Llona Steele and the Unitarian Church are activating the bridge brigade again on Saturday, April 27th at noon-1PM. for a We Are All Immigrants Rally. This is not expected to be a pro candidate rally, just a supportive one for immigrants with positive immigrant signage.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Rte. 38 Bridge in Geneva
Bring your signs and your American flags to show your support for migrants as human beings!
Migration has always been part of the human experience!
No Human Being is Illegal!
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.
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.
Bring a friend and come to a meet and greet the KCDW Member Candidates running in November. We’ll be gathering at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Here’s your opportunity to be informed prior to casting a ballot in November.
Help keep Kane County safe!
Join Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, Sheriff Hain and State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs from around the region.
Come on over, hang with our previous State’s Attorney and our current State’s Attorney, Jamie Mosser AND help get her re-elected to serve and improve our county.
(Yes, come learn more about the role they play in our community!)
DeKalb and Kendall County’s State’s Attorneys will be there as well as Kendall County’s Sheriff.
Tickets only $25 Pay at door, use link below and if you can’t make it. Still click the link to make your donation!
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Location:
Alley 64
212 Main St
St. Charles, IL 60174
September 25 – 5:30-7:30pm
Auditor
Coroner
5 Co Board Districts (2,10,12,14,18)
Board Chair
More info at
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Recorder
Circuit Clerk
IL House 65
IL House 70
Kane Co State’s Atty
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https://lwvckcil.com/calendar
11th Congressional
25th State Senate
49th State Representative
Judge Parga v. Kliment
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Documentary Screening: “No One Asked You”
A film documenting the need for joy in the fight for reproductive rights.
Featured Speaker
- Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton
Donate to support your representative
Dress in white, bring a sign and meet at the Kane County Courthouse on 3rd Street for a Rally. Then we’ll march together to the Kane County Clerk’s Office and vote en mass!
Bring a friend. Bring a family member. And let’s make sure there’s a long line during early voting so that we send a message – WE’RE NOT GOING BACK!
