Join us for the 2026 KCDW Annual Meeting this Saturday, January 10th, at the Sunset Community Center, Geneva Park District, 710 Western Avenue, Geneva, IL, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Members present will take a vote on the November and December minutes and financials, followed by an election of officers for a two-year term. … Read more
Dr. Thomas Skuzinski, Chair of the Department of Public Administration at Northern Illinois University, was the featured speaker at the KCDW docuseries entitled “Young Americans and the High Cost to Rent or Own.” Dr. Skuzinski began his presentation by talking about the factors that led to the current housing crisis in America and the role … Read more
Service in the military has often led to opportunities for minorities, assuring them the equal rights that they fought so hard to gain in their daily lives. However, this was not true for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs of World War II, also known as the Fly Girls and “Avenger Girls).” The WASP program … Read more
President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. Now that 1965 is considered “history” it’s a good time look back at that time in our nation’s civil rights history and read about the women who took up the cause sixty years ago. Many Kane County Democratic Women wear “Making Good Trouble” … Read more
Many Kane County residents became aware of the impact of gerrymandering in August 2025 when some members of the Texas legislature came to St. Charles, Illinois, to stop the redistricting vote in the Texas legislature. A few members of the delegation shared their story over Zoom at the Kane County Democratic Women’s meeting. All of … Read more
As you know, saving democracy in America is a daily battle that requires not only being aware and educated about what is happening but also being ready to serve our fellow citizens when needed. Attending Lauren Underwood’s townhall in Oswego two weeks ago made me aware of the necessity for all of us to act … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women Hosts an Educational Presentation on “Young Americans and the High Costs to Rent or Own” ST. CHARLES, September 9, 2025 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a presentation on “Young Americans and the High Costs to Rent or Own” on … Read more
The room was packed for the August 6 Kane County Democratic Women monthly meeting in Elgin. Both members and guests from throughout Kane County came to hear the stories of some of the Texas Democrats who came to Illinois to stop the redistricting vote in the Texas legislature. Because of security issues, the speakers shared … Read more
On inauguration day this year, while we focused our attention on President Trump’s second swearing in ceremony, we also noted the passing of long-time reproductive rights and progressive leader Cecile Richards. Richards died two years after her diagnosis of glioblastoma brain cancer. Richards served as president of Planned Parenthood from 2006-2018. She was the face … Read more
In June 21, 2024, when President Biden was still running against former President Trump for President, I happened to tune in The Daily Show and watched Jon Stewart interview Rev. Dr. William Barber II. Well, it wasn’t really an interview, Stewart sat back and let Rev. Barber preach about the contents of his new book, … Read more
It’s funny how history repeats itself, and sometimes we learn by accident that our parents and grandparents faced the same problems and issues that young people are facing today. A few years ago, I watched “The Best Years of Our Lives” (1946) and was surprised to see that my parents’ generation, the “Greatest Generation” faced … Read more
byline: Sylvia MarshallYoung Americans have the same dream that their parents did 25 to 30 years ago. They want to rent or buy their own place, but their dreams are based on two words: availability and affordability. Many of them graduate from trade schools or college and move back home because they are reeling from … Read more