When: Saturday, October 22, 2022. 10:00am: Candidate rally: 11:00am to 3:00pm: literature drops; 11:00am to 3:00pm: phone bank. Also Sunday, October 23.
Where: Prairie House Tavern, 2710 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: Ela Township Democrats and Vernon Township Democrats sponsor Days of Action with pizza. Sign up here.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Address of private Lake Villa home provided upon RSVP
What: Lake Villa Dems hold a Day of Action knocking on doors in Lake Villa Township. Register here. For more information email Lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Where: Meet at Robert Crown School, 620 W. Bonner Road, Island Lake
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 will be provided. Please bring your favorite gloves. Attendees must watch this short Lake County video before participating: http://lakecountyil.swagit.com/play/10152014-1058/#1. To RSVP email drlesliedrl@gmail.com
When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Starbucks Reserve Lake Forest, 672 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest
What: Shield Township Democrats hold a Day of Action supporting Illinois Supreme Court candidate Judge Elizabeth Rochford, appellate court candidate Judge Chris Kennedy, and countywide candidates.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Dems, Holly Kim, and Dan Didech campaign office, 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems reach out to Democratic voters in surrounding areas to help Get Out The Vote. They will stuff literature into door-hanging bags and then do literature drops at Democratic doors. Copies of the new Lake County Voter Guide will be distributed. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00pm
Where: 5101 Washington St., Gurnee
What: #Team Joyce and Lake County Board Candidate Wendy Meister knock on doors in the 61st District.
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022. 11:00am to 3:00pm: literature drop; 11:00am – 3:00pm: phone bank.
Where: Prairie House Tavern, 2710 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: Ela Township Democrats and Vernon Township Democrats sponsor Days of Action with pizza. Sign up here.
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Aboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove
What: A Meet and Greet with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. Register here or RSVP to Woody@MFStrategies.com
When: Sunday, October 23, 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: Monday, October 24, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Highwood Bocce Club, 440 Bank Lane, Highwood
What: A reception with casual conversation, beverages and light appetizers for Judge Elizabeth “Liz” Rochford, candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court. Register here.
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Huntley Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley
What: A Town Hall with Congressman Bill Foster. There will be time to ask questions and share concerns. RSVP here. For questions, contact Nancy Glissman · nancyglissman@gmail.com or call 630-715-4351
When: Wednesday, October 26th at 12 noon
What: Come join JB Pritzker and the Lake County Democrats for an Early Voting/Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Rally. Snacks and beverages will be served. After the rally, many of us will walk over to the County Building to vote. Yard signs and walk lists will be available.
Where: New Lake County Democrats’ headquarters in Waukegan (one block up from our old office) – come see it. 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
RSVP here as space is somewhat limited.
When: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Falcon Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine
What: Illinois Senate candidate Maria Peterson will be a participant in the League of Women Voters Forum. People can show their support for Maria by attending.
When: Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg
What: Join Live4Lali at their annual fundraiser and exclusive showing of Emmy Award Winning producer Debra Goshner Vinik’s new documentary, “Attention Must Be Paid: Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis.” Register here.
When: Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee. (back room)
What: The October meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. There will be additional voter guides, literature for distribution and signs. Assignments will be made for signs at polling places. Also, there will be a discussion of what can be done for GOTV, Election Protection and details of the Lake Dems Election Night Party. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795
When: Friday, October 28, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Hansa Coffee Roasters, 600 Walnet Avenue, Lake Bluff
What: Lake County Democrats sponsors an in-person canvass for Illinois Supreme Court candidate Judge Elizabeth Rochford. All experience levels are welcome. RSVP here. For questions, contact Rachel Jacoby at 847-650-5006.
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: 5101 Washington St., Unit 24, Gurnee
What: State Representative Joyce Mason, Sheriff John Idleburg, Treasurer Holly Kim, Candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega and Regional School Superintendent Dr. Michael Karner knock on doors and talk to voters in District 61.
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Dems, Holly Kim, and Dan Didech campaign office, 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems reach out to Democratic voters in surrounding areas to help Get Out The Vote. They will stuff literature into door-hanging bags and then do literature drops at Democratic doors. Copies of the new Lake County Voter Guide will be distributed. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Westin North Shore Chicago Hotel, River Ballroom, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
What: NAACP holds its annual Freedom Fund Gala. Keynote Speaker: Kevin Myles, Deputy Director of Programs and Strategy at Southern Poverty Law Center and former NAACP National Director of Training. Featured entertainment: The Funk Brotherz Band, Elgin. To purchase tickets, call (847) 445-9438 or (224) 627-0196. No last-minute door sales or walk-ins on the night of the event!
When: Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 2:30 to 4:30pm
Where: The home of Rozanne Ronen and Tom Mohorek, 28596 W. Main Street, Barrington. Please park on the grass off the driveway.
What: A Meet and Greet with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here
What: Those who attend this training will learn about voting rights in Illinois and how to help our Democratic candidates as a member of the Tenth Dems/Lake Dems Election Protection team by making sure voters can exercise those rights. Our in-depth, practical training for attorneys and other pollwatchers is open to Democrats. We offer 1.5 hours of FREE CLE (Continuing Legal Education) to attorneys.
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Max and Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook
What: A “One Week Out’ fundraiser in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here or contact MJ Herzberg at mjherzberg@newchicagollc.com
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Strawberry Moon, 204 S. Main Street, Wauconda
What: A fundraiser to support Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois Senate, District 26. Register here. For questions, email info@mariapetersonforsenate.com
When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: At “The Right to Vote.” attendees will about voting rights in Illinois and help our Democratic candidates by making sure voters can exercise those rights. Our in-depth, practical training is open to Democrats. We offer 1.5 hours of FREE CLE (Continuing Legal Education) to attorneys.
When: Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake
What: An Open House where students can learn about enrollment requirements, resources, financial aid and scholarship opportunities for all 12 colleges at the University Center. They can speak with representatives to find out the path that best fits their needs. Register here.
When: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00am
Where: 5101 Washington Street, Ste 24, Gurnee
What: A canvass to support pro-choice candidates State Representative Joyce Mason and Illinois Supreme Court candidate Judge Liz Rochford. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Dems, Holly Kim, and Dan Didech campaign office, 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems reach out to Democratic voters in surrounding areas to help Get Out The Vote. They will stuff literature into door-hanging bags and then do literature drops at Democratic doors. Copies of the new Lake County Voter Guide will be distributed. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Sunday, November 6, 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: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Heritage Oaks Golf Club (formerly Sportsman’s Country Club), 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook
What: Election night celebration with State Senator Julie Morrison. The event includes heavy appetizers and an open bar. RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Post Time Bar and Grill, 13860 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville
What: A campaign celebration honoring Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court. To RSVP or for questions, email Laurie Dimakos at laurie@ldimakos.com