When:  Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Online. To receive video conference link, email ehebbard1@gmail.com

What: The February meeting of the IWLC. Attendees will hear comments from Sam Yingling, candidate for IL Senate District 31; Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Illinois Appellate Court District 2; Thomas Maillard, candidate for IL House District 62; Kristal Larson, candidate for County Board District 6; and Michael Leone, candidate for Lake County Board District 1.

When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00am

Where: 20 Webb Street, Grayslake and 374 W. Sweet Clover Road, Round Lake

What: Avon Township Democrats sponsor petition signing at two locations.

When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 12:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Crystal Lake Brewing, 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake

What: Cortina for Justice and Illinois Veterans for Change hold a petition-focused Day of Action. After receiving brief instructions, attendees will knock on doors to gather signatures for Michael Cortina, candidate for Appellate Court Justice, Second Judicial District of Illinois. Notaries will be on hand. Food and drinks will be available at the end. No previous experience necessary. COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For more information, email contact@cortina4justice.com.

When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Lake County Democratic Headquarters, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Warren Township Democrats with Tenth Dems and Lake Dems are hosting an Open House at Lake County Democratic Headquarters during Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk event. People can come sign petitions for Democratic candidates, bring petitions to be notarized and drop off completed petitions.

ArtWauk is a festive monthly event (the third Saturday of the month) in downtown Waukegan. Galleries and other venues in the Arts & Entertainment District are open to passersby and celebrate the city’s growing art community. We have a great spot— the office is one-half block south of the Genesee Theater.

Volunteers are needed to help set up. They are needed to staff our office, greet voters coming in, and show attendees how to help elect Democrats in 2022. For more information or to volunteer, email info@lakedems.org.

When: Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Highland Park Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park. Also Online – link provided closer to the event.

What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim welcomes in the year of the tiger with a Chinatown lion dance troupe, Thai folk dancers and cultural exhibitions. Entry includes boxed refreshments. Masks and vaccination required. Register here.

When: Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Raj’s Dunkin Donuts, 245 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

What: The Pinta family holds a petition drive to help local candidates who support LGBTQ+.

When: Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 5:30pm

Where: Potbelly in Deerfield, 740 Waukegan Road, Deerfield

What: WDTO’s February meeting features special guest, Robin Kelly, Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI). Attendees will celebrate WTDO’s success collecting enough signatures to get Democratic candidates on the ballot, report on important political updates and map out the next few months. Masks required.  RSVP here. For more information, email Ari Botbol at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com.

When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Link provided upon RSVP

What: A virtual chat for Black History Month with Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Rep. Robin Kelly and Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Rep. Nikema Williams. The conversation will include a discussion of the opportunities coming in 2022, the importance of Black women as leaders in the Democratic Party, and the pivotal role of Black voters in the midterm elections.

When: Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: O’Toole’s of Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

What: A kickoff reception for Judge Chris Kennedy, Democratic candidate for Illinois Appellate Court, 2nd District. To RSVP, email info@judgechriskennedy.com or call 847-502-5252

When: Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 7:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Online. Register here.

What: The Vernon Hills Police Department, Be SAFE for Kids, and local pediatrician Dr. Dimple Damani offer this event to learn more about safe gun storage. The discussion will include what all adults need to know about the role safe storage plays in preventing youth gun deaths. Question and answer session with Dr. Damani and VHPD Officer Jeff Hemesath will follow.

When: Friday, February 25, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live.

What: Coalition to Reduce Recidivism presents Women’s Roundtable, “Let’s Talk About it…Facing Trauma: Mental Health (Shame, Blame and Regret).” Keynote speaker: Ms. ReGina Moore, Chief Operating Officer, Legacy Reentry Foundation. For more information, visit www.waukegantownship.com, call 847-244-4900 or email rrandle@waukegantownship.com

When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 8:00 to 10:00am

Where: Whisk Bakery & Coffee Shop, 216 S. Main Street, Wauconda

What: Petition signing for State Representative candidate Mary Morgan and other Democrats. Stay to enjoy a coffee or sweet treat.

When: Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Drip and Culture, 2015 Grand Avenue, Waukegan (inside the Gonzalez grocery store)

What: Petition signing for Sheriff John Idleburg, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Lake County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega and other Democratic candidates. Coffee provided.

When: Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Lake County Federation of Teachers, 248 Ambrogio Dr., Gurnee

What: Petition signing, vetting, notarizing and turn-in event. Snacks will be provided. Masks required.

When: Monday, February 28, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:15pm

Where: Online. Register here.

