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Apr
14
Thu
2022
IL 2nd Dist Supreme Court Democratic Judicial Candidate Forum @ NIU
Apr 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The American Constitution Society (ACS) Chicago Chapter will be hosting a judicial candidates forum this coming Thursday for the three candidates running in the Democratic Party Primary for the Illinois Supreme Court 2nd District. We are proud to co-host this forum with ACS’s law student chapter from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Please zoom in this Thursday at 7:00pm to learn more about the candidates running for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court for our area.

ACS Judicial Forum

Apr
23
Sat
2022
Earth Day Clean-Up with Rep. Hernandez & Fox Valley Park District @ Gregory Island Park
Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join State Representative Barbara Hernandez and the Fox Valley Park District for an Earth Day Clean-Up Event!

This event will take place on Saturday, April 23rd from 11am to 1pm at Gregory Island Park:

100-140 E Indian Trail Rd

North Aurora, IL 60542.

 

Trash bags, latex/nitrile gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. This is a great volunteer opportunity to help clean one of our local parks, all help is welcome!

 

Please RSVP here: 

bit.ly/auroraearthday

 

Questions? Feel free to call our office at 630.270.1848

earth day clean up

May
3
Tue
2022
Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls with Congresswoman Underwood @ Virtual
May 3 @ 9:30 am
Help spread the word to your friends, family, and members of your retiree group and encourage them to join the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans as we host two Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls w/special guests Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky!
Older Americans Month Virtual Town Halls:
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood: May 3rd, 9:30am 
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: May 9th, 11:00am

We will honor Congresswoman Underwood and Congresswoman Schakowsky with the 2022 Alliance for Retired Americans Retiree Hero Award for their flawless voting records on issues impacting seniors and workers, and will hear from them the challenges and opportunities for our priorities in Congress.

We’ll also be joined by movement leaders from the Alliance for Retired Americans, Caring Across Generations, and Citizen Action IL who will share what you can do to help advance investment in our nation’s care infrastructure, push back against threats to Social Security, and mobilize to move lawmakers to take action to lower the cost of prescription drugs!
May
11
Wed
2022
Anna Moeller Town Hall @ Gail Borden Library - Elgin Room
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Rep. Anna Moeller in the Elgin Room at the Main Branch of the Gail Borden Library to hear about the latest session in Springfield.

We will be joined by Officer Edwin Alva of the Elgin Police Department for an update on public safety in our communities.

Come share your questions and concerns about key issues or join us via Facebook Live.

Anna Moeller Post Session Town Hall

Jul
9
Sat
2022
Aurora Community Health Fair @ Prisco Community Center
Jul 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please join Meridian Health & State Representative Barbara Hernandez for an Aurora Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 9th from 11am to 3pm at the Prisco Community Center, Room 104.

Meridian will offer FREE health screenings and immunizations, important health education, information, and resources, breast cancer and HIV awareness information, activities for everyone like; Zumba, yoga, and food demonstrations, and a healthy food giveaway.
We will be joined by:
  • Neighborhood project
  • Aurora food pantry
  • Aurora township
  • Oak street
  • Senior services associates
  • East aurora counseling
  • NAMI Kane
  • Alive Center
  • Two Rivers Head Start
  • Community Health Partnership of IL
  • Association for individual development
  • Aurora public library
  • Kane County health dept
  • Veterans outreach
  • Fox valley park district
  • VNA healthcare education
  • VNA healthcare immunization
  • Family Focus
  • Open Door HIV
  • BCBS IL
  • Aetna
  • Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
  • Readerlink Recruiting

Aurora Community Health Fair Flyer

Oct
13
Thu
2022
KCDW Forum on Planned Parenthood and the future of Roe @ Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
KCDW Forum on Planned Parenthood and the future of Roe @ Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) of IL are hosting a forum on Planned Parenthood and the future of Roe
When: Thursday, October 13 7:00 PM
Where: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, Saint Charles IL, 60175

Apr
22
Sat
2023
KCDW School of Thought Forum @ Gail Borden Library
Apr 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
KCDW School of Thought Forum @ Gail Borden Library

A Discussion of the Politicization of Education.

