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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
1
Wed
2023
KCDW Meeting @ Oak Street Restaurant
Nov 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.

Dec
7
Thu
2023
KCDW Holiday Party @ Riverside Reception
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KCDW Holiday Party @ Riverside Reception

Save the date!

6pm-7 cash bar and appetizers

Buffet Dinner to follow

More info coming

Jan
20
Sat
2024
KCDW Annual Meeting 2024 @ Geneva Public Library District
Jan 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

LADIES AND GENTS!
Plan on attending Saturday, January20th for KCDW’s Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. Our special guest is…Congresswoman Lauren Underwood!

Don’t miss the round table chat following the formalities. If you have not paid 2024 dues, please submit in order to secure your vote. If you have a question for the Congresswoman, please email to chair@kcdwomen.com.

Join the KCDW today
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/members024

Feb
7
Wed
2024
KCDW Meeting @ Carmina's Restaurant
Feb 7 @ 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.

Mar
6
Wed
2024
KCDW Meeting @ Oak Street Restaurant
Mar 6 @ 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
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
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
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!