Calendar of Events

KAREN BATTAGLIA FOR STATE SENATE -- HOMETOWN MEET & GREET

WHEN:  June 23rd, 2026 -- 5:00 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Hello Folks Bar & Grill, 78 East Grand Avenue, Fox Lake

Join Karen and friends for a summer kickoff at Karen's hometown bar. We'll supply the food and drinks, if you supply the good company!

Karen Battaglia is our Democratic candidate for state senator in the 32nd district, and a longtime emergency and trauma nurse, healthcare leader, and advocate for working families. She is the incoming President of the Illinois Emergency Nurses Association and has served for more than a decade on the Illinois ENA Government Affairs Committee, advocating for nursing and healthcare policy at both the state and federal levels. In 2020, Dr. Battaglia was Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s guest at the State of the Union, advocating to protect coverage for people with preexisting conditions under the Affordable Care Act.

A daughter, mother, and grandmother, Dr. Battaglia understands the real challenges families face. She is running for State Senate to fight for affordable and accessible healthcare at every stage of life, an economy that works for working families, and safe communities and workplaces. 

Get your tickets at actblue.com/donate/folksforbattaglia.

Visit Karen at karenforil32.com or on Facebook.

For more information contact Maggie Lovell at [email protected].

McHenry County Democratic Women's
Summer Social

Join friends and make new ones with like-minded women from McHenry County and beyond.  Hear about what is happening in the political sphere in McHenry County.  

Nibbles | Cash Bar
Donations of $10 help us with event costs.  RSVP and/or renew your membership here, or bring cash or check with you (Please let us know you are coming by sending an email to [email protected].)

DISTRICT 9 DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE
Crafted especially for Democratic Voters in Coral, Riley & Grafton Townships

WHEN:  Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Pub 47, Back Room (to the right), 10400 Illinois Route 47, Huntley

Join like-minded friends at Pub 47.  Food, and a wide selection of beverages, are available for order.  We will work together and enjoy sharing ideas for getting Democrats elected all the way down the ballot.

Wear purple to show your support for our D9 candidate County Board, CHRISTINE HAMM.

All Democrats are cordially invited to the June 2026 meeting of the Huntley Area Democrats, covering both Kane and McHenry Counties.

The IBEW Hall is located in front of the Jewel, just south of the Wendy's, and north of the Taco Bell.  You can enter the building either on the west or the east sides.

WHEN:  Wednesday June 24th, 2026 -- 1:00 to 3:00 pm
WHERE:  IBEW Hall - Training Hall - 13300 Illinois Route 47, Huntley

Donations to the Grafton Food Pantry will be most gratefully accepted.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected].

HUNTLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Please join the Democratic Party of McHenry County as we march in the 2026 Independence Day Parade in Huntley.  Come celebrate our nation's heritage of democracy and freedom, help campaign for all our great candidates, and see the latest improvements to our float.

WHEN:  Saturday, June 27th, 2026 -- parade steps off at 10:00 am
WHERE:  Step-off from intersection of Bakley Street & Main Street, Huntley

Our staging point will be along Bakley Street, north of Main.  

We'll have info on our # in the parade and our exact assembly point, closer to the date.

The parade route takes us west to the Huntley Square, and then north on Woodstock Street toward 1st Street.

Please RSVP so we know to expect you.

Please arrive early as it will be crowded.  We'll be arriving with our float at the setup area about 8:00 am, come early to help setup and decorate.

For more information contact [email protected].

A NIGHT OF HI-FI & HOPE
A Fundraiser for Paul Nolley for Congress

WHEN:  Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm
WHERE:  Private residence, Roscoe

Join fellow music lovers, audiophiles, and supporters for a one-of-a-kind evening to help elect Paul Nolley and flip Illinois' 16th Congressional District.

Space is limited for this intimate listening experience.  RSVP early to reserve your place.

We'll have hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beer, wine and pop.

RSVP today at paulnolley.us/hifi

Visit Paul at nolleyforcongress.com or on Facebook.

For more information contact Ashton McGee at [email protected].

District 9 Candidates & Neighbors - Open Patio & Drum Circle

WHEN:  Sunday, June 28th, 2026 - 4:00 to 6:00 pm
WHERE:  17907 Springbrook Circle, Union

Relaxing beverages ... fellow Democrats ... an open patio ... and a fun, friendly way to unwind and to meet our candidates ... including Christine Hamm for county board, Bill McNeese for county clerk, Amin Karim for county treasurer, and Dr. Bridget Belcastro for regional superintendent of schools.

Your hosts - Tammy Risser & Ron Petersen.  Please RSVP.

More info and to get involved - contact Lynn Mitchell at [email protected].

MEET & GREET LOCAL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

- Bill McNeese for County Clerk
- Amin Karim for County Treasurer
- Bridget Belcastro for Regional Superintendent of Schools

WHEN:  Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:30 pm
WHERE:  171 South Main Street, Unit C, Crystal Lake (the low tan brick building on the east side with all the Democratic lawn signs - turn in just north of the building)

Please mark your calendar for a very casual, fun and informative “Meet and Greet” for county wide democratic candidates from McHenry County. Our Candidate Guests of Honor will include Bridget Belcastro, Regional Superintendent of Schools, Amin Karim, County Treasurer and Bill McNeese, County Clerk. The three candidates are looking forward to meeting you, listening to your concerns and answering any questions you have.

Light refreshments will be served and a door prize will be given.  The “Meet and Greet” will be hosted by your Democratic Precinct Volunteers, Ron Quarrie of Algonquin 28 and Carmen Boyer of Nunda 14. We hope you can attend.

Please note, parking may be limited., We have been given permission to utilize the parking lot one building to the south, at Welded Supply, 189 South Main Street.

Please join Chris Stevens and the Democratic Party of McHenry County as we march for the first time in the Hebron Independence Day Parade.  Celebrate our nation's heritage of democracy and freedom, and help campaign for all our great candidates.  

WHEN:  Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -- The parade steps off at 10:00 am.  Please arrive by 9:30.

WHERE:  Assemble at Hebron Community Park, 12314 Price Road.  

The staging area is on Moraine Road south of Price Road, and you won't be able to turn from Price Road onto Moraine Road.  Instead, from Route 173, turn south onto Kennedy Street and follow it around to Moraine Road and back up to Price Road.  Parking is available by the staging area and the parade brings you back there.

The parade route is east on Price Road, east on Jean Drive, north on Illinois Street, east on Prairie Ave, south on St. Albans Street, and west on Price back to the park.  Estimated walk time is 45 minutes.

Please RSVP if you can make it, and for questions please reach out to Chris Stevens at [email protected].

SPRING GROVE INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

Please join the Democratic Party of McHenry County as we march in the 2026 Independence Day Parade in Spring Grove.  Come celebrate our nation's heritage of democracy and freedom, help campaign for all our great candidates, and see the latest improvements to our float.

WHEN:  Saturday, July 4th, 2026 -- parade steps off at noon
WHERE:  Step-off from intersection of Main Street Road & Blivin Street, Spring Grove

We'll have info on our # in the parade and our exact assembly point, closer to the date.

Here's info from the organizers, and here's the parade route .  

Please RSVP so we know to expect you.

Please arrive early as it will be crowded.  We'll be arriving with our float at the setup area about 8:00 am, come early to help setup and decorate.

For more information contact [email protected].