When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Where: LakeHouse Restaurant, 850 Tower Dr., Lake Villa
What: Michael J. Conway kicks off his campaign for Lake County Board. For more information, www.conwayforlakecounty.com.
When: Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Where: Address in Highland Park provided upon RSVP
What: The Tour to Save Democracy is a Gen-Z led organization with a simple mission: travel across the country to create a community of young voters dedicated to safeguarding our future and flipping seats from red to blue. Hear from young leaders about why we are committed to saving democracy. To RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ttsd.hp.
When: Monday, June 17, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00pm
Where: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln., Grayslake
What: CCSD46, the Grayslake Area Public Library, and the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum invite you to create art in the Mobile Art Bus, engage with our collection of Juneteenth materials, and dance to music. As you journey on the Freedom Walk through Central Park, hear and read facts, get snacks, register to vote, and end at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum. While there, you can color our community map, fill a sand vase, and learn from our keynote speaker, Antwoinette Ayers, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar. For more information or to RSVP: nash.tamika@d46.org.
When: Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton, 510 E. IL Rte. 83, Mundelein
What: We’re excited to announce that Deputy Director of Civic and Community Engagement/Volunteer Director for the Democratic National Convention, J.D. Van Slyke, will be our featured speaker on Thursday, June 13, at the Lake Dems Annual Democrats Defending Democracy Reception. Come get a look at the inner workings of the Democratic National Convention, a historic event at a pivotal moment for our democracy. Reserve your tickets here: lakedems.org/democracy. Now more than ever, we need to defend democracy from the right-wing extremists who are trying to destroy it. We hope you’ll join our Democratic elected officials, candidates, and like-minded friends as we gear up for the fight ahead. Open to Democrats.
When: Saturday, June 1, 2024. Line up at 12:00pm, step off at 1:00pm, afterparty 2:30pm
Where: 1200 Sheridan Rd., Waukegan
What: Walk with Waukegan Dems, Lake County Democrats, and Democratic candidates and elected officials in the Waukegan Pride Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, let us know by emailing info@lakedems.org. Show your support for LGBTQ+ Rights in Illinois and have a fun time at the parade and pride festival. Sponsored by Waukegan Friends. For more information email: waukegandems@gmail.com.
