When: Monday, May 8, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Where: Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
What: Monthly meeting of the Antioch & Grant Township Democrats. The speaker will be Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega discussing ranked-choice-voting. RSVP to Joe Bongiovanni at AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com
When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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: May meeting of Newport Township Democrats. Guest speaker to be announced. RSVP to Kathie at khayden.newport@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00pm
Where: City of Waukegan Council Chambers--2nd Floor
100 N. Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
What: Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Lake County Sheriff and Lake County Health Department sponsor Part 2 of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Series of Mini-Summits on Deflection & Diversion inside and outside of our legal system. The event will focus on programs that seek to provide treatment for those in mental health crisis as opposed to jails or emergency rooms. For questions, contact Sandra Bankston at sbankston@lakecountyil.gov
When: May 10, 2023. VIP Reception 5:30pm; Main Event 6:30pm; Program and Seated Dinner 7:00pm. Virtual Event 7:00pm
Where: The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago. Proof of vaccination required for entry. Also available by live stream. The link will be sent to guests the week of the event.
What: The Annual Celebration of Planned Parenthood Illinois. Register here. For more information, email rsvp@ppil.org or visit www.ppil.org/ppilcelebration
When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Vernon Area Public Library Meeting Room, 300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire
What: Local Community Leaders of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent share how their heritage influences their values and vocation. Panelists include Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Hawthorn Woods Trustee-Elect Farah Laman. Register online or call 224-543-1485.
When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Moved from May 17, 2023
Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Road, Lindenhurst
What: IWLC’s May meeting features Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek as the guest speaker. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com
When: Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:30am
Where: Lake County Court Tower, Sheriff’s Training Room, 301 Washington St., FL 1, Waukegan
What: Lake Dems is sponsoring volunteers to become Deputy Voter Registrars. 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. Late sign-ups may or may not be added to the class. Register online. If you’re interested in helping organize voter registration, contact Lake Dems at info@lakedems.org.
When: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:30am
Where: River Roast, 321 N. LaSalle St., Chicago
What: Fundraising breakfast with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Register here. For questions, contact Nancy Kohn at Nkohn@kohnconsulting.com 312-925-8067
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00am
Where: Community Consolidated School District 21, 959 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling
What: Congressman Brad Schneider hosts “Congress On Your Corner” town hall in Wheeling. He plans to answer questions from constituents and brief attendees on his work in Washington. RSVP online. For questions or to RSVP, email Matt.Fried@mail.house.gov or call (202) 941-9386
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 12:00 to 2:00pm
Where: Meet outside of 8 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: A coalition of pro-abortion rights organizations in Chicago bring awareness to the growing public health threat from anti-abortion crisis centers (CPCs) and current legislative efforts to hold them accountable. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 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). 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. For more information, visit the Facebook page.
When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. To receive the link, send email to drlesliedrl@gmail.com
What: The May meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various topics will be covered including Memorial Day Parade planning, June Pizza Night meeting, and future guest speakers.
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 5:45 to 7:30pm
Where: For location, email Stephanie Victor at s2svictor@outlook.com
What: At the May meeting attendees will plan summer events to promote Shields Township Democrats and discuss Shields Township government.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: 50 S. Green Bay Road, Waukegan
What: Community Outreach Waukegan and other organizations hold a Job Fair & Pop Up. For more information, call Victor Felix at 224-733-5762 or Community Outreach Waukegan at 877-523-0061
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Boak Park, Argonne Drive and Glenn Drive, North Chicago
What: North Chicago Police, Fire, Navy and Public Works vehicles will be on display. This free event features hot dogs, music and games.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Anastasia’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge, 3880 Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan
What: Preakness Stakes Viewing Party in support of Erin Cartwright Weinstein’s re-election to Clerk of the Circuit Court. Appetizers included.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 6:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills
What: Fundraising Gala Dinner supporting New Directions Addiction Recovery Services. The organization provides free recovery coaching and resources for treatment of individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Register online. For more information, contact development@ndars.org
When: Monday, May 22, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom.
