When: Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Dems, Holly Kim, and Dan Didech campaign office, 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems reach out to Democratic voters in surrounding areas to help Get Out The Vote. They will stuff literature into door-hanging bags and then do literature drops at Democratic doors. Copies of the new Lake County Voter Guide will be distributed. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Meet up at a location to be announced in either Kenosha or Racine, or connect with carpools at locations in Northern Illinois TBA
What: Join a group going to Wisconsin. Following a brief training, we’ll knock doors for Democratic candidate for Senate Mandela Barnes and Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Helping Mandela Barnes defeat Ron Johnson could mean the difference between losing the Senate or increasing our Democratic majority. Re-electing Governor Evers would keep in place a critical check against the Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature. Sign up here.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Heritage Oaks Golf Club (formerly Sportsman’s Country Club), 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook
What: Election night celebration with State Senator Julie Morrison. The event includes heavy appetizers and an open bar. RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Post Time Bar and Grill, 13860 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville
What: A campaign celebration honoring Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court. To RSVP or for questions, email Laurie Dimakos at laurie@ldimakos.com
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 starting at 7:00pm
Where: Rosati’s, 3110 West IL Route 60, Mundelein
What: Lake Dems Countywide Election Night Watch Party. All Democrats welcome. Free pizza, salad, and soft drinks. Space may be limited. Please RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 7:00 to 11:00pm
Where: Slyce Pizza in Highwood, 254 Green Bay Road, Highwood
What: An election night party with State Representative Bob Morgan. RSVP here. For questions, email Ari Botbol at ari@bobmorganforillinois.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 7:30pm
Where: St. Charles address provided upon RSVP
What: Congressman Bill Foster, Linda Robertson and other Kane County candidates host an election night party. Light snacks and a cash bar will be available. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2022. 11:30am Reception; 12:00pm Lunch and Program
Where: Galleria Marchetti, 825 West Erie Street, Chicago
What: Simon Wiesenthal Center Midwest Region hosts its 3rd Annual Women of Valor Luncheon. Register here. For questions, call 310 553.9036 or email information@wiesenthal.
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: The November meeting of IWLC welcomes some of the first-time candidates on the ballot in 2022, who will share lessons learned. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent shortly before the meeting.
What: Lake County Democrats and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, a former Mundelein village trustee, hold a conversation about how and why more Democrats should run for local offices. Petitions to get on the ballot are now being circulated by candidates – they are due in December. This session will also show you how to get on the ballot and stay there. Open to Democrats. Register here. For questions, email info@lakedems.org
When: Saturday, November 19, 2022 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 the new 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: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Doors open at 9:00am.
Where: Santa Maria del Popolo Parish Hall, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Entrance by the corner of Lincoln Ave. and Crystal St.
What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Fremont Township Assessor Joe Herchenbach discuss buying and selling your home. Topics include taxes, insurance, attorneys, home inspection and more.
When: Monday, December 5, 2022 from 9:30am.
Where: Livestreamed here.
What: The swearing in of the Honorable Christopher M. Kennedy, the Honorable Mark L. Levitt, the Honorable Reginald C. Mathews, Sharmila K. Manak, John L. Joanem, and R. Christopher Ditton.
When: Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room).
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. For those attending in person, food will be available at the Dockside Diner. To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Where: Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Lower level meeting room
What: If you are running for local office (village board, school board, library board, etc.) and would like your petitions checked and notarized before you turn them in, Lake Dems will have volunteer election attorneys and notaries on hand. Donuts and coffee, too. Open to Democrats. For questions, email info@lakedems.org
When: Monday, December 12, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly membership meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. Holiday gathering with hot cocoa and cookies. For questions, contact Joe Bongiovanni at granttownshipdemocrats@
When: Monday, December 12, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent on the day of the event.
What: A conversation with one of America’s top political strategists, Pete Giangreco, who will share his insights and analysis of elections across the nation this past November. RSVP here. Open to Democrats.
When: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm Where: Vernon Township Community Service Building, 2900 N. Mail Street, Buffalo Grove What: BG Pride, State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representative Dan Didech host Rally for Love in Honor of Club Q. Colorado with Sara Knizhnik, Chair of Lake County State’s Attorney Gun Violence Prevention Initiative and Lake…
When: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com
What: The December meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. This 2022 year-end wrap-up celebrates successes and plans activities for 2023.
When: Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Services Building, 2900 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: A discussion of the SAFE-T Act’s implementation in Lake County with State Representative Daniel Didech, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Lake County Board Member Sara Knizhnik. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 847-478-9909 or email info@repdidech.com
When: Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Fuller Center in Waukegan, 141 S. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Congressman Brad Schneider’s Annual Holiday Party. RSVP here. For questions, contact Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.
When: Thursday, January 5, 2023. Doors open at 6:00pm, show starts at 7:00pm
Where: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: A short film by Yashin “Inchworm” Phillips that follows a father’s journey toward understanding sex trafficking with an experience that hits close to home. Purchase tickets here
When: Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:30am to 12:00 noon
Where: Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave., Highland Park
What: Group leaders with expertise in community trauma offer a free conversation and support group to grapple with the psychic impact and the short- and long-term effects of community trauma. For more information, contact Ross Nickow at rossnickow@gmail.com
When: Monday, January 9, 2023 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly membership meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. RSVP to granttownshipdemocrats@
When: Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. The meeting includes a discussion of all things political, including the upcoming municipal elections this coming April. Food available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com
What: The January meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including updates from local candidates and trustees.
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: Attendees at the January meeting will meet the five School Board candidates that the IWLC is endorsing. Candidates will talk about their races and how the IWLC can help support them. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Club Tiki, 3500 Sunset Ave., Waukegan
What: A fundraiser in support of Mike Hewitt for 8th Ward Alderman. A ticket to the event includes a banquet-style dinner. To RSVP, call 224-723-7536.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:30am to 2:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan
What: The Lake County Juvenile Justice Council hosts the first Juvenile Expungement Council, where individuals with juvenile records can walk in and fill out the paperwork necessary to get their records expunged. Volunteers will be on site to assist and answer questions. Register here. For more information, go to lakecountyjjc.org, email la
When: Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 51st District Office, 830 West Northwest Highway, Suite #9, Palatine
What: State Representative Nabeela Syed holds her 51st District Office Open House.