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  • Getting and Staying on the Ballot: The Petition Process

    When: Monday, August 4, 2025, at 6:30pm

    Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent on the day of the event.

    What: A practical training hosted by Lake Dems for volunteers, candidates, prospective candidates, and their staffs about the petition process (to get and stay on the ballot) in Illinois. Presentation by prominent election attorney Ed Mullen. With so much at stake in 2026, and petitions able to be circulated beginning on Tuesday, August 5, learning about this part of the campaign process is important and timely. 1.0 hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available for attorneys. Admission is free. Open to Democrats. Go to lakedems.org/ontheballot to sign up or for more information.

  • Adriane Johnson Amphitheater Naming

    When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm

    Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove

    What: The Amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park will be officially named in honor of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Event includes the naming, the Pino Farina Band, food trucks, a business expo, and free giveaways. Local first responders will add to the festivities.

  • Ela Township Democrats Monthly Meeting

    When: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trl., Lake Zurich; conference room, 2nd floor

    What: Ela Dems will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming community and candidate events. For more information, email elademocrats@gmail.com.

  • Lake Villa Dems Meeting

    When: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

    Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst

    What: Lake Villa Dems will be handing out and discussing petitions for candidates' signatures. PCs are up for re-election and will need signatures also.

  • Libertyville Township Democrats August Meeting

    When: Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

    Where: Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville

    What: Democrats are welcome to the Libertyville Township Democrats next meeting. For more information or to RSVP, email Louise Donahue at loudonahue@outlook.com.

  • West Deerfield Democrats Township Talk with ACLU’s Ed Yohnka

    When: Friday, August 8, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Provided upon RSVP

    What: The West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization presents Township Talk. Ed Yohnka, ACLU Director of Communication and Public Policy, will be the guest speaking about immigration, knowing your rights, and how to support our immigrant neighbors. Event open to Democrats. Space is limited. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

  • Antioch and Grant Township Democrats August Meeting

    When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:00am

    Where: Fox Lake Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

    What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. Discussion of candidate petitions for the 2026 election. Information about becoming a precinct committeeperson and connecting with your neighbors, and helping to elect Democrats who share our values will be available. For more information or to RSVP, email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

  • Lake Dems and Moraine Dems Co-Sponsor Petition Party in Highland Park

    When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

    Where: Lake Dems Highland Park office, 474 Central Ave., Lower Level, Highland Park

    What: A petition event co-sponsored by Lake County Democrats and Moraine Democrats. Help Democrats get on the ballot by signing and/or circulating petitions.

  • Lake Dems and Waukegan Dems Co-Sponsor Petition Event and Training

    When: Saturday, August 9, 2025. Petition trainings at 10:00am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm

    Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Headquarters, 228A Genesee St., Waukegan

    What: A petition event co-sponsored by Lake County Democrats and Waukegan Democrats. Help Democrats get on the ballot by signing and/or circulating petitions.

  • Lake Dems and Avon Township Dems Co-Sponsor Petition Party in Grayslake

    When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:00 to 3:00pm

    Where: Lake Dems Grayslake Headquarters, 100 S. Atkinson Rd., Grayslake (please note address is 100 S. Atkinson Rd.; across the street from our old office)

    What: A petition event co-sponsored by Lake County Democrats and Avon Township Democrats. Help Democrats get on the ballot by signing and/or circulating petitions.

  • Ela Township Democrats at Unplugged Fest

    When: Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

    Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich

    What: Ela Township Dems will have a booth at Unplugged Fest, a fun, free event where festgoers are encouraged to unplug from their devices and enjoy activities and community spirit. For more info, contact Ela Dems at elademocrats@gmail.com.

  • Walk with Warren Dems and Lake Dems in the Gurnee Days Parade

    When: August 10, 2025 at 11:30am, step-off time at 12:00pm

    Where: Spot #44, at the corner of Grandville Ave. and Ferndale St., Gurnee

    What: Walk with Warren Dems, Lake Dems, Team Brad, and other elected officials in the Gurnee Days Parade. Call Bonnie at 847-899-7140 for more information or to RSVP.

  • Highland Park Area Democrats (Moraine Township Dems) Annual Party with Our Party Brunch

    When: Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 11:30am to 1:00pm

    Where: Highland Park address sent upon RSVP

    What: Join fellow Democrats, and State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Bob Morgan, Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, Lake County Board Member Paul Frank, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Highland Park City Councilmember Barisa Meckler Bruckman, Highland Park City Councilmember Jon Center, Moraine Township Supervisor Nancy Chausow Shafer, North Shore Water Reclamation Board Trustee Rhoda Pierce, and more, for refreshments and refreshing conversation. Moraine Township includes most of Highland Park, all of Fort Sheridan and Highwood, and parts of Lake Forest and Deerfield. This event is open to Democrats and FREE for current members of Moraine Township Democrats. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

  • Waukegan Township Democrats Monthly Meeting

    When: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm

    Where: Lake County Democrats Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan

    What: The monthly meeting of the Waukegan Township Democrats will include discussions on the beginning of petition collections and ways to fight back against the Trump Administration's attack. Email Waukegandems@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

  • Jenny Levin for State Representative Campaign Kickoff

    When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

    Where: Hot Pockets, 365 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine

    What: Campaign kickoff event supporting Jenny Levin, Democratic candidate running for state representative, District 51.

  • Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association (IDCCA) Brunch

    When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Program starts at 9:00am.

    Where: Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield

    What: Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash, a Vice Chair of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association (IDCCA), invites you to sit with us! Democratic Leader U.S. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is set to be the keynote speaker at the IDCCA Brunch on Wednesday, August 13, in Springfield. This speech will be exciting — we’re looking forward to Leader Jeffries becoming the next Speaker of the House after the 2026 elections, when Democrats take control of the House! The IDCCA Brunch is considered one of the largest annual Democratic events in Illinois. Reply to this email to let us know you’d like to sit with us at the Brunch, and then click here to get your ticket. Or let us know if you’d like to volunteer at the event by emailing info@lakedems.org.

  • ACLU Community Event

    When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Pizzeria Deville, 404 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

    What: The ACLU will discuss the direct, pragmatic steps that each of us can take to protect basic civil rights and civil liberties in our own communities, and will include an update on challenges to Trump policies led by the ACLU. Visit www.aclu-il.org/en/events/aclu-community-event-libertyville to RSVP or for more information. Note: The event is currently sold out, but please email events@aclu-il.org if you are interested in joining the waitlist.

  • Ida’s Legacy Summer Mixer

    When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30pm

    Where: Truth Italian Restaurant, 56 E. Pershing Rd., Chicago

    What: The Ida B. Wells Legacy Committee will host their annual summer mixer, Legacy & Libations. Former U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush will discuss our nation's current state of politics, the role of Black women, and where we go from here. Visit secure.actblue.com/donate/2025-legacyandlibations for more information or to RSVP.

  • West Deerfield Township – Get Democrats on the Ballot

    When: Saturday, August 16, 2025. Drive-through ballot signing from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Potluck picnic from 12:00 to 2:00pm.

    Where: Maplewood Park, 900 Clay Ct., Deerfield

    What: West Deerfield Township Democrats will hold a signature-gathering event to help Democratic candidates get on the ballot. Drive-through ballot signing will occur from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Only 10 minutes are needed to provide signatures. Residents may also attend the West Deerfield Township Democrats potluck picnic from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Attendees are asked to please bring a dish to share. For more information, email info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.