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  • Commissioners Vance Wyatt and Donna King Super Bowl Party Fundraiser

    When: Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
    Where: Royal Reflections Banquet Hall, 2302 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., North Chicago
    What: Super Bowl Fundraiser to support the re-election campaigns of Vance D. Wyatt, North Chicago Treasurer and a Foss Park District Commissioner, and Dr. Donna E. King, Foss Park District Commissioner. Register here.

  • Telephone Town Hall with Rep. Brad Schneider

    When: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm
    Where:  RSVP, then receive a call around 6:30 pm

    What: During this town hall, Representative Brad Schneider will discuss recent actions taken by the new administration and take questions from constituents about issues of concern. RSVP here.

  • Fremont Township Democrats February Meeting

    When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

    Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein, and online via Zoom.  To RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com.

    What: At the Fremont Township Dems monthly meeting there will be a discussion of all things political, especially looking at the landscape for local elections in April. Food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner.

  • Meet & Greet with Waukegan’s Sam Cunningham

    When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

    Where: La Canoa, 50 S. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan

    What: Meet & Greet for Sam Cunningham, Democrat candidate for Mayor of Waukegan.

  • Young Dems of Lake County (YDLC) Monthly Meeting

    When: Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm

    Where: Location Provided Upon RSVP

    What: Monthly meeting of the Young Dems of Lake County (YDLC). There will be a discussion of the upcoming municipal elections and training on how we all can be allies to those in the undocumented community. RSVP to youngdemslakeil@gmail.com.

  • Lake Dems Presidents Day Reception with Keynote Speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

    When: Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:30pm
    Where: Deer Path Inn, 255 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest
    What: Annual Lake Dems Presidents Day Reception with Keynote Speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Twice elected Governor as a Democrat in the red state of Kentucky, Andy Beshear is the incoming Chair of the national Democratic Governors Association (DGA). He’s also the former Attorney General of Kentucky. Governor Beshear has been called “a rising star” of the Democratic Party by The Washington Post, and in 2024 he was named to the “TIME100 Next” list of emerging leaders shaping the future and defining the next generation. Your contribution supports the Lake County Democrats’ ongoing work. Register here.

  • Sen. Edly-Allen, Rep. Faver Dias, and Rep. Mason Host Blood Drive with American Red Cross

    When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 1:00 to 6:00PM

    Where: University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr., Grayslake

    What: Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Representatives Laura Faver Dias and Joyce Mason host a blood drive with the American Red Cross. To make an appointment click here, or call 1-800-733-2767. For more information visit Sen. Edly-Allen's website. Save a Life, Give Blood!

  • Waukegan Township Democrats Wine & Whine

    When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30pm

    Where: Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan

    What: Waukegan Township Democrats hosts a discussion about the state of America. They’ll also talk about ways to get involved and make a difference in the community. Pizza will be provided. For more information email waukegandems@gmail.com.

  • Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) February Meeting Featuring Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart

    When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

    Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst

    What: The February meeting of Indivisible Western Lake County features Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, who will share his perspective on local and national justice in America. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.

  • Warren Township Democrats February Meeting

    When: Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

    Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Drive, #27, Gurnee.

    What: The monthly meeting of the Warren Township Democrats featuring guest speakers Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, Warren Township Dems Vice Chair Celeste Flores, and Waukegan Mayoral candidate Sam Cunningham.

  • LGBTQ+ Senior Healthcare & Legal Forum

    When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30am

    Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake

    What: An informative and supportive forum addressing senior healthcare and legal issues within the LGBTQ+ community. RSVP to 847-223-2310 or email StAndrewGrayslake@sbcglobal.net.

  • Jesse Rojo Joint Day of Action with Barrington Democrats

    When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:30am to 1:00pm

    Where: Barrington location provided upon RSVP

    What: Join Jesse Rojo, candidate for Barrington Village Trustee and chair of the Lake County Democrats Veterans Committee, in connecting with voters! RSVP: jesse.d.rojo@gmail.com. Veterans and non-veterans alike are invited to help Jesse win.

  • Lake Dems Protests Elon Musk and Donald Trump Outside the Tesla Dealership in Libertyville

    When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 11:30am to 12:30pm

    Where: Tesla, 1121 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.  We’ll be gathering on the sidewalk in front of the Tesla dealership.

    What: Lake County Democrats gather to protest Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and Donald Trump’s biggest campaign donor, and his troubling behavior as part of the Trump administration, as well as Donald Trump. Let us know if you’d like to help organize this event by emailing info@lakedems.org with Elon Protest in the subject line.

  • Meet Two Candidates Running for Office in Highland Park

    When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

    Where: Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St., Highland Park

    What: HP Votes sponsors an informal meet and greet with two of Highland Park’s mom candidates: Josie Beck for HP Park District Commissioner, and Lori Fink for North Shore School District 112 Board. Space is limited—please register at https://lu.ma/cu6csssv.

  • IDCCA 2025 Party Builder Awards Reception

    When: Monday, February 24, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

    Where: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Hall, 12 East Erie St., Chicago

    What: Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association (IDCCA) holds its 2025 Party Builder Awards Reception honoring Ben Head, Co-Founder, Operation Swing State; Robin Kelly, Congresswoman, Illinois 2nd; Joe Power, Founding Partner, Power Rogers Trial Lawyers; and Ram Villivalam, State Senator, 8th District, 39th Ward Democratic Committeeperson. Tenth Dems Founder and Lake Dems Chair Lauren Beth Gash serves as Vice Chair on the Executive Board of the IDCCA and is a past recipient of the Party Builder of the Year Award. RSVP here or email dan@idcca.org or call 217-753-3380 for questions or to RSVP.

  • Meet Dads Running for Office in Highland Park

    When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

    Where: Secret World Books, 1774 2nd St., Highland Park

    What: HP Votes sponsors an informal meet and greet with Highland Park’s dad candidates: Jaret Fishman for North Shore School District 112 Board; Kevin Cullather for City Council; Bradley Hergott for North Shore School District 112 Board; Ryan Morgan for North Shore School District 112 Board; Art Kessler for North Shore School District 112 Board; Jon Center for City Council; Bennett Lasko for North Shore School District 112 Board; Tom Vanden Berk for Park District Commissioner; and Steve Greenberg for Park District Commissioner. To register, visit http://hp-votes.com.

  • League of Women Voters (LWV) of Highland Park-Highwood Candidates Forum

    When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:00pm

    Where: The Moraine Events (former Highland Park Country Club), 1201 Park Ave. West, Highland Park

    What: The League of Women Voters of Highland Park-Highwood sponsors the upcoming nonpartisan, in-person Candidates Forum. 1:00pm: Candidates for Park District of Highland Park; 2:00pm: Candidates for Highland Park City Council; and 3:00pm: Candidates for North Shore District #112.

  • Fremont Democrats Mardi Gras FUNdraiser

    When: Monday, March 3, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein

    What: Fremont Democrats are putting the FUN in FUNdraiser by hosting a Mardi Gras potluck party.  RSVP to fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-533-5717 including what Mardi Gras-inspired dish you plan to bring.

  • #LIGHT4DEMOCRACY

    When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00pm

    Where: Naperville Train Station area (overpass over Washington and train loading areas)

    What: A gathering of National Organization for Women (NOW), League of Women Voters of Naperville, AAUW Naperville Area, National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore, and Naper Pride to shine a Light for Our Democracy. More information here.

  • Ela Township Democrats March Meeting

    When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

    Where: Online via Zoom.

    What: Consolidated election candidates supported by Ela Township Democrats will speak at this month’s meeting. Email elademocrats@gmail.com for the Zoom link.