When: Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Anastasia’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge, 3880 Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan
What: Preakness Stakes Viewing Party in support of Erin Cartwright Weinstein, candidate for Second District Appellate Court. Appetizers included.
When: Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00am
Where: River Road in Lake Barrington; parking will be marked with signage.
What: Cuba Township Dems sponsor a cleanup of River Road in Lake Barrington. For questions, email mlensotr@sbcglobal.net
When: Sunday, May 22, 2022. Doors open at 10:30am; Program starts at 11:00am
Where: Hilton Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
What: 2022 Women for Brad Reception in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. Keynote speakers: Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Kathy Manning (NC-6), with Special Guest Nikki Budzinski (candidate for IL-13). Register here. For questions, contact Mitch@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Fox River Forest Preserve, 28500 W. Roberts Road, Port Barrington
What: A fundraiser in support of Alicia Timm, candidate for Lake County Board. The event includes outdoor games such as badminton and croquet. RSVP online.
When: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: RJ’s Eatery, 1913 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst
What: A primary campaign rally supporting the reelection of Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. To RSVP or for information, contact Woody at woody@MFStrategies.com or call 314-803-7965
When: Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Chicago Chop House, 60 West Ontario Street (Ontario and Clark), Chicago. Valet parking provided.
What: Chicago fundraiser for State Representatives Sam Yingling (candidate for State Senator in the 31st District), Rita Mayfield, Joyce Mason and Dan Didech. The event features Lake County-themed specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP, contact Corryn Bradley at corryn@danshomon.com or call 708-490-9964.
When: Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lakeside Lanes, Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: An evening of bowling and pizza in support of Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Shawn Killackey, candidate for Lake County Board, District 2. RSVP here.
When: Thursday, May 26, from 7:00 -8:30pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
What: A workshop to learn how to sidestep smoke screens like book bans and critical race theory that can distract us—and residents and voters—from the future we are building together. Led by communications professional Jen Rich of the Libertyville Township Democrats.
For more information, contact controlbstrategy@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, May 26, from 7:00 -8:30pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
What: A workshop to help Democrats be more effective in communicating our successes. The workshop will be led by communications professional Jen Rich of the Libertyville Township Democrats. For more information, contact controlbstrategy@gmail.com.
When: Friday, May 27, 2022 from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Sharkys Billiards, 601 Railroad Ave., Round Lake, IL.
What: A special fundraiser to help Jaycee Ochoa (District 16), and Linda Troester (District 2) win a seat on the Lake County Board.
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When: Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:00am
Where: RSVP here (exact location provided upon RSVP)
What: Congressman Schneider, representing the 10th District of Illinois, will answer your questions and provide an update on his work in Washington fighting for Illinois families.
When: Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Des Plaines City Hall, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines
What: National and Illinois State Letter Carriers Unions celebrate the passage of legislation ensuring the United State Postal Service will continue to have the opportunity to serve the needs of the American public for the foreseeable future. Guest speakers include Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski and Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8), Sean Casten (D-6), and Brad Schneider (D-10).
Please confirm your attendance to Luis Rivas dppres2076@yahoo.com, 630-464-2397
When: Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where: 1670 Valencia Way, Mundelein (note change of address)
What: Come join a day of action for Anthony Vega, Holly Kim, and John Idleburg. There will be plenty of volunteer opportunities such as canvassing, phone banking, and texting. Help get the Dems out to vote this season!
For information contact general@votevega.org
When: Monday, May 30, 2022 from 9:00am to 11:00am. Parade steps off at 10:00am
Where: Meet at Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main Street, Wauconda
What: Walk in the Wauconda Memorial Day Parade with Wauconda Township Dems, Lake County Dems and various 2022 Democratic candidates running up and down the ballot. There will be Dems t-shirts available to wear. To RSVP, Click here.
When: Monday, May 30, 2022 from 9:30 – 10:30am (9:00am parade line up)
Where: Meet at Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake St., Grayslake
What: Walk in the Grayslake Memorial Day Parade with Tenth Dems and various 2022 Democratic candidates. There will be Dems t-shirts available to wear.
