When: Thursday, May 26, from 7:00 -8:30pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
What: A workshop to help Democrats be more effective in communicating our successes. The workshop will be led by communications professional Jen Rich of the Libertyville Township Democrats. For more information, contact controlbstrategy@gmail.com.
When: Friday, May 27, 2022 from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Sharkys Billiards, 601 Railroad Ave., Round Lake, IL.
What: A special fundraiser to help Jaycee Ochoa (District 16), and Linda Troester (District 2) win a seat on the Lake County Board.
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When: Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 10:00am
Where: RSVP here (exact location provided upon RSVP)
What: Congressman Schneider, representing the 10th District of Illinois, will answer your questions and provide an update on his work in Washington fighting for Illinois families.
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: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Cooper’s Hawk in Wheeling, 583 North Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
What: A fundraising reception supporting the reelection campaign of State Senator Adriane Johnson. Register here. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kelly at Kelly@ilsenatedems.org
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.
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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.