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Upcoming Events

10/18/2026: Students Demand Action Northwest Suburbs of Chicago Canvassing for Jenny Levin and Nabeela Syed

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm

Where: Nabeela Syed Campaign Office, 1266 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine

What: Students Demand Action Northwest Suburbs of Chicago will hold a second canvass supporting State Senate candidate Nabeela Syed, District 26, and Jenny Levin, candidate for State Representative, District 51. No prior canvassing experience is required as training will be provided. For more information or to RSVP: click here.


10/18/2026: 3rd Annual Maureen Wener Public Service Award

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

What: West Deerfield Township Democrats present the 3rd Annual Maureen Wener Public Service Award as they honor the life of Maureen Wener, a dedicated volunteer in multiple Deerfield organizations, until her untimely death in June of 2023. Wishing to acknowledge such dedication to public service and honor Maureen’s memory, the West Deerfield Township Democrats established this award. Award Criteria: The award is non-partisan. Recipient must be a resident of, or work in, West Deerfield Township. Nominees have exemplified Maureen’s commitment to making the community a better place to live. Actions may include grassroots activism, public service, and/or commitment to democratic principles. For more information, email: info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.


10/18/2026: Campaign Kickoff for CLC Trustees

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 4:00 to 5:30pm

Where: Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom, 109 Center St., Grayslake

What: Campaign kickoff for College of Lake County (CLC) Trustees running in the April 2027 consolidated election. Meet the candidates: Ashley Cullen-Williams, Celeste Flores, and Maurice Hunt. For more information or to RSVP: AshleyCelesteMauriceForCLC@gmail.com.




10/18/2026: Tenth Dems Poll Watcher Training

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Where: Training on Zoom. Link will be sent shortly before the event.

What: Tenth Dems presents training for poll watchers, who play an important role by helping at voting locations to ensure that every eligible voter is allowed to cast a vote that will be counted. 1.5 free Professional Responsibility CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credit available for attorneys. Open to Democrats. For more information or to RSVP: tenthdems.org/training.


10/20/2026: Get Out The Vote Fundraiser Supporting Jenny Levin

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Hot Pockets, 365 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine

What: Get Out the Vote Fundraiser supporting Jenny Levin, Democratic candidate for State Representative District 51. For more information or to RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/levin1020.


10/21/2026: Public Safety, Privacy, and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., #A, North Chicago

What: SAFE Illinois and The Antmound Foundation present a public community forum on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs).


10/22/2026: Phone Banking and Bears Watch Party with Karen Battaglia

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 9:00pm

Where: Karen Battaglia Campaign Office, 810 Front St., McHenry

What: Volunteer to phone voters for Karen Battaglia, candidate for State Senate District 32, and stay to watch the Bears game. Some snacks, water, and pop will be provided, but this is a potluck so bring any and all snacks.


10/22/2026: Elaine Nekritz: 2026 Trailblazers Award Recipient

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Mid-America Carpenters Hall, 12 E. Erie St., Chicago

What: Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership Training Academy will proudly present Elaine Nekritz with their 2026 Trailblazers Award. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities: click here.


10/22/2026: Public Safety, Privacy, and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology

When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Zion Police Department Administration Building, 2101 Salem Blvd., Zion

What: SAFE Illinois and The Antmound Foundation present a public community forum on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs).


10/23/2026: Vista Medical Center Town Hall

When: Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Patricia A. Jones Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan

What: A community conversation with State Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representative Rita Mayfield regarding the Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. For more information: click here.


10/24/2026: Knock Doors in Wisconsin with Tenth Dems

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Milwaukee, WI - drive yourself or carpool locations

What: Join the Tenth Dems group and knock doors and connect with voters who could make a huge difference in this fall's election in Wisconsin. RSVP: mobilize.us/operationswingstate/event/1023710/. Some of us will be driving directly to the Milwaukee area and others will be meeting to carpool at a few other spots in our area, including the Highland Park Target parking lot (2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park). Email info@tenthdems.org, and write "Wisconsin" in the email subject line if interested in carpooling.


10/24/2026: Joint Day of Action: Sen. Julie Morrison, Rep. Bob Morgan, and Hon. Sandy Hart

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Julie Morrison Campaign Office, 400 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 202, Deerfield

What: Joint Day of Action for State Senator Julie Morrison, District 29; State Representative Bob Morgan, District 58; and Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart, Democratic candidate for Lake County Treasurer. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1051713/.



10/24/2026: Warren Township Day of Action for Jose Martinez

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: 3Legged Coffee Brewery, 2120 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa

What: The Democratic Party of Illinois, Warren Township Democrats, and State Representative Joyce Mason, District 61, will be knocking on voter's doors with volunteers for Jose Martinez, Democratic candidate for Lake County Board District 1. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1042565/.



10/25/2026: State Representative Joyce Mason Day of Action

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Lake County Farm Bureau, 70 US Hwy 45, Grayslake

What: The Democratic Party of Illinois, Warren Township Democrats, and State Representative Joyce Mason, District 61, will be knocking on voters' doors with volunteers to Get Out The Vote. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1042736/.