What: The African American Leadership Policy Institute (AAPLI) screens The Color Tax – Origins of the Modern-Day Racial Wealth Gap, a film exploring the issue of reparations, racist housing practices and the racial wealth gap. Panel discussion follows, hosted by LaCreshia Birts, leader of the Community Renewal Society (CRS) Economic Justice Issue Team.

When: Monday, February 28, 2022. Doors open at 5:30pm. Panel discussion 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: RPM on the Water, 317 North Clark Street, Chicago.  Also on Zoom.

What: A conversation about the crucial, open Illinois Supreme Court races in the 2022 midterm elections where decisions about reproductive choice, workers’ protection, our environment and more are at stake. Panelists include Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, State Representative Kelly Cassidy, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, and law professors Carolyn Shapiro and Simon E. Weffer-Elizondo. Register here. For more information, contact Liz or Lauren at 312-806-2743 or email RSVP@lbhchicago.com

When: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Dover Straits Seafood House, 890 E. US Highway 45, Mundelein

What:  A celebration of Sheriff John Idleburg’s birthday. Register here.

When: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To RSVP, email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com. Link to event will be sent out closer to the date of the meeting.

What: The monthly meeting of the Lake Villa Township Dems.

When: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To RSVP, email Khayden.newport@gmail.com

What: The monthly meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.

When: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP here or email haleigh@pcconsultinginc.com

What: A virtual event in support of Hon. Nancy Rotering, Democrat for Illinois Supreme Court’s 2nd District. Special guest: Geoff Stone, former University of Chicago Provost and Law School Dean, professor and constitutional law expert.

When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:00pm

Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, small party room, 900 S. Lake Street, Mundelein and online via Zoom. To register for the link, email fremontdems@gmail.com

What: In addition to the usual business, the meeting will feature County Board candidate Shawn Killackey. A notary will be present for petitions that need to be signed and notarized. Food will be available at the Dockside Diner for those attending in person.

When: Saturday, March 12, 2022. Staging at 10:15am; parade starts at 11am and lasts about an hour.

Where: Park in the parking garage at Colfax and Wood Streets, then walk over to the staging area on Oak Street near Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street in Palatine. The parade will end near the parking garage.

What: Walk in Palatine with Illinois Senate candidate Maria Peterson in the Durty Nellie St. Patrick’s Day parade. Email Eli Brottman at brottmaneli@gmail.com to let them know you are coming.

When: Saturday, March 12, 2022. Line up at 11:00am, step off at 12 noon

Where: Peter J. Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa

What: Walk in the Lake Villa St. Patrick’s Day Parade with Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) and Lake County Democrats, including Lake Villa Township Dems, Antioch Township Dems, and Grant Township Dems. To RSVP, email ehebbard1@gmail.com

When: Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm

Where: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park

What: Moraine Township Democrats hold their Spring Forward Reception on the day we change the clocks. Attendees will join fellow Democrats for food and fun, and will hear from elected officials and candidates in the June 28 Primary Election, including: Congressman Brad Schneider, State Representative Bob Morgan, Lake County Democratic Chair Lauren Beth Gash, Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim, Lake County Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Candidate for Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, Lake County Board Members Paul Frank and Paras Parekh, Judge Rene Cruz, Judge Christopher Kennedy, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, Precinct Committeeperson Yumi Ross, and many others. Register here.For more information, email info@morainedems.org. Moraine Township includes most of Highland Park, parts of Deerfield and Lake Forest, and all of Highwood and Fort Sheridan.

When: Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Highland Park home address provided upon RSVP. Register here.

What: An afternoon reception in support of Illinois Supreme Court candidate Hon. Nancy Rotering, featuring special guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.

When: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: Jane’s Army presents Verónica Cruz, leading abortion rights advocate in Mexico; Nadine Goodman, Co-founder of CASA; and Celina Villanueva, Illinois State Senator, speaking about the fight to protect reproductive rights – from Illinois, to Mexico, and beyond.

When: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Antioch Area Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch

What: Monthly meeting of Grant and Antioch Township Democrats. This is the first in-person meeting of 2022. RSVP to granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com and antiochtownshipdemocrats@gmail.com

When:  Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 3:00pm

Where:  Lake County Court Tower,  Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan

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: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to cgt011@gmail.com

What: The March meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speakers include 2022 candidates: Judge Rene Cruz running for IL Supreme Court and Alicia Timm running for Lake County Board in District 17.

When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online. Register here.

What: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, the Asian American Caucus, the Asian American Foundation and Asian American community organizations hold a statewide virtual conversation one year later on the Anniversary of the Atlanta murders.