Events for week of January 16, 2022

11/07/2021: New Trier Democrats’ 2021 Virtual Annual Dinner When: Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: Zoom What: New Trier Democrats' Virtual Annual Dinner. Featured Award Recipients are Governor JB Pritzker, State Representative Robyn Gabel, and Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin. Link for tickets and more information

One Year to Blue '22 You are invited to join the Madison County Democrats & the Edwardsville Democrats Club for a Madison County Happy Hour Monday, November 8, 2021 4:45pm - 7:00pm Big Daddy's Patio 132 N Main St., Edwardsville Individual - $15 (includes 2 drink tickets) Sponsor - $200 (4 individual tickets) RSVP online at www.actblue.com/donate/edwardsvilledemsblue22

A Fundraiser in Support of Representative Dee Avelar and Representative Barbara Hernandez Monday, November 8 | 5:00pm 10 S LaSalle St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603 Individual Ticket: $250 Sponsorships: $500 | $1,000 Purchase tickets online at bit.ly/HernandezAvelar Make checks payable to: Community for Dee, P.O. Box 1571, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Friends for Barbara Hernandez, P.O. Box 7263, Aurora, IL 60507

Monday, November 8, 5:30-7:00 pm Senator Bill Cunningham and Senator Cristina Castro Reception Haymarket Brewing, 737 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601 Tickets: $150 Sponsorships: $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 Please make checks payable to committee(s) of your choice: Friends of Bill Cunningham, 10402 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 Citizens for Castro, P.O. Box 1506, Elgin, IL 60121 RSVP: carly@ilsenatedems.org or kelly@ilsenatedems.org

Vermilion County Democratic Precinct Meeting 2nd Monday of the Month 6pm - 7pm Where: 15 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832 Contact vermilioncodemocrats@gmail.com for details.

The Clinton County Democrats meet the 2nd Monday of every month at 7pm at American Legion Post 1227 in Beckemeyer. Date: 2nd Monday of every month Time: 7:00pm Location: American Legion Post 1227, 391 Louis St, Beckemeyer, IL 62219

You are invited to join Congresswoman Robin Kelly for a Young Professionals Happy Hour Tuesday November 9, 2021 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tree House 149 W Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654 Chair - $2,900 Co-Chair - $1,000 Host - $500 Sponsor - $250 Young / Young at Heart Professional - $50 Student - $35 RSVP online at RSVP@lbhchicago.com or 312-806-2743

Representative La Shawn K Ford Virtual Fundraiser Tuesday, November 9 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm Individual Ticket: $150 Sponsorships: $500 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 Make checks payable to: Citizens to Elect La Shawn K Ford, 912 S. Mayfield, Chicago, IL 60644 RSVP to Bernie at BWilliams@HDemsIL.com Zoom link will be emailed upon RSVP

Kiffy Turnin' 50! A Birthday Fundraiser for Representative Stephanie Kifowit Tuesday, November 9 | 6:30 - 8:00pm Capital Grille, 87 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148 Suggested Donation: $50 | Individual Sponsorship: $150 Sponsorships: $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 Make checks payable to: Friends of Stephanie Kifowit, P.O. Box 1414, Aurora, IL 60507 RSVP to Bernie at BWilliams@HDemsIL.com

Representative Lakesia Collins Karaoke Birthday Fundraiser Wednesday, November 10 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm Carpenter's Union Hall, 12 E. Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 Community Ticket: $25 | General Ticket: $50 Sponsorships: $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 Purchase a ticket online at: bit.ly/friendsoflakesia Make checks payable to: Friends of Lakesia, 1501 N. Clybourn Ave, Unit D, Chicago, IL 60610

Monthly on the second Wednesday VFW Post 4079, 6th Avenue, Mendota, IL

Wednesday, November 10, 7:30 pm General Admission, 8:15 pm Showtime Senate President Don Harmon Live from FitzGerald's FitzGerald's Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60402 General Admission: $100 Sponsorships: $5000 | $2500 | $1000 | $500 | $300 Please make checks payable to Friends of Don Harmon, 6939 W North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302. RSVP: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org

Fundraiser In Support of Leader Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Thursday, November 11 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm Gladys' Restaurant, 1225 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619 Ticket: $33 Sponsorships: $250 | $500 | $1,500 Purchase a ticket online at: ilevans.com Make checks payable to: Citizens for Marcus C Evans, Jr., P.O. Box 641514, Chicago, IL 60664 RSVP to info@craticshaffer.com

Morning Coffee and Conversation with Representative Terra Costa Howard Saturday, November 13 | 9:30am - 10:30am Virtual Individual Ticket: $100 Sponsorships: $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 Make checks payable to: Friends to Elect Terra Costa Howard, P.O. Box 3085, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 RSVP to Bernie at BWilliams@HDemsIL.com Zoom link will be emailed upon RSVP

President Kristina Zahoirk has called our next General Membership Meeting for Saturday, November 13th, at 12pm. All County Chairs and invited guests are invited to participate via Zoom. Registration will be required. Anyone interested in attending should contact dan@ildcca.org Agenda, minutes from previous General Membership meetings, Treasurer’s Report, and all other materials will be sent to Chairs prior to the meeting.