Upcoming events.
LGBTQ+ Clothing Swap
Let's welcome spring with an LGBTQ+ Clothing Swap sponsored by 40th Ward Dems! Join us at the 40th Ward Campaign office; located at 5035 N Western Ave. Swap out your old threads for some fabulous new finds. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, meet new friends, get some gender euphoria, or come out to support the LGBTQ+ community. Bring your gently used clothing items and accessories to trade with others in a welcoming and inclusive environment. See you there!
Any articles of clothing not swapped will be donated to Out of the Closet Thrift Store in Lakeview.
Why LGBTQ+ only? All are welcome to donate clothing. We are inviting those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community to shop in a welcoming environment and for items you will not see in your big box stores.
I want to donate! How can I before the swap? Email info@maggieokeefe.com to set up a time to donate.
May Silent Book Club
Month of May Theme: Debut Novel
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
June Silent Book Club
Month of June Theme: Banned Books
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
July Silent Book Club
Month of July Theme: Chicago Setting
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
August Silent Book Club
Month of August Theme: Movie/TV Adaptations
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
April Silent Book Club
Month of April Theme: Coming of age
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
March Silent Book Club
Month of March Theme: Mysteries
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
Phone Bank for Clayton Harris for State's Attorney
Join progressives who support Clayton Harris III for a phone bank in person or virtual every Thursday starting February 15 to drive out the vote for our next State's Attorney.
As Chicago Democrats, primary elections are where our voice and values are on the ballot. We have an incredible opportunity to increase voter turnout and have a candidate like Clayton who reflect our community values WIN in this primary. It all starts by talking to neighbors about down ballot races
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cell Phone
Laptop
and bring a friend!
Don't have a laptop? We can provide scripts and lists!
Once you sign up, you will receive a quick tutorial on how to phone bank through a system. If you've ever phone banked for a candidate before, you are likely familiar with the system.
You will need a phone and a computer for this event.
SIGN UP to phone bank at our Dems HQ located at 5035 N Western Ave or virtually!
Bring Chicago Home Phone Bank (weekly)
Join us in-person to make phone calls for Bring Chicago Home! There will be pizza and refreshments!
We’ll be talking to fellow Chicagoans about the Bring Chicago Home referendum and why it's important we VOTE YES to more housing in the upcoming March primary.
What is Bring Chicago Home?
With over 68,000 people homeless in Chicago, the Bring Chicago Home coalition aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for the city to address homelessness by funding more permanent housing and supportive services. The proposal would be funded by changing the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), a one-time tax on properties when they are sold, to a progressive structure. So properties sold for under a $1 million--roughly 96% of real estate sales in Chicago--would receive a tax cut, while properties sold for over $1 million would see a slight increase to the transfer tax. In order to enact this policy, Chicago voters need to VOTE YES on the referendum that will be on the March 19 primary ballot.
For more information go to the Bring Chicago Home coalition website: www.bringchicagohome.org
February Silent Book Club
Month of February Theme: Own Voices (By marginalized people telling their own stories)
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
January Silent Book Club
Month of January Theme: (Time) Travel
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
December Silent Book Club
Month of December Theme: A Snowy Setting
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
3rd Annual Holiday Party
RSVP HERE - secure.actblue.com/donate/40thewarddemsholiday2023
Location: 40th Ward Dems HQ - 5035 N. Western Ave.
Support the 40th Ward Democrats! Our Annual Holiday Party brings together neighbors and candidates who support our mission to get out the Democratic vote in important elections like the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary.
CONSIDER BRINGING A DONATION of winter accessories like coats, hats, gloves, and winter boots when you come to party with us to support our new neighbors living in police stations across the city.
Want to write a check? Checks are made payable to: 40th Ward Democratic Organization.
November Silent Book Club
Month of November Theme: Chosen Family
Bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair, sip some tea, and meet fellow book enthusiasts. RSVP (or don’t) on Eventbrite.
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
Petition Collection with Maggie and Leni!
Join us at Rattleback Records in Andersonville to sign petitions for Democrats running in the 2024 Primary Election! Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth and Committeewoman Maggie O’Keefe will have their petitions as well to sign as they both run for Committeeperson for the 40th and 48th Ward!
October's Silent Book Club
The 40th Ward Dems is a volunteer-run political organization that serves the progressive Northside area of Chicago. We believe building political power requires providing opportunities to connect without it being about politics. This Silent Book Club chapter is hosted by one of the lead volunteers of the organization to bring like-minded people together to further our mission to increase connection within our strong and diverse community.
