When: Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Ivanhoe Club, 28846 N. Thorngate Dr., Mundelein
What: A fundraiser to support CYN Counseling Center’s work providing education and programming for suicide prevention and mental health support in Lake County. The event includes an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and celebration of life. To register, visit https://cyngrayslake.org/suicideprevention/
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Shekinah Glory Banquet Hall, 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, North Chicago
What: 5th Ward Alderman Kenneth Smith presents a Ward Meeting and Informational Session. The event includes a raffle and free fall fish fry. For more information, call 224-595-7525.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm
Where: BBQ Garden, 9020 W. Golf Road, Niles
What: Korean BBQ celebrating Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s birthday. The event features food, fun and Karaoke. Register here.
When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Diamond Lake Sports Complex, 26543 N. IL Route 83, Mundelein
What: Fremont Township Democrats sponsor a fall cookout and petition event with candidate petitions to sign and hand out. Completed petitions can be notarized. There will be burgers, brats, hot dogs, and other tasty food. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share, potluck style. For questions or to RSVP, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Monday, October 2, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Taste 222, 222 N. Canal St., Chicago
What: Fundraiser celebrating the birthday of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. RSVP here. . For more information or to RSVP directly, email Allison Hunt at allison@apsandassociates.com
When: Monday, October 2, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: Multiple Illinois libraries host this Banned Books Week webinar, moderated by syndicated columnist Heidi Stevens. Panelists including Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, will share how to effectively support intellectual freedom. Topics include the current state of book challenges, Illinois’ legislative response, and the implications of censorship on communities. Register here.
When: Friday, October 6, 2023 from 7:30 to 9:30am
Where: Holiday Inn Gurnee, Sapphire Ballroom, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: Lake County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast features State Senator Adriane Johnson, State Representative Bob Morgan and Lake County Board President Sandy Hart. Register here.
When: Friday, October 6, 2023 at 4:00pm
Where: Address of Highland Park home provided upon RSVP
What: A reception and conversation supporting the Senatorial campaign of Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA). RSVP here. For questions, email Jenna Gravalis at jgravalis@capstratca.com
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023. Rally and kickoff at 10:00am, canvass begins at 10:30.
Where: 125 Carriage Road, North Barrington
What: Day of Action canvassing for Maria Peterson, candidate for District 52 State Representative, and special guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. For questions, email Maria@Mariafor52.com Please register to attend at https://www.mobilize.us/friendsofmariapeterson/event/581568/
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:30pm
Where: Robert Crown School, 620 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda
What: Wauconda Township Dems hold a highway cleanup along Bonner Road. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Dems shirt, sturdy shoes and long pants. Safety vests and gloves will be provided. Attendees must watch this short Lake County video before participating: http://lakecountyil.swagit.com/play/10152014-1058/#1 To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:30pm
Where: Harbor Brewing Co., 130 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa
What: IWLC hosts a spicy and savory fundraiser where up to 10 chili cooks will compete for three trophies. Register here.
When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 12 noon to 1:00pm
Where: Online via ZOOM. Formerly Newport Coffee House, Bannockburn –
What: Congressman Brad Schneider holds his October Coffee Club on Zoom. Register here to receive the link or for questions, call Eli Krule at 847-530-2744 or email eli@schneiderforcongress.com
When: Monday, October 9, 2023 from 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The guest speaker will be Eric Rinehart, Lake County State’s Attorney. RSVP to AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 7:00pm
Where: The Shanty Restaurant, 38985 US Highway 41, Wadsworth; corner of Hwy 41 and Wadsworth Road. Enter the east door.
What: October meeting of Newport Township Democrats. Guest speaker will be Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Lake County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court. There will also be an update on Waukegan Airport’s plan to expand its runway. RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00pm
Where: Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 S. Lake St., Mundelein (small party room)
What: All things political will be discussed, including upcoming Connection Canvassing opportunities as well as petitions. There will be a notary present. A hybrid system will be used, with some meeting in person and everyone else Zooming in. For those attending in person, food will be available for purchase at the Dockside Diner. Those wishing to join via Zoom should email fremontdems@gmail.org
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. Link will be sent shortly before the session.
