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.

When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Diamond Lake Sports Complex, Picnic Shelter, 26630 N. IL Route 60/83, Mundelein

What: Summer fundraiser for Jessica Vealitzek, candidate for reelection to the Lake County Board, District 10. Register here.

When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: River North, Chicago address provided upon RSVP

What: A reception in support of Hon. Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court's 2nd District. RSVP here.

When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 6:00pm

Where: Highland Park Public Library, auditorium (lower level), 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park

What: Moraine Dems June Meeting – At this meeting we will answer questions about our endorsements and voting. We’ll also talk about what Moraine Dems is doing to help elect Democrats who share our values and about events coming up this summer. RSVP here.

When: Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6:00pm

Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S Lake St, Mundelein and online via Zoom. For link, email fremontdems@gmail.com

What: A dinner meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats.

When: Friday, June 10, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:30pm

Where: North Bay Pavilion at Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville

What: Birthday reception in support of Mary Edly-Allen, Democratic candidate for Illinois State Senate, District 31.
Register online or contact hilllaryvrba9@gmail.com

When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:30am

Where: Walmart parking lot at Hunt Club North of Grand Avenue, Gurnee

What: IWLC sponsors a roadside clean-up in Gurnee. For more information, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: 1670 Valencia Way, Mundelein

What: A Day of Action canvassing and literature-dropping in Fremont Township for Democratic candidates. Attendees will receive brief training, be paired with a partner, and then go out to canvass. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com

When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2:30 to 4:30pm

Where: Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park

What: The March for Our Lives national organization calls for a nationwide mobilization against gun violence. This will be a peaceful march and rally. To RSVP, register here.

When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 Please arrive by 11:00am. Step off at 12:00pm

Where: Meet at the parking lot staging area at the corner of Hawley St. and Slusser St. in downtown Grayslake. (Ask for the parade position of the LAKE COUNTY DEMOCRATS when you arrive; tell them you're in the parade).

What: PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake hosts the Grayslake Pride Parade.

When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Staging begins at 10:30am. Step off at 12:00pm

Where: Downtown Grayslake. Step off at Center and Slusser, walking to Center and Seymour.

What: PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake hosts the Grayslake Pride Parade. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 698 N. St. Marys Road, Libertyville

What: Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark and Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek hold their second annual “Get the Scoop” ice cream fundraiser.  For more information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Brickyards Park, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield

What: WDTDO’s spring picnic with elected officials and candidates, food and drinks with fellow Dems, and kid friendly activities. RSVP here.

When: Monday, June 13, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Online

What: The monthly membership meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. To RSVP, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00pm

Where: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield

What: Lake Dems event featuring keynote speaker Comptroller Susana Mendoza and national political consultant Pete Giangreco. Attendees can meet Democratic candidates and learn what Democrats have done and must do to support our constitutional rights and our country.
Register here

When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 POSTPONED – date to be determined

Where: The Highland Park home of Terry and Geoffrey Kass. Address provided upon RSVP

What: Women for Nancy host an evening reception in support of Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court’s 2nd District. RSVP here.

When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com

What: The June meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speaker: Shawn Killackey, candidate for Lake County Board District 2. Attendees will discuss the candidates on the June 28, 2022 Primary Election ballot and map out Get Out The Vote (GOTV) plans for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Local trustees will provide information about what is going on in the community.

When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:15pm

Where: Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Rd, Northfield and online via Zoom. Register here.

What: Temple Jeremiah’s Social Justice Committee presents a discussion of the status of the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision. Speakers include: Emily Werth, a staff attorney at the ACLU of Illinois; Oren Jacobson, Co-Executive Director of Men4Choice; Temple Jeremiah Rabbi Paul Cohen and Associate Rabbi Rachel Heaps.

When: Wednesday, June 15, 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. Topics include a recap of events over the past month, plus an update of the annual fundraiser BBQ on June 26th. For questions, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00pm

Where: 28 Mile Distilling, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood

What: Pride celebration in support of Anthony Vega’s campaign for Lake County Clerk.
Purchase tickets here. To RSVP or to join the Host Committee, contact Woody at Woody@MFStrategies.com or (314) 803-7965.

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 8:00am. Parade steps off at 8:30am

Where: 1401 Audrey Nixon Boulevard (14th St) and Glenn Drive in North Chicago, parade spot 8. Parade ends at North Chicago City Hall.

What: Walk with Lake Dems, Tenth Dems and Democratic candidates in the North Chicago Juneteenth Parade. For questions, contact Bonnie Berger-Neel at 847-899-7140 or email bonniebergerneel@yahoo.com.

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:30am

Where: Libertyville Metra Station, 200 N. Lake Street, Libertyville

What: Walk with Libertyville Township Dems, Lake Dems and Democratic candidates in the Libertyville Days Parade. To help with planning, please RSVP to libertyvilledems@gmail.com. Let the organizers know at info@lakedems.org if you can carry the Lake Dems banner.

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:30am

Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 118 N. Genessee St., Waukegan

What:Canvass and Fundraiser -the Waukegan Democrats will be getting out the vote for True-Blue Democrats like Mary Ross-Cunningham ahead of the June 28 primary. We’ll also be accepting checks made out to ‘The Waukegan Democratic Organization” to help with our GOTV efforts in June and November! For questions, email waukegandems@gmail.com

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022. Shifts from 10:00am to noon, 12:00 to 2:00pm and 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters, 474 Central Avenue (LOWER LEVEL), Highland Park.

What: Moraine Dems, along with pro-choice organizations Jane’s Army and Personal PAC, canvass and lit drop in Highland Park to get out the vote for Democrats. For questions or to RSVP, email info@morainedems.org

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Waukegan Downtown Parking Lot F (575 S. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan)

What: Help needed to staff the booth at the Juneteenth Expo in Downtown Waukegan. For questions, email info@lakedems.org

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00pm

Where: 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

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.
For information contact general@votevega.org 

When: Postponed to September – formerly Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Where: To be determined

What: Love songs and hors d’oeuvres in support of Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board. RSVP for September date here.

When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Lake County Democratic Headquarters, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Tenth Dems and Lake County Democrats host an Open House at our Lake County Democratic Headquarters office during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk art event. Snacks will be available.

ArtWauk is the monthly event in Waukegan that celebrates the city’s growing art community. It takes place the third Saturday evening of each month. Neighboring shops and vendors in the downtown lakefront area surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre stay open, creating a festive atmosphere. We have a great spot— the office is one-half block south of the Genesee Theater.

Come in to just say hi, or to talk about volunteer opportunities. For more information, email info@tenthdems.org.