Elgin Township Democrats
Our Next Meeting
April 22, 2026
Please note different night due to room availability
(Normally 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
Carl Strathmann Funeral / Wake
Say goodbye to the longstanding chair of the Elgin Township Democrats. Sunday March 15, 2026 from 3pm-7pm. Laird Funeral Home
Election Night Results Watch Party
Join the Elgin Township Democrats at Carmina’s in Elgin for a Primary Election Results Watch Party. March 17, 20267pm-10pm Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant and Banquets1055 N Randall RdElgin, IL 60123
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!!
Upcoming Events This Week
- March 21, 2026
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Unity in the Community Food Drive
March 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Unity in the Community Food Drive
Saturday, March 21st
9:00 am - NOONJust drive through and drop your donations off.
Here is the donation list:
**=most needed items
Please be mindful of expiration dates
**Canned Tuna
**Cooking oil (medium size)
**Dry Rice
**Dry Beans
Lentils
Oatmeal
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Pasta for Soup
Tortillas (corn and flour)
Maseca (tortilla flour)
Canned Pickled Jalapenos
Dried Chiles (Guajillo, Ancho)
Canned Corn
Canned Beans
Canned Tomatoes
**Body Soap
**Diapers Size 5
**Maxi Pads
Shampoo/conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Powder cleanser
Laundry DetergentLocations:
Congregational Church of Batavia
21 S. Batavia Avenue, parking lot
BataviaUnited Methodist Church of Geneva
Parking lot behind 211 Hamilton
GenevaLa Huerta Catering Grill & Market parking lot
(donation list provided in store)
580 South Randall
St. CharlesSilver Glen Crossing, public parking lot
Silver Glen & Randall Roads
South ElginParking lot at Kimball & Grove Streets
(near the library)
ElginCarpenter Park Main Lot
Maple Avenue
CarpentersvilleSponsors:
- We Can Lead Change
- Fox Valley Rising
- HIKE Tribe Indivisible
- United Methodist Church of Geneva
- First Congregational Church - Elgin
- Congregational Church of Batavia
- La Huerta Grill and Market
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- March 22, 2026
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People’s Liberation Rally
March 22, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
DuPage Court, Dupage Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USAMore info and RSVP on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/peoples-liberation-rally/3009641556092917/The People’s Liberation Rally is a space for us to unite, organize, and demand a world where every person lives with dignity and without fear. We don’t just want change; we are building it.Join us as parents, students, and community members give speeches sharing their stories and their version for safe neighborhoods free from fascism and persecution.- Guest Speakers: Hear from local activists, community leaders, and voices on the front lines.- Community Art: F*** ICE screen-printing (bring your own t-shirts!).- Solidarity Circle: A moment of reflection and unity for those we’ve lost.- Action Booths: Volunteer training sign-ups, Block-By-Block Organizing, KYR for businesses and legal resource kits.Safety & Accessibility- Peaceful Assembly: This is a non-violent, community-centered event.- Accessibility: The rally point is wheelchair accessible.What to Bring- Signs and banners with your message.- Comfortable walking shoes.- Water, snacks, and a portable charger.- A friend! Mobilization works best when we bring our community with us.Sponsored by- Centro De Informacion- Elgin Area Immigrant Alliance- Elgin Area Rapid Response- Hanover Park Rapid Response_____________________________Encuentro por la Liberación del Pueblo es un espacio para unirnos, organizarnos y exigir un mundo donde cada persona viva con dignidad y sin miedo. No solo queremos un cambio; lo estamos construyendo.Únete a nosotros para escuchar a padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad compartir sus historias y su visión de barrios seguros, libres de fascismo y persecución.- Oradores invitados: Escucha a activistas locales, líderes comunitarios y voces que están en primera línea.- Arte comunitario: Serigrafía con el lema "CH**** LA MIGRA" (¡trae tus propias camisetas!).- Círculo de Solidaridad: Un momento de reflexión y unidad por quienes hemos perdido.- Puestos de acción: Inscripciones para capacitación de voluntarios, organización cuadra por cuadra, información sobre identidad para empresas y kits de recursos legales.Seguridad y accesibilidad- Asamblea pacífica: Este es un evento no violento, centrado en la comunidad.- Accesibilidad: El punto de encuentro es accesible para sillas de ruedas.Qué llevar- Carteles y pancartas con tu mensaje.- Calzado cómodo para caminar.- Agua, refrigerios y un cargador portátil.- ¡Un amigo! La movilización funciona mejor cuando contamos con el apoyo de nuestra comunidad.Patrocinado por:- Centro de Información- Alianza de Inmigrantes del Área de Elgin- Respuesta Rápida del Área de Elgin- Respuesta Rápida de Hanover Park- March 24, 2026
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Kane County Democrats
March 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134Hybrid meeting this month.
40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees.
Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee
- March 26, 2026
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Corey Dixon Fundraiser
March 26, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunshine’s Cupcakery, 1012 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Get Involved!
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Our Executive Committee
Ed Rzeppa,
Chair,
224.210.4095
Winfried Cooper,
Vice Chair,
224.805.1887
Mike Rende,
Secretary,
847.812.0384
Janice Bennett,
Treasurer,
847.772.4463
Sue Broxham,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.732.5604
Jose Alfonso Villalobos,
Co-Parliamentarian,
847.346.2069
Brad Vincent,
Sergeant at Arms,
224.688.2609
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