What: Presenters will include Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Political Director Ben Head, and Alyssa Knobel, communications and government relations consultant, former City Council member and Lake County Democratic Precinct Committeeperson. This training will focus on best practices in effective voter contact, door knocking, and persuasion. Any Democrat who is committed to working to elect our candidates is welcome to attend. Sign up here.
When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 North County Street, Waukegan
What: An open house in celebration of the new Job Center Kiosk host site. The kiosk brings access to the services of the Waukegan Job Center into the community.”
When: Friday, October 13, 2023. 10:30am Networking; 11:00am to 1:00pm Program
Where: Holiday Inn Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
What: Coalition to Reduce Recidivism holds its 20th Annual Luncheon with the theme “20 Years of Change: One Life at a Time.” Keynote speaker: Sodiqa Williams, Sr. VP & General Counsel, Safer Foundation, Chicago. Register at waukegantownship.com For more information email dross@waukegantownship.com
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 to 10:00am
Where: Samari’s Bakery, 1500 S. Lake Street, Mundelein
What: Fremont Township Democrats, along with Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and State Representative Dan Didech, will have petitions to be signed, picked up and/or distributed. A notary will be present to notarize any petitions. Attendees will get to have a sweet treat and coffee. For questions, email fremontdems@gmail.com
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 5:30 to 9:30pm
Where: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 510 IL-83, Mundelein
What: A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month that supports Mano a Mano’s mission to empower immigrant families in Lake County. Register online. For questions, email amartinez@mamfrc.org
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023. 6:00pm Cocktails and Silent Auction; 7:00-10:00pm Dinner and Live Auction
Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
What: A Safe Place holds its 14th annual “Unmask the Violence” Gala. Proceeds support the organization’s mission to end domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County. Register here.
When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield.
What: Lake Dems presents our 2nd Annual Shades of Blue Fundraiser. We will present our Leadership Award to Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, Volunteer of the Year Award to Fremont Township Democrats Chair Matt Lowry, Labor Leader of the Year Award to Painters District Council 14 Business Representative Todd Overdorf, and our Lifetime Achievement Award to State Representative Rita Mayfield. Our exciting keynote and featured speakers will also be announced soon. Reserve your seat now! Lakedems.org/ShadesofBlue
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Campestre Mexican Restaurant, 515 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach
What: A reception in support of Esiah Campos, candidate for Lake County Board. RSVP here.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: The October meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Topics include the call for PCs/Connection Canvassing and trustee updates. RSVP to waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com for Zoom link.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: IWLC’s October meeting features State Representative Laura Faver Dias and Lake County Board Member John Wasik. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 3:00pm
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
What: Lake Dems is sponsoring volunteers to become Deputy Voter Registrars. The training session is conducted by the County Clerk’s office, and once you complete the session you will officially be able to register others to vote. Register here.
There are certain requirements. You must be 18 years old and registered to vote in Lake County. Once you are trained to register voters in Lake County, you can register voters anywhere in Illinois. (Deputy Voter Registrars must be trained in their home county.)
Voting is our most basic right, and helping others to exercise that right is an important contribution to our community. We hope you can help.
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Waukegan City Hall, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan
What: Clean Power Lake County invites attendance at a meeting of the Waukegan City Council Committee of the Whole where they will oppose a motion to kill the Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance. Click here for more information.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Deer Park Office Complex, 21660 N. Field Parkway, Deer Park
What: A petition-signing event to get Democratic candidates on the ballot for 2024. Rain or shine.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 5:00pm Bus leaves at 11:00am sharp.
Where: Meet at Foss Park District Community Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago.
What: Alderman Kenneth Smith presents a fishing trip with transportation, lunch and fishing poles provided. Register at Foss Park Center. For more information, contact Lasha Brown at 847-689-7480 or Alderman Kenneth Smith at 847-845-5549.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
What: BG Pride celebrates its 6th Annual Coming Out Day. This family-friendly event includes games, music, treats and more. For tickets, register at buffalogrovepride.com/