Every Monday except holidays - ABT - 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Meetings are held at the AFSCME Union Hall, 662 Palmyra Road, Dixon
3rd Tuesday of the month is "Coffee & Conversation" - 10:00a.m. @ Flip Side Coffee & Espresso Bar, 116 West 2nd Street, Rock Falls, Come and Join in the Conversation
Thursday, June 4th - Porter McNeil Public Service Scholarship Fundraising Event - Over the years, many of you worked with Porter McNeil in his various capacities on campaigns and with our elected officials. His family has established a scholarship foundation for students pursuing careers in public service. In order to help fund this scholarship program, a fundraiser is being planned on Thursday, June 4th at Old Oak Winery, 10814 1st Street West, Milan. 5:00 – 7:00pm Event information can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/porter-mcneil-public-service-foundation-launch-event-tickets-1983552827904
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 – JFK Dinner, Deer Valley Banquet Center, tickets - $60, Cash Bar – 12:30 – 1:30pm, Brunch 1:30pm, Meal - hickory smoked ham chicken supreme garlic mashed potatoes green beans w/ almonds tossed salad egg, vegetable, & cheese casserole biscuits & gravy bacon dinner rolls coffee & lemonade Speakers to follow. RSVP by Wednesday, May 27th
Saturday, June 13th - Ironworkers Local 498 Charity Golf Outing Scramble - Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove, Hole Sponsor $200, Beverage Sponsor $400, Golfer $129, Foursome $480, Registration Deadline – June 5th, 2026
Saturday, June 13th - PrideFest - 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Page Drive in Front of Dixon High School Age 20 and under $5 admission fee Age 21 and over $7 admission fee Enjoy merchant vendors and live entertainment. We look forward to seeing you at the Whiteside & Lee County Democrats’ booths!
Saturday, June 20th - Lee County Cookout Fundraiser - 11:00am - 1:00pm @ County Market in Dixon Enjoy a pork chop, hamburger, hot dog or brat meal or sandwich. A meal includes chips and a drink. Enjoy some yummy baked goods.
Saturday, June 27th - Anti LaHood Protest - Lee County Courthouse 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday, July 5th - Dixon Petunia Festival Parade - Come ride or walk with Lee County Democrats float. Check their website or Facebook for times and location or call Jill at 815-677-2397
August 18th – 22nd – Whiteside County Fair
Wednesday, August 19th – IDCCA County Chairs' Brunch - Springfield, more info to follow.
Saturday, August 22nd - 23rd Annual IBEW Local 364 Golf Playday Silver Ridge Golf Course, Oregon All proceeds donated to the IBEW 364 Scholarship Program Hole Sponsor - $350, Foursome - $340, Hole Sponsor & Foursome Combo - $550
Sunday, August 23rd - Amboy Depot Days Parade -Come ride or walk with Lee County Democrats float. Check their website or Facebook for times and location or call Jill at 815-677-2397
Friday, September 4th - 4th Annual Golf Outing, more info to follow.
Monday, September 7th - Paw Paw Labor Day Parade - Come ride or walk with Lee County Democrats float. Check their website or Facebook for times and location or call Jill at 815-677-2397
Saturday, September 12th - 14th Annual Taste of Fiesta @ RB&W Park, Rock Falls, more info to follow
Saturday, September 13th - Lee County Democrats 2026 Jerry Sheridan Drawdown & Cookout - at Sheridan’s Walton Tap Picnic Ground, 906 Walton Rd., Dixon. A $100 ticket includes two meals with a choice of grilled pork chop, chicken, or portobellos. Sides and a drink are included. Food is served from 1 – 3. The drawdown begins at 3. Only 300 tickets are sold. $8,000 Grand Prize $15,000 Total Prizes. Tickets will go on sale soon. Contact Michael Soto at 773-230-2327 to buy your ticket or ask questions.
Saturday, September 19th - 73rd Annual Fiesta Parade Starts 1:00pm in Rock Falls ends in Sterling, more info to follow
