Events

When: Friday, December 12, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Libertyville Civic and Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville

What: The Illinois Secretary of State will hold a mobile DMV sponsored by State Representative Laura Faver Dias, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, and the Libertyville Senior Center. Appointments are required. For more information click here. To RSVP click here.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00am

Where: Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:00am

Where: Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. Speaker: 9th Congressional District Democratic candidate Kat Abughazaleh. Please RSVP as space is limited. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park Police Station, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park

What: Donations of food, blankets, and other items to support veterans will be accepted. For more information call Senator Morrison's office at (847) 945-5200 or click here.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30am

Where: Lake Zurich location provided upon RSVP

What: Ela Township Democrats host a meet and greet with Daniel Biss, a candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District. To RSVP or for more information: mobilize.us/danielbiss/event/870307/.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Waukegan address provided upon RSVP

What: Schneider for Congress Holiday Party. Consider bringing a non-perishable item to donate to a local food bank. For more information or to RSVP: Brad's Annual Holiday Party!

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 510 E. IL Rt. 83, Mundelein

What: Waukegan Township will host the Staben House Home for the Holidays Annual Benefit Gala. Please RSVP by November 24. For more information or to RSVP: www.waukegantownship.com/FormCenter/Registration-and-Donations-4/2025-Home-for-The-Holidays-Annual-Gala-112.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 6:00 to 11:00pm

Where: Lakehurst Banquet Hall, 300 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan

What: Kenneth Smith's "Paint the Town Red" Annual Christmas Party.

When: Monday, December 15, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove

What: A fundraiser in support of Jenny Levin's campaign for Illinois State Representative, District 51. For more information or to RSVP: click here or email connect@jennylevin.com.

When: Monday, December 15, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

Where: Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park

What: SAFE (Safe Access for Everyone) Illinois will host a screening of the film "The Credible Messenger: The Dr. Chico Tillmon Story" about the work of Dr. Tillmon, an internationally renowned expert in Community Violence Intervention. All funds raised will be used to support the RIFL (Responsibility in Firearm Legislation) Act Campaign. For more information or to RSVP: secure.numero.ai/signup/Screening-of-The-Credible-Messenger-The-Dr-Chico-Tillmon-Story.

When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: Highland Park address upon RSVP

What: A reception supporting the Honorable Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor of Illinois and candidate for U.S. Senate. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/jfi120825.

When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm

Where: Location will be shared prior to event date

What: Men4Choice celebrates their 10th anniversary and will honor special guest Governor JB Pritzker for his consistent allyship on the fight for reproductive freedom. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/10years4choice.

When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:00pm

Where: Prairie House Tavern, 2710 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove

What: An opportunity to meet Democratic friends and neighbors for a holiday get-together. For more information or to RSVP: vtdemsch@gmail.com.

When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Southwest corner of Deerfield Rd. and Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

What: Chicago Area Peace Action hosts two protests in Deerfield to stand up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP, click here.

When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Zoom, email for meeting info

What: The Wauconda Township Democrats December meeting will feature updates on their food pantry efforts for the Wauconda/Island Lake community. It will also have an update on "Know Your Rights" Training with Nabeela Syed. For more information or to RSVP: waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.

When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: IWLC will hold its December monthly meeting featuring guest speaker Kevin Ryan, a candidate for U.S. Senate. For more information or to RSVP: randyharnicker@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am

Where: 137 E. Main St., Round Lake Park

What: Toy giveaway with Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, candidate for U.S. Senate. Hosted by Lake County Board Member Esiah Campos and the Teamsters, with toys provided by Pastor John Harrell.

When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Location available upon RSVP

What: A welcome event for the Coghill for Congress Group: Lake County Students for Justice initiative. For more information or to RSVP: coghillforcongress.com/justice.

When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theatre)

What: Meet like-minded people and talk about what’s on your mind at the Lake Dems Open House during ArtWauk. Waukegan’s monthly event celebrates its growing arts community, with shops and vendors surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre staying open late.

When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Rise N Dine restaurant, 102 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling

What: Hands Off Wheeling, a local non-profit led by high school and college students, will be hosting a food, clothing (especially children’s coats), and toy drive in support of local charities. Volunteers are welcome! To RSVP: https://forms.gle/AsdSn8k3X98YLW7G9. Email with any questions: handsoffwheeling@gmail.com.

When: Monday, December 22, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:30pm

Where: Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park

What: Ticket proceeds go to the Moraine Township Charitable Fund. The ticket includes admission for one, a bag of popcorn, and bottled water. For more information or to RSVP: luma.com/3gm7nzhf.

When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00am

Where: Little Bean Coffee Company, 395 Lake St., Antioch

What: Antioch and Grant Township Democrats meet for conversation and networking. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.

When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Location available upon RSVP

What: A canvass for Morgan Coghill, a candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 10th District. For more information or to RSVP: mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/878181/.

When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Location available upon RSVP

What: A canvass for Morgan Coghill, a candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 10th District. For more information or to RSVP: mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/878181/.

When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:15pm

Where: 742 E. Park Ave., Libertyville

What: Hosted by Friends of Jaclyn Rodriguez, participants will help pack meals for children in need around the world through Feed My Starving Children. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Green Town Tavern, 110 S. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Holly Kim will speak on how she plans to build a brighter financial future for all of us in Illinois as State Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/waukeganholly.

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:30pm

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

What: A meet and greet with Morgan Coghill, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District. For more information or to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/878602/.

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom

What: Ela Dems will meet to discuss plans for 2026. The guest speaker will be Jenny Levin, a candidate for 51st District State Representative. For more information or to request the Zoom link: elademocrats@gmail.com.

When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Emerson & Oliver, 140 Cass St., Lower Level, Woodstock

What: Mid-Winter Warm-Up, in support of Karen Battaglia for Illinois State Senate District 32. For more information or to RSVP:
secure.actblue.com/donate/midwinterwarmup26.

When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Moraine and Lake Dems Highland Park Office, 474 Central Ave., Lower Level, Highland Park

What: Team Holly Kim will hold Thursday Night Phone Banks in Highland Park. Participants will be calling supporters across Illinois to help spread Holly Kim’s message and build momentum for her campaign for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/thursday-phone-banks-in-highland-park-for-holly-kim.