Celebrate the holiday season with members of Kane County Democratic Women on Thursday, December 15, 2022. This gala affair is guaranteed to pave the way to a joyful season. Date: December 15, 2022Time: 6:00-10:00pmPlace:Enticing Cuisine1117 N. Washington AveBatavia, ILCosts:$40.00 per person includes delicious small plates of lamb, beef, chicken, and other delicacies. Dessert and beverage. … Read more
This month’s bio is about a woman with courage and perseverance who helped the country survive the recession that began in 2005 when the financial markets and big business threatened to bring down the U.S. economy. You probably realize that this woman is Nancy Pelosi, Majority Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who is … Read more
Last week, KCDW held its first forum since 2019. On Thursday, October 13, we presented “Our Rights Are on the Ballot: Impact of Dobbs v Jackson.” The forum brought together three distinguished panelists and a judicial perspective by Judge Elizabeth Rochford, candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court 2nd District. The subject came about in a … Read more
SONIA SOTOMAYOR – “The People’s Justice” Sonia Sotomayor was born in the South Bronx in NYC on June 25, 1954, to parents who had moved from Puerto Rico to NYC. Her family struggled financially, but Sonia worked hard and was accepted at Princeton University in 1972 on a full scholarship. During her first year, she … Read more
PRESS RELEASEST. CHARLES, September 22, 2022 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum on “Our Rights Are on the Ballot: The Impact of Dobbs v. Jackson!” on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Dr., St. Charles, IL. The … Read more
The first full week in September was series of exciting events for our organization. We are now in full swing coming into the fall season. Our scheduled salute to our candidates postcard writing event on Tuesday, September 6, was well attended (see our attached postcard). Members arrived two hours early to work on the 1,500 … Read more
This month we celebrate Pauli Murray. She is the descendent of a North Carolina slave and a slave owner. Her rich life as a lawyer, teacher, poet, feminist and women’s rights activist is a fitting tribute in celebration of Women’s Equality Day. Pauli Murray was born in Baltimore, Maryland on Nov 20, 1910, the fourth … Read more
Meet our KCDW democratic candidates running in the November 8th general election for federal, state and county offices in Kane County. Here’s your opportunity to hear from the candidates about how they will serve you and our county. While you mingle, enjoy a slice of pizza and a soft drink courtesy of the Kane County … Read more
The Supreme Court decision of June 25 that ended the constitutional right to abortion made one thing very clear. The battle for reproductive rights, which began in the 1800s, is not over. And even though American women in eight states lost the right to reproductive freedom, it is up to all of us to organize, … Read more
Lively political discussion awaits when you join fellow Kane County Democrat Women and invited guests on September 8, 2022 from 5-8pm, as we come out to support Democratic candidates. The venue takes place at the Riverlands Brewing Company, 1860 Dean St., St. Charles. Proceeds benefit the work of the KCDW Candidate Action Committee. Tickets include … Read more
Equal opportunity, equal justice and equal treatment of women are on the ballot this November. The Supreme Court with the appointments of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Coney-Barrett turned over a 50-year precedent and reversed a right that reached into the bedroom of every woman, denying her reproductive freedom. Women should judge rightly this November how … Read more
Congratulations to our KCDW winners from the June 28, 2022 Primary Election. Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday and made their voices heard. Our member campaigns included positions for Kane County Board, state senators, state representatives, local Kane County candidates, the U.S. Congress, state judicial candidates and precinct committee persons. The first leg of … Read more