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
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.