When: Friday, September 9, 2022 at 8:30am
Where: Petterino’s, 150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago
What: Pre-Election conversation with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. RSVP here. For questions, contact Nancy Kohn at 312-527-3667 or email nkohn@kohnconsulting.com
When: Friday, September 9, 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Antioch Recovery Club, 311 East Depot Street, Antioch
What: In response to numerous overdoses in Antioch, Live4lali and the ARC are partnering to educate and distribute free naloxone.
When: Friday, September 9, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: China V Star Buffet, 2253 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan
What: A fundraiser supporting Waukegan Township Democrats’ efforts to mobilize Democratic voters. RSVP here. The event features Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim as guest bartender. For questions, email waukegandems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 9:30am to 1:00pm
Where: 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems sponsors a Day of Action for Democratic candidates with Congressman Brad Schneider. Attendees will be stuffing bags of literature and then canvassing for Democrats up and down the ballot. For questions, email the Fremont Democrats at fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Century Park Fairgrounds, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Public parking is available in the Park District lot at the corner of Lakeview Parkway and Hawthorn Parkway.
What: Sticky Note Palooza to support Jennifer Clark’s campaign for reelection to the Lake County Board. Volunteers will place sticky notes with information about Jennifer on doors of voters in the 15th District. Training and materials will be provided. Register here. For questions, email jenniferclarklake15@gmail.com
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Joyce Mason’s Gurnee campaign office, Saratoga Square area, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee. Just to the left of Top Driver.
What: Day of Action for State Representative Joyce Mason and Lake County Board candidate Carissa Casbon. For more information or to RSVP, visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Where: Address of Mundelein home provided upon RSVP.
What: An afternoon with Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk. To RSVP, send email to general@votevega.org
When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa. The west side of Cedar Avenue between Route 83 and Grand Avenue; across the street from the Metra Station. Parking is restricted to village residents.
What: Lake Villa celebrates fall with activities, vendors and food. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 12:00 noon
Where: 4206 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg in McHenry County
What: Walk with Congressman Brad Schneider and Team Brad in the Johnsburg Saufen Und Spiel Parade! RSVP here or email ethan@schneiderforcongress.com for more information.
When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Primo Italian American Cuisine, 720 Milwaukee Avenue, Gurnee
What: Love songs and refreshments in support of Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board. Special guest, singing star Stacey Tappan. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Long Grove home address provided upon RSVP
What: A tour of French cheese and wine with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and guests in support of Marah Altenberg, candidate for reelection to the Lake County Board. RSVP here.
When: Monday, September 12, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Where: Online. Zoom link provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Training Academy presents the Annual Dawn Clark Netsch Policy Forum on the topic, “From Abortion to Democracy: What’s at Stake in 2022.” Speakers include David Axelrod, political strategist and commentator, and Celinda Lake, President, Lake Research Partners. For more information, contact Katherine Scotty at staff@iwiltrainingacademy.org or call 312-646-0276
When: Monday, September 12, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: The monthly meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. For questions, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Evanston lakeside home of Joan Rothenberg. Address provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: An evening of conversation with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. For questions, contact Joe Platt at joe@friendsoffrerichs.com or (773) 344-5419
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: The Shanty South, 38985 Highway 41, just south of the Shanty on the corner of Wadsworth Road and 41, Wadsworth.
What: September meeting of Newport Dems. Guest speaker: State Representative Joyce Mason.
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Zoom webinar Register here.
What: League of Women Voters of Lake County sponsors a presentation with Jose Santos Woss, Director of Friends Committee on National Legislation; Kris Brown, President of the Brady Campaign, and Eric Rinehart, Lake County State’s Attorney. They will share their experiences and address how an individual can work with public officials to reduce the plague of gun violence.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: Lake County Democrats sponsors a Zoom webinar, “Winning Elections – Training for Precinct Committeepersons and Grassroots Activists.”
When: Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Food available for purchase at the Dockside Diner.
When: Friday, September 16, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Doors open at 2:00pm, speaking program begins at 4:00pm.
Where: UIC Forum Main Hall, 1213 S. Halsted St., Chicago
What: A rally at the University of Illinois Chicago with Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Illinois Democrats before early voting begins. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9:00am
Where: Meet in the west parking lot at Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee.
What: Warren Township Democrats (WTD) hold a cleanup of Stearns School Road between Dilleys Road and US 41. For questions, email Bonnie Berger-Neel at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795.
When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00am
Where: Meet at parking lot off Rollins Road at the Long Lake Trailhead in Grant Woods, between Fairfield and Wilson Roads.
What: Grant Township holds a roadside cleanup in Ingleside. Wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes and gloves.
When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: 5101 W. Washington St., Ste. 24, Gurnee
What: Canvass with State Representative Joyce Mason and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 1:30 to 4:30pm
Where: The North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook
What: The offices of State Senators Julie Morrison and Laura Fine, and State Representatives Bob Morgan, Jonathan Carroll and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz are joining with the YMCA to bring the community a free drive-thru shred event. A shredding truck will be available to destroy residents’ documents with personal information. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Address of Mundelein private orchard provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and attendees will pick Honeycrisp apples at a private orchard in Mundelein. The event includes a BBQ lunch, a petting zoo and live music by a local artist (TBD).
When: Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:30pm
Where: 10481 Illinois Ave., Beach Park. Meet at private residence before heading out.
What: Benton Township Dems sponsors a Day of Action to support Anthony Vega for Lake County Clerk and Gina Roberts for Lake County Board District 4. Attendees will knock on doors, talk to voters and leave literature to turn out voters. Training will be provided. Register here.
When: Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Meet up at a location to be announced in either Kenosha or Racine, or connect with carpools at locations in Northern Illinois TBA
What: Join a group going to Wisconsin. Following a brief training, we’ll knock doors for Democratic candidate for Senate Mandela Barnes and Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Helping Mandela Barnes defeat Ron Johnson could mean the difference between losing the Senate or increasing our Democratic majority. Re-electing Governor Evers would keep in place a critical check against the Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature. Sign up here.
When: Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Highland Park home address and parking information provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: Color of Equity and July Fourth Survivor sponsor the campaign kickoff fundraiser supporting Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County Board candidate Sara Knizhnik.
When: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: District Brew Yards, 417 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago
What: A cocktail reception in support of State Representative Bob Morgan. RSVP here or contact Erin Schuler at eschuler@newchicagollc.com or (312) 448-8014
When: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: El Buren, 311 Waukegan Ave., Highwood
What: A night enjoying authentic Caribbean cuisine and music with Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. Click here to RSVP.
When: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake House Restaurant, 850 Tower Drive, Lake Villa
What: An event supporting Brian Hayden, candidate for Lake County Board, District One. RSVP here.