Calendar of Events

DISTRICT 2 DEMOCRATIC ROUNDTABLE

Special guest:  Bill McNeese, Democratic candidate for McHenry County Clerk  

WHEN:  Thursday, September 17th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  La Mega Premium Michoacana - Taqueria, 19 Berkshire Drive, Unit D, Crystal Lake (SW corner of Berkshire & Virginia)

"Roundtable" -- an opportunity for frank Democratic talk about events and issues of the day.  If you're a Democrat or Democrat-curious and live in District 2 (covering a big swath of the south end of Crystal Lake, and Lake In The Hills), then you're most cordially invited to join us.

The venue features scrumptious Mexican food and desserts.

On Saturday, September 19, join McHenry Dems and Tenth Dems for the latest iteration of Tenth Dems' “Let's Talk Politics,” a moderated discussion that provides opportunities for Democrats in and around the 10th Congressional District to talk with one another about important issues of the day.

RSVP: tenthdems.org/WonderLake to be a part of the next "Let's Talk Politics" discussion with McHenry Dems and Tenth Dems. Free admission. Open to Democrats. Details below:

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026; 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: 7602 Hancock Dr., Wonder Lake, IL

Hope to see you there!

NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER McHENRY COUNTY INAUGURAL FUNDRAISER

WHEN:  Saturday, September 19th, 2026 -- 5:00 to 7:00 pm
WHERE:  Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 North Main Street, Crystal Lake

Neighbors for a Better McHenry County invites you to join their inaugural fundraiser.

Get your tickets here.

Featuring the most awesome Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and our Democratic nominee for US Congress in the 9th congressional district, including a big chunk of McHenry County.

Also featuring endorsed candidates, the amazing Gloria Van Hof and Carolyn Campbell, incumbent county board members running for re-election in county board districts 2 and 3, respectively, and Pat Shea, running for the county board for district 7.

For more information please reach out to Eli Brottman at [email protected] or 630-746-8800.

Our Neighborhood, Our Vote

Join the Visual Wave!
Neighborhoods are coming together on Sept 20th to make a powerful, visible statement. We are flooding our blocks with campaign yard signs all on the exact same day to show our united community support for progress and local Democrats.

Can't put out a sign?  How about blue ribbons on trees, blue lights, or a window sign in your parked cars as sun shields in areas where signs are prohibited?

Don't have a 'Vote Blue - Save Democracy' sign yet?  Get yours by clicking here!  We are requesting a $10 donation to help defray the costs and to build our Party.  Pick up at our office, or have it delivered. 

You can also get our candidate's campaign signs at the same time!  Let us know which ones you want!  Email us at [email protected].

SUPPORT THE HOMESTRETCH FOR BRIDGET BELCASTRO

WHEN:   Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 -- 6:00 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Pub 47, 10400 Illinois Route 47, Huntley (east side, just north of Algonquin Road)

Dr. Bridget Belcastro, our most awesome nominee for McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Schools, writes:

"Support the Homestretch Fundraiser!  We are entering the final stretch, and I would love for you to join us for an evening of community, conversation, and support as we work to flip this office and the county!  As a special thank you, attendees will receive a free gun safety lock.  Thank you so much for your continued support, leadership, and dedication to our schools and community. I hope to see you there!"

Suggested donation $50 -- RSVP here, or pay at the door.

Here's the event on Facebook -- please share.

Visit Bridget at bridgetbelcastro.com or on Facebook.

For more information reach out to [email protected] or 815-669-0362.

LEAD LIKE LINCOLN - A Fundraiser for State Representative Suzanne Ness

WHEN:  Saturday, September 26th, 2026 -- 8:30 to 10:00 am
WHERE:  Oruga Social, 1000 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake

Suzanne Ness is the most awesome, our Democratic state representative in the 66th district, now running for re-election to her fourth term, and she invites you to join her for her 6th annual "Lead Like Lincoln" event.

There'll be a special guest, and the presentation of the 2026 "Community, Action, Passion" (CAP) award, which began out of the desire to recognize a District 66 community member going above and beyond to serve others.

And the breakfast is going to be scrumptious.

Get your tickets here.

Visit Suzanne at citizensforsuzanneness.com, on Facebook, or on Instagram.

For more information contact Kate Norten at [email protected]

MARENGO VOTER FORUM - Hosted by the Marengo-Union Chamber of Commerce

WHEN:  Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:30 pm
WHERE:  Marengo Community High School, 110 Franks Road, Marengo -- in the theater

Pat Lawlor, our District 8 chair, invites all Democrats to join in support for our awesome Democratic candidates at the Marengo Voter Forum, hosted by the Marengo-Union Chamber of Commerce.

Democrats on the program include Chris Stevens for county board district 8, Christine Hamm for county board district 9, Peter Janko for state rep in the 69th district, and Sarah Mertens for state senate in the 35th district.  This is a forum, and the R's are on the program as well.

For more information or to get involved, please reach out to Pat at [email protected]. 

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 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.

Agenda

• 7:00 p.m. — Doors open 
• 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
• Introductions
  
  • Candidate Introductions
• Chair's Message
• Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
  • Events
  • Communications 
  • Tech Chair
  • District Chair Reports
• 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.)

Map of MCC

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 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.

Agenda

• 7:00 p.m. — Doors open 
• 7:15 p.m. — Meeting begins
• Introductions
  
  • Candidate Introductions
• Chair's Message
• Reports - Officers/Committees/Districts
  • Events
  • Communications 
  • Tech Chair
  • District Chair Reports
• 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.)

Map of MCC