When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: Representatives of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department will provide a Drugs on Campus update. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00pm. 5:00pm: Open Bar and Appetizer Reception; 6:00pm: Documentary screening.
Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago
What: Special screening of Emmy-nominated documentary, “Mikva! Democracy Is a Verb,” about the life and legend of the former U.S. Congressman, Federal Judge and White House Counsel Abner Mikva. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Director Bob Hercules, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Mikva Challenge students and special guests. Proceeds will go to Mikva Challenge. Register here.
When: Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s Lunar New Year Celebration welcoming the Year of the Rabbit. Special guest: Susana A. Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller. The event features the Chinatown lion dance troupe and other cultural performances. Refreshments included. Register here.
When: Friday, February 17, 2023 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Temple Jeremiah in the Schreibman Sanctuary, 937 Happ Road, Northfield and online via Zoom.
What: Temple Jeremiah holds Repro Shabbat in Recognition of Women’s Reproductive Rights. Oren Jacobson, founder of Men4Choice and board member of Personal PAC, will provide an update on the status of women’s reproductive rights in Illinois and beyond. The service will be followed by Shabbat Dinner at 7:30pm. Click here for more information. To RSVP or receive the Zoom link, email Rabbi Rachel at RabbiHeaps@TempleJeremiah.org
When: President’s Day, Monday, February 20, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 West Greggs Parkway, Vernon Hills
What: You can hear Jill Wine-Banks LIVE in Lake County! A prominent former Watergate prosecutor, Jill has a lot to say about what’s going on these days. We’re so glad to have her as our Keynote Speaker for our annual Lake Dems President’s Day Fundraiser. Jill is currently an MSNBC Legal Analyst, appearing regularly on primetime and daytime shows. A sought-after speaker, Jill appears before professional, political, women’s and business groups, universities and law schools. In addition, Jill has written OpEds for NBC.com, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Politico, and Huffington Post. She has been featured on ABC 20/20 as well as in documentaries and films, including Academy Award winner Charles Ferguson’s Watergate, or How We Learned to Stop an Out of Control President, Robert Redford’s All The President’s Men Revisited, and Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9. We hope you will join us for this very special evening. Register here for tickets and sponsorships.
When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Social time at 5:30pm; Presentation from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online and live at Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago
What: League of Women Voters Chicago, in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago, sponsors a discussion of Lake County’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) with Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and GVPI Chair Sara Knizhnik. A cash bar will be available. Click here to register and/or receive the online link.
When: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Winnetka location provided upon RSVP here. Also streamed on Facebook
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts Congress On Your Corner in Winnetka. He will discuss common-sense gun violence prevention, making health care more affordable, and Congress’s work to support families. He will answer questions and provide an update on his work in Washington.
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 5:30pm. Meetings continue at this time on Wednesdays through March 22nd.
Where: February 22 at Supervisor's Office, 149 S. Genesee Street, Waukegan. Following weeks at Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: College Tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBU). Informational meetings will be held on Wednesdays in February and March, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Community Service Building – Conference Room, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove
What: State Representative Daniel Didech hosts a Blood Drive run by the American Red Cross. Give in February for a $10 Gift Card by email and automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: SRDD. For more information visit Rep. Didech’s website.
When: Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Drip & Culture Coffee Shop, 2015 Grand Ave., Waukegan (inside Gonzalez Supermercado).
What: Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek kicks off her reelection campaign with Mexican hot cocoa and sweets. Register here. Also on Facebook.
When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:30pm. Meetings continue at this time on Wednesdays through March 22nd.
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: College Tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Informational meetings will be held on Wednesdays, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com
When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
What: A discussion with local candidates for contested municipal elections. Speakers will be trustee candidates for Vernon Hills, Libertyville, and Mundelein along with trustee candidates for College of Lake County.
When: Sunday, March 5, 2023. 1:00pm Highwood candidates, 2:30pm Highland Park candidates
Where: Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park
What: League of Women Voters (LWV) of Highland Park-Highwood sponsors a Candidate Forum for Highwood and Highland Park City Councils. Four candidates are running for three Highwood City Council positions: Michael Fiore, Cindy Hamilton, Andy Peterson and M. Brad Slavin. Five candidates are running for three Highland Park City Council positions: Anthony E. Blumberg, Jeffrey Ray Hoobler, Kelly Nichols, Yumi Ross and Adam Stolberg. Click here for the LWVHPHW Voter’s Guide.
