When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: Attendees at the January meeting will meet the five School Board candidates that the IWLC is endorsing. Candidates will talk about their races and how the IWLC can help support them. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Club Tiki, 3500 Sunset Ave., Waukegan
What: A fundraiser in support of Mike Hewitt for 8th Ward Alderman. A ticket to the event includes a banquet-style dinner. To RSVP, call 224-723-7536.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:30am to 2:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan
What: The Lake County Juvenile Justice Council hosts the first Juvenile Expungement Council, where individuals with juvenile records can walk in and fill out the paperwork necessary to get their records expunged. Volunteers will be on site to assist and answer questions. Register here. For more information, go to lakecountyjjc.org, email lakecountyjjc@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 51st District Office, 830 West Northwest Highway, Suite #9, Palatine
What: State Representative Nabeela Syed holds her 51st District Office Open House.
When: Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:00am
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and fiscal fitness coaches will cover topics such as budgeting, credit scores, financing, and more. This class will detail all of the information you need to know about purchasing a home. Register here.
When: Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:00pm
Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
What: A performance of the hilarious political comedy of DC’s Reflecting Fools (formerly The Capitol Steps Comedy Troupe), followed by 4 PM early dinner right next door at Jameson’s Charhouse. Sign up here.
When: Monday, January 30, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, Ray Bradbury Room, 128 North County Street, Waukegan. Also broadcast live on Facebook.
What: The Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Lake County Coalition Against Human Trafficking hold a candle vigil recognizing victims and survivors of human trafficking. This event is open to the public. For questions or concerns, contact Shea Needham at sneedham@lakecountyil.gov or Jessica Lomelin at jlomelin@asafeplaceforhelp.org
When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: The monthly meeting of the Lake Villa Dems. Open to local Democrats only. Please register at lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com. Registration is not an automatic confirmation of entrance to meeting.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Original Bagel and Bialy, 105 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
What: Vernon Township Democrats hold their first meeting in 2023. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center (Formerly Park Place), 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield and State Senator Adriane Johnson host Community Resource and Jobs Fair. Attendees will receive assistance from state and local agencies. Click here for details.
When: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. The meeting includes a discussion of all things political, including the upcoming municipal elections this coming April. Food available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Friday, February 10, 2023 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Quadrangle Club Library, 1155 East 57th St., Chicago
What: A discussion of the voting power of Gen Z in the 2022 elections, and what it portends for 2024. Congresswoman Elisa Slotkin (D-MI), Gen Z Voting Activist Victor Shi and Jack Lobel, spokesman for Voters of Tomorrow, will join in the conversation. Lunch will be provided. Register here.
When: Friday, February 10, 2023 at 1:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim presents the next class in her Fiscal Fitness series. The session will focus on setting financial goals that can help people take charge of their financial well-being.
When: Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Doors open at 3:45pm.
Where: Max and Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook
What: This is the latest edition of Tenth Dems University’s (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics series. This one will be Let’s Talk Politics: The Assault Weapons Ban in Illinois. We’re so happy we’ll be joined by State Rep. Bob Morgan and State Senator Julie Morrison, bill sponsors who led the floor debate in their respective chambers to pass the recently-enacted Assault Weapons Ban.
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. Admission is free and open to all Democrats. Register here.
When: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 6:30pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Lake County States Attorney Eric Rinehart sponsors the tenth annual Lake County Rising poem and essay contest for Lake County high school students, including poster entries from those in middle school. The theme is “Love Unchained: Finding, Defining, and Reclaiming Our Voices.” Winners will be announced at the event, which includes a resource fair for nonprofit organizations that provide services to women and/or children. Online submission rules and instructions. For questions, email lakecountyrising@gmail.com For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:00pm for optional dinner for purchase, 6:30 for meeting
Where: Bella Via, 1899 Second Street, Highland Park
What: The Moraine Township Democrats February meeting. Discussion will include the March Spring Forward Celebration. Spring Forward is Moraine Dems’ annual membership event and fundraiser, and also an opportunity to meet Democratic candidates running in the election this spring. Open to Democrats. To RSVP, email info@morainedems.org
When: Wednesday, February 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 updates from local candidates and trustees.
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.