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.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa address provided upon RSVP to ehebbard1@gmail.com
What: Attendees at the March meeting of the IWLC will meet the candidates.
When: Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm
Where: Drop off donations to Grant Township, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside
What: Antioch, Avon, Grant, Lake Villa, Newport and Wauconda Townships are collecting donations for Ukraine. All medical supplies, food, clothing and other essentials must be new. To volunteer, call 847-740-2233.
When: Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:30pm
Where: Happ Inn, 305 N. Happ Road, Northfield
What: An opportunity to visit with Congressman Brad Schneider and hear an update during a busy time in Congress. Register here. For questions, contact Mitch Greenberg at (847) 977-4860 or Mitch@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Monday, March 21, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:15pm
Where: North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Rd., Northfield
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds a town hall for seniors where he will provide a legislative update discussing actions Congress has taken to support Ukraine, political polarization and other topics before taking questions from attendees. To RSVP, email matt.fried@mail.house.gov
When: Monday, March 21, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Where: Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a roundtable discussion to celebrate Women’s History Month. Panelists include: Geri Aglipay, SBA Regional Administrator; Donna Johnson, Libertyville Mayor; Karin Peterson, Mental Health Professional and Sherri Cawn, Business Owner. Panelists will discuss their experiences during COVID and how to ensure equality going forward. To RSVP, email matt.fried@mail.house.gov
When: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: N/NW Suburban Chapter, National Organization for Women (NOW), hosts Chicago feminist and children’s book author, Mary Lou Edwards. She will talk about her new book, Only One Me On Our Big Blue Marble, a book for pre-teen girls.
When: Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Jesus Name Community Center, Genesee Street, Waukegan
What: NIRCO presents a movie night, featuring Four Good Days. Recovery support services are provided by individuals with lived experiences. NIRCO’s aim is to reduce the stigma of addiction and put a face and voice to recovery. For questions, email Mary Roberson at nircoarco20@gmail.com
When: Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The event is within walking distance of the Metra station.
What: Young Democrats of Illinois (YDI) invite you to network and mingle with fellow young Dems. Register here