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.
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Maria’s Backyard, 125 Carriage Rd., North Barrington
What: Cocktail class taught by Maria Peterson, candidate for State Senate.
Register here, or please contact: Kellymarie@kmmconsulting.com or 224-999-4690
When: Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: Online. Register here
What: SHALVA’s annual lunch, “Journey to Healing – Obstacles on the Path to Freedom,” features bestselling author Stephanie Land, whose memoir inspired the hit Netflix series MAID. She will share her journey and the challenges she faced after leaving her abuser. SHALVA provides critical crisis attention, long-term counseling, legal assistance and financial support to survivors of domestic violence. For questions, call (773) 583-4673
When: Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake
What: Admission representatives from 12 universities will provide information regarding enrollment requirements for bachelor completion, graduate certificates and graduate programs.
RSVP here (required)
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022. Shifts 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm or any other time
Where: Illinois House District 51. Register here.
What: Canvass your neighborhood in District 51 for Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, candidate for Illinois State Representative.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022. Shifts 12-3pm, 3-6pm.
Where: Nabeela’s Campaign HQ, 1310 W Northwest HWY, Arlington Heights. Register here.
What: Meet at campaign headquarters at your shift time and head out to knock on doors in support of Nabeela Syed's candidacy for State Representative, District 51.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Where: Starting at 8th and Jackson St. to 8th and Adams St., Waukegan
What: Members of our communities and Lake County elected officials are coming together to show that everyone stands united, committed to protecting each and every person in our city. For more information, contact Sugar Young at 224-430-0076 or email at sugar.y@sbcglobal.net.
When: Sunday, June 26, 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: Sunday, June 26, 2022. Shifts 12-3pm, 3-6pm.
Where: Nabeela’s Campaign HQ, 1310 W Northwest HWY, Arlington Heights. Register here.
What: Meet at campaign headquarters at your shift time and head out to knock on doors in support of Nabeela Syed's candidacy for State Representative, District 51.
When: Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Jack & Lydia’s Resort on Deep Lake, 38610 North Edgewood Street, Lake Villa
What: IWLC holds its 5th Annual BBQ by the Lake fundraiser featuring Democratic candidates who will discuss their races in the June 28 primary elections. Kids are free. Register here.
When: Monday, June 27, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: The Highland Park home of Julie and Mark Gerstein. Address provided upon RSVP.
What: Founder’s Circle Pre-Primary Fundraiser in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. For questions or comments, contact Mitch Greenberg at 847-977-4860 or mitch@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:00pm (Note: the invitation says 8:00 Eastern Time)
Where: Online. Register here.
What: An emergency call to action for pro-choice men in America to provide a set of next steps, tools and the resources needed to be effective allies.
When: Saturday, July 2, 2022. Gather by 10:30am; step off at 11:00am
Where: Grant Community High School, 285 E. Grand Ave, Fox Lake
What: Walk in the Fox Lake Parade with Lake County Democrats, Grant Township Democrats, Antioch Township Democrats and Lake Villa Township Democrats. For more information call 847-340-2765.
When: Sunday, July 3, 2022. Gather by 12:30pm; step off at 1:00pm
Where: Franklin Street and Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Ends at Jack Benny Drive.
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, Lake County Board Members Diane Hewitt and Mary Ross Cunningham, Sheriff John Idleburg, State Rep. Rita Mayfield, Waukegan Township Democrats and other Democratic candidates. For information contact Bonnie at bonniebergerneel@yahoo.com or 847-899-7140.
When: Sunday, July 3, 2022. Gather by 1:30pm; step off at 2:00pm
Where: Mundelein Metra Station parking lot, 205 N. Archer Ave, Mundelein
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, Fremont Democrats and Democratic candidates. Feel free to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, shade (umbrella), and your best USA and Democratic gear. For more information email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 8:30am; step off at 9:00am
Where: Route 60 (Townline Road) on Deerpath Drive
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison and other Democratic candidates in the 4th of July parade. For more information, contact Ryan Hurley at ryan@ilsenatedems.org or 708-622-8757.
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 9:30 am; step off at 10:00 am
Where: E. Center St. at Oak Ave., Lake Bluff
What: Walk with Rep. Bob Morgan and other Democratic candidates in Lake Bluff’s 4th of July Parade
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 9:30am; step off at 10:00am
Where: Laurel Avenue and St. Johns Avenue, Spot #37, proceeding on St. Johns to Central Avenue, ending at Sunset Woods Park in Highland Park
What: Walk with Moraine Democrats, Lake County Democrats, Tenth Dems, Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, Rep. Bob Morgan and other Democratic candidates in the 4th of July parade. For more information, contact 847-432-VOTE (8683).
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 9:30am; step off at 10:00am
Where: Barrington High School Parking Lot, 616 W. Main St., Barrington
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Democratic candidates and supporters at the Barrington 4th of July Parade. For information contact brottmaneli@gmail.com.
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 10:00am; step off at 10:30am
Where: Antioch Community High School, 1133 Main St., Antioch
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Antioch Township Democrats, Lake Villa Township Dems and Democratic candidates in the Antioch 4th of July Parade. For more information contact antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com.