by Linda Willet, KCDW Lead Editorial WriterOn October 20, 2026, Elgin Community College hosted a candidate forum to give students and other community members a chance to hear the positions and viewpoints of several Kane County candidates who are running for county-wide offices. Undersheriff Amy Johnson, who has been in charge of the sheriff’s office … Read more
Each year we take time to celebrate with family and friends, and to also express our gratitude for all the blessings in our kinship with other members of our Kane County Democratic Women family. Join us on December 2, 2026 at Riverside Receptions, 35 North River Lane, Geneva, IL. Tickets are $65.00 per person. Doors … Read more
Commemorate our nation’s 250th Anniversary at the Kane County Election Expo 2026,Celebrating 250 years of democracy. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30PMWAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGEAcademic & Professional Center (APC) Event RoomRT. 47 at Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove, IL
We welcome all member candidates to attend and meet voters. These gatherings are open to the public and offer a friendly space to connect with current and future office holders. Dates Countywide and Central districts June 10, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 PMAmerican Legion22 S. 2nd St., Geneva, IL Countywide and Southern districts June 24, 2026 | … Read more
Navya Shah, founder of the Empower Futurewave Foundation, will speak about her journey and efforts on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 South Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL. The purpose of the presentation is to bring the community together to find ways to reduce food … Read more
SALUTE TO UNIONS is the first of two fundraisers Kane County Democratic Women host this year. Tickets are available now through ACTBLUE or by mail. Sponsorships are also available. Come, join us as we celebrate the hard work and contributions of unions. DATE: April 21, 2026TIME: 5:30PM – 7:30PMLOCATION:Riverlands Brewing Company 1860 Dean St., Ste.A, … Read more
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
Join KCDW for an evening of fun and fellowship. Let’s keep our spirits up for the fight ahead. Special Guest Speaker Kristina Zahorik, State Central Committeewoman, Member Democratic National Committee Caucus. Spooky Times for DemocracyThursday, October 30, 20255:30-7:30pm Emmett’s Brewing Company128 W Main StreetWest Dundee, IL$80.00 per person, includes appetizers and 1 drink ticketSponsorships Available … 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
Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) held our May 7, 2025 meeting last night to a packed room at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Theresa Barreiro, Kane County Circuit Clerk was our guest speaker. Barreiro provided an overview for those unfamiliar with the functions of the Circuit Clerk’s office. She said her office maintains … Read more
Join Kane County Democratic Women on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00-11:30 am, at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin, IL for our very first docuseries. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Rosemary Feurer, history professor at the Northern Illinois University in DeKalb is our guest speaker. This docuseries is free and open to … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women Hosts an Educational Presentation on “Women in the Labor Movement” ST. CHARLES, April 18, 2025 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a presentation on “Women in the Labor Movement” on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 … Read more