When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst
What: A candle lighting ceremony in honor of National Human Trafficking Month. Sponsored by A Safe Space.
When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills
What: Libertyville Township Democrats will hold their monthly meeting. Topics will include a presentation on ranked choice voting in Illinois and upcoming primary elections planning including walk card and canvassing discussions. For more information or to RSVP, email jcsc1314@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:00am
Where: Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St., Antioch
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. There will be discussion of offices and candidates for the March 17, 2026 primary election. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Locations in Gurnee, Libertyville, Highland Park, Waukegan, Lindenhurst, and Grayslake. See links below.
What: A canvass event for Morgan Coghill, a candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 10th Congressional District. For more information or to RSVP, see the following links:
Gurnee: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879830/
Libertyville: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879828/
Highland Park: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879825/
Waukegan: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879823/
Lindenhurst: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879821/
Grayslake: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879819/
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:30pm
Where: Port Clinton Square, 600-601 Central Ave., Highland Park
What: Join us at Port Clinton Square on Saturday, January 10th at 4:30pm as we come together in solidarity. This vigil is a space for our community to honor the victims of ICE violence and stand united in denouncing the systemic violence of this administration. For more information or to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/lakecountydemsil/event/882493/.
When: Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Locations in Gurnee, Libertyville, Highland Park, Waukegan, Lindenhurst, and Grayslake. See links below.
What: A canvass event for Morgan Coghill, a candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 10th Congressional District. For more information or to RSVP, see the following links:
Gurnee: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879830/
Libertyville: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879828/
Highland Park: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879825/
Waukegan: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879823/
Lindenhurst: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879821/
Grayslake: www.mobilize.us/coghillforcongress/event/879819/
When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: Southwest corner of Deerfield Rd. and Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
What: West Deerfield Dems and Chicago Area Peace Action host a protest in Deerfield to voice their condemnation of ICE actions in our community and across the U.S., and to stand up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com or northshoresaysno@gmail.com.
When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theatre)
What: Team Holly Kim will hold Tuesday Night Phone Banks in Waukegan. 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/tuesday-phone-banks-in-waukegan-for-holly-kim/.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center (Small Party Room), 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: Fremont Dems will discuss all things political, especially the upcoming primary elections here in Illinois. They will be using a hybrid system, with some members attending in person and others joining via Zoom. For those attending in person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. For more information or to RSVP: fremontdems@gmail.com or 847-533-5717.
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Northbrook address provided upon RSVP
What: Phone bank and training for the 2026 election cycle. Bring a laptop and a mobile device. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.schneiderforcongress.com/events/phone-bank-with-team-brad.
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. Riverside Dr., Gurnee
What: Hear from several candidates running for the Lake County Board. For more information or to RSVP: warrentownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, January 15, 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.
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30am
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center (Small Meeting Room), 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein
What: A storytelling experience hosted by Jennifer Banek, candidate for State Central Committeewoman in the 10th District. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Vernon Township Community Service Bldg., 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove
What: Vernon Township Democrats hosts candidates in the 9th District. Daniel Biss, candidate for Congress, and Josina Morita, candidate for Democratic State Central Committee, will discuss federal immigration enforcement and other issues of importance. For more information: vtdemsch@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Il-Forno Pizza & Pasta, 750 Osterman Ave., Deerfield
What: An afternoon of postcard writing to North Carolina voters in a contested U.S. Senate race. Postcards, addresses, and messages provided. Please bring a pen and postcard stamps (if you can). Food available for purchase. For more information or to RSVP: info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 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, catch up with old friends, talk about what's on your mind, and hear about how to get more involved in helping to elect Democrats this year at the Lake Dems Open House during ArtWauk. Waukegan's monthly celebration of its growing arts community, ArtWauk is when shops and vendors in the downtown lakefront area surrounding the historic Genesee Theatre stay open late, creating a festive atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided.
When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Location in Buffalo Grove provided upon RSVP
What: Congressman Brad Schneider will hold an event for coffee and conversation. For more information or to RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/januarycoffeeclub2026.
When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Barrington address available upon RSVP
What: 2026 campaign kickoff for Maria Peterson, candidate for District 52 State Rep. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mariafor52/event/883597/.
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am
Where: Ten Hotel Convention Center (formerly Gurnee Holiday Inn Convention Center), 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: SOLD OUT. An annual breakfast celebrating the memory and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Rob Roy Golf Club (Ballroom), 505 E. Camp McDonald Rd., Prospect Heights
What: BG Pride, Lake County Democrats, Glen's Friends, and Highwood Pride co-sponsor a Day of Action. Meet and greet local LGBTQ candidates for Congress, write for Cards from Allies, donate to the food pantry, enjoy a family-friendly drag show, and more. For more information or to RSVP: click here.
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 from 5:15 to 6:30pm
Where: Northbrook address provided upon RSVP
What: The Brad Schneider campaign for Congress will host phone banks for Brad twice a week until primary election day. For more information or to RSVP: www.schneiderforcongress.com/phone-bank-for-brad.
When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm
Where: Northeast corner of Waukegan Rd. and Deerfield Rd., Deerfield
What: Chicago Peace Action and West Deerfield Dems invite people to stand with them to demand ICE/CBP stop terrorizing, injuring, and killing our neighbors. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.
When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Lake Dems Waukegan Office, 228A N. Genesee St., Waukegan (right near the Genesee Theatre)
What: Team Holly Kim will hold Tuesday night phone banks in Waukegan. 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/tuesday-phone-banks-in-waukegan-for-holly-kim/.
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 5:15 to 6:30pm
Where: Northbrook address provided upon RSVP
What: The Brad Schneider campaign for Congress will host phone banks for Brad twice a week until primary election day. For more information or to RSVP: www.schneiderforcongress.com/phone-bank-for-brad.
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Phone bank in support of Holly Kim for Illinois Comptroller. For more information or to RSVP: click here.
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: The Wauconda Township Democrats January meeting will include a discussion and planning of events in support of our local community, as well as leadership opportunities. For Zoom link, RSVP: waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lake Villa
What: Indivisible Western Lake County will hold its January monthly meeting. Topics will include brainstorming ideas and creating action points for the March 17 primary election and the November general election, as well as an opportunity for those running for election to speak to the group. For more information or to RSVP: Randyharnicker@gmail.com.
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: La Canoa Restaurant, 50 S. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan
What: Campaign kickoff and rally in support of North Shore Water Reclamation District 3 Trustee Beverly Sugar Young. Sponsorship available. Free food (cash bar). For more information or to RSVP: donnad3856@comcast.net.
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Moraine Dems 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.
When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Barrington White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington
What: Maria Peterson, candidate for State Rep. in District 52, hosts a conversation on gun violence prevention. Guest speakers include survivor and advocate Summerlove Romero and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. For more information or to RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mariafor52/event/883608/.