When: Friday, August 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. VIP event 5:30 to 6:00pm
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago
What: Lake County Democratic Women hold their 2022 Gala. Proof of vaccination may be required. For questions, contact Kate Johnson at kjohns8888@gmail.com RSVP here
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 12:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Lakefront Stiner Pavilion, 201 East Seahorse Drive, Waukegan
What: Commissioner Angelo Kyle sponsors Lake County AfroFest 22 Music and Food Festival.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00pm
Where: 6020 Washington Street, Gurnee
What: A luau supporting the reelection of Erin Cartwright Weinstein for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Holly Kim for Lake County Treasurer. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022. Line up at 5:30pm; step off at 6:00pm
Where: Gather at Grayslake Central High School, 400 N. Lake Street, Grayslake
What: Grayslake Summer Days Parade with Congressman Brad Schneider and other local Democrats.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022; start at 9:00am, ride time 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 26285 North Saint Marys Road, Libertyville
What: A 14.4-mile bike ride with Congressman Brad Schneider through a part of Illinois’ Tenth Congressional District. Helmets are required. Sign-in waiver for insurance purposes. Bring hydration (water bottles), food and cash if you would like to purchase something. RSVP here. For questions contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022. Vernon Township at 12:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Center, 2900 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and your elected officials hold a Meet and Greet for constituents. Complimentary refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 12:30 to 1:30pm
Where: Something’s Brewing, 82 Center Street, Grayslake
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds this month’s Coffee Club in Grayslake. It will be an outdoor event. All attendees will need to be vaccinated to attend. RSVP online or for questions, email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com or call 847-530-2744
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 2:00pm
Where: Ela Township Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and your elected officials hold a Meet and Greet for constituents. Complimentary refreshments will be served. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Highland Park home on the lake. Address provided upon RSVP. Event will be held outdoors (indoors if raining).
What: An afternoon of food, fun and friendship with your local Democrats, including Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Bob Morgan, Lake County Board Member Paras Parekh, North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee Rhoda Pierce, Illinois Supreme Court candidate Liz Rochford, State Appellate Court candidate Judge Chris Kennedy, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Lake County Democrats Chair Lauren Beth Gash and many others. This Summer Membership Event is free. Open to Democrats. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 4:00pm
Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich
What: Illinois Senate candidate Maria Peterson hosts a Gun Sense Rally in Lake Zurich.
When: Monday, August 22, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 North Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: A Safe Place/Lake County Crisis Center and the Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart sponsor a discussion of the tools available to domestic violence victims and the people who care about them. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via ZOOM. Register here.
What: Congressman Sean Casten will discuss his plans for the general election and his recent work in Congress.
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 7:00pm. The workshop will be repeated Saturday, September 3, at 10:00am
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
What: Assessment Appeal Workshop with Andrew Richter, West Deerfield Township Assessor.
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst
What: The August meeting of IWLC. Several local candidates will speak on their races. Special guests: Moms Demand Action.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan
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: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: New Furama Restaurant, 2828 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago
What: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon invite you to support Asian American legislative members and candidates. To RSVP visit the Facebook page.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Dr. N., Hawthorn Woods
What: Reception in support of Sara Knizhnik, candidate for Lake County Board, District 18. Register here.
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee
What: The August meeting of the Warren Township Democrats with guest speakers: District 61 State Rep Joyce Mason, candidate for State Senate District 31 Mary Edly-Allen and candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega. The agenda includes introduction of the Precinct Committee Persons, a discussion of candidates and activities leading up to the November General Election and what can be done to help, upcoming events, setting the date for an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup and old/new business. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795
When: Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Nippersink Forest Preserve, 900 W. Belvidere Road, Round Lake
What: A barbecue-style picnic in support of Laura Faver Dias, candidate for Illinois State Representative, 62nd District. Cash bar available. RSVP here. For questions, email info@laurafaverdias.com
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Bagels By the Book, 870 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: A Meet-and-Greet with Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark and State Senator Mary Edly-Allen. RSVP here. For questions, email Hillary Vrba at hillary@maryforil31.com
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Warren Township address provided upon RSVP email to votecarissa@gmail.com
What: Door-to-door canvass to support the reelection of Carissa Casbon to the Lake County Board.
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bertrand Bowling Lanes Parking Lot, 2616 Washington St., Waukegan
What: Lake County Chapter of Black Lives Matter celebrates Black business with this 2nd Annual Expo.
When: Monday, August 29, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Westwood Tavern, 1385 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg
What: End-of-summer fundraiser to support the reelections of State Representatives Michelle Mussman and Mark Walker. Register here.
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 10:00am to 3:00pm (or later). Also Wednesday from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters/Moraine Dems, 474 Central Ave., Highland Park
What: Mailing party to help finish sending Lake Dems fundraising letters. Volunteers needed for stuffing, sealing, labeling, and stamping envelopes. Reply to info@lakedems.org to let us know if you can join us. Or just stop by. If you can't join us, can you contribute stamps?
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Online. Register here.
What: Jane’s Army, Indivisible Illinois and other partner organizations host an online meeting with Illinois Supreme Court candidates, Judge Mary Kay O’Brien and Judge Elizabeth Rochford.
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Ravinia Brewing, 582 Roger Williams Avenue, Highland Park
What: A reception in support of State Senator Julie Morrison. Register online. For questions or to RSVP, email Kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: Lake County Democrats and Fremont Township Democrats, with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, host an online session for those interested in running for a local office. To register or for questions, contact the Fremont Township Democrats at fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm
Where: Island Lake address provided upon RSVP
What: A canvass in Island Lake to support Maria Peterson's candidacy for Illinois Senate. To RSVP, call or text Nicolle at 630-977-9318.
When: Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Address of Beach Park home provided on RSVP
What: Gina Roberts kicks off her 2022 campaign for reelection to Lake County Board District 4. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, September 3, 2022
Where: Box at Wrigley Field
What: State Representative Jonathan Carroll will be in a box for the Lumineers Brightside World Tour 2022 at Wrigley Field with special guests Caamp and James Bay. Register here. For questions or to RSVP, email Jonathan at jc@carrollforillinois.com