EventsWhen: Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm
Where: Rooftop at Erin O’Brien’s, 530 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago (north side of Grand Avenue at Peshtigo Court).
What: Rooftop reception in support of State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz. Contributions can be made online here or by check to Friends for Jennifer, P.O. Box 3042, Glenview, Illinois 60025
When: Saturday, July 27, 2024. Gates open at 7:00am
Where: The Glen Club, 2901 West Lake Avenue, Glenview
What: State Senator Laura Murphy joins State Senate President Don Harmon at the NV5 Invitational Korn Ferry Tour. The ticket includes admission to the Trophy Club and complimentary food and beverages throughout the day. For questions or to RSVP, email Joan Etten at ettenjoan@yahoo.com or call 708-751-2464.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Loyola Corboy Law Center, 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago
What: Phi Beta Kappa of the Chicago Area and Illinois present a non-partisan educational event. Attendees will hear from the experts after the Republican National Convention and before the Democratic National Convention. Panelists include: Jacob Kaplan, Executive Director, Cook County Democratic Party; Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun Times Washington Bureau Chief; Tom Bowen, Presidential Campaign Strategist; and Mariyana Spyropoulos, Convention Delegate and Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 3:00 to 4:30pm
Where: Buffalo Grove address provided upon RSVP
What: Join us for Lake Dems Cookies & Conversation event in Buffalo Grove! This will be an opportunity to talk with like-minded Democrats about the 2024 election – and is an important step toward making a difference as we fight to protect reproductive freedom, save our democracy, and prevent gun violence. Open to Democrats. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Original Bagel and Bialy, The Grove Shopping Center, 105 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: A fundraiser for Lake County Board Member Marah Altenberg, with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein.
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 3:00 to 7:00pm Where: 201 Center St., Grayslake What: Visit Rep. Faver Dias’ booth at Grayslake Farmers Market.
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30pm Where: Main Street Tacos, 327 N. Main St., Wauconda What: The July meeting of the Wauconda Township Democrats. Various political topics will be covered including canvassing and volunteer opportunities, and local updates from members who are village trustees. To RSVP, email waucondatownshipdems@gmail.com.
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30pm Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst What: IWLC’s July meeting welcomes Mike Conway, Democratic candidate for Lake County Board District 5. He will provide the strategy being used to win his race. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.
