When: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: The June meeting of Indivisible Western Lake County. This month’s meeting features Paul Kendrick from Rust Belt Rising. For questions, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Lake County Opioid Initiative’s 10th Anniversary Strategic Planning Session. Register here. For questions, email Bill Gentes at wgentes@drugfreelakecounty.org
When: Thursday, July 21, 2022, VIP reception at 5:00pm; event from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Fremont Chicago, 15 W. Illinois Street, Chicago
What: House Democrats’ summer fundraiser with Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Temperature checks and proof of vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours of the event will be taken at the door. Register here. RSVP by email or phone at HDems@HDemsIL.com, or (708) 938-5787.
When: Friday, July 22, 2022. CANCELLED
Where: Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Drive, North Chicago
What: The Second Annual Golf Outing in support of Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. Register here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10:00am
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Libertyville 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, July 27, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility – 2nd Floor Conference Room, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
What: A training for Deputy Voter Registrars will be held. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote in Lake County. The event is open only to Lake County residents who are interested in helping to register new voters. Deputy Registrars must be trained in the county in which they live, but once trained, can register voters anywhere in Illinois. Training takes about an hour.
This training is being held through the County Clerk’s office and is free of charge. Sign-ups will be taken up to 24 hours before the class starts. Late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. Register online. If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.org.
When: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Home of Rob Kelter, 3160 N. Lincoln Avenue, #505, Chicago
What: A rooftop environmental reception in support of Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. RSVP online here. For more information, contact Sam Fendt at sam@friendsoffrerichs.com or call (312) 870-0841
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, 5572 Grand Avenue, Gurnee
What: Campaign kickoff reception for State Representative Joyce Mason with special guest Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Illinois Speaker of the House. Drinks and appetizers will be served. To RSVP email joyce@voteJoyceMason.com.
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: West Deerfield Township Democrats holds its monthly meeting. They will discuss the best way to help our Democratic candidates win. For questions or to RSVP, email Ari at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Brad Schneider’s Northbrook Headquarters. Address provided upon RSVP. Also available as a virtual phone bank.
What: An evening phone bank to help reelect Congressman Brad Schneider. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more details, contact lauren@schneiderforcongress.com. RSVP to ethan@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Vineyard Park, corner of Mendocino Drive and Vineyard Drive, Gurnee
What: Door-to-door canvass supporting two Democratic candidates, Carissa Casbon for Lake County Board and Anthony Vega for Lake County Clerk. No experience necessary. For questions, email votecarissa@gmail.com
When: Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:30pm
Where: Address of Lake Villa home provided upon RSVP
What: House Party for Lake County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega and Lake County Board District 1 candidate Brian Hayden. To RSVP, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst (YS Meeting Room, first floor)
What: The Lake Villa Dems will be holding their monthly meeting. Topics include discussion of the upcoming elections, events, and gun violence prevention with guest speakers Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. To RSVP, please email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago
What: Reception in support of Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Register here. For more information, contact Sam Fendt at sam@friendsoffrerichs.com or (312) 870-0841
When: Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago
What: The office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart sponsors a town hall meeting with law enforcement and community leaders. They will discuss county-wide and community-based solutions to the short-term and long-term increase in gun violence in Lake County.
When: Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
What: State Senators Julie Morrison and Adriane Johnson, and State Representatives Daniel Didech and Jonathan Carroll hold a conversation that will include a Springfield update, discussion of community concerns and issues that affect our state.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022. Meet before 9:25am. Parade from 10:00 to 11:15am
Where: Foss Park District, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. Alternate address: 13th and Adams in North Chicago.
What: Walk with North Chicago City Treasurer Vance D. Wyatt in the North Chicago Community Days Parade.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022; line up at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am
Where: 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago
What: Walk with Congressman Brad Schneider in the North Chicago Community Days Parade. For more details, contact ethan@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Cancelled due to weather; Sunday, August 7, 2022.
Where: Line up at spot #18 on Blackburn Street just off Grandview in Gurnee.
What: Walk with Warren Township Democrats, Lake County Board members, other Democratic officials and candidates in the Gurnee Days Parade. (Note: Due to the times, extra security measures have been added.) For questions, contact Bonnie Berger-Neel at jcnbbn@gmail.com or 847-899-7140.
When: Monday, August 8, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
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, August 9, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Black Lung Brewing, 2217 N. IL 83, Round Lake Beach
What: A summer reception in support of Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for Illinois Senate 31st District, kicks off her General Election campaign. Register online For questions or to RSVP, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 5:00pm
Where: Highland Park address provided upon RSVP.
What: A garden party with pro-choice friends for a discussion about the 2022 Election. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Register here.
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
Where: Round Lake Beach Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Lake County will host a live event in open house format where residents can share their input on how a portion of the ARPA funding could best benefit our communities in the recovery and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Sidetrack Chicago, 3349 N. Halsted St., Chicago
What: A celebration of pride with Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk. Register here. To RSVP, contact Woody at woody@mfstrategies.com or call 314-803-7965
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 10:00am
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Northbrook 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: Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Maria Peterson Campaign Office, 840 S. Northwest Highway, Lower Level, Barrington
What: Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois State Senate, celebrates her Campaign Office Grand Opening with a day of action. To RSVP, email info@mariapetersonforsenate.com or elaine@mariapetersonforsenate.com or call 312-566-1558
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: 103 S. Randall Road, SE corner of Randall and Algonquin Roads, Algonquin
What: McHenry County Citizens for Choice, McHenry County NOW and Standing Up Against Racism Woodstock sponsor a rally for reproductive rights. For additional information visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Private home in Pineview Estates, Lake Villa. Address provided upon RSVP.
What: : Lake Villa Dems will be walking for candidates Anthony Vega, Holly Kim, John Idleburg and Dr. Michael Karner. RSVP to Lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan
What: Heart of the City’s fifth anniversary and inaugural gala. The organization uses soccer as a way to teach youth essential life skills, train them as leaders and mentors, and connect them with postsecondary opportunities. Register here.
When: Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 1pm to 3pm
Where: Wauconda Library Parking Lot, 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda
What: Wauconda Township Democrats sponsor a Day of Action for Lake County Democrats. Volunteers will drop off literature packets or walk with candidates who will be knocking on doors in precincts throughout the Village of Wauconda. To RSVP, email cgt011@gmail.com