Will County Democratic Party

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood - Sign and Drive Petition Kick Off Event
2022-01-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bicentennial Park, South Parking Lot; 30 N Bluff St,, Joliet, 60435
Team Underwood will be kicking off petition season in Joliet on Saturday, January 15. We hope we can count on you and your caravan of family and friends (18+ and registered to vote in the 14th Congressional District) to attend, meet the Congresswoman, and sign your name to get Lauren on the ballot!
Here are the details:

Joliet Petition Sign & Drive w/ Team Underwood!

Location: Bicentennial Park – South Parking Lot; 30 N Bluff St, Joliet, IL 60435

Date & Time: Saturday, January 15, 2022 – 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/underwoodforcongress/event/435589/

We can’t wait to see you there!

Jarae A. Hines | he/him
Organizing Director IL-14
underwoodforcongress.com
p: 602.618.4424 | volunteer!

Retention Fundraiser for Will County Circuit Judge John Anderson
2022-01-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 Ottawa Street, Joliet
Join the host committee for a retention fundraiser for Will County Circuit Judge John Anderson on January 13 from 5 – 8 PM at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 Ottawa Street.
$100 per person, with $500, $1000, $2500 and $3000 sponsorships available.
Checks payable to JudgeJohnAnderson.com, PO Box 30, Manhattan, IL 60442

Will County Democratic Central Committee January Meeting - VIA ZOOM
2022-01-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Il
Due to rising COVID infection rates, this meeting will be held via Zoom. Register now!
https://bit.ly/Jan3CentralCommittee

Holiday Party Karaoke Extravaganza with the Young Dems of Will County
2021-12-23 18:00 - 20:00 | MyGrain Brewing Company, 50 E. Jefferson St. #106, Joliet
Join the Young Dems of Will County for this awesome event on Thursday, December 23 from 6 – 8 PM at MyGrain Brewing Company at 50 E. Jefferson St. #106 in Joliet!
Tickets and sponsorships from $5 – $2,500!
Attendees under 18 get in FREE!

Senator Michael E. Hastings Christmas Casino Night
2021-12-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Georgio’s, 8800 W. 159th Pl, Orland Hills, Illinois
Join Senator Michael E. Hastings for a night of fun and games on Thursday, December 16 from 6 – 10 PM at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Hills.
Tickets and Sponsorships
Individual: $35 | Lucky Elf: $1,000 | Rolling Reindeer: $2,500 | Shuffling Santa: $5,000
Checks payable to Citizens for Michael E. Hastings | PO Box 162| Tinley Park, IL 60477
For reservations and more information, contact kelly@ilsenatedems.org (312) 371-9873 or RSVP at https://bit.ly/3okqhdy.

Holiday Party with Senator Meg Cappel
2021-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Garage Band Brewing, 15025 S Des Plaines St #1b, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
Join Senator Meg Cappel and friends for a festive holiday party at Garage Band Brewing at 15025 S Des Plaines St in Plainfield from 5 – 7 PM on Thursday, December 16!
Tickets are $50 per person, $75 per couple and sponsorship levels from $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000!
RSVP to timothy@ilsenatedems.org

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant's One Year in Office Celebration
2021-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Plumbers Local 130, 2114 S. I-80 Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL, 60436, United States
Join the Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for a “One Year in Office” Celebration on Tuesday, December 7th from 5 – 7 PM at Plumbers Local 130, 2114 I-80 Frontage Rd. in Joliet.
Tickets: $35 Individual * $50 Couple
Sponsorships: $150 Friend * $250 Supporter * $500 Co-Host * $1,000 Host * $2,500 Co-Chair * $5,000 Chair
Checks payable to Committee to Elect Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant * 903 Valencia Dr. Shorewood, IL 60404
Online contributions can be made at bit.ly/JBT1221
For more information, contact Alex McGowan at alexm@kjdstrategies.com!

Will County Democratic Central Committee - December Meeting
2021-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL, 60431, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting at IBEW Local 176. Doors open at 6:30 and meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Wear your mask and bring cash for the cash bar! We will get through the business portion as quickly as possible so we can hear from special guests (TBA)!

