When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
What: A discussion with local candidates for contested municipal elections. Speakers will be trustee candidates for Vernon Hills, Libertyville, and Mundelein along with trustee candidates for College of Lake County.
When: Sunday, March 5, 2023. 1:00pm Highwood candidates, 2:30pm Highland Park candidates
Where: Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park
What: League of Women Voters (LWV) of Highland Park-Highwood sponsors a Candidate Forum for Highwood and Highland Park City Councils. Four candidates are running for three Highwood City Council positions: Michael Fiore, Cindy Hamilton, Andy Peterson and M. Brad Slavin. Five candidates are running for three Highland Park City Council positions: Anthony E. Blumberg, Jeffrey Ray Hoobler, Kelly Nichols, Yumi Ross and Adam Stolberg. Click here for the LWVHPHW Voter’s Guide.
When: POSTPONED Monday, March 6, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Offshore Rooftop, 1000 East Grand Ave, Chicago, adjacent to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall.
What: Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) holds its 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Deborah Cosey-Lane, Secretary Treasurer of ATU Local 308; and Michael Macellaio, President of the Chicago & Cook County Building Trades Council. Tenth Dems Founder Lauren Beth Gash serves on the Executive Board of the IDCCA, and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award. RSVP online or contact Dan Kovats at dan@ildcca.org or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.
When: Monday, March 6, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Zion-Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
What: Democracy DIY! Meeting with Allena Barbato running for CLC Board, plus local School Board candidates. Optional: Postcard party. Help write and address postcards for candidates. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:30pm. Meetings continue at this time on Wednesdays through March 22nd.
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: College Tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Informational meetings will be held on Wednesdays, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: The March meeting of IWLC and LTV featuring candidate updates and a special guest. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Sunday, March 11, 2023 from 8:00 to 11:00am. Early admission for Veterans at 7:30am
Where: McKay Center, Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa
What: The Second Annual Lake County Educator Career Fair, sponsored by Dr. Michael Karner, Regional Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the Lake County Regional Office of Education, Community High School District 117, Job Center of Lake County, and Lake County Workforce Development. Attendees will meet school leaders from multiple districts throughout Lake County and hear about available career opportunities. Free for job seekers. Register here.
When: Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Taste Buds Kitchen, 2521 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
What: A Mediterranean Cooking Class in support of State Senator Julie Morrison. Register here or for questions, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park
What: Moraine Township Democrats hold their Spring Forward Annual Reception. Join fellow Democrats for food and fun, and hear from elected officials and candidates running in the April municipal election.
When: Monday, March 13, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly membership meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The meeting will include discussion of upcoming municipal elections. RSVP to granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com For questions, contact Susan Moore at susanmoore281@yahoo.com
When: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Bills Pub Pizza North, 18945 W. Washington Street, Third Lake
What: Free Pi Day Volunteer Appreciation Party for Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. If you have ever volunteered, donated, or plan to help TEAM HK, this event’s for you. Please RSVP here so they know how much pizza to buy.
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm
Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake
What: The Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart presents the latest in their ongoing series of Diversion and Deflection in Lake County. The event will include keynote speaker, Chelsea Laliberte-Barnes; presentations from A Way Out, Nicasa, NIRCO, and the Lake County Health Department; examples of Diversion and Deflection in Lake County’s court systems, and conclude with an audience discussion. For more information visit the Facebook page or to RSVP, email Sandra Bankston at SBankston@lakecountyil.gov
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Meeting again at this time on Wednesday, March 22nd.
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: Informational meeting about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be held on Wednesdays, in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including local candidate updates, ballot referenda and trustee updates.
When: Friday, March 17, 2023. Pre-game 5:30pm, game time 7:00pm.
Where: United Center, Chicago
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield event at the Chicago Bulls versus Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game. $1,000 pp sponsorships available. For information, email ritamayfield60@gmail.com or call 847-975-3491
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 2302 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago
What: North Chicago 5th Ward Meeting including “Everything Next Level” vision.
Special speakers include State Representative Rita Mayfield, State Senator Adriane Johnson, Congressman Brad Schneider and other elected officials who will be available to answer questions and hear concerns. Spanish translator will be available. Free tacos. Open to residents of North Chicago. For more information, call 224-595-7525
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 12:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Parlay at Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard St., Chicago
What: March Madness Birthday Fundraiser for Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Register online or RSVP to Gennifer@alexiforus.com
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Fox Lake District Library, 255 East Grand Ave., Fox Lake
What: Tenth Dems, Lake Dems, and Grant Township Democrats host another edition in Tenth Dems University (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics (LTP) series. Admission is free and open to Democrats.
Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats in and around the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors. Register here.
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: An Open House hosted by Lake Dems at Lake County Democratic Headquarters during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk event. Refreshments will be served. Open to Democrats.
ArtWauk is a festive monthly event (the third Saturday of the month) in downtown Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community. We have a great spot— our new office is just across the street from the Genesee Theater.
Volunteers are needed to help set up, staff our office, and greet visitors. We also appreciate any office supplies you can donate to use in our new office, especially chairs and a shredder. Questions? Email info@lakedems.org.
When: Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Max and Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook
What: Campaign Kickoff fundraiser in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP online or email Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.
When: Monday, March 20, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: Virtual webinar. Register here.
What: Citizen Action Illinois presents a virtual webinar on what legislators can do to make healthcare more affordable in Illinois and how you can get involved.
When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Also online via Zoom.
What: Informational meeting about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be held in person and via Zoom. For questions or zoom link call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com, or visit www.waukegantownship.com
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee
What: The March meeting of the Warren Township Democrats features Doug Ower and Susan Zingle speaking about the Waukegan airport extension. The agenda includes the WTD Food Drive, 2023 municipal elections, the spring Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup and Roundtable Politics LXVIII. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795.
When: Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Hall, 12 East Erie St., Chicago
What: Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) holds its 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Deborah Cosey-Lane, Secretary Treasurer of ATU Local 308; and Michael Macellaio, President of the Chicago & Cook County Building Trades Council. Tenth Dems Founder and Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash serves on the Executive Board of the IDCCA, and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award. RSVP here or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.
When: Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Tap Room, 36 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Re-election fundraiser for Janet E. Kilkelly, Waukegan City Clerk. Light fare and cash bar. To RSVP call 708-859-1519 or email kilkellyforwaukegan@
When: Monday, April 3, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Sal & Tony’s Italian Restaurant, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove
What: A fundraiser in support of State Representatives Mary Beth Canty and Daniel Didech. Dinner and soft drinks will be served. Register here.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: The monthly meeting of the Lake Villa Dems. Open to like-minded individuals. Please register at lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023. Line up by 10am. Step-off is 10:30am
Where: Skidmore Street, Antioch
What: Walk with Indivisible of Western Lake County (IWLC) and Antioch Township Dems in the Antioch Easter Parade. For questions, email ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Monday, April 10, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The speaker will be John Wasik, Lake County Board Member. RSVP to Susan Moore at AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here
What: Free seminar about how to comply with campaign finance filing requirements with prominent election attorney Ross Secler. During this interactive session, Ross will give an overview of the filing process, discuss the requirements for filings, and answer questions.
Zoom link will be sent the day of the seminar. One hour of CLE credit will be available for attorneys. Open to Democrats.