What: IWIL Training Academy’s virtual spring fundraiser welcomes as guest of honor President Liz Shuler, the first woman leader of the AFL-CIO. Register here or for more information, email Sofia Rodriguez at staff@iwiltrainingacademy.org or call 312-646-0276.
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield and online via ZOOM. Register here for Zoom link.
What: Discussion of the gun violence prevention and restorative justice initiative launched by Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart’s office. Presenters: State’s Attorney Rinehart, Shawn Lewis of Lake County Peacemakers and Sara Knizhnik, Chair of the GVPI. The event includes audience Q&A. Free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, May 25, 2023. Reception 11:00am-12:00pm; Program 12:00-1:30pm
Where: The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Virtual access will also be available.
What: Women Employed’s annual luncheon, “The Working Lunch,” celebrates 50 years of “Smashing the Status Quo.” Register here.
When: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 7:00pm
Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N Riverside Dr., Gurnee
What: Tenth Dems cohosts with Warren Dems and Lake Dems another edition of Tenth Dems University (TDU) Let’s Talk Politics (LTP) series. The focus of this edition will be on reproductive health care rights. Admission is free and open to Democrats.
Let’s Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors. Register here.
When: Friday, May 26, 2023. Rooftop opens: 12:20pm; First pitch: 1:20pm
Where: Wrigley Rooftops, 1010 W. Waveland Ave., Chicago
What: State Senator Julie Morrison Rooftop Game watching the Chicago Cubs versus the Cincinnati Reds. RSVP required. Register online or email Kelly at kelly@ilsenatedems.org
When: Monday, May 29, 2023. Line up at 9:30am, step off at 10:00am.
Where: Meet at Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main Street, Wauconda
What: Walk in the Wauconda Memorial Day Parade with Wauconda Township Dems, Lake County Dems, and various Democratic candidates and elected officials. All Democrats are invited to participate. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com
When: Monday, May 29, 2023. Line up at 11:30am; step off at 12:00pm.
Where: Palombi School, 133 McKinley Avenue, Lake Villa
What: Walk with Lake Villa Dems, Indivisible Western Lake County, Lake County Dems, Democratic candidates and elected officials in the Lake Villa Memorial Day Parade. For questions, contact Kasia Kondracki at 224-214-9683.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023. Packet pickup: 8:00am; begin Walk & Run: 9:00am
Where: Corrine J. Rose Park, 412 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan (formerly Belvidere Park.)
What: HACES holds its second annual 5K Family Fun Walk & Run. Register here. For more information visit https://haces.org/
When: Sunday, June 4, 2023. Please arrive between 10:15 and 10:30am. Step-off is at 11am.
Where: Our spot is B12. The closest cross streets are Aptakisic Road and Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove.
What: BG Pride and The Pinta Pride Project sponsor their 5th Annual Family Friendly Pride Parade with the theme, “The Magic of Pride.” You're welcome to walk with us in the Lake Dems spot in the parade - Spot B12. Kids welcome. Please arrive between 10:15 and 10:30am. The parade ends at Mike Rylko Park where the Buffalo Grove Park District will hold the Pride Picnic. Parade organizers recommend parking in the neighborhoods off of Buffalo Grove Road, north of Deerfield Parkway...or being dropped off.
When: Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 6:30 to 9:30pm
Where: The Den Theater, 1331 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
What: A night honoring survivors of gun violence and supporting underfunded and successful gun violence/violence prevention groups. The event features art, poetry, music, food and drinks. For tickets, text ORANGE to 243725 or Sign up here.
When: Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
What: Join us for a briefing from many of our Lake County Democratic State Senators and State Representatives. They’ll discuss the recently concluded spring 2023 legislative session live on Zoom. This event is free. Open to Democrats. Register here.
When: Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom. For the link and to RSVP, email info@morainedems.org
What: The June meeting of the Moraine Dems features, among other things, a discussion of plans for their summer membership event (Party with Our Party).
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Where: Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago
What: JCUA presents Acts of Change. For questions, contact Brian Gladstein at brian@jcua.org or 773-505-5144