Events Calendar

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	October 2026
				1 Joliet Township Democrats Meeting Joliet Township Democrats Meeting October 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Royal Palace Event Centre, 1416 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA See more details	2 Candidate Meet & Greet Candidate Meet & Greet October 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 24136 S Lakeside Trail Crete IL 60417 Candidate Meet & Greet at the home of Ray & Lavon McLaughlin. See more details	3 Day of Action Alex Zapien Day of Action Alex Zapien October 3, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Dunkin', 671 N Weber Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA Representative Dee Avelar will be joining us! Would love to have as many of you as possible join us, even if you can only make it for a little while. See more details Day of Action Sheri Boniecki-Cooling Day of Action Sheri Boniecki-Cooling October 3, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Heritage Park (Bandstand Gazebo) 14110 W 151st St. Homer Glen, IL 60491 Day of Action for Sheri Boniecki-Cooling, WCB District 4 Saturday, October 3rd 10:00am-12:00pm See more details Season of Action - Human Rights Event Season of Action - Human Rights Event October 3, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 222 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441, USA https://actionnetwork.org/events/visibility-event-equality-starts-with-us See more details Romeoville HS 9th Annual Spartan Classic Romeoville HS 9th Annual Spartan Classic October 3, 2026 12:45 pm - 6:45 pm Romeoville High School, 100 N Independence Blvd, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA See more details
4 Door Knocking w/ Patrick Jones Door Knocking w/ Patrick Jones October 4, 2026 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 1924 Plainfield Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60403 Patrick Jones is hosting a door-knocking event on 4 October 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m., that will launch from 1924 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1045006/ See more details Romeoville Barktober Fest Romeoville Barktober Fest October 4, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wiggly Field Dog Park, 400 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA See more details	5 Will County Democrats General Meeting Will County Democrats General Meeting October 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA See more details	6 Dr. Theresa Rouse & Friends Standing on Accomplishments Fundraiser Dr. Theresa Rouse & Friends Standing on Accomplishments Fundraiser October 6, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm McWethy's Tavern, 1700 W Renwick Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA Join Dr. Theresa Rouse & Friends Standing on Accomplishments. Michelle Stiff, Tim Brophy and Patrick Jones join Dr. Rouse for an evening of unity. Tuesday October 6th 2026. 5 to 7:30pm. McWethy’sTavern at Mistwood Golf Club 1700 W. Renwick Rd. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rouse4roe See more details	7 Bob Howard Meet & Greet Bob Howard Meet & Greet October 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Silver Dollar Restaurant & Banquets Elwood, 422 Mississippi Ave, Elwood, IL 60421, USA State Rep Larry Walsh Jr invites you to a meet and greet with Bob Howard. Save your seat. Text or leave voicemail at 708-268-6908 See more details Reception for Jessica Dixon Heitman Reception for Jessica Dixon Heitman October 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Gray's Mill Estate, 211 N River St, Montgomery, IL 60538, USA https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jdhoct7 See more details Frankfort Township Democrats Meeting Frankfort Township Democrats Meeting October 7, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 11008 W Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423, USA See more details DPI Poll Observer Training DPI Poll Observer Training October 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual Sign up HERE See more details Plainfield Township Democrats General Meeting Plainfield Township Democrats General Meeting October 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cemeno's Pizza, 1630 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA See more details	8 Patrick Jones Final Push Event Patrick Jones Final Push Event October 8, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tom E Hartung American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA $20 Entry. Food provided. Cash bar. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/patrick-jones-1 Please consider the following sponsorship levels: $250, $500, $1,000 Let’s Move Will County Forward on November 3rd!!!!! See more details Reception for Assistant Majority Leader Dagmara Avelar Reception for Assistant Majority Leader Dagmara Avelar October 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm MAGO - Bolingbrook, 641 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1008mago See more details	9	10 Coordinated Canvass Event: Mica Freeman and Michael Crowner Coordinated Canvass Event: Mica Freeman and Michael Crowner October 10, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 13313 Rte 59, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA See more details Canvass for Jessica Dixon Heitman Canvass for Jessica Dixon Heitman October 10, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 1924 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA See more details Dupage Township Dems Weekend Knocking Dupage Township Dems Weekend Knocking October 10, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA See more details Day of Action Sheri Boniecki-Cooling Day of Action Sheri Boniecki-Cooling October 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Heritage Park (Bandstand Gazebo) 14110 W 151st St. Homer Glen, IL 60491 Day of Action for Sheri Boniecki-Cooling, WCB District 4 Saturday, October 10th 12:00-2:00pm See more details
