When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Palatine Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine

What: Maria Peterson, candidate for the 26th State Senate District, and Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, candidate for the 51st State House District, hold a petition signing event in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. This is an opportunity to sign their petitions, register to canvass, and donate new or lightly used clothing and non-perishable food. Coffee and donuts will be served. Register here.

When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: AREA Coffee, 18 E. Park St., Mundelein

What: Fremont Township Democrats offer an opportunity to sign and distribute petitions for Democratic candidates. There will be a notary present to notarize any completed petitions. There will be coffee and tasty snacks while you wait. Masks are required indoors while not eating or drinking. For questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-918-0499

When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Where: Emmett’s Brewing Company, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine

What: A Winter Reception for Nabeela Syed, candidate for State Representative. RSVP here.

When: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11:00am – 12:00 noon

Where: Online.  Zoom link provided upon RSVP.  Sign up here.

What: A virtual coffee club with Congressman Brad Schneider. For questions or to RSVP call Mitch at 847-977-4860 or email mitch@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Parking lot of All American Reclaim, 900 W. Northwest Hwy, Lake Barrington

What: Cuba Township Democrats sponsor a drive-up opportunity to sign petitions for candidates at all levels of government. Attendees are requested to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.

When: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Bagels By The Book, 870 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

What: Libertyville Township Democrats and Fremont Township Democrats sponsor a Day of Action for State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representative Dan Didech. This is an opportunity to meet the candidates, canvass and enjoy coffee and bagels. Mask and proof of vaccination required to attend.

When: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Cafe De Oro, 2175 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods

What: West Deerfield Dems and Moraine Township Dems hold a Day of Action collecting petition signatures to get our Democratic elected officials on the ballot. For questions, email info@morainedems.org

When: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Cafe De Oro, 2175 Deerfield Road, Riverwoods

What: West Deerfield Dems and Moraine Township Dems hold a Day of Action collecting petition signatures to get our Democratic elected officials on the ballot. For questions, email info@morainedems.org

When: Sunday, January 23, 2022. Lunch 12:30 to 1:30pm; circulating petition training 1:45 to 2:15pm.

Where: Joanem for Judge Campaign Headquarters, 521 Clayton St., Waukegan

What: Lunch and training for circulating petitions to get John Joanem on the ballot as a candidate for Lake County Circuit Court Judge. To RSVP, call 224-430-2224

When: Monday, January 24, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Wilmette home address provided upon RSVP. Register here.

What: A fundraiser in Wilmette for Congressman Sean Casten. He will discuss his recent work in Congress and his upcoming campaign. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Vaccination and masks will be required to attend.

When: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 7:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Gojo’s Cafe and Pancake House, 2829 Belvidere Road, Waukegan

What: Sign Drive Petition Signing for Judge Reginald Mathews, candidate for 3rd Subcircuit. For more information, visit www.Reggie4judge.com

When: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: Indivisible Illinois and ILVOTE sponsor a presentation on the Illinois Supreme Court by Julie Sampson (Citizen Action/Illinois) and Ed Mullen (Election Attorney). Also ILVOTE updates with Evelyn Malone (Indivisible Crystal Lake).  For questions, email lhoppenworth@indivisibleil.com

When: Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Irish Mill, 26592 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein

What: A fundraiser for Fremont Township Democrats. The event features live music and food to buy. Candidates welcome. Petitions will be available to sign and distribute. COVID-19 safety protocols will be observed. Attendees are asked to be vaccinated and boosted, and to wear a mask. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-918-0499

When: Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. The link will be sent with the October minutes and November agenda.

What: The January meeting of the Warren Township Democrats. The meeting will include discussion of precinct maps, petition drives and petitions available for circulation, results from the December 5 Holiday Fundraiser and old/new business. Guest speakers: Laura Dias and Tom Maillard, Democratic candidates for State Representative District 62. For more information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795

When: Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00pm

Where: Original Bagel & Bialy, 105 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

What: An opportunity to sign petitions for Lake County Board member Marah Altenberg, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative candidate Chelsea Laliberte Barnes and other Democratic candidates.

