Elgin Township Democrats

Our Next Meeting
April 21, 2026

(Third Tuesday Monthly)

Doors Open @ 6:30
Official Meeting @ 7:00
Guest Speakers @ 7:30
(Times listed above are estimates)

In Person and Zoom
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123

Updates from our blog

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No Kings Protest in Elgin Oct 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined in the No Kings Protest in Elgin on October 18, 2025. Together our voices are stronger!!

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Know Your Rights

In response to Trump’s illegal tactics to intimidate our communities, below you can find Know Your Rights information to equip ourselves and neighbors in the face of Republicans’ illegal and inhumane immigration agenda.

national poll worker recruitment day 2025

Kane County Clerk’s office is seeking Election Judges

The Kane County Clerk’s office is currently seeking election judges for the upcoming 2026 election season!


Upcoming Events This Week

February 20, 2026
  • Elgin Township Democrats Happy Hour

    February 20, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Danny's Pizza, 231 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

    Join us for some casual conversation. Bring a friend!

    Direct any questions to
    Lindsey Ottaviano
    lmottaviano@yahoo.com

February 21, 2026
  • Unity in the Community Food Drive

    February 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – FOOD DRIVE
    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
    9:00 – NOON

    Join several Fox Vally area organizations in teaming up to collect food and supplies for families in crisis!
    Just drive through and drop off your donations off at one of the following locations:

    • Carpenter Park Main Lot – 300 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville, IL
    • The Glass Market, 920 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin
    • Silver Glen Crossing Public Parking Lot — Silver Glen and Randall Roads, South Elgin
    • La Huerta Catering Grill & Market Parking Lot – 580 S. Randall Road, St. Charles
    • United Methodist Church of Geneva, Parking Lot behind — 211 Hamilton, Geneva
    • Congregational Church of Batavia parking lot — 21 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia

    Please be mindful of expiration dates.

    FOOD ITEMS — **heavily needed items:

    • **Sugar
    • **Salt
    • Cooking Oil
    • Dry Rice
    • Dry Beans
    • Lentils
    • Pasta
    • Pasta for Soup
    • Tortillas (corn and flour)
    • Maseca (tortilla flour)
    • Spices (cumin, garlic powder, onion powder)
    • Oatmeal
    • Canned Pickled Jalapenos
    • Chipotle
    • Dried Chiles (Guajillo, Ancho)
    • Malz para Pozole
    • Canned Corn
    • Canned Beans
    • Canned Tomatos

    HOUSEHOLD NEEDS — **heavily needed items::

    • **Diapers Sizes 6 and 1
    • **Laundry Detergent
    • **Dish Soap
    • **Disinfectant Spray
    • **Shampoo/Conditioner
    • **Maxi Pads
    • Toothpaste
    • Toothbrushes
    • Deodorant
    • Toilet Paper
    • Paper Towels
    • Baby Wipes
    • Powder Cleanser
    • Disinfectant Wipes

    La Huerta Catering Grill & Market will have items ready for those who want to shop there.

    Thank you to our sponsors:

    • First Congregational United Church of Christ – Elgin
    • We Can Lead Change
    • Fox Valley Rising
    • HIKE Tribe Indivisible
    • United Methodist Church of Geneva
    • Congregational Church of Batavia
    • The Glass Market
    • La Huerta Grill & Market

    More info on Facebook

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Our Executive Committee

ed rzeppa

Ed Rzeppa,
Chair,
224.210.4095

Winfried Cooper

Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887

Mike Rende

Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.812.0384

janice bennett

Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463

sue broxham

Sue Broxham,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604

Jose Alfonso Villalobos

Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069

Brad Vincent

Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609


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