What: An evening of holiday spirit and Democratic cheer with Ela Dems. Attendees are requested to bring an appetizer, side dish, dessert, or libation for the potluck. To RSVP, email elademocrats@gmail.com
What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) will host a Zion Town Hall Meeting. The goal is for community members to come together and address concerns surrounding gun violence in the Zion area. Register here.
When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods
What: A celebration of the holiday season at Brushwood Center with good company, hot drinks, and a collection of jazzy holiday songs performed by the Jon Deitemyer Quartet. For more information, visit https://www.brushwoodcenter.org/store/c737/Jazzin%27_Through_the_Snow_with_the_Jon_Deit
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds the December Coffee Club in Bannockburn. RSVP online or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744
When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Wilmette address provided upon RSVP
What: An evening in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. Register online or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744
What: Lake Dems Holiday Party celebrates the season, Democratic candidates and victories to come in 2024. Refreshments will be served. There will be a cash bar including a beverage wall. Open to Democrats. Sign up here.
When: Monday, December 18, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Chicago address provided upon RSVP
What: Young Professionals Happy Hour in Support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP to Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com
What: Joint Action Committee (JAC) presents a discussion on addressing antisemitism in a time of crisis featuring Oren Jacobson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project Shema. RSVP online.
What: Attendees at IWLC’s January 6 Democracy Now Demonstration will stand on the sidewalk with signs. Attendees should show up at 12:45pm to hold a sign and remind neighbors, “no more lies about Jan. 6-Democracy Now”. Speakers Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, Anton Mathews & Esiah Campos will talk about the importance of voting and why the 2024 election is the most important of our lives! For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
What: On Friday, January 5, State Representative Jonathan Carroll submitted a resignation letter effective that evening at midnight. Pursuant to Illinois law, the Democratic Committeepersons for the 57th District, specifically Northfield Township/Tracy Katz Muhl, Wheeling Township/Mark Walker, New Trier Township/Dean Maragos, and Lake County/Lauren Beth Gash, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room. The committee will cast weighted votes to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term with a member of the Democratic Party. Democrats interested in filling the vacancy or submitting a name for consideration may email info@northfielddems.org. RSVPs are appreciated and can be made here.