Please join the Democratic Party of McHenry County for the "Democracy in Bluem" Dinner, our annual fundraising event, featuring Speaker of the House Emanuel "Chris" Welch, and honoring our former chairwoman Kristina Zahorik. It's all happening on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, at the beautiful Prairie Lodge, 12860 Del Webb Boulevard, […]

The Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association invites you to the 9th annual IDCCA Party Builder Awards.  It's likely to be quite a shindig. Celebrating our 2024 Honorees Tom Balanoff, president emeritus, Service Employees International Union Local 1; Kam Buckner, Assistant House Majority Leader (26th district); and Linda Holmes, Assistant Senate Majority Leader (42nd district). It's on Wednesday April 24th […]

Please join Northwest CASA (the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault) for their inaugural Film and Wine Festival.  Enjoy an evening of films created by women, about women, yet for all to enjoy. Your admission grants you access to film screenings,, hors d'oeuvres, wine, a silent auction, spirited intermissions, and immeasurable inspiration. It's all happening on […]

Let's picnic in the park to support Brian Meyers, our Democratic candidate for county board in District 4.  Brian is a retired teacher and longtime soccer coach, and will be a great addition to the board. It's on Sunday April 28th, from noon to 2pm.  And it's a picnic - the whole family is welcome.  We'll […]

Please join Planned Parenthood of Illinois for their Annual Celebration.  Join us for a moving evening dedicated to raising funds to further the critical mission of Planned Parenthood of Illinois' (PPIL). We will celebrate the dedication and support of our PPIL community of health care staff, patients, board, volunteers, and supporters. It's on Wednesday, May […]

Soul food can be very hard to find in McHenry County, so you won't want to miss our Candidates Meet n Greet at Tangie's Kitchen at noon on Sunday May 5th. Come on out and chat with Theresa Meshes, running for re-election to the county board in District 1; Kelli Wegener, current board member in District 5 […]

McHenry County's Mental Health Board is one of the jewels of our community, providing critically needed funding to an array of nonprofit agencies which in turn provide services.  Its purview includes mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Leonetta Rizzi, the Board's Executive Director, invites community members to the Board's annual Town […]

Please join our very own, US Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky for her 23rd Annual Ultimate Women's Power Lunch, on Friday May 10th at the Hyatt Regency, 151 East Wacker Drive, in downtown Chicago.  (People of all genders are welcome, of course!) Get your tickets today! Jan's Ultimate Women's Power Lunches are always amazing, and amazingly enjoyable, events, […]

Please join us for coffee with our Democratic candidates in District Two – John Collins and Kelli Wegener, and Gloria Van Hof.  It’s on Saturday, May 11th, from 11 am to noon, at a private residence in Crystal Lake.  Please RSVP and we'll send you the address. Kelli Wegener has been a member of the McHenry County Board […]

Please join Physicians for Reproductive Health for Voices of Courage, their annual celebration recognizing two courageous abortion providers making a tremendous impact in their communities while facing political attacks, harassment, and criminalization. Honoring Dr. April Lockley for her trailblazing advocacy work and for championing health equity, patient autonomy and reproductive justice in New York City […]