When: POSTPONED Monday, March 6, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Offshore Rooftop, 1000 East Grand Ave, Chicago, adjacent to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall.
What: Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) holds its 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Deborah Cosey-Lane, Secretary Treasurer of ATU Local 308; and Michael Macellaio, President of the Chicago & Cook County Building Trades Council. Tenth Dems Founder Lauren Beth Gash serves on the Executive Board of the IDCCA, and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award. RSVP online or contact Dan Kovats at dan@ildcca.org or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.
When: Monday, March 6, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Zion-Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
What: Democracy DIY! Meeting with Allena Barbato running for CLC Board, plus local School Board candidates. Optional: Postcard party. Help write and address postcards for candidates. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:30pm. Meetings continue at this time on Wednesdays through March 22nd.
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: College Tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Informational meetings will be held on Wednesdays, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: The March meeting of IWLC and LTV featuring candidate updates and a special guest. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Sunday, March 11, 2023 from 8:00 to 11:00am. Early admission for Veterans at 7:30am
Where: McKay Center, Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa
What: The Second Annual Lake County Educator Career Fair, sponsored by Dr. Michael Karner, Regional Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the Lake County Regional Office of Education, Community High School District 117, Job Center of Lake County, and Lake County Workforce Development. Attendees will meet school leaders from multiple districts throughout Lake County and hear about available career opportunities. Free for job seekers. Register here.
When: Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Taste Buds Kitchen, 2521 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
What: A Mediterranean Cooking Class in support of State Senator Julie Morrison. Register here or for questions, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park
What: Moraine Township Democrats hold their Spring Forward Annual Reception. Join fellow Democrats for food and fun, and hear from elected officials and candidates running in the April municipal election.
When: Monday, March 13, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly membership meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The meeting will include discussion of upcoming municipal elections. RSVP to granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com For questions, contact Susan Moore at susanmoore281@yahoo.com
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Bills Pub Pizza North, 18945 W. Washington Street, Third Lake
What: Free Pi Day Volunteer Appreciation Party for Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. If you have ever volunteered, donated, or plan to help TEAM HK, this event’s for you. Please RSVP here so they know how much pizza to buy.
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake
What: The Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart presents the latest in their ongoing series of Diversion and Deflection in Lake County. The event will include keynote speaker, Chelsea Laliberte-Barnes; presentations from A Way Out, Nicasa, NIRCO, and the Lake County Health Department; examples of Diversion and Deflection in Lake County’s court systems, and conclude with an audience discussion. For more information visit the Facebook page or to RSVP, email Sandra Bankston at SBankston@lakecountyil.gov
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Meeting again at this time on Wednesday, March 22nd.
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: Informational meeting about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be held on Wednesdays, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including local candidate updates, ballot referenda and trustee updates.
When: Friday, March 17, 2023. Pre-game 5:30pm, game time 7:00pm.
Where: United Center, Chicago
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield event at the Chicago Bulls versus Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game. $1,000 pp sponsorships available. For information, email ritamayfield60@gmail.com or call 847-975-3491
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 2302 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago
What: North Chicago 5th Ward Meeting including “Everything Next Level” vision.
Special speakers include State Representative Rita Mayfield, State Senator Adriane Johnson, Congressman Brad Schneider and other elected officials who will be available to answer questions and hear concerns. Spanish translator will be available. Free tacos. Open to residents of North Chicago. For more information, call 224-595-7525
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 12:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Parlay at Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard St., Chicago
What: March Madness Birthday Fundraiser for Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Register online or RSVP to Gennifer@alexiforus.com
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Fox Lake District Library, 255 East Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Tenth Dems, Lake Dems, and Grant Township Democrats host another edition in Tenth Dems University (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics (LTP) series. Admission is free and open to Democrats.
Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats in and around the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors. Register here.
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: An Open House hosted by Lake Dems at Lake County Democratic Headquarters during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk event. Refreshments will be served. Open to Democrats.
ArtWauk is a festive monthly event (the third Saturday of the month) in downtown Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community. We have a great spot— our new office is just across the street from the Genesee Theater.
Volunteers are needed to help set up, staff our office, and greet visitors. We also appreciate any office supplies you can donate to use in our new office, especially chairs and a shredder. Questions? Email info@lakedems.org.