11	12 Peotone Township Democrats Meeting Peotone Township Democrats Meeting October 12, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details	13	14 Lockport Township Democrats' 66th Annual Fall Fundraiser Lockport Township Democrats' 66th Annual Fall Fundraiser October 14, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Coom's Corner Sports Grill, 1225 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441, USA https://secure.actblue.com/donate/66fun See more details	15 New Lenox Township Democrats Meeting New Lenox Township Democrats Meeting October 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Grace Episcopal Church, 209 N Pine St, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA See more details Crete Township Democrats Meeting Crete Township Democrats Meeting October 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm 1177 Main St, Crete, IL 60417, USA All Available Countywide Candidates will be in attendance. See more details Grand Haven Meet the Candidates Night Grand Haven Meet the Candidates Night October 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Grand Haven, 1520 Grand Haven Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA The Grand Haven Civic Club warmly invites local, state, and federal candidates to participate in our “Meet the Candidates” Night on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Grand Haven Clubhouse, 1520 Grand Haven Road, Romeoville, Illinois. This event gives candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves, share their views, and discuss issues important to Grand Haven residents as they prepare to make informed decisions in the upcoming election. Candidates from all political parties are welcome. Each candidate will have an opportunity to address residents and respond to questions from Grand Haven residents. We hope you will join us and look forward to hearing your perspectives. Please RSVP by October 12, 2026. Democratic candidates: Ken Griffin, Democratic Committeeperson (630) 880-7054 \| kgriff208@gmail.com Republican candidates: Anton Glavic, Republican Committeeperson (815) 431-8357 \| kglavac@att.net Refreshments will be provided. Candidates’ Guidelines ● Video recording is permitted only with the prior permission of the Grand Haven Civic Club ● Only the candidate may participate in the program. ● Candidates will be introduced and called upon in ballot order. Latecomers will be accommodated at the end of the program. ● Every effort will be made to accommodate candidates’ schedules when advance notice is provided. ● Questions will be limited to Grand Haven residents. ● The event will be rebroadcast on Romeoville Cable Television. ● Candidates may bring campaign or promotional materials. Please note that yard signs are not permitted in Grand Haven; signs displayed in windows are permitted. ● Courtesy and decorum are expected from all candidates and attendees. Everyone is asked to maintain a respectful and civil atmosphere throughout the event. Thank you for considering this invitation. We look forward to providing Grand Haven residents with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates. See more details Homer Township Democrats Meeting Homer Township Democrats Meeting October 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Front Row, 14903 Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491, USA See more details	16 Will County Democrats Annual Dinner Will County Democrats Annual Dinner October 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA Buy tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/will10.16.2026?refcode=ab_qr_code&utm_source=qr_code PCs- $100 Tickets- $125 Sponsorships: Friend: $500- 2 tickets Bronze: $1,000- 4 tickets Silver: $2,500- 6 tickets Gold: $5,000- 8 tickets Platinum: $10,000- 10 tickets See more details	17 Day of Action with Alex Zapien and Dee Avelar Day of Action with Alex Zapien and Dee Avelar October 17, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 1924 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403, USA If you’re able to come out and canvass, please let me know. Every bit of help makes a difference! See more details Meet & Greet with Candidates Meet & Greet with Candidates October 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Meet & Greet @ Dawn Wheat & Travis Wise’s Home: Oct 17 BBQ House Party! at NOON. Meet your neighbors and your candidates on the ballot for the Democratic Party in New Lenox. RSVP Dawn Wheat @ newlenoxprecinct11@gmail.com See more details Men Who Cook Men Who Cook October 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, USA Men Who Cook - A fun & casual cook-off featuring amateur& professional cooks serving samples of their favorite appetizer, sidedish, entrée, or dessert for public judging, to support the Will CountyChildren’s Advocacy Center. $55/Person $100/Couple $20/Child(6-12 Years) FREE/5Years & Under https://willcountycac.org/menwhocook/ See more details
18	19 Rep. Natalie Manley's 2nd Annual Pasta Palooza Fundraiser Rep. Natalie Manley's 2nd Annual Pasta Palooza Fundraiser October 19, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm On The Rocks Joliet, 1500 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, USA Join us for a night of endless pasta, Rep. Manley's homemade spaghetti gravy, raffle prizes and fun! RSVP to NatalieManley98@gmail.com See more details Lockport Township Democrats Meeting Lockport Township Democrats Meeting October 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details DuPage Township Democrats Monthly Meeting DuPage Township Democrats Monthly Meeting October 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA See more details	20 Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel Fall Fundraiser Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel Fall Fundraiser October 20, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Warehouse:109, 14903 S Center St #109, Plainfield, IL 60544, USA See more details	21	22	23	24 Door Knocking hosted by Joliet Township Dems Door Knocking hosted by Joliet Township Dems October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 100 Republic Ave Ste 2, Joilet, IL 60435 The Joliet Township Democrats are hosting a door-knocking event on 24 October 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m., that will launch from the Painter Local 33 at 100 Republic Ave Ste 2, Joilet, IL https://www.mobilize.us/organizeillinois2026/event/1046093/ See more details Season of Action - Get out and Vote Season of Action - Get out and Vote October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 222 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441, USA https://actionnetwork.org/events/visibility-event-get-out-and-vote See more details Dupage Township Dems Weekend Knocking Dupage Township Dems Weekend Knocking October 24, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA See more details
25 IDWOW March to the Polls IDWOW March to the Polls October 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Social Butterfly Coffee, 310 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA See more details	26 Monee Township Democrats Meeting Monee Township Democrats Meeting October 26, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Village Inn Bar and Grill, 5355 W Main St, Monee, IL 60449, USA See more details Wheatland Township Democrats Meeting Wheatland Township Democrats Meeting October 26, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564, USA See more details	27	28	29	30	31 IDWOW General Meeting IDWOW General Meeting October 31, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Nowell Park Recreation Center, 199 Mills Rd, Joliet, IL 60433, USA See more details

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