EventsWhen: Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Where: Lou Malnati’s, 85 S. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: Join Holly Kim, candidate for Lake County Treasurer, for the Deep Dish Rally to the Finish Line. Come to enjoy mouthwatering deep dish pizza and learn how to help Holly beat the establishment this November!
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 1:00pm
Where: Prairie Crossing home in Grayslake, address provided upon RSVP
What: A Meet and Greet with Prairie Crossing resident John Wasik, Democratic candidate for Lake County Board, 6th District.
To RSVP, email Cindy at Birdygirl14@gmail.com
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 7:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, 3333 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
What: Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety and Rosalind Franklin University co-sponsor a panel discussion on gun violence. Come hear four panelists tell of their experiences working with trauma victims, and the ongoing effect of gun violence they witness daily.
For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 6:30pm
Where: Embassy Suites, 1445 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
What: Tenth Dems celebrates its Annual Awards Dinner with keynote speaker, Tina Tchen. An attorney, she served eight years in the Obama White House, including as Assistant to President Obama, Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama.
After the launch of the #MeToo movement, Tina co-founded the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund to enable more individuals across all industries to come forward and connect them with lawyers. Over the course of her illustrious legal career, Tina has guided companies on issues involving gender inequality, diversity and inclusion.
For more information or to RSVP, go to tenthdems.org/2018Dinner or call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or email events@tenthdems.org. Contributions welcome even if you can’t attend. If attending, please email the name of guests (including yourself) to events@tenthdems.org.
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6:30pm
Where: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Wood Dr., Skokie
What: In partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, State Senator Julie Morrison hosts a discussion on the challenges faced by immigrant children in the U.S. today and how, together, they can be helped. Rev. Dr. Norval Brown, Senior Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church, Deerfield, moderates a panel of local religious, legal, education and social service leaders.
While this event is free and open to the public, pre-registration is required. Register online or call 847-967-4889.
When: Monday, October 22, 2018 from 4:30 – 6:30pm Where: Primo, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee What: A fundraising reception in support of Lauren Underwood, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 14th District. For additional information or to RSVP, register online
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 7:00pm Where: Location to be determined What: Tenth Dems, Lake Dems and Sixth Dems sponsor a discussion with experienced election law attorneys and campaign strategists about how to get and stay on the 2019 ballot. This presentation is open to any Democrat interested in becoming a candidate in the upcoming keep reading…
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 11:30 Check-in; 12:00 Lunch Where: University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe, Chicago What: Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence holds its 2018 Abraham Lincoln Awards Luncheon. Recipients include: State Senator Don Harmon (D-39) and State Representative Kathleen Willis (D-77). For additional information or to RSVP, register online.