Rep. Dagmara Avelar's Re-Election Campaign Launch with Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2021-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Fat Ricky’s, 646 N. Independence Blvd., Romeoville, Illinois, 60446
Join Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch for a fundraiser in support of Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar at the place where it all began – Fat Ricky’s in Romeoville! Be there on Monday, December 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Tickets and Sponsorships:
Constituents: $50 | Young Professionals: $100 | Bronze Sponsor: $250 | Silver Sponsor: $500 | Gold Sponsor: $1000
Purchase tickets on ActBlue or send checks to Community for Dee | PO Box 1571 | Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Meta Mueller's Campaign Kick Off and Birthday Celebration Fundraiser
2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Traverso’s, 2523 Plainfield-Naperville Road, Naperville, Illinois, 60564
Join Meta Mueller for her Will County Board re-election launch and birthday celebration on Thursday, December 2 from 6 – 8 PM at Traverso’s in Naperville.
Tickets and Sponsorships
Friend $50 | Supporter $500 | Host $1000 | Sponsor $2000
Visit ActBlue for more information. Checks payable to Friends of Meta Mueller | 2280 Shiloh Drive | Aurora, IL 60503

Save the Date - Holiday Party for Senator Meg Cappel
2021-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Il
Join Senator Meg Cappel for a holiday event at Garage Band Brewing on Thursday, December 16 from 5 – 7 PM. Tickets and Sponsorships: Individual $50 | Couple $75 | $250 | $500 | $1000 | $2500 | $5000.
More details to follow!

61st Annual Lockport Township Democratic Fundraiser
2021-11-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Coom’s Corner, 1225 E. 9th Street, Lockport, illinois
Join the Lockport Township Democratic Organization for their annual fall fundraiser on Thursday, November 4 from 5 – 8 PM at Coom’s Corner, 1225 E. 9th Street, Lockport, IL. Enjoy appetizers, raffles and a cash bar. Tickets are $35, and sponsorships are available!
$100 – Silver * $150 – Gold * $250 – Diamond * $500 – Platinum
Checks payable to Lockport Township Democratic Organization | PO Box 275, Lockport, IL 60441

Will County Board Democratic Central Committee - November Meeting
2021-11-01 18:30 - 21:00 | IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL, 60431, United States
Join the Will County Democrats for their November meeting at IBEW 176. Doors open at 6:30, meeting starts promptly at 7. Cash bar available!

Petitions 101: Digital Basic Training for Effective Petition Signature Collection
2021-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Il
Petition season is coming at us fast. Good signatures are the first step to getting on the ballot, so make sure you’re ready! Do you want to find out how to maximize your ability to get the best signatures for your candidates? Join Will County Democratic Central Committee Chair Nora Gruenberg and Ed Mullen, election law attorney, for a basic training in successful petition collection campaigns. This is a FREE event, but registration is required! Sign up today at https://bit.ly/Petitions101!

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley's Annual Fundraiser
2021-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL, 60431, United States
Join Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley for his annual fundraiser on Thursday, October 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the IBEW 176 Hall at 1100 NE Frontage Rd. in Joliet.
Tickets will be sold at the door, or checks can be mailed to Citizens to Elect Mike Kelley | PO Box 158 | Lockport, IL 60441.
Individual: $35 | Couple: $60
Sponsorships are available!

The Will County Democratic Latinx Caucus - Hispanic Heritage Month Fundraiser
2021-09-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Artesano Store, 103 N. Ottawa St. Suite B, Joliet
The Will County Democratic Latinx Caucus invites you to their Hispanic Heritage Month Fundraiser on Thursday, September 23, 5:30 PM at Artesano Store, located at 103 N. Ottawa St. Suite B in Joliet. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and the contributions the Latinx community have made over the years. Tickets include food, drinks, raffle prizes and guest speakers.Tickets are $40/person (Payable at the door). Sponsorships: $500 – Fiesta Sponsor | $250 – Comunidad (Community) Sponsor | $100 – Amig@ Sponsor. Make checks payable to: Will County Democratic Latinx Caucus. For questions, email info@thelatinxcaucus.com!

