2050, our long-range plan that will guide how we invest in transportation projects through the year 2050. For more information: www.lakecountyil.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/4646.
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Dr., Gurnee
What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their monthly meeting. Topics for discussion include the results of the March 17 primary election. For more information or to RSVP: warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8:30 to 10:00am
Where: The Continental Restaurant & Banquets, 788 S. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: Wheeling Township Democrats will host Lake County Board Member Sara Knizhnik for a discussion about the RIFL Act, gun violence prevention, and responsible gun ownership. For more information or to RSVP: click here.
When: Saturday, April 18, 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, April 18, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theatre)
What: Lake Dems Open House 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. Refreshments will be provided.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Northbrook address provided upon RSVP
What: Young Dems of Wheeling Township and Young Dems of Northfield Township are having an inter-organizational social and brunch, joined by special guest State Rep Tracy Katz Muhl. For more information or to RSVP email: youngwheelingdems@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Northbrook Civic Building, 2002 Walters Av., Northbrook
What: Northfield Township Democrats will hold their annual Mini-Convention. Speakers will include State Representatives Tracy Katz Muhl and Bob Morgan, State Senators Laura Fine and Julie Morrison, Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, and Northfield Township Supervisor Shiva Mohsenzadeh. For more information or to RSVP: click here.
When: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm
Where: Highwood address provided upon RSVP
What: Community leaders and elected officials will discuss efforts locally and statewide to reduce gun violence. Topics include The RIFL Act (HB3320/SB2279), Community Violence Intervention/Street Outreach, Community Policing, and others. For more information or to RSVP: secure.numero.ai/signup/Reimagining-Public-Safety-Town-Hall-Highland-Park.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Little Bean Coffee Company, 395 Lake St., Antioch
What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking. For more information or to RSVP: antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Where: Lake County location provided upon RSVP
What: Young Democrats of Lake County (YDLC) will hold its monthly membership meeting. Young Democrats are invited to join YDLC for an Earth Day-themed meeting at a local Lake County park. For more information or to RSVP, email: youngdemslakeil@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Village of Deerfield, City Council Chambers, 850 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: State Representative Bob Morgan invites the public to his Spring Legislative Town Hall. He will be discussing the outlook for the State of Illinois and the bills he is working on this session, as well as answering any questions the public may have. For more information or to RSVP: forms.gle/XZ7qgWpEHbVvakuH8.
When: Saturday, May 2, 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, May 3, 2026 at 10:00am
Where: Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
What: The Wheeling Township Democratic Organization will host this year's Patrick S. Botterman Leadership Award Breakfast, highlighting the incredible work done by those engaged in grassroots Democratic work and supporting WTDO's efforts to continue electing Democrats in Wheeling Township, Cook County, and Illinois. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/botterman2026.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
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: Saturday, May 16, 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, May 17, 2026 at 11:00am
Where: Highland Park location provided upon RSVP
What: Women for Brad: Women are the Majority Makers Luncheon. This event will feature a panel of female candidates in red-to-blue and frontline races across the country in the fight to flip the House in November. For more information or to RSVP, email vivica@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Tuesday, June 9, 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: 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: Monday, August 10, 2026, check in at 8:00am, start time at 9:00am
Where: Glen Flora Country Club, 2200 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham will host a golf outing. For more information or to RSVP email: samcunninghamgolf@gmail.com.