When: Saturday, June 4, 2022. Gates open at 8:00am. Line up starts at 9:00am. Drive starts at 11:00am.
Where: 101 W Clayton St., Downtown Waukegan
What: Pride Drive 2022 returns to kick off Pride Month with decorated vehicles. After a rally with guest speakers at 101 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, watch the Waukegan Pride Drive 2022 as it returns. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday June 4, 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Parking Lot F, 102 W Water Street, Waukegan
What: Join Lake Dems at our Booth at PrideFest! Volunteer to join a shift, offer any time you can help between noon and 8 pm, or just stop by to say hi. Volunteers can RSVP to info@lakedems.org. We’ll be offering merchandise and giveaways at the Dems booth.
When: Saturday June 4, 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan Parking Lot F, 102 W Water Street, Waukegan
What: Non-partisan volunteers will be offering online and motor voter registration at the Voter Registration booth.
When: Sunday June 5, 9:00am
Where: Lake County Democrats Waukegan Headquarters, 118 N. Genessee St., Waukegan
What: Waukegan Democrats hold a canvass for Mary Ross-Cunningham, candidate for Lake County Board District 9.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022, Lineup 10:30 - 11:00am. Step off is at 11:00am
Where: Checker Drive in Buffalo Grove. Tenth Dems/Lake Dems is in position #28.
What: Many Democratic candidates and elected officials will be walking in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. For more information, contact info@tenthdems.org.
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Mary’s Campaign HQ, 10 N. Lake St., Suite 101, Grayslake
What: Meet at Mary’s campaign headquarters at 11:00am before heading out to knock on doors for Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for Illinois State Senate.
RSVP here
When: Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Where: Rivendell Theatre, 5775 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago
What: Chelsea Laliberte Barnes is running for Illinois State Representative in District 51! Special guest and keynote speaker Illinois Senator Sara Feigenholtz is a strong advocate for women’s issues and health care.
As part of this event you will preview a scene from the Jeff Recommended world premiere of Madison Fiedler’s play, SPAY, a powerful and human story about two remarkable women living the daily reality of the opioid crisis in West Virginia.
RSVP link and for more information or contact chelseaforstaterep@gmail.com
When: Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Where: Tata’s Tacos, 2826 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
What: Minoqua Brewing Company launches its Wisconsin-based drinks in Chicago and celebrates the pro-choice work of Personal PAC. Free drinks, food and guest speakers. The evening’s proceeds will be donated to Personal PAC.
Reserve your tickets here
When: Tuesday June 7, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, Register online.
What: Candidates for Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Board Districts 8 and 9, and Illinois State Senate will attend this forum to discuss the issues.
When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Diamond Lake Sports Complex, Picnic Shelter, 26630 N. IL Route 60/83, Mundelein
What: Summer fundraiser for Jessica Vealitzek, candidate for reelection to the Lake County Board, District 10. Register here.
When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: River North, Chicago address provided upon RSVP
What: A reception in support of Hon. Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court's 2nd District. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Highland Park Public Library, auditorium (lower level), 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park
What: Moraine Dems June Meeting – At this meeting we will answer questions about our endorsements and voting. We’ll also talk about what Moraine Dems is doing to help elect Democrats who share our values and about events coming up this summer. RSVP here.
When: Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S Lake St, Mundelein and online via Zoom. For link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: A dinner meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats.
When: Friday, June 10, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Where: North Bay Pavilion at Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville
What: Birthday reception in support of Mary Edly-Allen, Democratic candidate for Illinois State Senate, District 31.
Register online or contact hilllaryvrba9@gmail.com
When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Walmart parking lot at Hunt Club North of Grand Avenue, Gurnee
What: IWLC sponsors a roadside clean-up in Gurnee. For more information, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: 1670 Valencia Way, Mundelein
What: A Day of Action canvassing and literature-dropping in Fremont Township for Democratic candidates. Attendees will receive brief training, be paired with a partner, and then go out to canvass. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2:30 to 4:30pm
Where: Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park
What: The March for Our Lives national organization calls for a nationwide mobilization against gun violence. This will be a peaceful march and rally. To RSVP, register here.
When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 Please arrive by 11:00am. Step off at 12:00pm
Where: Meet at the parking lot staging area at the corner of Hawley St. and Slusser St. in downtown Grayslake. (Ask for the parade position of the LAKE COUNTY DEMOCRATS when you arrive; tell them you're in the parade).
What: PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake hosts the Grayslake Pride Parade.
When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Staging begins at 10:30am. Step off at 12:00pm
Where: Downtown Grayslake. Step off at Center and Slusser, walking to Center and Seymour.
What: PFLAG Grayslake/Round Lake hosts the Grayslake Pride Parade. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Old School Forest Preserve, 698 N. St. Marys Road, Libertyville
What: Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark and Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek hold their second annual “Get the Scoop” ice cream fundraiser. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Brickyards Park, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield
What: WDTDO’s spring picnic with elected officials and candidates, food and drinks with fellow Dems, and kid friendly activities. RSVP here.
When: Monday, June 13, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Online
What: The monthly membership meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. To RSVP, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
What: Lake Dems event featuring keynote speaker Comptroller Susana Mendoza and national political consultant Pete Giangreco. Attendees can meet Democratic candidates and learn what Democrats have done and must do to support our constitutional rights and our country.
Register here
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 POSTPONED – date to be determined
Where: The Highland Park home of Terry and Geoffrey Kass. Address provided upon RSVP
What: Women for Nancy host an evening reception in support of Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court’s 2nd District. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com
What: The June meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speaker: Shawn Killackey, candidate for Lake County Board District 2. Attendees will discuss the candidates on the June 28, 2022 Primary Election ballot and map out Get Out The Vote (GOTV) plans for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Local trustees will provide information about what is going on in the community.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:15pm
Where: Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Rd, Northfield and online via Zoom. Register here.
What: Temple Jeremiah’s Social Justice Committee presents a discussion of the status of the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision. Speakers include: Emily Werth, a staff attorney at the ACLU of Illinois; Oren Jacobson, Co-Executive Director of Men4Choice; Temple Jeremiah Rabbi Paul Cohen and Associate Rabbi Rachel Heaps.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: The June meeting of Indivisible Western Lake County. Topics include a recap of events over the past month, plus an update of the annual fundraiser BBQ on June 26th. For questions, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: 28 Mile Distilling, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood
What: Pride celebration in support of Anthony Vega’s campaign for Lake County Clerk.
Purchase tickets here. To RSVP or to join the Host Committee, contact Woody at Woody@MFStrategies.com or (314) 803-7965.
When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 8:00am. Parade steps off at 8:30am
Where: 1401 Audrey Nixon Boulevard (14th St) and Glenn Drive in North Chicago, parade spot 8. Parade ends at North Chicago City Hall.
What: Walk with Lake Dems, Tenth Dems and Democratic candidates in the North Chicago Juneteenth Parade. For questions, contact Bonnie Berger-Neel at 847-899-7140 or email bonniebergerneel@yahoo.com.
When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9:30 to 11:30am
Where: Libertyville Metra Station, 200 N. Lake Street, Libertyville
What: Walk with Libertyville Township Dems, Lake Dems and Democratic candidates in the Libertyville Days Parade. To help with planning, please RSVP to libertyvilledems@gmail.com. Let the organizers know at info@lakedems.org if you can carry the Lake Dems banner.