DuPage Township Democrats Fall Festival
2021-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Whalon Lake, Naperville
FALL FEST, BBQ ON THE LAKE
COME JOIN US FOR SOME FUN AND POLITICS!
WE WILL HAVE FOOD, TREATS, PRIZES AND LOCAL ELECTED LEADERS TO CHAT WITH.
BRING A FRIEND–OR 5!
SATURDAY SEPT 18, 2021
2 PM – 4 PM
WHALON LAKE
NAPERVILLE (ROYCE RD & LISSON RD) LAKESIDE PAVILLON
$35 each, $50 per couple. Kids 12 and under eat free.
Sponsorships Available:
$100 Friend- Includes ONE ticket
$250 Supporter – Includes TWO tickets
$500 Silver Club – Includes TWO tickets
$750 Gold Club – Includes THREE tickets
$1000 Platinum Club – Includes FOUR tickets
DTDO FALL FESTIVAL BROCHURE

Kane, Kendall, and Will County Young Dems Election Kick Off Event
2021-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL, 60431, United States
The Kane, Kendall, and Will County Young Dems are excited to announce its joint fundraiser event on September 17th! In addition to fundraising, we hope to increase membership rolls and introduce many new young Democrats to our organizations. Hear from Comptroller Susana Mendoza and state Sen. Meg Cappel, as well as virtual remarks from Senator Durbin, Congresswoman Underwood, and Governor Pritzker!

Date: Friday, Sept. 17 2021, 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: IBEW Hall in Joliet, 1100 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

If new COVID-19 guidelines are set by the governor, changes will be made accordingly, and we will post updates as the event date approaches. We are beyond excited to see you there and look forward to hosting this amazing event! Sponsorships are available, individual tickets are $50, young professional tickets are $25 and those under 18 are FREE! Appetizers, soft drinks, and cash bar are included.

Reserve your tickets NOW!

See you there!

Summer Meet and Greet Fundraiser
2021-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Labas Latte and Vino, 25646 S. Governors Hwy, Monee, IL, 60449
Join State Central Committeeman Al Riley for a meet and greet on Thursday, September 9 from 6:00 – 8:00 at Labas Latte and Vino in Monee.
Individual: $50 Precinct Committeepeople: $25
Sponsorship Levels: $150, $250, $500, $1000
Checks payable to Citizens for Al Riley | PO Box 282, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
For more information, contact 708-268-6908

Women & Wine Wednesday Weekly Phonebank w/ Team Underwood!
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Il
Women & Wine Wednesday Weekly Phonebank w/ Team Underwood!
Virtual Event
Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM

RSVP to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/underwoodforcongress/event/411487/

Pour your favorite glass of wine (or beverage of choice) and join Team Underwood and other dedicated women for this weekly Phone Banking event! We will be talking to folks in IL-14, working to re-elect Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. A training will be provided each week. The first one is happening this coming Wednesday, September 8th!

Evening with Committee to Elect John Connor Judge
2021-09-01 17:00 - 19:00 | IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL, 60431, United States
Join us for an evening in support of the Committee to Elect John Connor Judge as we kick off John’s campaign!

Wednesday, September 1st from 5-7pm
IBEW Local 176
1100 NE Frontage Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
More information about this event and the campaign can be found at www.connorforjudge.com

TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Individual: $50/Couple: $80
BRONZE: $250 | SILVER: $500 | GOLD: $1,000 | PLATINUM: $2,500
Donations can be made payable to:
Committee to Elect John Connor Judge
OR
Donate online!
We hope to see you there!

Senator Meg Cappel's End of Summer Bash
2021-08-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Garage Band Brewing, 15025 S Des Plaines St #1b, Plainfield, IL, 60544, United States
Summer might be coming to a close but, that doesn’t mean we can’t have one last bash! Join us on August 31 at Garage Band Brewing from 5:00pm- 7:00pm

RSVP: By purchasing a ticket or by emailing: timothy@ilsenatedems.org Want to write a check? Make Checks payable to Committee to Elect Meg Loughran Cappel

Will County Democratic Central Committee - August Meeting
2021-08-30 18:30 - 20:30 | IBEW Local 176, 1100 NE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL, 60431, United States
Join us for our August meeting at IBEW 176. Doors open at 6:30, meeting starts promptly at 7 PM. Expect masks and social distancing to be the order of the day. Cash bar available. Should the COVID numbers continue to climb, we will switch to Zoom, but hope springs eternal. Stay tuned for more information!

