When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here

What: Free seminar about how to comply with campaign finance filing requirements with prominent election attorney Ross Secler. During this interactive session, Ross will give an overview of the filing process, discuss the requirements for filings, and answer questions.

Zoom link will be sent the day of the seminar. One hour of CLE credit will be available for attorneys. Open to Democrats.

When: Thursday, April 13, 2023. 5:30pm eat and socialize; 6:30 meeting.

Where: Michael's Grill, 1879 2nd Street, Highland Park

What: Meeting of Moraine Township Democrats, with talk about current events and the latest updates from Anthony Vega, Lake County Clerk. Food available for purchase. This meeting is open to all Democrats and people who support Democratic candidates or causes. To RSVP, email info@morainedems.org

When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:00am

Where: Local 701 IBEW Hall, 28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville

What: Congressman Foster will be sharing what life is like as a scientist in Congress and discussing his work serving Illinois’ 11th Congressional District. Q&A session follows. RSVP online strongly encouraged. Check-in required upon arrival.

When: Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: University Center at the College of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake

What: This free, family-friendly event will feature over 50 exhibitors focusing on environmentally sustainable practices, including environmental clubs from local high schools. There will be information provided about gardening, composting, renewable energy, conservation and more.

When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 1:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here for Zoom link.

What: The latest class in Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s Fiscally Fit series. This session will explain the concept of financial management, identify practices and rules, and explain the basics of start-up financing for a growing business and working capital and fixed assets.

When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where:  Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com

What: The April meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including recent election results, ballot referenda and trustee updates

When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: IWLC’s April meeting hosts Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart as the guest speaker. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: POSTPONED. 

Where: Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, corner of Dilley’s Road and Stearns School Road, Gurnee

What: On April 22 (Earth Day), Warren Township Democrats hold their Spring Adopt-A-Highway cleanup. They are responsible for Stearns School Rd. from Dilley’s Rd. to Rt 41. For further information, email jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795.

When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Mt. Sinai Institutional Baptist Church of North Chicago, 2401 Argonne Dr., North Chicago. Church parking lot

What: NAACP Lake County Branch, in partnership with Mt. Sinai Institutional Baptist Church, sponsors a Free Shred Day where Lake County residents can shred up to three banker boxes of paper and documents. For questions, contact sanniki@aol.com or call 847-445-9438.

When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Greater Waukegan Development Coalition, 13 N. Genesee, Waukegan

What: State Representative Rita Mayfield’s Office, in conjunction with State Senator Adriane Johnson, will host a Back 2 Business Grant Seminar. Attendees will receive information on prerequisite requirements, how to apply, timeline and types of B2B grants. For questions, contact Mr. Dylan Olthoff at 60thdistrict@gmail.com

When: Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm

Where: Chances Bar and Video Gaming, 455 S. US-45, Lindenhurst

What: A trivia event fundraiser in support of IWLC. Winning team prizes: 1st Place: 4 Tickets to Genesee Theater ($100 Value), 2nd Place: 4 Tickets to Marcus Theater Gurnee ($79) Value), 3rd Place: 4 Gift Certificates to Chances ($60 Value)

When: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:45am

Where: East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago

What: Lunch with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, in support of the Durbin Victory Fund. Register here. For questions, contact Nancy Kohn at Nkohn@kohnconsulting.com or 312-925-8067.

When: Monday, April 24, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, 1115 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills

What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds April’s Coffee Club, this month with drinks at a restaurant/bar in Vernon Hills.  It will be an outdoor event. RSVP online or for questions, email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744

When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 3:00 to 6:00pm.  Doors open at 3:00pm, film starts at 4:30pm

Where: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Waukegan Police Department host a showing of “The Amendment,” a film about victim rights. The event will include a resource fair and a panel discussion about the film and victim rights. RSVP here. For questions, email Sara Avalos at savalos@lakecountyil.gov

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:00pm

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

What: Agenda items include discussion of results of the April 4 consolidated election, Summer BBQ and Warren Dems Let’s Talk Politics with Tenth Dems, Also the Spring Food Bank Drive for Eternal Flame Church’s food bank . For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795

When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8:00 to 11:00am

Where: Woodland Intermediate, 1115 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee

What: Woodland School District 50 is hosting a Career Fair, hiring for all positions. Register here.

