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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
https://lwvckcil.com/calendar
Recorder
Circuit Clerk
IL House 65
IL House 70
Kane Co State’s Atty
More info at
https://lwvckcil.com/calendar
11th Congressional
25th State Senate
49th State Representative
Judge Parga v. Kliment
More info at
https://lwvckcil.com/calendar
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!
*** Canceled due to lack of GOP responses ***
Join the League of Women Voters on October 15 for an insightful evening with candidates for Illinois Representative District 66 and Kane County Board Chair as well as candidates for Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit. This event is designed to offer perspectives from individuals aspiring to represent our communities in the November 2024 General Election.
Invited candidates in contested races include:
Illinois Representative District 66:
- Suzanne Ness (D)
- Laurie Parman (R)
County Board Chair:
- Corine Pierog (D)
- Lance Bell (R)
Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit:
- Sandra Parga (D)
- David Kliment (R)
Agenda:
6:30
Each candidate will briefly introduce themselves and expound on their views and policy priorities, focusing on issues vital to their respective roles. While this portion will not include audience questions, attendees will gain valuable insights into each candidate’s vision and policies.
7:50
Meet & Greet – Take this opportunity to meet the candidates, ask them questions, and hear their positions on issues that matter to you.
This event is organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area, reinforcing our dedication to encouraging educated electoral involvement. We invite all community members to attend and better equip themselves with the knowledge required for making informed decisions on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Campaign Policy
Elections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process.
The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.
Latinx Heritage Month Kane County Bilingual Candidate Forum
Learn why the elected positions of Kane County Board Chair and Kane County State’s Attorney are important. Candidates for each position will explain why they deserve your vote in the General Election. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Co-sponsored by the ECC Center for Civic Engagement and Centro de Información.
Elgin Community College – Main Campus
Bldg. E, Rm. 121, Dining Room
Elgin, IL 60123
More Information at Elgin.edu/lhm
