The Elgin Township Democrats will be marching in the First Elgin Pride Parade. Please mark your calendar and join us in our support of our LGBTQIA+ Community.
Use Prairie Street to get to the parking lot at the corner of Prairie and Grove for lineup. The parade organizers will have staff in the area to assist and direct you. We plan to have Jack the Donkey, so we should be easy to spot.
The Parade kicks off at 11am!
More Info about the Elgin Pride Parade available at https://www.elginpride.com
Mayor Kaptain will be signing The Wear Orange proclamation in sync with National Gun violence awareness day on Friday, June2nd. Mayors all around this area have committed to signing the Wear Orange Proclamation in support of reducing gun violence.
The local Kane Kendall Chapter of Moms Demand Action has organized a blood drive on Saturday, June 3.
To schedule go to www.versiti.org/IL, load the Versiti Donor app or call (800) 7TO-GIVE. Walk ins welcome, appointments are preferred. PHOTO ID is required. PRO TIP: eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Each donation saves 3 lives.
RSVP:
https://act.everytown.org/event/wear-orange-2023/54475/signup/?source=&akid=&zip=
Learn More at:
https://wearorange.org
Congressman Krishnamoorthi and supporters will be marchingin this year’s Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25th. The parade starts atnoon but they are asking folks to arrive between 11 and 11:30 am to lineup. They are in position #29, which will be on the east side of Broadway atMontrose (They have a map available).
They will have Raja t-shirts, candy to hand out, sunscreen,water, pride flags, etc. Anyone interested in marching with Raja should RSVP toDerek (derek@rajaforcongress.com)so he can ensure that they have enough supplies for everyone.
This year all of the proceeds will be going to:
Community Crisis Center Inc (www.crisiscenter.org)
Inflation hits the poor the hardest and makes their life very difficult. This means that they rely on the Food Banks even more. The BEST WAY to donate is to make a check out to CCC (Community Crisis Center) – OR – FFGA (Food for Greater Elgin) – OR – pick up a few extra items while you are at the store. Either way – early donations can be dropped off at my home – 2814 Beacon Point Cir.
What They Need Most
1st – MONEY – MAKE CHECKS OUT TO “CCC”
2nd – Pop top/easy open foods are best for homeless individuals
- CANNED MEAT MEALS: BEEF STEW, CHILI, RAVIOLI, SPAM, CHICKEN
- SPAGHETTI NOODLES 1# BAGS
- TUNA – CAN OR POUCH; WHITE RICE 1# BAG/BOX
- Canned fruit; Cereal/oatmeal (small packets)
- Peanut butter; Jelly; Macaroni & cheese – boxed
- Pinto beans, dry 1# bags
- Saltine crackers; Soup/Ramen noodles
- Spaghetti/marinara sauce; Spaghettio-types
Three Locations
- Settlers Park
- Gail Borden Library
- Strathmann House (210 Wing Park Blvd)
!!!AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY DONATED!!!
This will be one of many community canvassing events where we go out and introduce ourselves to the Elgin Community! We will trying to get people to become Precinct Committeemen. This will be a new way to get people to our group. See you then!
Reclaim Your Future
Specialists will be on hand to assist you with your Kane County Expunge / Seal Process
Filing Fees Cash / Check – Application for Fee Waiver Available at Event
Hosted by Circuit Clerk Theresa Barrerio and State Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Questions? Email circuitclerk@co.kane.il.us
Senator Villa is having her petition kick off the first weekend of petitions.
Sat 9/9/23
1050 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
Shifts at 10, 12, 2
Sun 9/10/23
1050 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
Shifts at 11, 1, 3
Can you spare 2 hours this weekend to help us collect petition signatures in Batavia? We need YOUR help to get back on the ballot in 2024!
Petition headquarters will be at Sidecar Supper Club in Batavia upstairs in their beer garden.
Saturday Shifts: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm
Saturday Sign-up
Sunday Shifts: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Sunday Sign-up
All shifts end with a celebratory beverage of your choice! Join the Team and have some fun with us this weekend!
Senator Villa is having her petition kick off the first weekend of petitions.
Sat 9/9/23
1050 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
Shifts at 10, 12, 2
Sun 9/10/23
1050 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago
Shifts at 11, 1, 3
Can you spare 2 hours this weekend to help us collect petition signatures in Batavia? We need YOUR help to get back on the ballot in 2024!
Petition headquarters will be at Sidecar Supper Club in Batavia upstairs in their beer garden.
Saturday Shifts: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm
Saturday Sign-up
Sunday Shifts: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Sunday Sign-up
All shifts end with a celebratory beverage of your choice! Join the Team and have some fun with us this weekend!
