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: 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.

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.