News & Events


January 22, 2020
New Trier Democrats' Endorsement Meeting
for the 2020 Democratic Primary
This Sunday, January 26th from 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Doors open at 1:00pm
Your Vote Determines Who We Endorse in the 2020 Primary

New Trier Democrats will be voting on candidates to endorse and support – as an organization – for the upcoming 2020 Democratic Primary. This meeting is your opportunity to have a say in local, state and national politics. Our endorsement meetings are always spirited, and we expect this meeting will be no different given the number of candidates running for office. 

We will be hearing presentations from candidates (or their chosen representatives) in the following contested races: U.S. President, Cook County State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL Supreme Court and IL Appellate Court .  If you would like to learn more about the candidates,  visit our website for a complete list of all candidates with links to their campaign websites .

To be eligible to vote in New Trier Dems’ Endorsement Meeting, you must be: (1) a member – so you must be paid up on your membership dues; (2) a resident of New Trier Township; and (3) at least 18 years of age on the date of the March 17, 2020 Primary.

Our program will begin promptly at 1:30pm. Please arrive early to ensure that you get through registration and are seated in a timely fashion. Registration will be faster and easier for people who have paid their membership dues in advance of the Endorsement Meeting. You will also be able to pay membership dues at the door, but it would help us greatly if you pay in advance. Thank you!
Questions? [email protected] or 847-446-8030
Sunday, February 16, 2020: Committeeman Dean Maragos’ Thank You Pizza Party

When : Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
What : New Trier Democratic Committeeman Dean Maragos hosts his annual pizza party to say “thank you” to all those who helped New Trier Democrats this past year. It’s always a nice event and an excellent way to personally meet other North Shore Democrats and many of our local office holders. Please join us for free pizza and a fun afternoon!
Volunteers Needed for Our Endorsement Meeting

We need your help to make our Endorsement Meeting run smoothly:

Prepare Endorsement Meeting voting packets   Tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2020 beginning at 10am , New Trier Democrats' Office,  800 Oak Street, Suite 112, Winnetka . If you can't make it right at 10am, please drop in anytime after 10am to help. We'll be there until we finish.

Help at the Endorsement Meeting this Sunday, January 26, 2020 . The meeting begins at 1:30pm at  Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka , but volunteers should arrive at 12:30pm. None of these jobs will interfere with your ability to participate in voting. Specifically, we need help with the following:

  • Set-up and work registration tables - check members in and hand them their voting packets
  • Collect ballots after each vote
  • Post-meeting clean up

If you'd like to volunteer, please RSVP to [email protected] and state your name, phone number, and the volunteer job(s) for which you are volunteering. Thank you!
Volunteering Opportunities
Inclusion in our "Volunteering Opportunities" List – whether it’s for a specific candidate or concerning a particular issue – does not mean that the New Trier Democrats have endorsed that candidate or adopted that position on an issue. 
This Sunday, January 26, 2020: Wisconsin Voter I.D. Canvass in Kenosha

When : Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 11:00am to 2:30pm (arrive in Kenosha by 11:00am for training; 11:30 head out to canvass; leave Kenosha around 2:30pm)
Where : Kenosha Democratic Party office, 5712 7th St, Kenosha
What : Join fellow north suburban Democrats as they canvass in Kenosha, Wisconsin to identify new potential Democratic voters and make sure they have proper identification to vote in 2020. All predictive lists concur that Wisconsin, with just 10 electoral votes, could easily be the state that determines the 2020 presidential winner. Our boots on the ground are needed to flip it! To register for this canvass, please contact Nancy Bruski at [email protected] – When you do, PLEASE indicate your cellphone number as well as whether you need a ride or can offer one (and indicate where you live to help with coordinating carpools).
Monday, January 27, 2020: Help Win Back WI with Indivisible Evanston – Postcards & Phone Bank

When : Monday, January 27, 2020 – Postcards from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Phone Bank form 6:00pm to 8:15pm
Where : Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1635 Chicago Ave., Evanston
What : Indivisible Evanston is hosting Postcard writing and phone banks to Wisconsin voters on Mondays. Postcarders: Bring postcard stamps. Indivisible Evanston is helping  Postcards 2 WI  write 500K cards to GOTV in WI on 4/7. Phone Bankers:Bring charged cellphone & laptop (they’ll train you). They’re calling “friendlies” to volunteer for WI’s 2/8 Day of Action. For more information or to sign-up,  visit their event page .
Tuesday, January 28, 2020: Write Postcards to Voters with Sister District Project New Trier

When : Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where : Tudor Wine Bar, 338 Tudor Court, Glencoe
What : Grab your pens. Roll up your sleeves. It’s time to get to work. The Sister District Project New Trier team is excited to invite you to this postcard writing event in your area. Sister District is one of the ways you can engage in activism to make change. Give them a few hours of your time a week/month and they’ll make sure your effort has an impact! Questions/RSVPs: [email protected].
Saturday, February 1, 2020: Write Postcards to Voters with Sister District Project New Trier

When : Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where : The Bottle Shop, 1148 Central Ave., Wilmette
What: Grab your pens. Roll up your sleeves. It’s time to get to work. The Sister District Project New Trier team is excited to invite you to this postcard writing event in your area. Sister District is one of the ways you can engage in activism to make change. Give them a few hours of your time a week/month and they’ll make sure your effort has an impact! Questions/RSVPs: [email protected].
Monday, February 3, 2020: Help Win Back WI with Indivisible Evanston – Postcards & Phone Bank

When : Monday, February 3, 2020 – Postcards from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Phone Bank form 6:00pm to 8:15pm
Where : Grace Lutheran Church, 1430 South Blvd., Evanston
What : Indivisible Evanston is hosting Postcard writing and phone banks to Wisconsin voters on Mondays. Postcarders: Bring postcard stamps. Indivisible Evanston is helping  Postcards 2 WI  write 500K cards to GOTV in WI on 4/7. Phone Bankers:Bring charged cellphone & laptop (they’ll train you). They’re calling “friendlies” to volunteer for WI’s 2/8 Day of Action. For more information or to sign-up,  visit their event page .
Saturday, February 8, 2020: Canvass to Win WI with Indivisible Evanston and WI Dems

When : Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 8:30am to 2:30pm (canvass time will be from 10:00am to 1:00pm)
Where : Racine County Dems Office, 507 6th Street, Racine (drive there directly or carpool with Indivisible Evanston)
What : Indivisible Evanston will be working with the Wisconsin Dems, knocking on doors of residents asking about their plan to vote for Presidential primary, State Supreme Court & local elections on April 7th & emphasizing the need to vote for ALL races on the ballot. For more information or to sign up,  visit their event page .
Monday, February 10, 2020: Help Win Back WI with Indivisible Evanston – Postcards & Phone Bank

When : Monday, February 10, 2020 – Postcards from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Phone Bank form 6:00pm to 8:15pm
Where : Grace Lutheran Church, 1430 South Blvd., Evanston
What : Indivisible Evanston is hosting Postcard writing and phone banks to Wisconsin voters on Mondays. Postcarders: Bring postcard stamps. Indivisible Evanston is helping  Postcards 2 WI  write 500K cards to GOTV in WI on 4/7. Phone Bankers:Bring charged cellphone & laptop (they’ll train you). They’re calling “friendlies” to volunteer for WI’s 2/8 Day of Action. For more information or to sign-up,  visit their event page .
Other Events of Interest
Inclusion in our "Other Events of Interest" List – whether it’s a fundraising event for a specific candidate or an event concerning a particular issue – does not mean that the New Trier Democrats have endorsed that candidate or adopted that position on an issue. 
Michael Cabonargi
Tonight, January 22, 2020: Fundraiser for Michael Cabonargi, Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

When : Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where : The home of Mary Kenney and David Manilow, 540 W. Webster, Chicago
What : A fundraiser in support of Michael Cabonargi, Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, with Special Guest Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.  RSVP online . For additional information, contact Eric at [email protected].
Tomorrow, January 23, 2020: A Lunch in Support of Marie Newman with Jan Schakowsky

When : Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 12:00noon
Where :  Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C. 325 N LaSalle Dr, #350 Chicago
What : A lunch in support of Marie Newman, candidate for Congress for Illinois’ 3rd District, with Rep. Jan Schakowsky and JStreet PAC. Host Committee includes Daniel Biss.  RSVP online . Contact Mary-Margaret at [email protected] with any questions .
Tomorrow Night, January 23, 2020: An Evening of Reform With Jacob Meister

When : Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where : Oscar Isberian Rugs, 120 Kinzie St., Chicago
What : An Evening of Reform with Jacob Meister, candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. For questions or to RSVP, contact [email protected].
Tomorrow Night, January 23, 2020: Affordable Housing 101

When : Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Where : Congregation Sukkat Shalom, 1001 Central Ave., Wilmette
What : Come learn about the issue of affordable housing on Chicago’s North Shore—what this really means, who it impacts and how, and what we can do about it. Sue Loellbach, Manager of Advocacy at Connections for the Homeless, will provide data on Wilmette and surrounding communities, practical information about the types of solutions available to us on the North Shore, and opportunities for advocacy and action.
Friday, January 24, 2020: Reception for Michael Cabonargi With Sen. Dick Durbin

When : Friday, January 24, 2020 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Where : Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP, 71 S. Wacker, Suite 1600, Chicago
What : A fundraiser for Michael Cabonargi, candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County with special guest, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. To RSVP,  register online . For additional information, email [email protected].
Saturday, January 25, 2020: Vote for President at Tenth Dems’ Convention

When : Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Where : Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire
What : Are you excited to elect a new President in November? Tenth Dems will be holding a convention at Stevenson High School. They will have a straw poll and an Iowa style caucus. Presidential campaigns will be represented. Come out for your favorite Democratic candidate, and feel free to wear your favorite candidate’s gear (t-shirts, buttons, hats, etc.). Everyone welcome. Tenth Dems members and current Stevenson High School students are eligible to vote. Space may be limited so sign up now.  Click here to RSVP for the Tenth Dems Convention
Sunday, January 26, 2020: Tenth Dems Field Trip – Capitol Steps’ “The Lyin’ Kings”

When : Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00pm
Where : North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
What : Join Tenth Dems for 1) an afternoon of laughs with the Capitol Steps followed by a dinner at Jameson’s Charhouse next door at 9525 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, and/or 2) come to just the show at 2:00 pm, or 3) just dinner at 5:00 pm.  Click here to RSVP.  Tickets for The Capitol Steps are $55 per person, which is $4.05 less than you what you’d pay to purchase your tickets online. And dinner is $30 per person, including tax and tip.
Sunday, January 26, 2020: Have Dinner With Tenth Dems After Our Endorsement Meeting

When : Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 5:00pm
Where : Jameson’s Charhouse, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
What : After our endorsement session on Sunday afternoon, January 26, we’ll have a fun opportunity to unwind a bit. Tenth Dems is hosting a dinner — not a fundraiser, just a nice meal — at Jameson’s Charhouse,  9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie , which is very close to our office. It’s a chance to relax and chat with fellow Democrats, and to get some food after what could be a long meeting. Dinner is at 5:00 PM, and it’s $30 per person, including tax and tip (Tenth Dems’ cost).  Click here  to get your tickets.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020: Birthday Party Fundraiser for Michael Cabonargi, Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

When : Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where : Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark, Chicago
What : A birthday party fundraiser in support of Michael Cabonargi, Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.  RSVP online . For additional information, contact Eric at [email protected].
Thursday, January 30, 2020: Illinois Fiscal Crises – Current Facts and the Way Forward

When : Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Doors open at 11:45; lunch at 12:00 noon; presentation at 12:30pm
Where : Roosevelt University, Ida B. Wells Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
What : The Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy and Roosevelt University sponsor a presentation by Ralph Martire, Arthur Rubloff Endowed Professor of Public Policy at the University. To RSVP,  register online .
Saturday, February 1, 2020: Equality Illinois Gala

When : Saturday, February 1, 2020. 6:00pm Silent auction and cocktail reception; 8:00pm Seated dinner and awards program; 10:30pm Dancing and music.
Where : Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
What : Equality Illinois holds its 2020 Gala. To purchase tickets,  register online .
Monday, February 3, 2020: Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz’s Constituent Service Hours

When : Monday, February 3, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm
Where : Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
What : State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz will hold community office hours to assist you with your State government questions. They encourage you to stop by and bring your questions. Should you need assistance from her office, you may also contact them at 847-486-8810 or email them at [email protected]. Her staff is also available at their Glenview office during weekday business hours to help with constituent services.
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representatives in government?

Visit our website for a complete list of everyone who represents the residents of New Trier Township - from Federal to Village level - and links to contact them.
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When you're a member of the New Trier Democratic Organization, you have an active role in affecting the political process by: participating in grassroots campaigns, staying in touch with elected officials, and playing a role in deciding which candidates are endorsed. You'll also gain  free admission  to select forums and events throughout the year.    

Come be a part of New Trier Township's grassroots political community.    
New Trier Democrats memberships are on a calendar year basis. We encourage our members to renew their dues annually every January.
Paid for by the NTDO-FED and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.