Interested in how this alternative voting system works and why it matters? Donna Limper, of the DuPage County Chapter of RepresentUs, will help us prepare for the possibility of a new era in voting!
More info at https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/event/9364131
Please join the DPI Team and seasoned election attorney Ed Mullen for a voter protection training. This training will cover what issues to pay attention to on Election Day and how you should report those issues, with an opportunity to ask any questions.
If you have any questions or concerns ahead of time, please contact our team at voterpro@ildems.com.
Save the dates for this important informational and free event sponsored by Kane County Democratic Women. Click on the links for more information about this forum.
Kane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Justice Partners: The Impact of Women on the Justice System.”
ST. CHARLES, March 15, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Justice Partners: The Impact of Women on the Justice System” on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. 7th St., Geneva, IL. The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to learn about the unique roles and perspectives that women bring to different roles in the justice system, obstacles and challenges (past and present) on the path to those positions, and implementation of changes to remove obstacles. The panel consists of a moderator and 4 speakers.
- Moderator: Judge Julio Valdez, Circuit Judge for the Kane County 16th Judicial District. Judge Valdez was honored in 2023 by the Judges Pro Bono Committee for giving a voice to the underrepresented in the community throughout his career as a lawyer and judge.
- Judge Sandra Parga, Kane County Associate Judge. Judge Parga practiced civil, criminal, and family law for 23 years before becoming an associate judge in the Juvenile Justice Court. Judge Parga is bilingual and serves on the Language Access and Judicial Education Committees.
- Dr. Alexandra Tsang, Psy.D., Chief Psychologist/Director, Kane County Diagnostic Center. Dr. Tsang has conducted numerous assessments for the courts, school districts, and police departments. She has also helped to establish programs for juveniles in detention.
- Jamie Mosser, Kane County State’s Attorney. Jamie has served as head of the Domestic Violence Unit where she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony crimes. She also worked in Drug Rehabilitative Court. In 2020, she was elected to the state’s attorney position.
- Amy Johnson, Undersheriff for the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. Amy has had many duties at the sheriff’s office, including investigator/detective, field training officer, and juvenile officer. She is a member of the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force as a crime scene investigator.
The forum is free and open to the public. Questions regarding the Women & Power Speaker Series or the Kane County Democratic Women can be sent to KCDW Chair, Carolyn Bird Salazar at chair@kcdwomen.com
ABOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KCDW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positive social change through engagement, education, and empowerment. Meetings are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They alternate between Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Restaurant in Elgin.
Join a conversation on Monday, May 6 at 6 PM about the pending TIF District for the I-88/Route 47 corridor proposed by Crown Community Development in Sugar Grove. This is a massive project that would include single family homes, townhouses, apartments, retail, restaurants, and an e-commerce data center among other things.
Residents Molly Reimer and Carolyn Anderson will explain what a TIF district is and what potential impacts it presents to the community. Jera Piper, Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation Board, will talk about the environmental impacts and concerns for this development.
More background information is available online:
- Feb 1, 2023 news report, WSPY-FM
- Mar 2, 2023 The Real Deal Real Estate News article
- The Grove Illinois
- Village of Sugar Grove
The meeting is at the Town and Country Library, 320 E. North St., Elburn 60119 from 6 to 8 PM. All are welcome.
This event is sponsored by Randi Olson, IL House District 70 candidate; Linda Robertson, IL House District 65 candidate; and Sandy Kaczmarski, County Board District 18 candidate.
Hosted by Circuit Court Judge Kim DiGiovanni, the Young Democrats of Kane County presents its inaugural Alleys and Allies – Bowling Night!
Join us at Liberty Lanes on Saturday, June 22nd for a night of bowling, food, and fun! This fundraiser will help us build a strong foundation heading into the general election.
WHERE: 115 L W BESINGER DRIVE, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110
Finally, in honor of the Democratic National Convention coming back to Chicago, party like it’s 1996! The night will be 90’s themed, come in your best 90’s themed outfits and band t-shirts.
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.com
Kane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters”
ST. CHARLES, June 28, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters” on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. 7th St., Geneva, IL. The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to learn from experts about the laws & policies that make up our immigration system, its history, and the current challenges and opportunities. The panel consists of a moderator and 4 speakers.
- Moderator: Dr. Sandy López, Director of the Undocumented Student Resource Center at NIU and a board member of the IL Latino Council on Higher Education.
- Marlén Romero Garcia, Esq. Immigration attorney for the YMCA in Elgin. Marlén’s passion is assisting immigrants as they traverse our immigration system.
- Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, Executive Director of Centro de Información. Centro provides immigration services and community resources, including food assistance.
- Maya Piña, Director at Casa Michoacan Elgin, a bi-national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare and empowerment of the Latinx community.
- Farah Chalisa, Esq. Chicago attorney who handles employment discrimination and human rights litigation. She volunteers as the legal advisor for Empowering Women.
The forum is free and open to the public. Questions regarding the Women & Power Speaker Series or the Kane County Democratic Women can be sent to KCDW Chair, Carolyn Bird Salazar at kcdw@kcdwomen.com
ABOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KCDW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positive social change through engagement, education, and empowerment. Meetings are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They alternate between Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Restaurant in Elgin.
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
Save the Date(s) to help the Kane County Young Democrats Get Out the Vote!
Fridays | 6pm-8pm | August 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
Details to come!
