When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: The intersection of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road in Gurnee
What: Lake County Democrats and Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) invite you to stand up with us against the Trump administration. Join us in supporting workers' rights, union protection, and healthcare, housing, and fair wages for working families! For more information or to RSVP click here.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood
What: Hats, Horses & Happy Hour Vibes! A ladies night out hosted by the Highwood Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more information or to register.
When: Saturday May 3, 2025 from 11:00am to Noon
Where: Social Security Administration Building, 1930 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: Join Indivisible Northeast Lake County to tell the Trump-Musk administration: Hands Off Our Social Security! IL-10 Representative Brad Schneider has been invited to speak! The gathering is at the Waukegan Social Security Office, lining the sidewalk on Lewis Avenue and showing support to those federal workers. (Note: This location does not have dedicated seating, and accessibility may be limited for folks with disabilities.) RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/776754/
When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods
What: Ela Dems will conduct the spring cleanup of their adopted stretch of Old McHenry Road in Hawthorn Woods. Wear appropriate clothing and bring work gloves. For more information, email elademocrats@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, May 4, 2025. Doors open at 12:00pm; program starts at 12:30pm
Where: Highland Park location provided upon RSVP
What: Women for Brad luncheon in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. Featuring keynote speaker Congresswoman Sarah McBride of Delaware. Spots are limited and RSVPs close on April 30th. RSVP here. For additional information, contact Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com.
When: Monday, May 5, 2025 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago Ballroom, 301 E. North Water Street, Chicago
What: Jan’s Annual Women’s Power Lunch with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. To RSVP click here. To sit with us please put “Lake Dems” or “Lauren Beth Gash” in the Table Preference field on the last form after the payment screen when you register.
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Central/southeastern Lake County location will be sent to attendees.
What: An in-person watch party. We'll gather to watch a virtual conversation with special guests Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented by IWILTA, the Illinois Women in Leadership Training Academy. This will be a fun event and it's free. Hosted by Lake Dems and IWILTA graduates Lake Bluff Trustee Taryn Fisher and College of Lake County Trustee Celeste Flores. Click here to sign up. Hope to see you there!
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Ela Dems will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming plans and future events. For the Zoom link, email elademocrats@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: The Fremont Dems monthly meeting will discuss all things political, especially looking at the results of local elections. The meeting will use a hybrid system, both in-person at Lakeside Recreation Center (in the small party room) and also on Zoom. For more information contact Matt Lowry at 847-533-5717 or fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30p,
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Lake Villa Dems will host Lt Gov Juliana Stratton and Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega speaking about the SAVE Act and Executive Order on Voting. To RSVP or for more information email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Prairie Crossing Charter School, 1531 Jones Point Rd., Grayslake
What: Convergence is an inspiring and creative multidisciplinary arts performance created by the Black Moon Trio, Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, and contributing visual artists. To RSVP click here. For more information email Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Rollins Road, between Wilson and Fairfield
What: Spring highway cleanup with the Grant Township Democrats. Meet at the Long Lake trailhead parking lot in Grant Woods, on Rollins Road, between Wilson and Fairfield. Wear long sleeves and long pants and gloves. Safety vests and trash bags will be provided. For more information contact Randy Read at ranhandle@aol.com or by phone at 847-875-0356.
When: Saturday May 17, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Winnetka, Address provided upon RSVP
What: Reception Supporting Illinois Congressman Bill Foster (D-11). For more information or to RSVP click here.
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove
What: State Senator Adriane Johnson will lead an educational event for High School students, grades 9-12. Learn how laws are made, how to write a bill, share your ideas, and make your voice heard. For more information click here.
When: Monday, May 19, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: First Draft Grayslake, 250 Center St., Grayslake
What: Anthony Vega hosts a Spring Kickoff Fundraiser to launch his re-election campaign for Lake County Clerk. For more information or to RSVP click here.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025. Networking Reception 11:00am to 12:00pm; Program and Lunch 12:00 to 1:30pm
Where: The Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: The Working Lunch honors leaders who have dedicated their lives to Centering Women’s Voices. This year honorees include Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg, a two-term New Trier Township Supervisor, mother of two school-aged children, and civil rights attorney. Click here to reserve tickets. For questions email Shelby Flores at sflores@womenemployed.org.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Broken Tee Brewing Company, 406 Green Bay Rd., Highwood
What: A community education and action event discussing what the ACLU is doing to fight back against the Trump Administration and what role you can play to protect basic civil rights and civil liberties in our own communities, as well as at the state and federal level. For more information click here.
When: Friday, June 6, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Navy Pier, Chicago
What: The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) will host their 2025 Gala, "A Future Worth Fighting For." For more information or tickets click here.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please arrive by 11:30am. Step off at 12:00pm
Where: At the corner of Hawley and N. Slusser St., Grayslake
What: Walk with Lake Dems in the Pride Parade in Grayslake. Show your support for LGBTQ+ Rights and celebrate Pride in Grayslake. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, email info@lakedems.org.
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 (time tentative)
Where: TBD, in Lake County
What: The 4th Annual Democrats Defending Democracy Reception will be on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
When: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Jack & Lidia's Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa
What: IWLC's annual barbecue fundraiser and gathering of Democrats and Independents. For more information or to RSVP, Click here.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 500 E. Rollins Rd., Round Lake Beach
What: Esiah Campos hosts a night filled with good food and camaraderie as he kicks off his re-election campaign for Lake County Board! Watch the Cubs and Sox battle it out while fundraising to keep Democrats in the majority in Lake County! For more information email esiah@votecampos.org.