When: Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
What: There will be a short Meet & Greet, followed by time to write postcards reminding folks to get out and vote. This is an “open house” style event; drop in any time and stay as long as you want.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00am to Noon
Where: First Baptist Church parking lot, 400 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: NAACP Lake County in partnership with SWALCO, COOL Learning Experience and City of Waukegan sponsor a shredding of unwanted documents and the collecting of shedded items to be reused, recycled or donated.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:00am
Where: 1227 Cambridge Ct., Highland Park. Register here.
What: A neighborhood gathering to hear from Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00 pm
Where: 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 101, Grayslake
What: Attendees will canvass with Jane’s Army for pro-choice candidates: Mary Edly-Allen, Laura Faver Dias, and IL Supreme Court candidate, Judge Elizabeth Rochford. The event is sponsored by Personal PAC, Men4Choice, G-PAC, Illinois NOW, Planned Parenthood Illinois Votes and more. Register here.
When: Saturday, October 15, 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 15, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Home of Rob and Nancy Rotering. Address provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: A Saturday afternoon garden party supporting Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and hearing from Democratic candidates including Judge Elizabeth Rochford, the critically important candidate for Illinois Supreme Court. Governor JB Pritzker will join as a special guest. For questions, contact Amanda Latty at amanda@kwameraoul.com or call 773-747-1408.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Jo Jo’s Bar and Grill, 33251 N. US-45, Grayslake
What: A Saturday night to support Wendy Meister, candidate for 3rd District, Lake County Board. RSVP here. For questions, email Jacob@MeisterLaw.com
What: A day of action for State Representative Bob Morgan. The plan is to meet at noon for pizza and brief remarks and then to go out and canvass. Sign up here. For questions, email Ari Botbol at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com
When: Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 12:00noon to 2:00pm
Where: Address of private Evanston home provided upon RSVP. Register here. or RSVP to Sarah Gersten at 847-424-1998 or email sarah@janschakowsky.org. All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
What: An outdoor champagne reception supporting Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.
When: Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 12:30 to 2:00pm
Where: Beautiful lakefront home of Kristen & Larry Ramirez. Address provided upon RSVP. Register here.
What: Brunch and Bubbly with Judge Chris Kennedy. For questions, email Laurie Dimakos at laurie@nicholsonandassoc.com or call 312-622-6678
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Also Sunday, October 30 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: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com
What: The October meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. In addition to hearing from guest speakers (TBD), attendees will discuss dates for future Days of Action, including Adopt-A-Highway and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) activities.
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: The October meeting of IWLC welcomes two guest speakers: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, who will speak on the topic of inflation’s impact on property taxes, and Rose Colacino, who will give an update on Indivisible IL and how they can support IWLC. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday evening, October 20, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
What: Speakers include: IL State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, IL Supreme Court Candidate Judge Elizabeth Rochford, Congressman Brad Schneider, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and many others. Our rights are on the ballot — bodily autonomy, freedom from gun violence, workers’ rights, and so much more. We won’t go back. We can’t go back, given what is at stake. Register here.
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.