Speakers Include:

  • DR. WILLIAM MUCK | MODERATOR
    Chair of Political Sci. Dept.
    North Central College
  • DR. ROBIN BARRAZA
    Retired district administrator
    Teacher, business owner
  • NANCY ZETTLER, J.D.
    Attorney, retired judge
    School board member
  • DR. VINCENT GADDIS
    Minister, Professor of History
    Elgin Community College

Shaping the Future

Please join our discussion on the current climate of education and what influences are driving how our children today are being educated for tomorrow.

Download the Flyer

Jul
27
Thu
2023
KCDW Forum on Herbicide Drift Damage @ Kane County Government Bulding A
Jul 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
KCDW Forum on Herbicide Drift Damage @ Kane County Government Bulding A

The Kane County Democratoc Women present a forum on off-target damage caused by herbicide drift from agricultural and lawn applications. Why drift happens, how to identify herbicide damage in your environment, and what can and can’t be done to stop it.

Featured Speakers

Sue Styer
Retired Science Teacher

Patsy Hirsch
Community Garden Advisor

RSVP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/1302874343646122/


The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum on “The Environmental Drift!” on Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL.

The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to create awareness of herbicides and lawn applications that are sprayed in the environment and signs that these chemicals are drifting into other areas and affecting vegetable gardens, trees, and native plants and possibly our health. The presentation will include PowerPoint slides that show the effects of herbicides, and attendees will learn about the broken regulatory system and ways community members can advocate for change. Several weeks later, a tour of the speaker’s property is available to see firsthand the effects of chemical drift on keystone oak trees that are 100 to 200 years old.  Our forum speakers include:

  • Sue Styer: Sue grew up in a family of gardeners. She is a retired science teacher who teaches local community classes on gardening and composting as a volunteer. Sue grows vegetables and native plants and does natural areas restoration.
  • Patti Hirsch: Patti grew up on a family dairy farm that also raised vegetables. Patti volunteers at a local community garden where she teaches people how to grow their own food and how to compost, while helping them to reconnect with nature through natural areas restoration activities.

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 Bar and Grill Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant in Elgin.

Oct
21
Sat
2023
KCDW Hosts: What the Health? Forum @ Batavia Public Library
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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The Kane County Democratic Women are excited to share our upcoming healthcare panel discussion, “What the Health?” on Sat. Oct. 21st at the Batavia Public Library 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon.

We will examine how COVID exposed existing inequities in the US healthcare system, revealing the ongoing need to improve and reform healthcare access in order to achieve health equity, including the Social Determinants of Health and the intersection of current social issues, such as Addiction, Aging, Climate Justice, Debt, Disability Rights, Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, Jobs, Immigration, Housing, Inflation, LGBTQ+ Rights, Mental Health, Poverty, Racism, and Reproductive Rights, as they relate to healthcare disparity.

This is a great opportunity to ask an expert panel questions like:
How can we improve access to healthcare by eliminating barriers for patients, and healthcare providers?

Why is our US healthcare system so complicated and dysfunctional for families, and society as a whole?

Who is affected the most by current inequities in healthcare?

When did healthcare become so expensive in the US?

https://www.kcdwomen.com/2023/09/kcdw-hosts-what-the-healthforum/

Nov
29
Wed
2023
DPI Latino Engagement Tour w/ Chair Lisa Hernandez: Kane County @ Painters District Council No. 30
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for the DPI Latino Engagement Tour Stop with Lisa Hernandez, Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Illinois. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage with our DPI team and learn more about the current direction of our party.

During this event, you will have the chance to hear Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez speak about her leadership role within the Democratic Party of Illinois and her commitment to advancing progressive values in our great state. She will share insights into the party’s goals, current initiatives, and future plans, offering a unique perspective on the political landscape.

In addition to a presentation by DPI staff, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can ask Chairwoman Hernandez and staff questions directly. This interactive segment provides an opportunity to delve deeper into key issues and gain valuable insights into how the Democratic Party support your region’s priorities.

The meet and greet portion of the event will allow attendees to personally connect with Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez. Take this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share your thoughts, and discuss matters that are important to you and your community. It’s a chance to network with fellow attendees who are equally passionate about politics and community engagement.

Whether you are a dedicated party member, a community leader, or simply someone interested in the political landscape of Illinois, this event promises to be an enriching and inspiring experience. Chairwoman Lisa Hernandez’s knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service make her a compelling figure, and this event will undoubtedly leave you feeling energized and motivated.