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
Where: Public Works Department, 648 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
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. Space is limited due to COVID-related restrictions, and late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. For additional information or to RSVP, register online, email volunteers@tenthdems.org, or call 847-266-VOTE (8683). If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.com.
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online. For Zoom link email Kathie Hayden at khayden.newport@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.
When: Friday, February 11, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Landmark Inn, 1352 Shermer Road, Northbrook
What: Campaign kickoff fundraiser for State Representative Jonathan Carroll. To RSVP, email Bernie at bwilliams@hdemsil.com
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Church of the Holy Apostles, 26238 Illinois Rte. 59, Wauconda
What: Wauconda Township Democrats hold a Petition Signing and New Shoe Drive. Candidates at all levels of government will be attending this drive-through event. It’s an opportunity to meet the candidates, donate new shoes, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and sign petitions. For more information, email Gail Ballengee at cgt011@gmail.com
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Where: Valley Lodge Tavern, 1141 W. Central, Wilmette
What: Attendees can sign petitions and meet Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. Tables will be spaced for COVID safety; masks and vaccinations are required. Sign up here to reserve a ten-minute window.
When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Black Lung Brewing, 2217 N. Illinois Rt. 83, Round Lake Beach
What: Signature collection for Laura Faver Dias, candidate for State Representative. Training will be provided. For more information, visit her Afternoon of Action Facebook page.
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Curt’s Cafe, 1766 2nd Street, Highland Park
What: Petition signing for Mayor Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Justice, and State Representative Bob Morgan. Attendees can also grab lunch at Curt's Cafe.
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Online. Register here
What: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky holds a Meet & Greet with Lake County Democratic Chair Hon. Lauren Beth Gash and McHenry County Democratic Chair Hon. Kristina Zahorik
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: A fundraiser for Kristina Zahorik, candidate for Illinois State Central Committee, 11th District.
When: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago
What: A petition drive on Super Bowl Sunday for Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Judge Reginald Mathews, Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega.
When: Monday, February 14, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online. For link, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
What: Monthly Membership Meeting. Speakers include: Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk; Tom Maillard, candidate for State Representative District #62; Angela Baronello, Antioch School District #34 Board member. There will be a discussion of how to support our school boards.
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayston St., Waukegan
What: Candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega celebrates his 30th birthday. Register here.
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speakers include 2022 candidates: Judge Rene Cruz (for IL Supreme Court), Mayor Nancy Rotering (for IL Supreme Court), Mary Morgan (for IL State Rep. 52nd District), and Alicia Timm running for Lake County Board in District 17.
When: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Online. To receive video conference link, email ehebbard1@gmail.com
What: The February meeting of the IWLC. Attendees will hear comments from Sam Yingling, candidate for IL Senate District 31; Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Illinois Appellate Court District 2; Thomas Maillard, candidate for IL House District 62; Kristal Larson, candidate for County Board District 6; and Michael Leone, candidate for Lake County Board District 1.
When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00am
Where: 20 Webb Street, Grayslake and 374 W. Sweet Clover Road, Round Lake
What: Avon Township Democrats sponsor petition signing at two locations.