When: Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 6:30pm

Where: Online. Register online.

What: A virtual celebration featuring special guests Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch in support of Lake County's House Delegation: State Representatives Jonathan Carroll, Dan Didech, Joyce Mason, Rita Mayfield, Bob Morgan and Sam Yingling. Hosted by Lauren Beth Gash.

When: Sunday January 30th from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm

Where: Lake County Federation of Teachers, 248 Ambrogio Dr., Gurnee (right off Rte. 41)

What: Attendees can pick up or sign petitions for candidates in Lake County – or get some notarized. Precinct Committeeperson petitions also will be available. Maps will be available to help you figure out your new precinct. Free and open to Democrats. COVID protocols will be observed. Snacks and beverages provided.

When: Sunday, January 30, 2021. First shift from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm; second shift from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Panera Bread, 832 S. Milwaukee, Libertyville

What: An Afternoon of Action supporting Laura Faver Dias for State Representative. Attendees will be knocking on Dem friendly doors for signature gathering. Training, handwarmers, and hot drinks will be provided! Register here.

When: Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Panera Bread – Round Lake Beach, 254 East Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach

What: An opportunity to sign petitions for John Idleburg for Sheriff, Holly Kim for Treasurer, Anthony Vega for Clerk and other Democratic candidates. Coffee and pastries provided. For questions, email general@votevega.org

When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 28285 St. Mary’s Road, Mettawa

What: Citizens Climate Lobby-Lake County sponsors an evening, solar-lit 1.3 mile hike through Old School Forest Preserve. Sign up here. In the event of inclement or severe weather (temperature under 20 degrees) the event will be rescheduled and registrants notified.

When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here. Link sent closer to event.

What: Democrats in Northwest Lake County, an area turning more blue but with more work to do, are meeting (virtually) to discuss how to keep moving forward in 2022. Leaders of the Lake County Democrats will also share ideas and discuss what we can do to help elect more Democrats to offices from Washington to closer to home. Free admission. Open to Democrats.

When: Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Zion-Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion

What: Zion and Benton Township Democrats offer an opportunity to sign petitions and grab a snack to go. Masks required.

When: Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Where: The Silo, 625 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff

What: A Meet and Greet for Circuit Court re-election candidate Judge Reginald Mathews.

When: Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. The event will be repeated Sunday afternoon.

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst

What: Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) sponsors a petition signing to get Democratic candidates on the ballot for the midterm election and to meet the candidates. For more information, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com or call 847.340.2765

When: Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00pm

Where: Madame Zuzu’s Teahouse, 1876 1st Street, Highland Park

What: A Petition Day of Action where attendees can sign, get petitions notarized (notaries will be onsite), return completed petitions for delivery to candidates, or take canvassing petitions or packets to circulate for signatures. Sponsored by Moraine Township Democrats and West Deerfield Township Democrats. Snacks will be available.

When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 12:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Democratic Headquarters Office, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Petition signing for State Senator Adrianne Johnson, Congressman Brad Schneider and State Representative Rita Mayfield. Mask and proof of vaccination are required to attend.

When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst

What: Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) sponsors a petition signing to get Democratic candidates on the ballot for the midterm election and to meet the candidates. For more information, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com or call 847.340.2765

When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Hawkeye Automotive, 909 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich

What: Drive-up petition signing event for Maria Peterson, candidate for State Senate, District 26 and Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, candidate for State Representative, District 51. Attendees are encouraged to canvass the community and to donate new or lightly used clothes and non-perishable foods.  Coffee and Valentine-themed donuts will be served.

When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: State Representative candidate Laura Faver Dias holds a virtual campaign kickoff playing civic and political trivia. Special guest: State Senator Melinda Bush.

When: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here. Zoom link provided upon RSVP.

What: A conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider and special guest Congresswoman Cheri Bustos about how Democrats win in 2022. For more information, email Mitch Greenberg at Mitch@schneiderforcongress.com