When: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Only Child Brewing, 1350 Tri-State Parkway, Suite 124, Gurnee
What: Special guest Congressman Brad Schneider joins 10th Congressional District Democratic State Central Committeeperson Thomas Maillard for his campaign kickoff. Register here.
When: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Online. To register, email ehebbard1@gmail.com or call 847-340-2654
What: The December meeting of the IWLC. Topics include: changes in the Lake County Board Districts and Congressional Districts; comments by Illinois Supreme Court candidate Judge Rene Cruz; a Washington update by Congressman Brad Schneider; and comments by Lake County Clerk Robin O’Connor on her reelection bid.
When: Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom with Facebook. Zoom link here.
What: Office of Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center sponsor a community forum on victims’ rights and how the State’s Attorney's office provides support.
When: Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, 6 E. Main Street, Round Lake Park
What: Mano a Mano’s leadership team tells about working with the organization and the opportunity to interview for one of their current openings listed on their website at www.mamfrc.org/Work-at-Mano. RSVP to cflores@mamfrc.org with full name, phone number, resume and positions of interest.
When: Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Fuller Center in Waukegan, 141 S. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: A celebration of the holiday season with Congressman Brad Schneider. Register online For questions, email Jake Kaplan at jake@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: State Representative Rita Mayfield hosts Chris Patterson of the newly created Office of Gun Violence Prevention, Assistant Secretary Department of Human Services. They will talk about the Remaining Public Safety Act that will move $250 million to community groups and public safety professionals to address gun violence. The meeting is in partnership with State Senator Adriene Johnson, State Representative LaShawn K. Ford and Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones.
When: Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 12:00 noon
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: Indivisible Illinois and other Indivisible organizations present “Combatting Disinformation at Local School Board Meetings.” Special guests Joyce Slavik and Jim McGrath of Northwest Suburbs Organizing For Action (NWSOFA) cover disinformation in school boards, Critical Race Theory, Anti-Vaccination and Anti-Masking issues. This is a forum for School Board members across the state to share, strategize and collaborate.
When: Sunday, December 19, 2021 from, 4:30 to 5:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register online.
What: Tenth Dems and New Trier Democrats host a virtual event supporting Congressman Brad Schneider featuring former senior advisor to President Clinton and Hillary Clinton, and acclaimed author, Sidney Blumenthal.
When: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 7:00pm
Where: On Zoom. Register here.
What: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, House Manager of the Donald Trump impeachment proceedings after the January 6th assault on the Capitol, and a rising star in the Democratic Party, will be the Keynote Speaker at our 2021 Tenth Dems Annual Awards Fundraiser! He will be introduced by Robin Kelly, Congresswoman and Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
When: Thursday, January 6. 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To request the link, email libertyvilledems@gmail.com
What: The monthly meeting of the Libertyville Township Democrats.
When: Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP here to get the Zoom link
What: The event is a virtual fundraiser for Congressman Sean Casten. He will discuss his work on the Financial Services Committee, climate change and his upcoming campaign.
When: Monday, January 10, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois Senate, hosts “Petition Packet Pack Dos & Don’ts.” Those who register will receive delivery of a petition packet.
When: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online. For Zoom link email Kathie Hayden at khayden.newport@gmail.com
What: The January meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.