10/26/2026: Wheeling Township Democrats October Meeting

When: Monday, October 26, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Wheeling Township Democrats Office, 1310 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights

What: October meeting of the Wheeling Township Democrats. For more information or to RSVP: info@wheelingdems.com.


10/28/2026: AI Safety Workshop

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach

What: AI Safety Workshop presented by AI Community Safety Network and hosted by Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center, Lake County Regional Office of Education, and Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Learn how AI is being misused today and what can be done to help protect yourself, your children, and those you care about. For more information or to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/yqDGXLVTw4.



10/28/2026: Tenth Dems Poll Watcher Training

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills

What: Tenth Dems presents training for poll watchers, who play an important role by helping at voting locations to ensure that every eligible voter is allowed to cast a vote that will be counted. 1.5 free Professional Responsibility CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credit available for attorneys. Open to Democrats. For more information or to RSVP: tenthdems.org/training.


10/31/2026: Knock Doors in Wisconsin with Tenth Dems

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Milwaukee, WI - drive yourself or carpool locations

What: Join the Tenth Dems group and knock doors and connect with voters who could make a huge difference in this fall's election in Wisconsin. RSVP: mobilize.us/operationswingstate/event/1023710/. Some of us will be driving directly to the Milwaukee area and others will be meeting to carpool at a few other spots in our area, including the Highland Park Target parking lot (2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park). Email info@tenthdems.org, and write "Wisconsin" in the email subject line if interested in carpooling.


10/31/2026: ICE Out Deerfield Protest with West Deerfield Dems and North Shore Says No!

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Northeast corner of Waukegan Rd. and Deerfield Rd., Deerfield

What: West Deerfield Township Democrats and North Shore Says No! are gathering for a peaceful protest to voice condemnation of ICE actions in the community and across the U.S. They are standing up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.


10/31/2026: Meet and Treat Halloween Event with Maria Peterson

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 3:00 to 7:00pm

Where: Maria Peterson Campaign Office, 50 Ela St., Barrington

What: Stop by any time during Barrington's trick-or-treat hours to grab some treats and say hello to candidates, including Maria Peterson, Democratic candidate for State Representative District 52. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/lakecountydemsil/event/1061834/.


11/01/2026: Knock Doors in Wisconsin with Tenth Dems

When: Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Milwaukee, WI - drive yourself or carpool locations

What: Join the Tenth Dems group and knock doors and connect with voters who could make a huge difference in this fall's election in Wisconsin. RSVP: mobilize.us/operationswingstate/event/1023710/. Some of us will be driving directly to the Milwaukee area and others will be meeting to carpool at a few other spots in our area, including the Highland Park Target parking lot (2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park). Email info@tenthdems.org, and write "Wisconsin" in the email subject line if interested in carpooling.


11/02/2026: Knock Doors in Wisconsin with Tenth Dems

When: Monday, November 2, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Milwaukee, WI - drive yourself or carpool locations

What: Join the Tenth Dems group and knock doors and connect with voters who could make a huge difference in this fall's election in Wisconsin. RSVP: mobilize.us/operationswingstate/event/1023710/. Some of us will be driving directly to the Milwaukee area and others will be meeting to carpool at a few other spots in our area, including the Highland Park Target parking lot (2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park). Email info@tenthdems.org, and write "Wisconsin" in the email subject line if interested in carpooling.


11/03/2026: Knock Doors in Wisconsin with Tenth Dems

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Where: Milwaukee, WI - drive yourself or carpool locations

What: Join the Tenth Dems group and knock doors and connect with voters who could make a huge difference in this fall's election in Wisconsin. RSVP: mobilize.us/operationswingstate/event/1023710/. Some of us will be driving directly to the Milwaukee area and others will be meeting to carpool at a few other spots in our area, including the Highland Park Target parking lot (2099 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park). Email info@tenthdems.org, and write "Wisconsin" in the email subject line if interested in carpooling.


11/06/2026: Dia de Muertos – A Special Evening of Remembrance & Advocacy

When: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 6:30 to 8:30pm

Where: Harbor Brewing Co., 136 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa

What: Mano a Mano invites the community to honor the lives of immigrants who have died in encounters with immigration enforcement, including in ICE detention centers. Participants will gather to remember them not simply for how their lives ended, but for how they lived, for the families they loved, the dreams they carried, and the communities forever changed by their absence. For more information or to RSVP: mamfrc.org/diademuertos/


11/10/2026: West Deerfield Township Dems End-of-Year Party and Fundraiser

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Il Forno Pizza, 750 Osterman St., Deerfield

What: End-of-year party and fundraiser for West Deerfield Township Democrats. To purchase a ticket: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026-wdtdo-fundraiser.




11/14/2026: ICE Out Deerfield Protest with West Deerfield Dems and North Shore Says No!

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Northeast corner of Waukegan Rd. and Deerfield Rd., Deerfield

What: West Deerfield Township Democrats and North Shore Says No! are gathering for a peaceful protest to voice condemnation of ICE actions in the community and across the U.S. They are standing up for democracy, due process, and the rule of law. For more information or to RSVP: Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.


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