We invite you to join us for a cozy evening of silent reading at Eli Tea Bar. You can bring your favorite book and unwind in a comfortable chair. Whether you're looking for a peaceful night or hoping to meet fellow book enthusiasts, this event is perfect for you. You can also explore new books and savor your favorite tea while you relax. No need to RSVP, just come and share your passion for reading with us. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
MUTUAL AID DRIVE
Donate your gently used winter coats to the locations below to support New Arrivals coming from South American countries.
Petition Collection with Rep. Kevin Olickal
Collect petitions signatures with State Rep. Kevin Olickal and the 40th Ward Dems! Whether you are a new volunteer or a door knocking champion, you will receive training and materials to help get Rep. Olickal on the ballot. Let's get out there and support our trusted Democratic leaders!
Petition Collection with Rep. Robyn Gabel
Collect petitions with State Representative Robyn Gabel in the new 40th Ward! Whether you are a new volunteer or a door knocking champion, you will receive training and materials to collect signatures in the West Ridge neighborhood. Sign up and let's get out there for our trusted Democratic leaders! Notary will be available.
Petition Party with LGBTQ+ Candidates!
It’s petition season! And this year we have incredible LGBTQ+ candidates running up and down the ballot. Join your hosts, Committeewoman Maggie O’Keefe, Rep. Kelly Cassidy and Alderwoman Maria Hadden, to celebrate our diverse slate of candidates, including MWRD Commissioners Precious Brady Davis and Marcelina Garcia, Judge Ed Underhill and State Senator Mike Simmons!
Petition Collection with Rep. Ann Williams and the MWRD Slate!
Collect petition signatures for Rep. Ann Williams, the MWRD Slate (Precious Brady Davis, Marcelino Garcia, Kari Steele, and Daniel “Pogo” Pogorzelski with the 40th Ward Dems in Ravenswood Manor, Chicago!
Whether this is your first time volunteering or if you are a door knocking champion, we will provide training and materials. Coffee and pastries provided by Committeewoman Maggie O'Keefe!
Petition Collection with Congresswoman Schakowsky
Join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-9th Dist.) and the 40th Ward Dems to collect signatures in the Bowmanville neighborhood in Chicago! Whether it is your first time collecting signatures or you're a door knocking champion, you will be provided a training and materials. Lunch on Committeewoman Maggie O'Keefe!
Pizza provided.
Petition Collection Kickoff
Sign petitions for 40th Ward Dems endorsed candidates, help circulate petitions, and join your fellow Democrats in kicking off petition season. RSVP HERE
Saturday, September 10
1pm - 2:30pm
Cafe ZoZo - 5008 W Lincoln Ave.
Precinct Captain Training (Aug)
Train with the 40th Ward Dems! Become a precinct captain or learn how to knock doors with the fastest-growing organization in the city!
Kickball Social + Tournament with Wards 40, 46, 47 & 48
Join us for a fun afternoon with the 40th, 46, 47th, and 48th Ward Democrats! Watch as we pull hamstrings all in the name of democracy! We are looking for candidates and friends of our north side organizations to pitch an inning! Or join us as an emcee!
Sunday, August 13
12pm - 3pm
Chase Park - 4701 N. Clark St.
2023 Annual Meeting
Join us for the Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 27th at 6:00 PM at Whiskey Girl Tavern!
This annual meeting brings together the 40th Ward’s most engaged neighbors, candidates and our local elected officials to celebrate and organize around the upcoming election. All are welcome!
Doorknocking with the 40th Ward Dems (July)
Door knock with the 40th Ward Dems this summer! It’s time to start connecting with voters ahead of the March 2024 Primary Election. Some voters need that extra push to get out and vote in Primary Elections. The 40th Ward Dems is committed to turning out more people to vote and getting neighbors involved! Sign up to knock doors with us!
Door knock for Brandon (Sundays)
Door knock for Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago. Whether you are a door knocking pro or a first-time volunteer, we will knock on doors of neighbors who need that extra push to get out and vote on April 4. Join us! SIGN UP HERE.
Door knock for Brandon (Saturdays)
Door knock for Brandon Johnson for Mayor of Chicago. Whether you are a door knocking pro or a first-time volunteer, we will knock on doors of neighbors who need that extra push to get out and vote on April 4. Join us! SIGN UP HERE.