Get Involved in the Democratic Party of Kane County

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Apr
3
Wed
2024
KCDW Meeting @ Carmina's Restaurant
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join the Kane County Democratic Women on the first Wednesday of every month for their general meetings. Every month’s meeting is either at Carmina’s Restaurant at 1055 N Randall Rd. Elgin or Oak Street Restaurant at 945 Oak St. North Aurora.

Apr
8
Mon
2024
Dundee Township Dems Meeting @ Emmett's Brewing
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join the Dundee Democrats on the 2nd Monday of every month for their township meetings.

The 2nd Monday of the Month upstairs at Emmett’s Brewing, 128 West Main Street, West Dundee, Illinois 60118 at 7 PM.
Apr
11
Thu
2024
KCDW Spring Fundraiser | Pitch In For the Home Team @ Penrose Brewing
Apr 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
KCDW Spring Fundraiser | Pitch In For the Home Team @ Penrose Brewing

Let’s knock it out of the park this November! Wear your favorite jersey and join in the fun for some lively, laid back politics with a glass of bubbly. Proceeds benefit the work of the KCDW and to help elect member candidates.

Penrose Brewing
509 Stevens St.
Geneva, IL

Thursday, April 11, 2024
5:00-8:00pm

Tickets: $60.00 per person

Raffle 50/50 tickets: $10.00 (purchase at the door).

*Ticket includes dinner & drink ticket for beer or wine.

Sponsorships Available:

  • ROOKIE: $250
  • MVP: $500
  • HALL OF FAME: $1000

Get Your Tickets

Apr
17
Wed
2024
Kane Dems County Convention 2024 @ Building A, Kane County Government Center
Apr 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Kane Dems County Convention 2024 @ Building A, Kane County Government Center

The Kane County convention is held every two years following the primary election on even-numbered years. This is when all new PCs are officially elected and can thus elect the Chair and Executive Board members of the Kane County Democrats. This is a weighted vote based on the number of Democratic ballots pulled in your precinct for that primary election. We will have the weighted number once the ballot is certified following the March 19, 2024 election. The scheduled County Convention is a set date required by Illinois state law, which will take place this year on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 730pm.

If you are a newly elected PC for the 2024-2026 term, please email us at info@kanedems.org to ensure that your email is included in our invite. Please note that this is a private event and that only elected and appointed PCs will be allowed in.

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.

Virtual Coffeehouse with Rep. Hirschauer @ Online
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Once a month on Saturdays from 10-11am, join Rep Hirschauer to hear what has been going on in Springfield, in her office, and in the 49th District. She’ll answer questions and learn about the issues that are most important to you.

Apr
23
Tue
2024
Hybrid Kane County Democrats Meeting @ Kane County Government Center
Apr 23 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hybrid Kane County Democrats Meeting @ Kane County Government Center

Join us for our monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We discuss township politics, election events, candidates, as well as committee initiatives. These meetings are open to the public.

Hybrid meetings starting in February 2023. 40 people allowed in person. Zoom for attendees beyond that. Details coming soon.

Apr
28
Sun
2024
Steve Bruesewitz celebration! @ Riverlands Brew
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Steve Bruesewitz celebration! @ Riverlands Brew

Please come and join the Saint Charles Democrats in thanking Steve for his many years of service to the township of Saint Charles and democratic party! He has been the township chair for 3 decades, through the leanest of years and the best of years and we want to shower him with our gratitude for keeping the lights on for so long!

In honor of Steve, please come and make a donation of $10 or stamps!

The best way to thank Steve is to
Get Out The Vote this November!

Come enjoy light appetizers  –  cash bar

Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Riverlands Brew
1860 Dean Street
Unit A
St. Charles, IL

May
1
Wed
2024
KCDW Meeting @ Oak Street Restaurant
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join the Kane County Democratic Women on the first Wednesday of every month for their general meetings. Every month’s meeting is either at Carmina’s Restaurant at 1055 N Randall Rd. Elgin or Oak Street Restaurant at 945 Oak St. North Aurora.

May
13
Mon
2024
Dundee Township Dems Meeting @ Emmett's Brewing
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join the Dundee Democrats on the 2nd Monday of every month for their township meetings.

The 2nd Monday of the Month upstairs at Emmett’s Brewing, 128 West Main Street, West Dundee, Illinois 60118 at 7 PM.