Events
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When: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10am to NoonWhere: Lake County Democrats Headquarters, Agora Co-working, 100 N. Atkinson Rd., GrayslakeWhat: Join Lake Dems at our Grayslake office to write postcards into Wisconsin for the crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1. You can also pick up postcards and write them at home if you can get them in the mail on March 21. We also need postcard stamps. Can you help? Chip in here to help the cause: lakedems.org/contribute or by buying a roll of postcard stamps -- or two...or five...or even more -- and bringing them to this postcard writing event. Open to Democrats.
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Knocking Doors for Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Susan Crawford
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00am to 4:00pmWhere: Target parking lot in Highland Park, SW corner Route 41 and Park Avenue, near the EV chargers.What: Door knocking in Milwaukee to talk to voters about electing Susan Crawford to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. RSVP here. -
Grayslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:15pm
Where: Parade will start at Gelatin Park and proceed down Railroad to Center Street, Grayslake
What: Avon Transparent Slate will walk in Grayslake’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade. Look for our slate in Gelatin Park no later than 12:15. For more information email melanie.francisco.dems@gmail.com.
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Lake Dems and Young Dems of Lake County Walking in Grayslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12:30 to 2:00pm
Where: Gelatin Park, Grayslake
What: Lake Dems and Young Dems of Lake County (YDLC) will walk in the Grayslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade. For more info or to RSVP email youngdemslakeil@gmail.com
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Day of Action Door Knocking for Randy Harnicker
When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Meet at the Lake Villa District Library to pick up literature and turfs. For more information, email Hebbard1@gmail.com.
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Avon Transparent Slate Day of Action
When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: 100 N. Atkinson Rd., Grayslake
What: Meet at the Agora Coworking parking lot to pick up turfs and literature. RSVP to Melanie Francisco by email. melanie.francisco.dems@gmail.com
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Town Hall with State Rep Bob Morgan
When: Monday, March 17, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood
What: Legislative Town Hall with State Representative Bob Morgan (D-58). For more information email info@repbobmorgan.com
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:30 to 1:30pm
Where: Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan
What: Concerned Lake County residents are invited to gather outside the Lake County courthouse in Waukegan for a peaceful protest to raise awareness about protecting our justice system and Constitution, supporting public education, preserving Social Security and Medicare, celebrating diversity, and supporting veterans.
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Townhall with Congressman Brad Schneider in Grayslake
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm
Where: Grayslake, exact location available upon RSVP
What: (This event is sold out.) A townhall meeting with Congressman Brad Schneider in Grayslake. RSVP required. To RSVP visit schneider.house.gov/events. For questions call (847) 383-4870.
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Wauconda Township Democrats March Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Culver’s, 203 E. State Rd., Island Lake
What: Monthly meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Upcoming local elections and protests will be discussed.
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Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) March Monthly Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: The March meeting of IWLC features local candidates and Congressman Schneider’s Political Director Anton Matthews. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.
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American Postal Workers Day of Action
When: Thursday, March 20 at 12:00pm
Where: Grayslake Post office, 75 Commerce Drive, Grayslake
What: Rally to support postal workers and oppose the new presidential administration's illegal and hostile attempt to takeover of the USPS. For info email kennyapwu@gmail.com
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Coffee & Talk with Antioch and Grant Township Democrats
When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00am
Where: Little Bean Coffee Shop, 395 Lake Street, Antioch
What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking. For more information or to RSVP email AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
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Waukegan Mayoral Candidate Forum
When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 3:30 to 5:00pm
Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
What: A mayoral candidate forum featuring Democrat Sam Cunningham, Independents Ann Taylor and Keith E. Turner, and Republican Harold H. Beadling. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Grayslake, Round Lake, and Waukegan, along with AAUW and Mano a Mano.
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Rally to Support Letter Carriers and Oppose Privatization of the Postal Service
When: March 23, 2025 from 11:30am to 2:00pm
Where: Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago
What: Postal workers, congressional and state legislators, labor affiliates and community groups rally to oppose the Trump Administration’s plans to privatize the Postal Service. Contact Louie Rivas for more information or to RSVP at 847-899-7158 or 630-464-2397, or email ILCSP78@gmail.com.