When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Where: HomeSmart Connect, 150 E. Cook Ave., Libertyville

What: State Treasurer Holly Kim holds an information session on Real Estate Property Taxes. To register, text the word “TAXES” to 224-489-4046. For more information, visit the Facebook page. or call for more information.

When: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30pm

Where: DLA Piper, 444 W. Lake St., Chicago

What: Personal PAC Lawyers for Choice hosts Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in a discussion on the Texas ruling. Register here. For more information or to RSVP, contact Liz or Emily at rsvp@LBHChicago.com or call 312-806-2743.

When: Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 6:30pm

Where: Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook

What: The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic celebrates its 8th Anniversary. The clinic provides accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. Register here.

When: Friday, May 5, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:30pm

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

What: The Second Annual Juvenile Justice Spring Seminar will bring local and national experts to Lake County to discuss topics including: diversity, equity and inclusion; suicide prevention; and recognizing the signs of teen dating violence. Free to attend, Free CLE and Free PD. Morning refreshments will be provided.  Register online at https://lakecountyjjc.org/2023-spring-seminar/

When: Friday, May 5, 2023.  Registration opens: 11:30am, luncheon begins: 12:00 noon

Where: Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel, 301 East North Water Street, Chicago

What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Annual Ultimate Women’s Power Lunch hosts Congresswoman and Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass, mayor-elect of Los Angeles, and Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Democratic Whip of the U.S. House.
And there may be others!

Register here to join us at our tables.  Be sure to put Lake Dems, Tenth Dems or Lauren Beth Gash in the sit with field when you register.

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Robert Crown School, 620 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda

What: Wauconda Township Dems hold a highway cleanup along Bonner Road. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com

When: Sunday, May 7, 2023. Doors open at 11:00am, program starts at 11:30am

Where: Northbrook Hilton, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook

What: 2023 Women for Brad luncheon in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. For questions, contact eli@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Monday, May 8, 2023. Doors open 6:00pm; First Pitch 6:40pm

Where: Wrigley Rooftops, 3619 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

What: Chicago Cubs vs. Cardinals with Congressman Mike Quigley. Register here. For more information, contact Erica Kelly at 312-618-6636 or email ebeecken@quigleyforcongress.com

When: Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The speaker will be Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega discussing ranked-choice-voting. RSVP to Joe Bongiovanni at AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00pm

Where: The Shanty South, 38985 Highway 41, just south of the Shanty on the corner of Wadsworth Road and 41, Wadsworth.

What: May meeting of Newport Township Democrats. Guest speaker to be announced. RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm

Where: City of Waukegan Council Chambers--2nd Floor

100 N. Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Waukegan, IL 60085

What: Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Lake County Sheriff and Lake County Health Department sponsor Part 2 of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Series of Mini-Summits on Deflection & Diversion inside and outside of our legal system. The event will focus on programs that seek to provide treatment for those in mental health crisis as opposed to jails or emergency rooms. For questions, contact Sandra Bankston at  sbankston@lakecountyil.gov

When: May 10, 2023. VIP Reception 5:30pm; Main Event 6:30pm; Program and Seated Dinner 7:00pm. Virtual Event 7:00pm

Where: The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago. Proof of vaccination required for entry. Also available by live stream. The link will be sent to guests the week of the event.

What: The Annual Celebration of Planned Parenthood Illinois. Register here. For more information, email rsvp@ppil.org or visit www.ppil.org/ppilcelebration

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire

What: Local Community Leaders of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent share how their heritage influences their values and vocation. Panelists include Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Hawthorn Woods Trustee-Elect Farah Laman.  Register online or call 224-543-1485.

When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm.  Moved from May 17, 2023

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

What: IWLC’s May meeting features Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek as the guest speaker. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com