When: Thursday, January 13, 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). Food will be available at the Dockside Diner. To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Topics include petition signing and comments by Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois State Senate, and Lake County Board member Jessica Vealitzek.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 8:30 to 11:00am
Where: Adler Lodge, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Libertyville Township Democrats sponsor a drive-through style petition gathering event to get Dems on the ballot. Free coffee and donuts will be served.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022. Breakfast and training: 9:30 to 10:00am; petition pickup/dropoff 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: 10481 W. Illinois Avenue, Beach Park
What: Attendees can stop by and sign petitions for Joyce Mason, reelection candidate for State Representative, and Gina Roberts, candidate for Lake County Board. This is also an opportunity to pick up petitions to get signatures from family, friends and neighbors. Masks are required indoors. Notaries will be present.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Palatine Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, 512 West Northwest Highway, Palatine
What: Volunteer kickoff for Nabeela Syed, candidate for State Representative, to sign petitions and collect signatures.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Deer Park Office Complex, 21660 W. Field Pkwy, Deer Park
What: Ela Township Democrats and Palatine Township Democrats jointly sponsor a petition event with Congressman Mike Quigley. This event features a drive-through petition drive and an opportunity to pass signature sheets to your friends and family. Click here to sign up. For more information, email nancyshepherdson@hotmail.com or call 847-340-0262
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 North County Street, Waukegan
What: NAACP Lake County and Waukegan Public Library host a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic. Walk-ins welcome. All vaccines will be available, including 1st, 2nd and booster shots for ages 5 and up. Vaccines provided by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). To make an appointment: call NAACP 847-672-9251. For help in Spanish, call 847-775-2547
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022. Shifts from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Sketchbook Brewing Company, 4901 Main Street, Skokie
What: Campaign kickoff for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Laura Fine, and State Representatives Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Robyn Gabel. Mask and proof of vaccination are required to attend. Sign up here. For questions, email finevolunteer@gmail.com or text 414-540-8976
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Laborers Hall 152, 409 Temple Ave., Highland Park
What: An opportunity to sign petitions for State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. RSVP Here. For more information, email Ari Botbol at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com or Ryan Hurley at ryan@ilsenatedems.org
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Democratic Headquarters Office, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Petition Kickoff for State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Rita Mayfield and Lake County Board Member Mary Ross Cunningham. Mask and proof of vaccination required to attend.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022. Lunch and training: 12:30 to 1:00pm; Petition pickup/dropoff: 12:30 to 3:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: Attendees can stop by and sign petitions for Joyce Mason, reelection candidate for State Representative; Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board, and other candidates. This is also an opportunity to pick up petitions to get signatures from family, friends and neighbors.
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Bagels By The Book, 870 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Petition Kickoff for State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Dan Didech and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. Mask and proof of vaccination required to attend.
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022. Shifts from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Democratic Party of Evanston, 1806 Church St., Evanston
What: Campaign kickoff for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Laura Fine, and State Representatives Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Robyn Gabel. Mask and proof of vaccination are required to attend. Sign up here. For questions, email finevolunteer@gmail.com or text 414-540-8976
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022. Lunch and training: 12:30 to 1:00pm; Petition pickup/dropoff: 12:30 to 3:30pm
Where: McAlister’s Deli, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: Attendees can stop by and sign petitions for Joyce Mason, reelection candidate for State Representative; Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board, and other candidates. This is also an opportunity to pick up petitions to get signatures from family, friends and neighbors.
Where: Holiday Inn Skokie, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie
What: State Senator Ram Villivalam kicks off his reelection campaign with special guests Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Congressman Mike Quigley and State Senate President Don Harmon. There will be refreshments, petitions available to sign, and the chance to sign up for volunteer slots. Proof of vaccination required. RSVP here. For questions, email Joey Slater at joeys@ramforsenate.com
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Where: First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 1529 Elizabeth Ave., North Chicago
What: The North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance presents the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. For questions, email Angelo Kyle at akyle657@gmail.com
When: Monday, January 17, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Online. For tickets, visit www.waukegantownship.com
What: The 20th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Dreamers’ Event with the program theme, “Know Your History, Know Your Future!” Guest Speakers: Rev. Dr. William Barber and Pastor James T. Meeks. Other speakers: Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and U.S. Senator Richard Durbin. For more information, call 847-244-9242.
When: Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP
What: In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Moraine Dems sponsors a virtual discussion about the new congressional, legislative, county board, and precinct maps in our area. There will also be comments from Democratic candidates running this year.