EventsWhen: Friday, February 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Last day.
Where: Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan
What: This traveling exhibition depicts the full trajectory of Douglass’ life from 1818-1895. From the abolition of slavery to the fight against Jim Crow, he challenged Americans to live up to the founding ideals of the United States. Click here for more information.
When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee
What: The annual Black History Month celebration of achievements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. For more information click here.
When: Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, 2024
Where: Your home or community
What: The National Council of Jewish Women’s annual Repro Shabbat takes place this weekend (February 9-10) when the Jewish community reads Parshat Mishpatim, the portion of the Torah containing verses commonly used as the foundation of Judaism’s approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice. Click here to find local ways to engage or host a Shabbat dinner in your own home.
When: POSTPONED Monday, February 12, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: Petterino’s Magic Parlour, 50 W. Randolph St., Chicago
What: A reception with a bit of magic honoring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. RSVP here. For questions, contact Nancy Kohn at nkohn@kohnconsulting.com or call 312-925-8067.
When: Friday, February 16, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Innovation Park Campus (Grand Space), 1950 Innovation Way, Libertyville
What: Campaign rally to reelect Mary Ross Cunningham to the Lake County Board, District #9. To RSVP, call 224-571-5016 (Wendy) or 773-216-1499 (Jackie).
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm Where: Grayslake, exact location available upon RSVP What: (This event is sold out.) A townhall meeting with Congressman Brad Schneider in Grayslake. RSVP required. To RSVP visit schneider.house.gov/events. For questions call (847) 383-4870.
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst What: The March meeting of IWLC features local candidates and Congressman Schneider’s Political Director Anton Matthews. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:30 to 1:30pm Where: Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan What: Concerned Lake County residents are invited to gather outside the Lake County courthouse in Waukegan for a peaceful protest to raise awareness about protecting our justice system and Constitution, supporting public education, preserving Social Security and Medicare, keep reading…
