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Upcoming Events

06/24/2025: Meet with Mary

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00pm

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst

What: Illinois Senator Mary Edly-Allen wants to hear what matters to constituents in her district. Come chat with her in person in the library lobby. For more information call (847) 548-5631 or click here.



06/24/2025: Virtual Q&A Fundraiser with Rep. Bill Foster and Rep. Jan Schakowsky

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm

Where: Zoom; link will be sent out 24hrs. prior to the event

What: Congressman Foster and special guest Congresswoman Schakowsky will update you on what is happening in the House and answer any questions you may have. Click here for more information.


06/24/2025: Ela Township Democrats BBQ Potluck (rescheduled)

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Heron Creek Forest Preserve, Shelter B, 23890 N. Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove

What: Ela Dems will hold a BBQ Potluck summer social. Attendees can mingle with like-minded folks and enjoy some good food and Democratic camaraderie. Brats, hotdogs, and water will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. For questions or to RSVP, email elademocrats@gmail.com.



06/25/2025: Reception Supporting State Representative Robyn Gabel

When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00pm

Where: O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe, 45 E. Riverwalk St., Chicago

What: A reception supporting State Representative Robyn Gabel and others. To RSVP or for more information click here.



06/28/2025: Celebrate Fox Lake Parade

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025. Gather at 9:30am. Step off at 10:00am.

Where: Grant High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake

What: Walk with Democrats in the Celebrate Fox Lake Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. For more information or to RSVP, email GrantTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.


06/28/2025: Lake Dems Day of Action—Connection Canvassing

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, all day (choose your time), with optional Zoom meetings at 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 5:00pm

Where: Throughout Lake County

What: Grassroots volunteers and Precinct Committeepersons will speak with voters at their doors. New to canvassing? Would you like to be paired with someone who will show you the ropes? Experienced walker? Bring someone new and share your wisdom! Let us know when you sign up here.


06/28/2025: Resist Persist Repeat

When: Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Dems and Indivisible cohost a rally at Highland Park City Hall every other week on Saturday at noon. This will be an ongoing rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. Future events will occur at the same location on Saturdays July 12, July 26, and August 9. Click here for more information or to RSVP.


06/29/2025: Grayslake Episcopal Mass for Military & First Responders

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00am

Where: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 31. W. Park Ave., Grayslake

What: A special mass for military, first responders, and their families. Prayer requests for living or deceased members of the military, first responders, and their families are welcomed. For more information email standrewsgrayslake@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 223-2310.



06/29/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats in Waukegan Independence Day Parade

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025. Gather at 12:30pm. Step off at 1:00pm.

Where: Sheridan Rd. and Franklin St., Waukegan

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Waukegan Township Democrats at the Waukegan Independence Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.


06/29/2025: Write Postcards with West Deerfield Dems to Elect Democrats

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 740 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield

What: Postcard–writing event to elect Democrats. Bring a pen and some postcard stamps if possible. Plan to order some food or drink. Write, socialize, and help Democrats win! Please RSVP at Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com.



07/01/2025: West Deerfield Township Dems Monthly Member Zoom

When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Zoom

What: Monthly member Zoom meeting to discuss regular business. Open to WDTDO members and Democrats. Email Info@WestDeerfieldDems.com to get the meeting invitation.


07/04/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats in the Vernon Hills 4th of July Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 8:00am. Step off at 9:00am. (Streets close at 8:30am.)

Where: Deerpath Rd. and Atrium Dr., Vernon Hills

What: Join Lake County Democrats and US Rep. Brad Schneider for the 4th of July Parade in Vernon Hills. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.


07/04/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Ela Dems in the Hawthorn Woods 4th of July Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 9:30am. Step off at 10:00am.

Where: Hawthorn Woods, Lagoon Dr. Gathering location address provided upon request.

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Ela Dems in the Hawthorn Woods 4th of July Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. For more information: elademocrats@gmail.com.


07/04/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats in the Lincolnshire 4th of July Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 9:30am. Step off at 10:00am.

Where: 45 Londonderry Ln., Rivershire Park, Lincolnshire

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats in the Lincolnshire 4th of July Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.


07/04/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Antioch Dems, and Grant Dems in Antioch Independence Day Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 10:00am. Step off at 10:30am.

