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GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION – AN UPDATE By Joanna Williams (Thanks to Sara Knizhnik for her outstanding presentation at our May Meeting for much of the information in this article). Federal Since losing the majority in the US House, no Gun Safety Bills have been signed into law.  However, an Assault Weapons Ban was introduced in...Read More

MAY 5, 2023, MESSAGE FROM ALEXI GIANNOULIAS:  First 100 days: Protecting our libraries When I took office, people told me that being in office was a marathon, not a sprint. Thanks to an exceptional team in the Secretary of State’s office and amazing partners in Illinois government, we are running at record pace. Two days...Read More

BE A VOLUNTEER – OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET! Our goal for DGTDO in 2023 is to grow the organization to be ready for the demanding 2024 election which will be here before we know it.  At our February meeting, we approved a budget which will guide us through the year and help garner the resources...Read More

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DOWNERS GROVE TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS LOVE A PARADE! By Chris Hotchkin Downers Grove Township Democrats will participate in two parades on July 4. In the morning of July 4 we will be in the Darien Lions Club Parade. This parade lines up on the north side of the Jewel parking lot on 75th Street and Cass...Read More

CONGRATULATIONS AMYLEE! Gov. Pritzker appoints one of our own, Amylee Hogan Simonovich, as a member of his Worker’s Compensation Commission.  From our Governor’s April 24, 2023, Press Release: Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration. Amylee Hogan Simonovich will serve as...Read More

PC CORNER – MARCH 2023 By Chris Hotchkin Now is the time when your role as a precinct committeeperson can have such a big impact. The Consolidated Election coming up on April 4 is historically low-turnout. A Precinct Committeeperson can have a positive impact on voter turnout. Here is how: If you haven’t already, compose...Read More

LESLIE SADOWSKI-FUGITT FOR DOWNERS GROVE VILLAGE COMMISSIONER The 2023 municipal elections are coming up soon, and the sad fact is that only approximately 14% of eligible voters will cast their ballots. Let’s make sure we elect people who support our values of voting rights, climate action, affordable housing, social justice, equity, and more. That is...Read More

SUPPORT ASMA AKRHAS FOR D86 SCHOOL BOARD For those who live in Hinsdale District 86, the April 4 election for School Board is critically important. There are five candidates running for three spots—Asma Akhras and Debbie Willoughby are the two candidates who have my vote and full support. Asma in particular is a perfect candidate....Read More