Contact Bonnie Berger-Neel at bonniebergerneel@yahoo.com or call 847-899-7140 to RSVP or for questions.
When: Monday, May 30, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm (11:00 parade line up)
Where: Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa
What: Walk in the Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade with the Lake Villa Township Dems, Lake County Dems, and various 2022 Democratic candidates running up and down the ballot. There will be Dems t-shirts available to wear.
To attend email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Cooper’s Hawk in Wheeling, 583 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
What: A fundraising reception supporting the reelection campaign of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Register here. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kelly at Kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N Munn Rd., Lindenhurst (YS Meeting Room, first floor)
What: The Lake Villa Dems will be holding their monthly meeting. They will discuss their next upcoming events, local news, hear from candidates, and much more.
RSVP, please email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Crystal Lake Brewing, 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake
What: Fundraiser supporting Mike Cortina, candidate for Appellate Court Justice. RSVP here or email Cortina4Justice@gmail.com
When: Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 8:30 to 10:30am
Where: 408 North Ave., Waukegan
What: Kick off the Pride festivities in Waukegan by joining your Democratic Countywide Candidates (Sheriff John Idleburg, Treasurer Holly Kim and Anthony Vega for Lake County Clerk) for a light breakfast and to-go options to keep you going all day while celebrating Pride in downtown Waukegan.
This is a free event.
Facebook link
When: Saturday, June 4, 2022. Gates open at 8:00am. Line up starts at 9:00am. Drive starts at 11:00am.
Where: 101 W Clayton St., Downtown Waukegan
What: Pride Drive 2022 returns to kick off Pride Month with decorated vehicles. After a rally with guest speakers at 101 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, watch the Waukegan Pride Drive 2022 as it returns. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday June 4, 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Parking Lot F, 102 W Water Street, Waukegan
What: Join Lake Dems at our Booth at PrideFest! Volunteer to join a shift, offer any time you can help between noon and 8 pm, or just stop by to say hi. Volunteers can RSVP to info@lakedems.org. We’ll be offering merchandise and giveaways at the Dems booth.
When: Saturday June 4, 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Parking Lot F, 102 W Water Street, Waukegan
What: Non-partisan volunteers will be offering online and motor voter registration at the Voter Registration booth.
When: Sunday June 5, 9:00am
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 118 N. Genessee St., Waukegan
What: Waukegan Democrats hold a canvass for Mary Ross-Cunningham, candidate for Lake County Board District 9.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022, Lineup 10:30 - 11:00am. Step off is at 11:00am
Where: Checker Drive in Buffalo Grove. Tenth Dems/Lake Dems is in position #28.
What: Many Democratic candidates and elected officials will be walking in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. For more information, contact info@tenthdems.org.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Mary’s Campaign HQ, 10 N. Lake St., Suite 101, Grayslake
What: Meet at Mary’s campaign headquarters at 11:00am before heading out to knock on doors for Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for Illinois State Senate.
RSVP here
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Where: Rivendell Theatre, 5775 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago
What: Chelsea Laliberte Barnes is running for Illinois State Representative in District 51! Special guest and keynote speaker Illinois Senator Sara Feigenholtz is a strong advocate for women’s issues and health care.
As part of this event you will preview a scene from the Jeff Recommended world premiere of Madison Fiedler’s play, SPAY, a powerful and human story about two remarkable women living the daily reality of the opioid crisis in West Virginia.
RSVP link and for more information or contact chelseaforstaterep@gmail.com
When: Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Where: Tata’s Tacos, 2826 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
What: Minoqua Brewing Company launches its Wisconsin-based drinks in Chicago and celebrates the pro-choice work of Personal PAC. Free drinks, food and guest speakers. The evening’s proceeds will be donated to Personal PAC.
Reserve your tickets here
When: Tuesday June 7, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, Register online.
What: Candidates for Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Board Districts 8 and 9, and Illinois State Senate will attend this forum to discuss the issues.