Calendar of Events

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

WHEN:  Wednesday September 9th, 2026 -- 6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHERE:  Pub 47, Back Room (to the right), 10400 Illinois Route 47, Huntley

Round tables are held at local pubs, offering yummy drinks and food for purchase, lively conversation, and a room full of like minded Democrats. These gatherings are packed with invigorating discussions and a great chance to connect. Join us as we work together and enjoy sharing ideas for getting Democrats elected all the way down the ballot!

RSVP not necessary but always appreciated.

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

Info or to get involved?  Contact Lynn Mitchell at [email protected].

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 16th, 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

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.

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