When: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Dover Straits Seafood House, 890 E. US Highway 45, Mundelein

What:  A celebration of Sheriff John Idleburg’s birthday. Register here.

When: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To RSVP, email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com. Link to event will be sent out closer to the date of the meeting.

What: The monthly meeting of the Lake Villa Township Dems.

When: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To RSVP, email Khayden.newport@gmail.com

What: The monthly meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.

When: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP here or email haleigh@pcconsultinginc.com

What: A virtual event in support of Hon. Nancy Rotering, Democrat for Illinois Supreme Court’s 2nd District. Special guest: Geoff Stone, former University of Chicago Provost and Law School Dean, professor and constitutional law expert.

When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:00pm

Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, small party room, 900 S. Lake Street, Mundelein and online via Zoom. To register for the link, email fremontdems@gmail.com

What: In addition to the usual business, the meeting will feature County Board candidate Shawn Killackey. A notary will be present for petitions that need to be signed and notarized. Food will be available at the Dockside Diner for those attending in person.

When: Saturday, March 12, 2022. Staging at 10:15am; parade starts at 11am and lasts about an hour.

Where: Park in the parking garage at Colfax and Wood Streets, then walk over to the staging area on Oak Street near Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street in Palatine. The parade will end near the parking garage.

What: Walk in Palatine with Illinois Senate candidate Maria Peterson in the Durty Nellie St. Patrick’s Day parade. Email Eli Brottman at brottmaneli@gmail.com to let them know you are coming.

When: Saturday, March 12, 2022. Line up at 11:00am, step off at 12 noon

Where: Peter J. Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa

What: Walk in the Lake Villa St. Patrick’s Day Parade with Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) and Lake County Democrats, including Lake Villa Township Dems, Antioch Township Dems, and Grant Township Dems. To RSVP, email ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park

What: Moraine Township Democrats hold their Spring Forward Reception on the day we change the clocks. Attendees will join fellow Democrats for food and fun, and will hear from elected officials and candidates in the June 28 Primary Election, including: Congressman Brad Schneider, State Representative Bob Morgan, Lake County Democratic Chair Lauren Beth Gash, Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Lake County Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, Lake County Board Members Paul Frank and Paras Parekh, Judge Rene Cruz, Judge Christopher Kennedy, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Precinct Committeeperson Yumi Ross, and many others. Register here.For more information, email info@morainedems.org. Moraine Township includes most of Highland Park, parts of Deerfield and Lake Forest, and all of Highwood and Fort Sheridan.

When: Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Highland Park home address provided upon RSVP. Register here.

What: An afternoon reception in support of Illinois Supreme Court candidate Hon. Nancy Rotering, featuring special guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.

When: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: Jane’s Army presents Verónica Cruz, leading abortion rights advocate in Mexico; Nadine Goodman, Co-founder of CASA; and Celina Villanueva, Illinois State Senator, speaking about the fight to protect reproductive rights – from Illinois, to Mexico, and beyond.

When: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Antioch Area Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch

What: Monthly meeting of Grant and Antioch Township Democrats. This is the first in-person meeting of 2022. RSVP to granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com and antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com

When:  Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 3:00pm

Where:  Lake County Court Tower,  Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan

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: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com

What: The March meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speakers include 2022 candidates: Judge Rene Cruz running for IL Supreme Court and Alicia Timm running for Lake County Board in District 17.

When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online. Register here.

What: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, the Asian American Caucus, the Asian American Foundation and Asian American community organizations hold a statewide virtual conversation one year later on the Anniversary of the Atlanta murders.

When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Lake Villa address provided upon RSVP to ehebbard1@gmail.com

What: Attendees at the March meeting of the IWLC will meet the candidates.

When: Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Where: Drop off donations to Grant Township, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside

What: Antioch, Avon, Grant, Lake Villa, Newport and Wauconda Townships are collecting donations for Ukraine. All medical supplies, food, clothing and other essentials must be new. To volunteer, call 847-740-2233.

When: Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:30pm

Where: Happ Inn, 305 N. Happ Road, Northfield

What: An opportunity to visit with Congressman Brad Schneider and hear an update during a busy time in Congress.  Register here. For questions, contact Mitch Greenberg at (847) 977-4860 or Mitch@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Monday, March 21, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:15pm

Where: North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd., Northfield

What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds a town hall for seniors where he will provide a legislative update discussing actions Congress has taken to support Ukraine, political polarization and other topics before taking questions from attendees. To RSVP, email matt.fried@mail.house.gov

When: Monday, March 21, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook

What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a roundtable discussion to celebrate Women’s History Month. Panelists include: Geri Aglipay, SBA Regional Administrator; Donna Johnson, Libertyville Mayor; Karin Peterson, Mental Health Professional and Sherri Cawn, Business Owner. Panelists will discuss their experiences during COVID and how to ensure equality going forward. To RSVP, email matt.fried@mail.house.gov

When: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: N/NW Suburban Chapter, National Organization for Women (NOW), hosts Chicago feminist and children’s book author, Mary Lou Edwards. She will talk about her new book, Only One Me On Our Big Blue Marble, a book for pre-teen girls.

When: Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Jesus Name Community Center, Genesee Street, Waukegan

What: NIRCO presents a movie night, featuring Four Good Days.   Recovery support services are provided by individuals with lived experiences. NIRCO’s aim is to reduce the stigma of addiction and put a face and voice to recovery. For questions, email Mary Roberson at nircoarco20@gmail.com

When: Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00pm

Where: Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.  The event is within walking distance of the Metra station.

What: Young Democrats of Illinois (YDI) invite you to network and mingle with fellow young Dems. Register here

When: Friday, March 25, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:30pm

Where: Online. Register here.

What: The ACLU’s 2022 virtual lunch features a keynote conversation between David Cole, ACLU National Legal Director, and University of Chicago Law Professor Aziz Z. Huq. They will discuss protecting our democracy and the role that each of us has to play in the fight for civil liberties. Follow-up sessions from 1:00 to 1:30 on “The State of the Supreme Court” and “The Continued Fight for Police Accountability.”

When: Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00am

Where: Address provided upon registration. Also streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanBradSchneider

What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Round Lake Beach to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here.

When: Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: 10 N. Lake Street, Suite 101, Grayslake

What: Fundraiser in support of Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for Illinois State Senate. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours required for entry.  RSVP here.  Also RSVP by email at info@maryforil31.com or call/text 224-360-2831

When: Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe, Chicago

What: The kickoff to State Representative Rita Mayfield’s reelection campaign, sponsored by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch. To RSVP, email ritamayfield60@gmail.com.

When: Sunday, March 27, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Wild Roasters Coffee, 601 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield

What: The West Deerfield Township Dems March meeting with special guests Congressman Brad Schneider and Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg.  RSVP to ari@bobmorganforillinois.com

When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: An online financial literacy class, “You Can Bank On It (Banking Basics),” with Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, along with Wintrust Community Banks. The session will cover banking services and is designed to help participants build a positive relationship with a financial institution. It will describe the basic steps for opening and managing checking and savings accounts and how to avoid predatory lenders.

When: Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 8:00pm. Also Saturday, May 7

Where: Nederlander Theatre, 24 W Randolph St, Chicago

What: Orchestra seats secured and available for sale by Personal PAC. This supports their mission of protecting and advancing reproductive rights. To purchase tickets, click here.

When: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 12:00pm

Where: Online. Register here.

What: The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) sponsors a webinar with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth. Attendees will hear about her vision and environmental priorities in the Senate. The discussion will include a Q&A session, moderated by ELPC Executive Director Howard Learner.