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Phone Banking with Ela Township Democrats and State Rep. Nabeela Syed
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online
What: Ela Township Democrats and State Rep. Nabeela Syed conduct a virtual phone banking session to support Consolidated Election candidates in Ela Township and help get voters to the polls. Email elademocrats@gmail.com for link and calling script.
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Lake Dems Demonstrate Against Elon Musk and Donald Trump Outside the Tesla Dealership in Libertyville
When: 4:30-5:30pm
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. This peaceful demonstration will be on the public parkway outside the dealership. Participants will be instructed not to not block entrance to or enter the Tesla property, or to harass customers or employees.
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Holly Kim Free Financial Literacy Workshop
When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: CLC Lakeshore Campus, Eleanor Murkey Center, 34 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: Lake County Treasurer Kim hosts a free Financial Literacy Workshop. Attendees will learn how to protect assets, grow money, and create generational wealth. To register click here.
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NAACP Candidate Forum
When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00am to 1:30pm
Where: College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus, 33 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: The NAACP will host a candidate forum giving the public an opportunity to ask the candidates questions, hear their views on pertinent topics, and tell the voters why they should vote for them. For information or to RSVP email Marvin Burruss at marvinburruss@hotmail.com or call 224-627-9977.
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Morning Coffee With Indivisible
When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:30am
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Meet members of Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC). Enjoy a cup of coffee while supporting a local woman-owned business. For questions, email randyharnicker@gmail.com.
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Knock doors in Wisconsin with the Lake County Democrats
When: Sunday, March 30 from 10:15am to 4:00pmWhere: Meet at Highland Park Target parking lot by the EV chargers, 2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland ParkWhat: Knocking on doors to support Democrat Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Carpooling available at Highland Park Target meeting location. Click here to sign up. -
Transgender Day of Visibility Demonstration
When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: Locations TBD Across Lake County. RSVP for location information.
What: A rally to stand up and show that trans* people and their allies are welcome in communities throughout Lake County. Hosted in unity with BG Pride, Highwood Pride, PFLAG Grayslake / Round Lake and Waukegan Friends. For more information or to RSVP click here.
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Day of Action Door Knocking for Randy Harnicker
When: Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Meet at the Lake Villa District Library to pick up literature and turfs and then go door knocking. For more information, email Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
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Reception in Support of IL Comptroller Susana Mendoza
When: RESCHEDULED. New date to be determined.
Where: Harbor Point, 155 N. Harbor Dr., Apt. 5212, Chicago
What: A reception for Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza. RSVP here. For questions, email Team Susana at rsvp@susanamendoza.com.
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West Deerfield Democratic Slate Election Watch Party
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 starting at 6:00pm
Where: 444 Hermitage Dr., Deerfield
What: Township Democratic slate members, donors, volunteers and supporters are invited to attend the West Deerfield Democratic Slate Election watch party.
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Vernon Dems Election Night Party
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00pm
Where: Prairie House, 2710 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
What: The Vernon Dems will host an election night party when the polls close. Party attendees can watch the results and celebrate the Vernon Township Democratic Slate earning another four years in office. Nibbles and drinks will be provided.
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Sign-Making for Veteran Support Rally
When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: Making signs with Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) supporting veterans for their planned rally 4/5. For more information or to RSVP contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
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Rally in Support of Federal Workers
When: April 4, 2025 from 11:30am to 1:00pm
Where: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2107 is holding a rally in support of federal workers. Participants will gather at the Lewis Gate on Green Bay Rd., and parking is available on the VA Campus in Lot T.
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Rescheduled Due to Session: Fundraiser for Sen. Adriane Johnson, Rep. Daniel Didech, and Rep. Rita Mayfield
When: This event has been rescheduled to April 18, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: American Place Casino Asia Azteca Restaurant, 4011 Fountain Square Pl., Waukegan
What: A fundraiser in support of State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representatives Daniel Didech and Rita Mayfield. RSVP to Quenton Galvin at 847-445-9336.
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Ela Township Dems at Lake Zurich Business and Community Expo
When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Foglia YMCA, 1025 N. Old McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich
What: Ela Township Democrats will host a table to meet and talk with people at the Lake Zurich Business and Community Expo.
