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 THE CHAIR – FEBRUARY By Kim Savage February has fewer days than any other month, but it always seems to drag on forever. This year has been particularly interesting because the weather changes drastically from day to day. It also brings the opportunity for the Precinct Committeepersons to choose a new Chair and...Read More

Message from the Chair By Kim Savage We ended 2018 on a high note! For Downers Grove Township Democrats, that means we are starting the new year with two County Board members, a County Clerk, a Forest Preserve District President, a Circuit Court Judge, a State Senator, two State Representatives, 5 Illinois Constitutional Officers, and...Read More

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR – November 2018 By Kim Savage This election proved the point that “every vote counts!” It also showed that when Democrats vote, Democrats win! Everyone in our township and in DuPage County is now represented by a Democrat in the U.S. Congress and on the DuPage County Board. We also have...Read More

I’m a Democratic Precinct Committeeman, so what should I do now? (Oct 16, 2018) Here are some things a PC should be doing this month… 1.      Canvass your precinct to identify Democratic voters. You can write a Precinct Letter (see article on precinct letters) to distribute as you go door to door. You can also...Read More

Message from the Chair By Kim Savage While I am writing this month’s message, you are probably feeling like a cat toy being batted around with the ever-changing news. Lies and distortions from Rauner, Roskam, and others. Supreme Court nomination. Cancerous ethylene oxide emissions in our neighborhoods. Industrial warehouse threat to Waterfall Glen. Woodward’s new...Read More