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Mar
9
Sat
2024
Sonia Garcia for Kane County Board Days of Action
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sonia Garcia for Kane County Board Days of Action

Come canvas and phone bank to get Sonia elected to the Kane County Board!

Saturdays, March 2, 9 and 19, 2024
10am-2pm

Sundays, March 3 & 17, 2024
Noon-4pm

948 Colorado Ave, Aurora, IL

Please RSVP to evanmaxwelldems@gmail.com

Mar
14
Thu
2024
Voter Protection Training @ Virtual event
Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Voter Protection Training @ Virtual event

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.

Register Today

Mar
16
Sat
2024
Sonia Garcia for Kane County Board Days of Action
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sonia Garcia for Kane County Board Days of Action

Come canvas and phone bank to get Sonia elected to the Kane County Board!

Saturdays, March 2, 9 and 19, 2024
10am-2pm

Sundays, March 3 & 17, 2024
Noon-4pm

948 Colorado Ave, Aurora, IL

Please RSVP to evanmaxwelldems@gmail.com

Mar
17
Sun
2024
Sonia Garcia for Kane County Board Days of Action
Mar 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sonia Garcia for Kane County Board Days of Action

Come canvas and phone bank to get Sonia elected to the Kane County Board!

Saturdays, March 2, 9 and 19, 2024
10am-2pm

Sundays, March 3 & 17, 2024
Noon-4pm

948 Colorado Ave, Aurora, IL

Please RSVP to evanmaxwelldems@gmail.com

Apr
15
Mon
2024
Raja Krishnamoorthi Climate Town Hall with Tom Skilling @ Webinar
Apr 15 @ 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Congressman Krishnamoorthi hosts a town hall to discuss climate change with meteorologist extraordinaire Tom Skilling.

On Monday at 12:15 CDT, I will host a town hall with legendary former WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling. Tom, recently retired from his post at WGN-TV, will join me to discuss climate change, its effect on severe weather patterns in Chicagoland and nationwide, and the path forward for concerned citizens. Following remarks from Tom and I, the audience will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A period. You can RSVP for my town hall here. I look forward to seeing you there.

Apr
20
Sat
2024
KCDW Forum | Justice Partners: The Impact of Women on the Justice System @ Geneva Public Library District
Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

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

Press Release

Panelists biographies

the impact of women on the justice system


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.

Apr
27
Sat
2024
We Are All Immigrants Rally @ Route 38 Bridge
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
We Are All Immigrants Rally @ Route 38 Bridge

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!

May
6
Mon
2024
Proposed Sugar Grove Tif District Information Meeting @ Town and Country Library
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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:

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.

Jun
22
Sat
2024
Alleys and Allies Bowling Night | Kane County Young Democrats @ Liberty Lanes
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Alleys and Allies Bowling Night | Kane County Young Democrats @ Liberty Lanes

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.

Get your tickets

Jun
28
Fri
2024
Young Democrats of Kane County Monthly Meeting @ Kane County Democrats Office
Jun 28 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.