What: BG Pride and The Pinta Pride Project sponsor their 6th Annual Family-Friendly Pride Parade with the theme, “Drag Us to the Polls.” You’re welcome to walk with us in the Lake Dems spot in the parade – Spot #2. Please arrive by 10:00am. Kids are welcome! The parade ends at Mike Rylko Community Park where the Buffalo Grove Park District will hold the Pride Picnic. Parade organizers recommend parking in the neighborhoods off of Buffalo Grove Rd. and Deerfield Pkwy., or being dropped off. For more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fAJ0HoTglHjqcTWX05FuNq8n3uhu-nDT8c-cZvcRW04/edit. Wear blue if you can! If you'd like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, let us know by emailing info@lakedems.org.
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Heron Creek Forest Preserve, 22890 N. Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
What: Ela Township Dems June meeting will be a BBQ potluck, with guest speaker Rep. Nabeela Syed. RSVP and let us know what dish you can bring to share: elademocrats@gmail.com.
When: June 5, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Highwood Library, 102 Highwood Ave., Highwood
What: Discussion of the Spring 2024 session and legislation Rep. Morgan passed this year. For more information email info@repbobmorgan.com.
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: LakeHouse Restaurant, 850 Tower Dr., Lake Villa
What: Michael J. Conway kicks off his campaign for Lake County Board. For more information, www.conwayforlakecounty.com.
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am
Where: Dunkin Donuts, 2829 22nd St., North Chicago
What: Coffee and donuts with North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham.
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Waukegan High School, Trapp Auditorium, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan
What: Waukegan to College’s Year-End Celebration is a program to honor high school and college graduates. This year, as a tribute to the group’s 100th College Graduate, the event will be filled with celebration, recognition, and great food! To RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/year-end-celebration-2024-celebrating-our-high-school-college-graduates-tickets-879752933707?aff=oddtdtcreator.
When: Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Gather at 11:30, step off at noon.
Where: Gather at Hawley St. and Slusser St., Grayslake
What: Walk with Lake Dems in the Pride Parade in Grayslake sponsored by PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake. Show your support for LGBTQ+ Rights and celebrate Pride in Grayslake. Parade organizers recommend parking in the area surrounding Hawley St. and Slusser St., or being dropped off. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, email info@lakedems.org.
When: POSTPONED – Monday, June 10, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Where: Address Provided Upon RSVP
What: Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering hosts Senator Chris Murphy who led the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This event will be a unique opportunity to engage with leaders about ending gun violence locally and nationally. To donate or RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/6.10highland.
When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm
Where: Wayfarer Theater, 1850 Second St., Highland Park
What: A free screening of the 20-minute documentary short, “Memorial,” directed by local filmmaker Jon Siskel, followed by a panel discussion. The film explores the way Highland Park came together to heal in the aftermath of the July 4th shooting. Panelists are Nina Vinik (Moderator), founder of Project Unloaded; State Representative Bob Morgan; Rachel Jacoby, Vice President of the Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence and former March for Our Lives organizer; and Stephanie Diaz, Project Unloaded Youth Council member.
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00pm
Where: 201 Center St., Grayslake
What: Visit Rep. Faver Dias’ booth at Grayslake Farmers Market.
When: Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 510 E. IL Rte. 83, Mundelein
What: We’re excited to announce that Deputy Director of Civic and Community Engagement/Volunteer Director for the Democratic National Convention, J.D. Van Slyke, will be our featured speaker on Thursday, June 13, at the Lake Dems Annual Democrats Defending Democracy Reception. Come get a look at the inner workings of the Democratic National Convention, a historic event at a pivotal moment for our democracy. Reserve your tickets here: lakedems.org/democracy. Now, more than ever, we need to defend democracy from the right-wing extremists who are trying to destroy it. We hope you’ll join our Democratic elected officials, candidates, and like-minded friends as we gear up for the fight ahead. Open to Democrats.
What: Please join documentary filmmaker Jon Siskel, County Board Member Sara Knizhnik, and Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek, for a screening of Jon’s (20-min) documentary, “Memorial,” in honor of June’s Gun Violence Awareness Month and the upcoming two-year anniversary of the July 4th tragedy. This is a fundraiser for SAFE Illinois, a new, nonprofit advocacy organization focused on addressing the root causes of violence. Seats are limited. Please purchase tix in advance here.
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 3:00 to 6:00pm
Where: 121 W Van Buren St., Woodstock
What: The Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of the holiday commemorating the date of June 19, 1865 when federal marshals marched into Galveston, Texas and enforced an order of emancipation for 250,000 enslaved Blacks. President Biden declared Juneteenth as the 11th Federal Holiday on June 17, 2021. This year’s theme is Jubilee! Exhibitors may sign up at https://www.mchenrycountyjuneteenth.
When: Monday, June 17, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00pm
Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln., Grayslake
What: CCSD46, the Grayslake Area Public Library, and the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum invite you to create art in the Mobile Art Bus, engage with our collection of Juneteenth materials, and dance to music. As you journey on the Freedom Walk through Central Park, hear and read facts, get snacks, register to vote, and end at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum. While there, you can color our community map, fill a sand vase, and learn from our keynote speaker, Antwoinette Ayers, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar. For more information or to RSVP: nash.tamika@d46.org.
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
Where: African American Museum At The England Manor, 503 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: A cultural and festive outdoor celebration at the African American Museum at The England Manor, featuring food, music, and fun. For more information email aam@englandmanor.com.