When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: State Representative candidate Laura Faver Dias holds a virtual campaign kickoff playing civic and political trivia. Special guest: State Senator Melinda Bush.
When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here. Zoom link provided upon RSVP.
What: A conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider and special guest Congresswoman Cheri Bustos about how Democrats win in 2022. For more information, email Mitch Greenberg at Mitch@schneiderforcongress.com
Where: Public Works Department, 648 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
What: A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour.
This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Space is limited due to COVID-related restrictions, and late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. For additional information or to RSVP, register online, email volunteers@tenthdems.org, or call 847-266-VOTE (8683). If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.com.
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online. For Zoom link email Kathie Hayden at khayden.newport@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.
When: Friday, February 11, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Landmark Inn, 1352 Shermer Road, Northbrook
What: Campaign kickoff fundraiser for State Representative Jonathan Carroll. To RSVP, email Bernie at bwilliams@hdemsil.com
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Illinois Rte. 59, Wauconda
What: Wauconda Township Democrats hold a Petition Signing and New Shoe Drive. Candidates at all levels of government will be attending this drive-through event. It’s an opportunity to meet the candidates, donate new shoes, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and sign petitions. For more information, email Gail Ballengee at cgt011@gmail.com
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Where: Valley Lodge Tavern, 1141 W. Central, Wilmette
What: Attendees can sign petitions and meet Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Tables will be spaced for COVID safety; masks and vaccinations are required. Sign up here to reserve a ten-minute window.
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Black Lung Brewing, 2217 N. Illinois Rt. 83, Round Lake Beach
What: Signature collection for Laura Faver Dias, candidate for State Representative. Training will be provided. For more information, visit her Afternoon of Action Facebook page.
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Curt’s Cafe, 1766 2nd Street, Highland Park
What: Petition signing for Mayor Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Justice, and State Representative Bob Morgan. Attendees can also grab lunch at Curt's Cafe.
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Online. Register here
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky holds a Meet & Greet with Lake County Democratic Chair Hon. Lauren Beth Gash and McHenry County Democratic Chair Hon. Kristina Zahorik
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: A fundraiser for Kristina Zahorik, candidate for Illinois State Central Committee, 11th District.
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
What: A petition drive on Super Bowl Sunday for Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Judge Reginald Mathews, Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega.
When: Monday, February 14, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online. For link, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
What: Monthly Membership Meeting. Speakers include: Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk; Tom Maillard, candidate for State Representative District #62; Angela Baronello, Antioch School District #34 Board member. There will be a discussion of how to support our school boards.
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayston St., Waukegan
What: Candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega celebrates his 30th birthday. Register here.
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speakers include 2022 candidates: Judge Rene Cruz (for IL Supreme Court), Mayor Nancy Rotering (for IL Supreme Court), Mary Morgan (for IL State Rep. 52nd District), and Alicia Timm running for Lake County Board in District 17.
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Online. To receive video conference link, email ehebbard1@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the IWLC. Attendees will hear comments from Sam Yingling, candidate for IL Senate District 31; Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Illinois Appellate Court District 2; Thomas Maillard, candidate for IL House District 62; Kristal Larson, candidate for County Board District 6; and Michael Leone, candidate for Lake County Board District 1.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00am
Where: 20 Webb Street, Grayslake and 374 W. Sweet Clover Road, Round Lake
What: Avon Township Democrats sponsor petition signing at two locations.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 12:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Crystal Lake Brewing, 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake
What: Cortina for Justice and Illinois Veterans for Change hold a petition-focused Day of Action. After receiving brief instructions, attendees will knock on doors to gather signatures for Michael Cortina, candidate for Appellate Court Justice, Second Judicial District of Illinois. Notaries will be on hand. Food and drinks will be available at the end. No previous experience necessary. COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For more information, email contact@cortina4justice.com.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake County Democratic Headquarters, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Warren Township Democrats with Tenth Dems and Lake Dems are hosting an Open House at Lake County Democratic Headquarters during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk event. People can come sign petitions for Democratic candidates, bring petitions to be notarized and drop off completed petitions.
ArtWauk is a festive monthly event (the third Saturday of the month) in downtown Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community. We have a great spot— the office is one-half block south of the Genesee Theater.
Volunteers are needed to help set up. They are needed to staff our office, greet voters coming in, and show attendees how to help elect Democrats in 2022. For more information or to volunteer, email info@lakedems.org.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Highland Park Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. Also Online – link provided closer to the event.
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim welcomes in the year of the tiger with a Chinatown lion dance troupe, Thai folk dancers and cultural exhibitions. Entry includes boxed refreshments. Masks and vaccination required. Register here.
When: Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Raj’s Dunkin Donuts, 245 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
What: The Pinta family holds a petition drive to help local candidates who support LGBTQ+.
When: Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 5:30pm
Where: Potbelly in Deerfield, 740 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: WDTO’s February meeting features special guest, Robin Kelly, Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI). Attendees will celebrate WTDO’s success collecting enough signatures to get Democratic candidates on the ballot, report on important political updates and map out the next few months. Masks required. RSVP here. For more information, email Ari Botbol at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com.
When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Link provided upon RSVP
What: A virtual chat for Black History Month with Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Rep. Robin Kelly and Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Rep. Nikema Williams. The conversation will include a discussion of the opportunities coming in 2022, the importance of Black women as leaders in the Democratic Party, and the pivotal role of Black voters in the midterm elections.
When: Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: O’Toole’s of Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A kickoff reception for Judge Chris Kennedy, Democratic candidate for Illinois Appellate Court, 2nd District. To RSVP, email info@judgechriskennedy.com or call 847-502-5252
When: Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 7:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Online. Register here.
What: The Vernon Hills Police Department, Be SAFE for Kids, and local pediatrician Dr. Dimple Damani offer this event to learn more about safe gun storage. The discussion will include what all adults need to know about the role safe storage plays in preventing youth gun deaths. Question and answer session with Dr. Damani and VHPD Officer Jeff Hemesath will follow.
When: Friday, February 25, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live.
What: Coalition to Reduce Recidivism presents Women’s Roundtable, “Let’s Talk About it…Facing Trauma: Mental Health (Shame, Blame and Regret).” Keynote speaker: Ms. ReGina Moore, Chief Operating Officer, Legacy Reentry Foundation. For more information, visit www.waukegantownship.com, call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com
When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 8:00 to 10:00am
Where: Whisk Bakery & Coffee Shop, 216 S. Main Street, Wauconda
What: Petition signing for State Representative candidate Mary Morgan and other Democrats. Stay to enjoy a coffee or sweet treat.
When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Drip and Culture, 2015 Grand Avenue, Waukegan (inside the Gonzalez grocery store)
What: Petition signing for Sheriff John Idleburg, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Lake County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega and other Democratic candidates. Coffee provided.
When: Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake County Federation of Teachers, 248 Ambrogio Dr., Gurnee
What: Petition signing, vetting, notarizing and turn-in event. Snacks will be provided. Masks required.
When: Monday, February 28, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:15pm
Where: Online. Register here.
What: The African American Leadership Policy Institute (AAPLI) screens The Color Tax – Origins of the Modern-Day Racial Wealth Gap, a film exploring the issue of reparations, racist housing practices and the racial wealth gap. Panel discussion follows, hosted by LaCreshia Birts, leader of the Community Renewal Society (CRS) Economic Justice Issue Team.