Canvass with State Representative Dee Avelar and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action
2021-08-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Il
Join Planned Parenthood Illinois Action as we celebrate and spread the word about our victories from this Spring’s Legislative Session! We will be going door to door with Rep. Avelar and letting her constituents know about these victories! Register NOW for this high-impact event!

Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

623 East Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL, 60440

Will County ROE Superintendent Shawn Walsh's Back to School BBQ
2021-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Jacob Henry Mansion, 15 Richards Street, Joliet, 60434, United States
Join the Will County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Shawn Walsh for a Back to School BBQ at the Jacob Henry Mansion on Thursday, August 26 from 5 – 7 PM.
Enjoy delicious food, beer, wine and soft drinks. Tickets are $30 individual/$50 couple and are available at the door or you can mail checks to:
Committee to Elect Shawn Walsh * 931 Meadowbrook Road * Elwood, IL 60421
Sponsorships include:
Gold: $1,000 – Includes 10 tickets * Silver: $500 – Includes 5 tickets * Bronze: $250 – Includes 2 tickets

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Disney Day in the Park with Congresswoman Underwood
2021-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, 60564, United States
Join Team Underwood for a fun, family-friendly Disney Day in the Park at Frontier Park in Naperville with dancing, blowing bubbles, and drawing with chalk! We will also talk about issues that are important to you, your family, and your community, sharing ways that we can turn our talk into action. RSVP to join us HERE! And don’t forget to bring a friend!

Disney Day in the Park
Frontier Park
3380 Cedar Glade Dr
Naperville, IL

Saturday, August 21st at 10AM

RSVP:
https://www.mobilize.us/underwoodforcongress/event/405356/

Weekend of Action with Team Underwood
2021-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Wheatland Township Democrats, 4003 Plainfield-Naperville Rd Suite 111, Naperville, 60564, United States
Join this canvass for Congresswoman Underwood on Sunday, August 15 from 1 – 4 PM at the Wheatland Township Democrats office! We know how close the election was in 2020 – and how far her opponent went to undermine her victory. Let’s be sure to help secure her seat in 2022! COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed. REGISTER TODAY!

Townhall with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
2021-08-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Oswego High School
Calling all Will County Democrats! Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and her team are hosting a townhall at the Oswego High School Auditorium on August 14, at 4:30 PM. Let’s get out and support her as she updates residents and takes questions. Register today and bring some friends!

MOD Caucus Reception
2021-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Heroes West, 1530 Commerce Ln, Joliet, IL, 60451, United States
Join the members of the House Democrats Moderate Caucus in launching their PAC to ensure Illinois maintains its super-duper majority of House Democrats. Come on out and meet with members of this diverse group of legislators from all across the state. Hear about the Mod Caucus’ plans to keep Illinois BLUE in 2022!
Will County residents, Assistant Majority Leader has invited us all to attend as her honored guests. Let’s all support her. Make plans to come out to meet with her and her colleagues for this very special reception!
Please contact Andrew at ak@sanbornwilliams.com with any questions!

Friends and Family Fundraiser for Senator Laura Ellman
2021-08-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 2703 Showplace Drive, 2703 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL, United States
Come on out and support Senator Laura Ellman as she gears up for the 2022 election cycle with friends, family, and supporters from all around. Masks required. Lots of sponsorship opportunities available! Come on out and support Senator Laura Ellman as she gears up for the 2022 election cycle with friends, family, and supporters from all around. Masks required. Tickets are $50 and there are lots of sponsorship opportunities available! Individual $50.00 each | Campaign Supporter – $120.00 each | Campaign Superstar – $250.00 each | Food & Beverage Sponsor $500.00 each.
