Lake County Democrats Holiday Party
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, 26228 IL-83, Mundelein
What: Come celebrate the holiday season and all of our hard work together electing Democrats. Mingle with like-minded folks, including elected officials and candidates. Refreshments will be served. Cash bar. Free admission. Open to Democrats. Register here.
Information Session, “Immigrants: Know Your Rights”
When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 North County St., Waukegan
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield, State Senator Adriane Johnson, Hispanic American Community Education and Services (HACES) and Waukegan Public Library present an information session, "Immigrants: Know Your Rights."
AFSCME Local 2452 – Thrive of Lake County Informational Picket
When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Thrive of Lake County, 850 US Hwy 45, Mundelein
What: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2452 will hold an informational picket about staffing ratios and quality care at Thrive of Lake County, formerly the Lake County Nursing Home. For questions, contact AFSCME Staff Representative Crystal Alonzo at calonzo@afscme31.org or call (312) 641-6060, ext 3545.
Holiday Potluck with the Fremont Township Democrats
When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: Fremont Township Democrats hold a Holiday Potluck party. RSVP to fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-533-5717 including what you plan to bring. There will be a kitchen on site if you wish to purchase food and drinks.
Warren Township Democrats Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee.
What: Warren Township Democrats Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser. The event includes a dinner buffet, soft drinks and a silent auction. (cash bar available). RSVP here.
Coffee & Talk with Antioch and Grant Township Democrats
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Little Bean Coffee, 395 Lake St., Antioch
What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats gather for discussion and networking. To RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
Fremont Township Democrats January Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein and online via Zoom. To RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com.
What: At Fremont Township Dems monthly meeting there will be discussion of all things political, especially looking at the landscape for local elections coming up in April. Food will be available for purchase.
Antioch & Grant Township Democrats January Meeting
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:30am
Where: Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St., Antioch
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. There will be discussion of offices and candidates for the April 1, 2025 municipal elections. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) January Meeting with Lake County Sheriff’s Team
When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: The January meeting of Indivisible Western Lake County features an update on the danger of drugs and talk about guns in the community, including schools. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.
Avon Transparent Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Abel’s Cantina, 125 Center St., Grayslake
What: The Avon Transparent slate, running for Avon Township offices, holds a kick-off fundraiser.
State Rep. Daniel Didech Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Sal and Tony’s Italian Restaurant, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove
What: A fundraiser for State Representatives Daniel Didech, Mary Beth Canty and Nicolle Grasse. Dinner will be served. Tickets can be purchased from:
Daniel Didech Campaign Committee, PO Box 4959, Buffalo Grove 60089
Mary Beth Canty for Illinois, 14 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights 60004
Nicolle Grasse for State Representative, PO Box 94, Mt. Prospect 60056
Daniel Didech Campaign Committee, PO Box 4959, Buffalo Grove 60089
Mary Beth Canty for Illinois, 14 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights 60004
Nicolle Grasse for State Representative, PO Box 94, Mt. Prospect 60056
Capitol Fools Comedy Troupe and/or Dinner with Tenth Dems
When: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm
Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
What: Hilarious comedy is yours for the asking! Tenth Dems annual afternoon performance of the Capitol Fools Comedy Troupe is coming, followed by 4 PM early dinner right next door at Jameson’s Charhouse! ” Click here to sign up.
Holly Kim’s Lunar New Year Celebration
When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Asia-Azteca Restaurant (American Place Casino), 4011 Fountain Square Pl., Waukegan
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s 4th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration features dinner and a show. Register here.
Commissioners Vance Wyatt and Donna King Superbowl Party Fundraiser
When: Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Royal Reflections Banquet Hall, 2302 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., North Chicago
What: Super Bowl Fundraiser to support the re-election campaigns of Vance D. Wyatt, North Chicago Treasurer and a Foss Park District Commissioner, and Dr. Donna E. King, Foss Park District Commissioner. Register here.
Lake Dems 2025 Presidents’ Day Event
When: Monday, February 17, 2025, evening
Where: Location to be determined
What: Lake Dems annual Presidents’ Day event. Your contribution supports the Lake County Democrats’ ongoing work to elect Democrats at all levels of government. Register here.