What: The November meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. In addition to hearing from guest speakers (TBD), attendees will discuss dates for future “Days of Action,” including Get Out the Vote (GOTV) activities. RSVP to waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com for Zoom link.
What: The November meeting of the Warren Township Democrats will be held on the third Thursday to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving. Agenda items include turn-in of petitions for Precinct Committeeperson and for elected officials; distribution of Biden/Harris petitions; notarization of completed petitions; Warren Township Democrats Annual Holiday Party, other upcoming Democratic events and Roundtable Discussion. For further information, email Bonnie at jcnbbn@gmail.com
When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: JIC Community Development Center, 202 S. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, in collaboration with Jesus Name Apostolic Church and Livefree Lake County, host a townhall meeting on gun violence in Lake County. For questions, email statesattorney@lakecountyil.gov
Where: Highland Park Democratic Headquarters, 474 Central Ave., Lower Level, Highland Park.
What: Notaries and petition checking will be available. You can turn in petitions or sign petitions for other candidates, like President Biden. (You can also pick up petitions to circulate.) Snacks will be served.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Where: Ela Library, 275 Mohawk Tr., 2nd Floor, Lake Zurich
What: Lake Dems and Ela Township Dems cosponsor a petition party to notarize and collect petitions for Democratic candidates. Snacks and Democratic conversation will be served.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: Lake County Democrats Headquarters, 228A Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Lake Dems will be having an Open House for Democrats. Come get petitions notarized, looked over and turned in during ArtWauk in Waukegan.
Where: 1670 Valencia Way, Mundelein
What: Petitions that are turned in will be sent where they need to go. A notary will be present (picture ID needed). Petitions for President Biden will be available to sign or circulate. To RSVP or for questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Notaries and petition checking will be available. You can turn in petitions, including for Precinct Committeeperson, or sign petitions for other candidates, like President Biden.
What: Co-Founders Chelsea Laliberte and Sara Knizhnik, and the Board of Directors of SAFE Illinois, with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, announce the launch of SAFE Illinois, the only 501(c)4 nonprofit advocacy organization in Illinois solely dedicated to solving public health issues like gun violence, poverty, addiction, suicide, climate change and beyond by addressing the root causes of violence. Register here for this free one-hour event. For more information, visit www.safeillinois.org
What: Lake County Stands Against Stigma, a collaboration of community members, presents a free event commemorating World AIDS Day as a time to reflect on and celebrate the global progress in the HIV/AIDS journey, recognize the challenges remaining, and honor the lives lost. To RSVP or for more information, call the Lake County Health Department’s Need2Know program at (847) 377-8450 or visit lakecountyil.gov/need2know
When: Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Crawford Warming House (Butler Lake), 817 West Lake Street, Libertyville.
What: State Representative Laura Faver Dias, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, Lake County Board Member Jennifer Clark, Village of Libertyville Trustee Matthew Hickey and Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) present a Holiday Recycling Event. Refreshments will be served. There will be coloring activity for kids to take home. Click here for more information and to register.
Where: Haymarket Brewery, 737 W. Randolph Street, Chicago
What: A Holiday reception in Chicago with State Senators Laura Fine, Ann Gillespie, Julie Morrison and Laura Murphy. Register online or email Kelly at kelly@ilsenatedems.org
What: The kickoff event for Dawn Milarski’s candidacy for McHenry County Board, District 8. The event includes appetizers, refreshments, a cash bar and in-house dining. RSVP here or email dawnmilarski4district8@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Location provided upon RSVP
What: Chili cook-off supporting Maria Peterson, candidate for State Representative, District 52. Every attendee will get to vote/judge the competition. Register online. For more information or to sign up, email Mia at Maria@Mariafor52.com
Where: 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood
What: Anthony Vega celebrates his one-year anniversary in office. He will talk about the accomplishments in his first 12 months, and what is on the horizon for the Lake County Clerk’s Office. Admission includes appetizers and an open bar. Discount for Precinct Committeepersons. Register online.
When: Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Where: 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake
What: University Center of Lake County presents its Second Annual Internship & Career Expo offering an opportunity to meet area businesses looking for local talent. Register online.
Where: Toluca’s Restaurant, 1419 Washington Street, Waukegan
What: A holiday kick-off fundraiser for Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Lake County Board Member Mary Ross Cunningham, and State Representative Rita Mayfield. To RSVP, email citizensforerin@gmail.com
When: Saturday, December 9th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago
What: Our Shining Stars Foundation and North Chicago Alderman Kenneth Smith present Project Warm December 9th, distributing coats, hats and gloves. For more information, call Sis Cole at 224-733-9320 or Alderman Kenneth Smith at 224-595-7525.
What: The Warren Township Democrats’ Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser. Ticket price includes dinner buffet and soft drinks (cash bar). A silent auction will also be held. Auction items are welcome. Tickets or sponsorships for the event can be purchased online or by contacting Bonnie Berger-Neel at jcnbbn@gmail.com or calling at 847-899-7140.
When: Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Evanston address provided upon RSVP
What: A Holiday Reception with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. To RSVP, email sarah@janschakowsky.org
Where: North Shore Distillery, 13990 W. Rockland Road, Green Oaks
What: Holiday cocktails in support of State Senators Adriane Johnson and Mary Edly-Allen, with special guest Senate President Don Harmon. To RSVP, email kelly@ilsenatedems.org
What: Northfield Township Democrat’s annual holiday pizza and trivia party. Pay at the door or RSVP to info@northfielddems.org
When: Monday, December 11, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Moe’s Cantina – River North, 155 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago
What: A reception for Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza. RSVP online. For questions, email Team Susana at rsvp@susanamendoza.com
What: The Fremont Democrats hold a holiday potluck party to enjoy good food and fellowship, to celebrate 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to 2024. RSVP on this Google sheet to show what you plan to bring.