CLEAN ENERY JOBS ACT By Tom Maguire While the Green New Deal may be stalled in Washington, Illinois is poised to become a leader in environmental protection and carbon emission reduction.  The Clean Energy Jobs Act (SB 2132, HB 3624) will transition the state to entirely renewable energy by 2050 while protecting Illinois’ citizens and...Read More

MESSAGE FROM OUR DPDC CHAIR By Cynthia Borbas – Chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County In order for us to build on the progress made in DuPage, it’s time for the Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) to take that next step forward. I am excited to get a chance to work with...Read More

VOTES ARE IN – DPDC ELECTS A NEW CHAIR By Chris Hotchkins The Democratic Party of DuPage County has a new Chair! Cynthia Borbas, former Chair of Wayne Township Democrats, was elected Chair in a Special Meeting of the Central Committee of the Democratic Party of DuPage County on Wednesday, February 27. It is exciting...Read More

DGTDO Honors Volunteers Each year, the Downers Grove Township Democratic Organization selects a member to nominate for the Democratic Party of DuPage County William Redmond Precinct Committeeperson of the Year Award and the Kathryn “Tinker” Harvey Pioneer Award. These awards honor members who have shown exemplary volunteer service to the Democratic Party   William Redmond was...Read More

WHO’S IN YOUR BACKYARD? MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS MATTER! Decisions made by local elected officials have the most impact on your tax dollar. Your neighborhood is affected by local zoning decisions.  These decisions determine if you have adult entertainment, gun ranges, or air-polluting facilities like Sterigenics right in your own backyard. 1.     Local government manages a lot...Read More

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR:  MARCH 2019 BY Kim Savage  “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Waves of activism ebb and flow over time in response to social and economic injustices. Examples abound throughout history. Grassroots organizing took...Read More

MESSAGE FROM DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD MEMBER by Julie Renehan, District 3 Thank you for the opportunity to serve DuPage County! The first 100 days on the DuPage County Board I have been busy learning the ropes, meeting residents, addressing their concerns, digging into County budgeting and policy and, for those who have asked- I am...Read More