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  • Fremont Township Democrats September Meeting

    When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:00pm

    Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein (small party room)

    What: All things political will be discussed, including upcoming Connection Canvassing opportunities as well as petitions. A hybrid system will be used, with some meeting in person and everyone else Zooming in. For those attending in person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. Those wishing to join via Zoom should email fremontdems@gmail.org.

  • Lake County Community Meeting on Broadband Access and Digital Equity

    When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake

    What: Lake County’s initiative to improve equitable and affordable high-speed internet access and provide the public’s thoughts and experiences with broadband in the county. Free admission. Register here (optional)

  • Screening of “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston”

    When: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Where: Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park

    What: Brushwood Center presents a screening of an episode of “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston.” Panel discussion on culture and community in the great outdoors follows. Register here.

  • Libertyville Township Democrats Donuts for Democrats Petition Event

    When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon

    Where: Crawford Warming House in Butler Lake Park, 817 West Lake Street (corner of Lake and West streets), Libertyville

    What: Libertyville Township Democrats invites voters to enjoy tasty donuts, coffee, and juice as they mingle with candidates and sign nominating petitions to get great Democratic candidates on the ballot in 2024 elections. Email libertyvilledems@gmail.com to learn more.

  • Workshop: How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment – Deerfield

    When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield

    What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

  • Workshop: How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment – Lake Forest

    When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:00pm

    Where: Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest

    What: West Deerfield Township Assessor’s Office in cooperation with State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan present a workshop on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Topics include how to file an appeal, selecting the appropriate comparable sales, determining the best method of appealing and understanding the assessment process. No pre-registration required.

  • Deputy Voter Registrar Training in Waukegan

    When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 3:00pm

    Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St, FL 1, Waukegan

    What: Lake Dems is sponsoring volunteers to become Deputy Voter Registrars. The training session is conducted by the County Clerk’s office, and once you complete the session you will officially be able to register others to vote. Register here.

    There are certain requirements. You must be 18 years old and registered to vote in Lake County. Once you are trained to register voters in Lake County, you can register voters anywhere in Illinois. (Deputy Voter Registrars must be trained in their home county.)

    Voting is our most basic right, and helping others to exercise that right is an important contribution to our community. We hope you can help.

  • Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking – Youth and Labor Trafficking

    When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 8:30am to 4:00pm

    Where: Rosalind Franklin University, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago

    What: The Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force & Coalition Against Human Trafficking present their second annual Professional Building Day and Open Task Force meeting. Topics include: youth trafficking, better understanding options for foreign nationals and labor trafficking identification. CDVP, CLE (legal) and CEU (law enforcement) credits available. This free event includes complimentary light breakfast and resource fair. Register here.

  • Wauconda Township Democrats September Meeting

    When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom

    What: The September meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats.  Topics to be covered include the September 23 petition signing event; call for PCs/Connection Canvassing; October 7 Bonner Road cleanup, and trustee updates. RSVP to Dennis Leslie at drlesliedrl@gmail.com for Zoom link.

  • Wauconda Township Democrats Petition-Signing Event

    When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

    Where: Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 IL Rt. 59, Wauconda

    What: Wauconda Township Democrats hold a drive-thru petition-signing event to help get candidates on the ballot for the 2024 elections. For questions or to RSVP, email d-r-leslie@comcast.net

  • Drive-Thru Shred and E-Recycling Day in Northbrook

    When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:30pm

    Where: North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook

    What: State Senators Julie Morrison and Laura Fine, along with State Representatives Bob Morgan, Jonathan Carroll and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, sponsor a drive-thru shred and e-recycling day in Northbrook.

  • Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center’s Race to Zero

    When: Sunday, September 24, 2023; Registration opens at 8:00am, Race begins at 9:00, post-race activities at 10:00

    Where: Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville

    What: This is a 5k run or a one-mile family walk. By participating, sponsoring, and/or donating to this race you will help raise funds for the free critical services provided to survivors of sexual violence, including 24-hour support line programs. RSVP here. For questions, email kvolkers@zcenter.org.

  • Hire Lake County Job Fair

    When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:30pm

    Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire

    What: Lake County holds its third annual Hire Lake County Job Fair. For questions, contact Jeff Hubert at JHubert@lakecountyil.gov

  • The Crisis of American Democracy and Local Government

    When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

    Where: Max and Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook

    What: West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization (WDTDO) presents retired UIC Professor and Independent Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson speaking on “The Crisis of American Democracy and Local Government.” Refreshments and desserts will be served.

  • Warren Township Democrats September Meeting

    When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:00pm

    Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee.  Back room.

    What: Agenda items include distribution and signing of 2024 election cycle petitions for elected officials with constituents in Warren Township; notarization of completed petitions; Adopt-A-Highway clean-up date; upcoming Democratic events, and Roundtable Discussion. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795

  • “Behind the Mask” Masquerade Gala for Suicide Prevention

    When: Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

    Where: Ivanhoe Club, 28846 N. Thorngate Dr., Mundelein

    What: A fundraiser to support CYN Counseling Center’s work providing education and programming for suicide prevention and mental health support in Lake County. The event includes an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and celebration of life. To register, visit https://cyngrayslake.org/suicideprevention/

  • 5th Ward Meeting and Informational Session

    When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

    Where: Shekinah Glory Banquet Hall, 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago

    What: 5th Ward Alderman Kenneth Smith presents a Ward Meeting and Informational Session. The event includes a raffle and free fall fish fry. For more information, call 224-595-7525.

  • Holly Kim’s Korean BBQ Birthday Celebration

    When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: BBQ Garden, 9020 W. Golf Road, Niles

    What: Korean BBQ celebrating Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s birthday. The event features food, fun and Karaoke. Register here.

  • Fremont Township Democrats Fall Cookout & Petition Event

    When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

    Where: Diamond Lake Sports Complex, 26543 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein

    What: Fremont Township Democrats sponsor a fall cookout and petition event with candidate petitions to sign and hand out. Completed petitions can be notarized. There will be burgers, brats, hot dogs, and other tasty food. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share, potluck style. For questions or to RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com

  • Book Challenges on the Rise: Freedom to Read Webinar

    When: Monday, October 2, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom.

    What: Multiple Illinois libraries host this Banned Books Week webinar, moderated by syndicated columnist Heidi Stevens. Panelists including Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, will share how to effectively support intellectual freedom. Topics include the current state of book challenges, Illinois’ legislative response, and the implications of censorship on communities. Register here.

  • Lake County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast

    When: Friday, October 6, 2023 from 7:30 to 9:30am

    Where: Holiday Inn Gurnee, Sapphire Ballroom, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee

    What: Lake County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast features State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Bob Morgan and Lake County Board President Sandy Hart. Register here.

  • Maria Peterson Day of Action & Rally with Jan Schakowsky

    When: Saturday, October 7, 2023. Rally and kickoff at 10:00am, canvass begins at 10:30.

    Where: 125 Carriage Road, North Barrington

    What: Day of Action canvassing for Maria Peterson, candidate for District 52 State Representative, and special guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. For questions, email Maria@Mariafor52.com  Please register to attend at https://www.mobilize.us/friendsofmariapeterson/event/581568/

  • Wauconda Township Democrats Highway Cleanup

    When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:30pm

    Where: Robert Crown School, 620 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda

    What: Wauconda Township Dems hold a highway cleanup along Bonner Road. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Dems shirt, sturdy shoes and long pants. Safety vests and gloves will be provided. Attendees must watch this short Lake County video before participating: http://lakecountyil.swagit.com/play/10152014-1058/#1 To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.