When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: New Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago
What: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon invite you to support Asian American legislative members and candidates. To RSVP visit the Facebook page.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Dr. N., Hawthorn Woods
What: Reception in support of Sara Knizhnik, candidate for Lake County Board, District 18. Register here.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee
What: The August meeting of the Warren Township Democrats with guest speakers: District 61 State Rep Joyce Mason, candidate for State Senate District 31 Mary Edly-Allen and candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega. The agenda includes introduction of the Precinct Committee Persons, a discussion of candidates and activities leading up to the November General Election and what can be done to help, upcoming events, setting the date for an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup and old/new business. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795
When: Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Nippersink Forest Preserve, 900 W. Belvidere Road, Round Lake
What: A barbecue-style picnic in support of Laura Faver Dias, candidate for Illinois State Representative, 62nd District. Cash bar available. RSVP here. For questions, email info@laurafaverdias.com
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Bagels By the Book, 870 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A Meet-and-Greet with Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark and State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. RSVP here. For questions, email Hillary Vrba at hillary@maryforil31.com
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Warren Township address provided upon RSVP email to votecarissa@gmail.com
What: Door-to-door canvass to support the reelection of Carissa Casbon to the Lake County Board.
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes Parking Lot, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Lake County Chapter of Black Lives Matter celebrates Black business with this 2nd Annual Expo.
When: Monday, August 29, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Westwood Tavern, 1385 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg
What: End-of-summer fundraiser to support the reelections of State Representatives Michelle Mussman and Mark Walker. Register here.
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 10:00am to 3:00pm (or later). Also Wednesday from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters/Moraine Dems, 474 Central Ave., Highland Park
What: Mailing party to help finish sending Lake Dems fundraising letters. Volunteers needed for stuffing, sealing, labeling, and stamping envelopes. Reply to info@lakedems.org to let us know if you can join us. Or just stop by. If you can't join us, can you contribute stamps?
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Online. Register here.
What: Jane’s Army, Indivisible Illinois and other partner organizations host an online meeting with Illinois Supreme Court candidates, Judge Mary Kay O’Brien and Judge Elizabeth Rochford.
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Ravinia Brewing, 582 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park
What: A reception in support of State Senator Julie Morrison. Register online. For questions or to RSVP, email Kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: Lake County Democrats and Fremont Township Democrats, with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, host an online session for those interested in running for a local office. To register or for questions, contact the Fremont Township Democrats at fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm
Where: Island Lake address provided upon RSVP
What: A canvass in Island Lake to support Maria Peterson's candidacy for Illinois Senate. To RSVP, call or text Nicolle at 630-977-9318.
When: Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Address of Beach Park home provided on RSVP
What: Gina Roberts kicks off her 2022 campaign for reelection to Lake County Board District 4. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022
Where: Box at Wrigley Field
What: State Representative Jonathan Carroll will be in a box for the Lumineers Brightside World Tour 2022 at Wrigley Field with special guests Caamp and James Bay. Register here. For questions or to RSVP, email Jonathan at jc@carrollforillinois.com
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 10:00am.
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 11:00am to 7:00 pm. Event repeats Sunday and Monday
Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Parking at the site is available for volunteers.
What: Lake County Democrats will have a booth at Buffalo Grove Days on Labor Day weekend. Sign up for a shift here.
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 12:00 to 3:00pm
Where: 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 101, Grayslake
What: Postcard writing party in support of Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for Illinois Senate. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 5:00 to 11:00pm
Where: Maria Peterson Booth, 100 N. Main Street, Wauconda
What: State Senate candidate Maria Peterson will have a booth at the Wauconda Street Dance. For questions, or for other Lake County candidates who wish to display their literature and staff the booth, email nicolledimaria@gmail.com
When: Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 11:00am to 7:00 pm. Event repeats on Monday
Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Parking at the site is available for volunteers.
What: Lake County Democrats will have a booth at Buffalo Grove Days on Labor Day weekend. Sign up for a shift here.
When: Sunday, September 4, 2022. Lineup at 11:30am in Spot #7. Step off at 12:00 noon
Where: Line-up is on Clarendon Drive near Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake. The parade ends at the Round Lake Metra Station parking lot on Cedar Lake Road
What: Walk with Team Schneider, Sheriff John Idleburg, County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega and other Democrats in the St. Joseph’s Fiestas Patrias Parade.
When: Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Glencoe home address provided upon RSVP
What: An event in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Monday, September 5, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm.
Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Parking at the site is available for volunteers.
What: Lake County Democrats will have a booth at Buffalo Grove Days on Labor Day weekend. Sign up for a shift here.
When: Monday, September 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Lake Dems booth at Buffalo Grove Days. Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
What: Dan Didech invites you to a Meet-and-Greet with Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Appellate Court and Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court.
When: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein
What: State Representative Daniel Didech and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim hold an Open House in their new campaign office.
When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Beach Park to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst (1st Floor meeting room.)
What: The Lake Villa Dems will be holding their monthly meeting. County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega will discuss election integrity.
For questions or to RSVP, please email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
What: A reception in support of Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Appellate Court District 2. RSVP to Liz Nicholson at 312-404-2324 or email liz@nicholsonandassoc.com
When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Winnetka address provided upon RSVP
What: The New Trier Democratic Organization sponsors a cocktail party with Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representatives Bob Morgan and Jonathan Carroll and Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton. RSVP online or email to Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake
What: Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart takes apart the myth that Democrats are soft on crime. He will talk about the effect of the 2021 SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform bill on our communities, gun safety reform efforts and what they mean for gun crimes across Lake County. Register online. For additional information, visit the Facebook page.