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If you've never taken the plunge to get involved in political action, we encourage you to get to know us by attending a meeting. We are a growing local party, but we need more people like you to step up and share your perspective. We are building teams of people to tackle projects like data entry and analytics, voter registration, special events, social media and content management, and candidate support and canvassing.
2025 Holiday Party
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2025 Holiday Party
SOLD OUT! We are at capacity!
Looking forward to making spirits bright with you at our 2025 Holiday Open House Party! The Democratic Party of McHenry County and the Democratic Women of McHenry County are hosting at Woodstock Opera House. We are at Stage Left plus the newly renovated Community Room, decorated with trees galore by local non-profits.
Small plates and cash bar are available. There will also be a raffle for 2 tickets to the Carter Dinner on March 7th and some fun door prizes.
It's all happening on Monday December 15th, in the Community Room and Stage Left at the Woodstock Opera House.
Celebrations begin at 5:30 pm and the party will wind down at 8:00pm.
Donations of $10 are kindly requested. Please bring a non-perishable food items and/or toiletries for a local Food Pantry.
Illinois Democratic Senate Candidate Forum
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
Hosted by Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 -- 7:00 to 8:30 pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom -- click here to register
Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA) is quite an amazing group of activists, centered in the Palatine/Barrington/Arlington Heights areas, and together with a host of Indivisible chapters is sponsoring a Democratic Senate Candidate Forum.
This important Zoom event offers an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running to represent Illinois in the US Senator (Dick Durbin’s seat) as they share their visions, priorities, and perspectives on the challenges facing our district, our country, and our democracy.
Crystal Lake Convass - Daniel Biss for Congress
CRYSTAL LAKE CANVASS -- DANIEL BISS FOR CONGRESS
Daniel Biss, former State Representative and State Senator and now mayor of Evanston, is one of the several awesome Democrats vying for the nomination for our U.S. Congress in the Ninth Congressional District, which includes much of the south and east parts of McHenry County.
Daniel and his team will be knocking on doors in Crystal Lake to share why they support Daniel for Congress.
WHEN: Saturday and/or Sunday, December 20th and 21st, 2025 - 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
WHERE: Private residence in Crystal Lake -- location provided upon RSVP
Click here to RSVP via Mobilize.
Visit Daniel Biss on the web at danielbiss.com, on Facebook and other platforms, and/or donate to his campaign.
For more information: Linnea Stanton, (851) 324-0126 or [email protected].
Central Committee Meeting - January 2026
Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, at the "Conference Center" at McHenry County College!
It's the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of McHenry County. RSVP'ing beforehand is a MUST.
Join us! Community is how we will persevere and triumph over the next 2 years
Agenda
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
- Introductions
- PC Oath of Office
- Candidate Introductions
-
Chair's Message
- Petition Passing
- Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
- OPEN POSITIONS
- County Board Report
- Board Reporter Program
- District Chair Reports
- Secretary
- Fund Development Chair
- Tech Chair
- Committees:
- Communications - Stephanie Gerritsen/Michelle Thimios
- Parades - Marc Sparber & Labor Liaison
- Veterans Committee
- Events
- Announcements -
- The purpose is to announce events, presentations, and items of interest to Democrats If you have an idea for a speaker or broader discussion, you must request an addition to the agenda a week before the meeting. Please limit your announcements to 2 minutes.
- 8:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Invite a friend to attend the meeting! Introduce a friend or neighbor to grassroots politics and help us grow the Party.
McHenry County College is located on Route 14, halfway between Woodstock and Crystal Lake.
Turn in at the traffic light, then turn right and right again to park near the entrance for Building A, the very first building you come to. Enter the building, walk straight ahead, and you'll find the Conference Center on the left, opposite the library. There's no stairs and everything is fully ADA-compliant.
Come early and chat, we're always there by 6:30. Here's a map of MCC. (If you accidentally parked on the south side, by the Luecht Auditorium or the cafeteria, no matter, just walk around to the left past the gym, up the stairs at the end, turn right and we're there.)
Central Committee Meeting - February 2026
Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at the "Conference Center" at McHenry County College!
It's the regular monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of McHenry County. RSVP'ing beforehand is a MUST.
Join us! Community is how we will persevere and triumph over the next 2 years
Agenda
- 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
- 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
- Introductions
- PC Oath of Office
- Candidate Introductions
-
Chair's Message
- Petition Passing
- Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
- OPEN POSITIONS
- County Board Report
- Board Reporter Program
- District Chair Reports
- Secretary
- Fund Development Chair
- Tech Chair
- Committees:
- Communications - Stephanie Gerritsen/Michelle Thimios
- Parades - Marc Sparber & Labor Liaison
- Veterans Committee
- Events
- Announcements -
- The purpose is to announce events, presentations, and items of interest to Democrats If you have an idea for a speaker or broader discussion, you must request an addition to the agenda a week before the meeting. Please limit your announcements to 2 minutes.
- 8:30 p.m. — Adjourn
Invite a friend to attend the meeting! Introduce a friend or neighbor to grassroots politics and help us grow the Party.
McHenry County College is located on Route 14, halfway between Woodstock and Crystal Lake.
Turn in at the traffic light, then turn right and right again to park near the entrance for Building A, the very first building you come to. Enter the building, walk straight ahead, and you'll find the Conference Center on the left, opposite the library. There's no stairs and everything is fully ADA-compliant.
Come early and chat, we're always there by 6:30. Here's a map of MCC. (If you accidentally parked on the south side, by the Luecht Auditorium or the cafeteria, no matter, just walk around to the left past the gym, up the stairs at the end, turn right and we're there.)
Carter Dinner Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE
MARCH 7th, 2026
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Dinner
Mark your calendars! We will celebrate the legacy of the late President and First Lady, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, at our annual fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn. The Carters were true humanitarians whose lifelong commitment to public service improved the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. During these challenging times, they remind us of our Party's values, which we must defend. Funds raised are needed to support our mission to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in 2026.
Tickets will go on sale in just a few weeks - watch your email and mailbox to reserve your seats. This event is routinely sold out!