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.
When: Monday, July 4, 2022. Gather by 11:30am; step off at noon
Where: Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Rep. Bob Morgan 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: Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 4:00pm
Where: Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park
What: A rally to honor victims and survivors, heal and process with your neighbors, and demand an end to gun violence.
When: Monday, July 11, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. The live event will be repeated on August 11 in Round Lake Beach and online via zoom July 19 starting at 6:00pm.
Where: Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 1110 S. Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: Lake County will host a live event in open house format where residents can share their input on how a portion of the ARPA funding could best benefit our communities in the recovery and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here for the virtual event on July 19.
When: Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: The monthly meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. Click here for meeting agenda. For questions, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com or antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1717 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park
What: The City of Highland Park hosts a vigil for the community to gather together and honor the memory of the victims of the shooting.
When: Postponed - Thursday, July 14, 2022. Check-in: 4:30pm; Shot gun start: 5:00pm; 19th Hole Happy Hour: 6:30pm
Where: Golf at Par-King Skill Golf, 21711 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. 19th Hole Happy Hour at Half Day Brewing Co., 200 Village Green South, Lincolnshire.
What: State Senator Julie Morrison’s Mini-Golf Outing. Register online. RSVP required or for questions, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Thursday, July 14. 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, small party room, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein. Also online via Zoom. To register, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: The July meeting of the Fremont Dems. For those attending in person, food will be available at the Dockside Diner.
When: Friday, July 15, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
What: A Safe Place sponsors Wine Women & Shoes with the theme “From Fear to Fierce.” Register here. A Safe Place assists victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Online via zoom Click here to register.
What: JACPAC, Tenth Dems, Lake Dems, March for our Lives and Highland Park Strong sponsor a mobilization day to support gun violence prevention efforts in Illinois. The day begins with a virtual phone bank at 10:00am, followed at 1:00pm by an in-person march and rally at Gallery Park in Glenview.
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When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 12:30 to 4:00pm
Where: The Irish Mill, 26592 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein
What: Fundraiser for the Fremont Township Democrats featuring a pig roast, food, drinks and live music. $20 ticket price. Candidates and their representatives are encouraged to attend. To RSVP email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Gallery Park, 2500 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview Click here to register.
What: JACPAC, Tenth Dems, Lake Dems, March for our Lives and Highland Park Strong sponsor a mobilization day to support gun violence prevention efforts in Illinois. An in-person march and rally follows the online virtual phone bank that began at 10:00am.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 2:00 to 2:30pm
Where: Memorial Park, Laurel, Linden and Prospect Avenues (one block east of the Highland Park Library)
What: Licensed clinicians and certified group psychotherapists with roots in the Highland Park-Highwood community will facilitate free support groups for people impacted by the atrocity to process thoughts, feelings and experiences. These are healing circles, not therapy groups. Leaders: Shelley Firestone, MD; Marcia Nickow, PsyD and Stanley Selinger, PhD. Bring a chair and join the circle. For questions, call 312-671-3110 or 847-274-5900.
When: To be rescheduled at a later date.
Where: Viking Park Shelter, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Lake County Board Member Carissa Casbon hold a Freedom Fest to support their campaigns. The event features BBQ, music and freedom! RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here
What: Lake County will host an event where residents can share their input on how a portion of the ARPA funding could best benefit our communities in the recovery and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com
What: The July meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Attendees will discuss the June 28, 2022 Primary Election results, voter turnout in Wauconda Township, and plans to Get Out the Vote (GOTV) for the November 8, 2022 General Election. At an open forum, attendees can share their thoughts and feelings in light of the tragic July 4th mass shooting in Highland Park.
When: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Hello Folks, 78 Grand Avenue, Fox Lake
What: Fox Lake Fiesta / Taco and Margarita Party supporting Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. Register here.
When: Wednesday, July 20, 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. This month’s meeting features Paul Kendrick from Rust Belt Rising. For questions, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
What: Lake County Opioid Initiative’s 10th Anniversary Strategic Planning Session. Register here. For questions, email Bill Gentes at wgentes@drugfreelakecounty.org
When: Thursday, July 21, 2022, VIP reception at 5:00pm; event from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Fremont Chicago, 15 W. Illinois Street, Chicago
What: House Democrats’ summer fundraiser with Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Temperature checks and proof of vaccination or a negative test within 48 hours of the event will be taken at the door. Register here. RSVP by email or phone at HDems@HDemsIL.com, or (708) 938-5787.
When: Friday, July 22, 2022. CANCELLED
Where: Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Drive, North Chicago
What: The Second Annual Golf Outing in support of Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. Register here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10:00am
Where: Location provided upon registration.
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Libertyville to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.
When: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility – 2nd Floor Conference Room, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
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: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Home of Rob Kelter, 3160 N. Lincoln Avenue, #505, Chicago
What: A rooftop environmental reception in support of Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. RSVP online here. For more information, contact Sam Fendt at sam@friendsoffrerichs.com or call (312) 870-0841
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, 5572 Grand Avenue, Gurnee
What: Campaign kickoff reception for State Representative Joyce Mason with special guest Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Illinois Speaker of the House. Drinks and appetizers will be served. To RSVP email joyce@voteJoyceMason.com.
When: Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: West Deerfield Township Democrats holds its monthly meeting. They will discuss the best way to help our Democratic candidates win. For questions or to RSVP, email Ari at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com