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Dec
4
Mon
2023
Raja Krishnamoorthi Virtual Town Hall on the Youth Mental Health Epidemic
Dec 4 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

At 12:30pm CT on Monday, December 4th, Raja Krishnamoorthi will be hosting a virtual town hall with local experts on the ongoing youth mental health epidemic, how best to address it, and what steps parents, health care professionals, and policymakers can take to help those in need.

Following the onset of the pandemic, awareness to do more to address America’s mental health crisis, particularly in teens and young people, has risen, but there is still more to be done at all levels, particularly as we confront the related substance abuse challenges facing our nation. You can RSVP to the town hall here.

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
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.

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.