Where: Antioch High School, 1133 Main St., Antioch

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats, Antioch Dems, and Grant Dems in the Antioch Independence Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop. For more information or to RSVP: AntiochTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.


07/04/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Moraine Dems in the Highland Park Independence Day Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 10:30am. Step off at 11:00am.

Where: First St. and Laurel Ave., Highland Park

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Moraine Dems in the Highland Park Independence Day Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.


07/04/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats in the Deerfield Family Days Parade

When: Friday, July 4, 2025. Gather at 11:30am. Step off at 12:00pm

Where: Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats in Deerfield on Independence Day. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.



07/06/2025: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Fremont Dems in the Mundelein Community Days Parade

When: Sunday, July 6, 2025. Gather at 12:30pm. Step off at 1:00pm.

Where: Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St.

What: Walk with Lake County Democrats and Fremont Township Dems in the Mundelein Community Days Parade. Wear blue if you can. If you’d like a Lake Dems t-shirt or hat, go to lakedems.org/shop.



07/12/2025: Resist Persist Repeat

When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Dems and Indivisible cohost a rally at Highland Park City Hall every other week on Saturdays at 12:00pm. This will be an ongoing rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. Future events will occur at the same location on Saturdays July 26, and August 9. Click here for more information or to RSVP.


07/12/2025: Warren Dems Freedom Fest

When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Where: Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve, Shelter D, 15838 W. Route 173, Wadsworth

What: Warren Township Democrats will hold a fundraiser celebrating freedom, food, and music.


07/13/2025: Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes

When: Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00pm

Where: Brushwood Center, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods

What: The Brushwood Center presents a new exhibition, Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes. It is presented in partnership with the Driehaus Museum to explore perspectives on art and nature in association with their summer exhibition featuring acclaimed botanical artist Rory McEwen, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. For more information or to RSVP click here.




07/17/2025: The Wall That Heals

When: Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:30pm

Where: Tim Osmond Sports Complex, 38 Depot St., Antioch

What: The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center, is coming to Antioch from July 17th through July 20th, 2025, with 24-hour access and is free to all. A Program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. Experience this 3/4 size replica, spanning 375 feet. Click here for more information.


07/17/2025: Good Trouble Lives On

When: Thursday, July 17, from 5:00 to 6:30pm

Where: Buffalo Grove

What: Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. This event will be held in Buffalo Grove. Click here for more information or to RSVP.





07/18/2025: Warren Township Dems July Meeting

When: Friday, July 18, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30pm

Where: Tacos El Norte, 401 N. IL 21, Gurnee

What: Warren Township Democrats will hold their July meeting. The speaker will be Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County, Kristal Larson.


07/26/2025: Resist Persist Repeat

When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Dems and Indivisible cohost a rally at Highland Park City Hall every other week on Saturdays at 12:00pm. This will be an ongoing rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. The next event will occur at the same location on Saturday August 9. Click here for more information or to RSVP.


07/26/2025: Esiah Campos Crosstown Classic Fundraiser

When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00pm

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 500 E. Rollins Rd., Round Lake Beach

What: Esiah Campos hosts a night filled with good food and camaraderie as he kicks off his re-election campaign for Lake County Board! Watch the Cubs and Sox battle it out while fundraising to keep Democrats in the majority in Lake County! For more information email esiah@votecampos.org.




07/28/2025: Sheriff John D. Idleburg’s Annual Golf Outing

When: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8:30am

Where: Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Dr., Long Grove.

What: Sheriff John D. Idleburg's Annual Golf Outing. Registration begins at 8:30am. Shotgun start at 10:00am. Lunch and reception to follow after golfing concludes. For reservations or sponsorship email Golf4Idleburg@gmail.com.



08/04/2025: Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham’s Golf Outing

When: Monday, August 4, 2025. Check In at 8am, Start Time at 9am

Where: Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan

What: A day of golf with Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham. Click here for more information.



08/09/2025: Resist Persist Repeat

When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Where: Highland Park City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park

What: Lake County Dems and Indivisible cohost a rally at Highland Park City Hall. This will be an rally/food drive supporting Lake County Food Pantries. Click here for more information or to RSVP.


11/07/2025: Citizen Action Illinois 50th Anniversary Gala

When: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00pm

Where: Chicago; Location to be determined

What: Citizen Action Illinois will hold its 50th Anniversary Gala celebrating its history and looking forward to a future of continued progress. Click here for more information or to RSVP.


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