When: Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP here to get the Zoom link
What: The event is a virtual fundraiser for Congressman Sean Casten. He will discuss his work on the Financial Services Committee, climate change and his upcoming campaign.
When: Monday, January 10, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.
What: Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois Senate, hosts “Petition Packet Pack Dos & Don’ts.” Those who register will receive delivery of a petition packet.
When: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:00pm
Where: Online. For Zoom link email Kathie Hayden at khayden.newport@gmail.com
What: The January meeting of the Newport Township Democrats.
When: Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). Food will be available at the Dockside Diner. To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com
What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Topics include petition signing and comments by Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois State Senate, and Lake County Board member Jessica Vealitzek.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 8:30 to 11:00am
Where: Adler Lodge, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Libertyville Township Democrats sponsor a drive-through style petition gathering event to get Dems on the ballot. Free coffee and donuts will be served.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022. Breakfast and training: 9:30 to 10:00am; petition pickup/dropoff 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: 10481 W. Illinois Avenue, Beach Park
What: Attendees can stop by and sign petitions for Joyce Mason, reelection candidate for State Representative, and Gina Roberts, candidate for Lake County Board. This is also an opportunity to pick up petitions to get signatures from family, friends and neighbors. Masks are required indoors. Notaries will be present.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Palatine Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, 512 West Northwest Highway, Palatine
What: Volunteer kickoff for Nabeela Syed, candidate for State Representative, to sign petitions and collect signatures.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Deer Park Office Complex, 21660 W. Field Pkwy, Deer Park
What: Ela Township Democrats and Palatine Township Democrats jointly sponsor a petition event with Congressman Mike Quigley. This event features a drive-through petition drive and an opportunity to pass signature sheets to your friends and family. Click here to sign up. For more information, email nancyshepherdson@hotmail.com or call 847-340-0262
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 North County Street, Waukegan
What: NAACP Lake County and Waukegan Public Library host a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic. Walk-ins welcome. All vaccines will be available, including 1st, 2nd and booster shots for ages 5 and up. Vaccines provided by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). To make an appointment: call NAACP 847-672-9251. For help in Spanish, call 847-775-2547
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022. Shifts from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Sketchbook Brewing Company, 4901 Main Street, Skokie
What: Campaign kickoff for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Laura Fine, and State Representatives Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Robyn Gabel. Mask and proof of vaccination are required to attend. Sign up here. For questions, email finevolunteer@gmail.com or text 414-540-8976
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Laborers Hall 152, 409 Temple Ave., Highland Park
What: An opportunity to sign petitions for State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Bob Morgan. Masks and proof of vaccination are required. RSVP Here. For more information, email Ari Botbol at ari@bobmorganforillinois.com or Ryan Hurley at ryan@ilsenatedems.org
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 11:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Democratic Headquarters Office, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: Petition Kickoff for State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Rita Mayfield and Lake County Board Member Mary Ross Cunningham. Mask and proof of vaccination required to attend.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022. Lunch and training: 12:30 to 1:00pm; Petition pickup/dropoff: 12:30 to 3:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: Attendees can stop by and sign petitions for Joyce Mason, reelection candidate for State Representative; Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board, and other candidates. This is also an opportunity to pick up petitions to get signatures from family, friends and neighbors.
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Bagels By The Book, 870 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Petition Kickoff for State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Dan Didech and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim. Mask and proof of vaccination required to attend.
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022. Shifts from 11:00am to 2:00pm and 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Democratic Party of Evanston, 1806 Church St., Evanston
What: Campaign kickoff for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Laura Fine, and State Representatives Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz and Robyn Gabel. Mask and proof of vaccination are required to attend. Sign up here. For questions, email finevolunteer@gmail.com or text 414-540-8976
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022. Lunch and training: 12:30 to 1:00pm; Petition pickup/dropoff: 12:30 to 3:30pm
Where: McAlister’s Deli, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: Attendees can stop by and sign petitions for Joyce Mason, reelection candidate for State Representative; Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board, and other candidates. This is also an opportunity to pick up petitions to get signatures from family, friends and neighbors.
Where: Holiday Inn Skokie, 5300 W. Touhy Ave., Skokie
What: State Senator Ram Villivalam kicks off his reelection campaign with special guests Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Congressman Mike Quigley and State Senate President Don Harmon. There will be refreshments, petitions available to sign, and the chance to sign up for volunteer slots. Proof of vaccination required. RSVP here. For questions, email Joey Slater at joeys@ramforsenate.com
When: Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
Where: First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 1529 Elizabeth Ave., North Chicago
What: The North Shore Baptist Ministers Alliance presents the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. For questions, email Angelo Kyle at akyle657@gmail.com
When: Monday, January 17, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Online. For tickets, visit www.waukegantownship.com
What: The 20th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Dreamers’ Event with the program theme, “Know Your History, Know Your Future!” Guest Speakers: Rev. Dr. William Barber and Pastor James T. Meeks. Other speakers: Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and U.S. Senator Richard Durbin. For more information, call 847-244-9242.
When: Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP
What: In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Moraine Dems sponsors a virtual discussion about the new congressional, legislative, county board, and precinct maps in our area. There will also be comments from Democratic candidates running this year.
When: Tuesday, January 18, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Congregation Beth Am and ACA Consumer Advocacy present a discussion about health care reform as social justice, the inequities of the current system, and ways to move forward. For more information email rabbiprass@congregation-betham.org
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).
When: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, send an email to cgt011@gmail.com.
What: The January meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Guest speakers include 2022 candidates: U.S. Representative Bill Foster (for the 11th District), Anthony Vega (for Lake County Clerk), and Judge Rochford (for IL Supreme Court).
When: Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Online. To receive video conference link, email ehebbard1@gmail.com
What: The January meeting of the IWLC. Attendees will hear comments from Nancy Rotering, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court District 2; Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for State Senate; Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk; and Laura Dias, candidate for State Representative.
When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: Hansa Coffee Roasters, 600 Walnut Ave., Lake Bluff
What: Petitions and Coffee for State Senator Julie Morrison, Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart and State Representative Bob Morgan. Mask and proof of vaccination required to attend.
When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Hidden Pearl Cafe, 1250 N. Green Street, McHenry
What: An opportunity to sign petitions and meet candidates. Complimentary food and coffee will be provided. Proof of vaccination and masks will be required. For additional information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Palatine Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine
What: Maria Peterson, candidate for the 26th State Senate District, and Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, candidate for the 51st State House District, hold a petition signing event in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. This is an opportunity to sign their petitions, register to canvass, and donate new or lightly used clothing and non-perishable food. Coffee and donuts will be served. Register here.
When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: AREA Coffee, 18 E. Park St., Mundelein
What: Fremont Township Democrats offer an opportunity to sign and distribute petitions for Democratic candidates. There will be a notary present to notarize any completed petitions. There will be coffee and tasty snacks while you wait. Masks are required indoors while not eating or drinking. For questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com or call 847-918-0499
When: Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Emmett’s Brewing Company, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine
What: A Winter Reception for Nabeela Syed, candidate for State Representative. RSVP here.
When: Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 11:00am – 12:00 noon
Where: Online. Zoom link provided upon RSVP. Sign up here.
What: A virtual coffee club with Congressman Brad Schneider. For questions or to RSVP call Mitch at 847-977-4860 or email mitch@schneiderforcongress.com