Events

When: Sunday, September 4, 2022. Lineup at 11:30am in Spot #7. Step off at 12:00 noon

Where: Line-up is on Clarendon Drive near Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake. The parade ends at the Round Lake Metra Station parking lot on Cedar Lake Road

What: Walk with Team Schneider, Sheriff John Idleburg, County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega and other Democrats in the St. Joseph’s Fiestas Patrias Parade.

When: Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:30pm

Where: Glencoe home address provided upon RSVP

What: An event in support of Congressman Brad Schneider. RSVP here. or email Eli Krule at  eli@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Monday, September 5, 2022 from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm.

Where: Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove.  Parking at the site is available for volunteers.

What: Lake County Democrats will have a booth at Buffalo Grove Days on Labor Day weekend. Sign up for a shift here.

When: Monday, September 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Lake Dems booth at Buffalo Grove Days. Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

What: Dan Didech invites you to a Meet-and-Greet with Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Appellate Court and Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for Illinois Supreme Court.

When: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

What: State Representative Daniel Didech and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim hold an Open House in their new campaign office.

When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6:00pm

Where: Location provided upon registration.

What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts a “Congress on Your Corner” event in Beach Park to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. Register here. This event will be streamed on Facebook. For questions, contact Rep. Schneider’s office at (847) 383-4870.

When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Lake Villa Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst (1st Floor meeting room.)

What: The Lake Villa Dems will be holding their monthly meeting.  County Clerk candidate Anthony Vega will discuss election integrity.
For questions or to RSVP, please email lakevillatownshipdems@gmail.com

When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30pm

Where: Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville

What: A reception in support of Judge Chris Kennedy, candidate for Appellate Court District 2. RSVP to Liz Nicholson at 312-404-2324 or email liz@nicholsonandassoc.com

When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Winnetka address provided upon RSVP

What: The New Trier Democratic Organization sponsors a cocktail party with Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representatives Bob Morgan and Jonathan Carroll and Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton. RSVP online or email to Eli Krule at eli@schneiderforcongress.com

When: Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake

What: Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart takes apart the myth that Democrats are soft on crime. He will talk about the effect of the 2021 SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform bill on our communities, gun safety reform efforts and what they mean for gun crimes across Lake County. Register online. For additional information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Friday, September 9, 2022 at 8:30am

Where: Petterino’s, 150 N. Dearborn St., Chicago

What: Pre-Election conversation with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. RSVP here. For questions, contact Nancy Kohn at 312-527-3667 or email nkohn@kohnconsulting.com

When: Friday, September 9, 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Antioch Recovery Club, 311 East Depot Street, Antioch

What: In response to numerous overdoses in Antioch, Live4lali and the ARC are partnering to educate and distribute free naloxone.

When: Friday, September 9, 2022 at 6:00pm

Where: China V Star Buffet, 2253 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan

What: A fundraiser supporting Waukegan Township Democrats’ efforts to mobilize Democratic voters. RSVP here. The event features Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim as guest bartender. For questions, email waukegandems@gmail.com

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 9:30am to 1:00pm

Where: 105 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein

What:  Fremont Dems sponsors a Day of Action for Democratic candidates with Congressman Brad Schneider. Attendees will be stuffing bags of literature and then canvassing for Democrats up and down the ballot.  For questions, email the Fremont Democrats at fremontdems@gmail.com

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Century Park Fairgrounds, 1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.   Public parking is available in the Park District lot at the corner of Lakeview Parkway and Hawthorn Parkway.

What: Sticky Note Palooza to support Jennifer Clark’s campaign for reelection to the Lake County Board. Volunteers will place sticky notes with information about Jennifer on doors of voters in the 15th District. Training and materials will be provided. Register here. For questions, email jenniferclarklake15@gmail.com

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Joyce Mason’s Gurnee campaign office, Saratoga Square area, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee. Just to the left of Top Driver.

What: Day of Action for State Representative Joyce Mason and Lake County Board candidate Carissa Casbon. For more information or to RSVP, visit the Facebook page.

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:30pm

Where: Address of Mundelein home provided upon RSVP.

What: An afternoon with Anthony Vega, candidate for Lake County Clerk. To RSVP, send email to general@votevega.org

When: Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 3:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa.  The west side of Cedar Avenue between Route 83 and Grand Avenue; across the street from the Metra Station. Parking is restricted to village residents.

What: Lake Villa celebrates fall with activities, vendors and food. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 12:00 noon

Where: 4206 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg in McHenry County

What: Walk with Congressman Brad Schneider and Team Brad in the Johnsburg Saufen Und Spiel Parade! RSVP here or email ethan@schneiderforcongress.com for more information.

When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm

Where:  Primo Italian American Cuisine, 720 Milwaukee Avenue, Gurnee

What: Love songs and refreshments in support of Carissa Casbon, candidate for Lake County Board. Special guest, singing star Stacey Tappan. RSVP here.

When: Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00pm

Where: Long Grove home address provided upon RSVP

What: A tour of French cheese and wine with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and guests in support of Marah Altenberg, candidate for reelection to the Lake County Board. RSVP here.

When: Monday, September 12, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30pm

Where: Online. Zoom link provided upon RSVP. Register here.

What: Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership Training Academy presents the Annual Dawn Clark Netsch Policy Forum on the topic, “From Abortion to Democracy: What’s at Stake in 2022.” Speakers include David Axelrod, political strategist and commentator, and Celinda Lake, President, Lake Research Partners. For more information, contact Katherine Scotty at staff@iwiltrainingacademy.org or call 312-646-0276

When: Monday, September 12, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa

What: The monthly meeting of the Antioch and Grant Township Democrats. For questions, email granttownshipdemocrats@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: Evanston lakeside home of Joan Rothenberg. Address provided upon RSVP. Register here.

What: An evening of conversation with Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs. For questions, contact Joe Platt at joe@friendsoffrerichs.com or (773) 344-5419

When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: The Shanty South, 38985 Highway 41, just south of the Shanty on the corner of Wadsworth Road and 41, Wadsworth.

What: September meeting of Newport Dems. Guest speaker: State Representative Joyce Mason.

When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

Where: Zoom webinar Register here.

What: League of Women Voters of Lake County sponsors a presentation with Jose Santos Woss, Director of Friends Committee on National Legislation; Kris Brown, President of the Brady Campaign, and Eric Rinehart, Lake County State’s Attorney. They will share their experiences and address how an individual can work with public officials to reduce the plague of gun violence.

When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom. Register here.

What: Lake County Democrats sponsors a Zoom webinar, “Winning Elections – Training for Precinct Committeepersons and Grassroots Activists.”

When: Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom and live at the Lakeside Recreation Center, 900 South Lake Street in Mundelein (in the small party room). To request Zoom link, email fremontdems@gmail.com

What: Virtual and live hybrid meeting of the Fremont Township Democrats. Food available for purchase at the Dockside Diner.

When: Friday, September 16, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Doors open at 2:00pm, speaking program begins at 4:00pm.

Where: UIC Forum Main Hall, 1213 S. Halsted St., Chicago

What: A rally at the University of Illinois Chicago with Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor JB Pritzker, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Illinois Democrats before early voting begins.  RSVP here.

When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 9:00am

Where: Meet in the west parking lot at Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Rd., Gurnee.

What: Warren Township Democrats (WTD) hold a cleanup of Stearns School Road between Dilleys Road and US 41. For questions, email Bonnie Berger-Neel at jcnbbn@gmail.com or call 847-223-0795.