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Chili Cook-off an affordable fundraiser!

March 24 Chili Cookoff,

Progressive Beer, NCAA Party

The Minocqua Brewing Company makers of Progressive Beer is the event sponsor. You can try some "Bernie Brew" "Biden Beer" "AOC IPA" "Extinct Elephant" and more. Buy beer donation tickets at the event. $7 gets you a 16 oz. progressive beer at the cook-off. Find out more about MBC at minocquabrewingcompany.com.

Space is limited so scan the QR code or hit Get Tickets to sign up! It will be a fun time for all! Come, watch basketball (March Madness-Sweet 16), eat chili, cornbread, and desserts, drink some progressive beer, maybe beer pong and bags space permitting.

We could use three or four more chili cookers - pay your entry fee, make a crock pot of chili, and bring it over to the office on the 24th. Simple as that. Some of our chili chefs are already talking smack about how their chili is going to win. Come on over and taste for yourself! There are three categories of competition, "Most Unique Chili", "Spiciest Chili" and "Best Overall Chili". There will be prizes for the best chili entries.

The chili cook-off is judged the "Chicago Way", attendees can buy as many vote tickets as they please for a dollar per vote, then taste the chilis, and stuff the ballot containers that go with your favorite chilis. Buy extra votes online or at the event.

Chili chefs have a $7.50 entry free, Chili eaters have a $15 entry fee, additional "vote" tickets are a dollar.

Get tickets here

All politics is local, and that is why it is important to elect good people that are community focused and believe in servant leadership. Lisle Forward, created by Mary Jo Mullen and Tom Duffy, is an organization dedicated to building a thriving Lisle. With that in mind, that is why Lisle Forward is working hard to elect a new batch of leaders for Lisle. If you are interested in learning more or helping, please e-mail Tom Duffy at tduffy@lisleforward.com.

Key Dates to Remember:

MAR 19 - Last day to register online to vote with the Illinois State Board of Elections
MAR 20 - First day of early voting at regular polling places
APR 3 - Last day for a voter to request a mail-in ballot in person at DuPage County Clerk
APR 3 - End of early voting
APR 4 - Election Day (Vote at any polling location in DuPage County)

Sample ballots are available on the County website. Click here https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/view_sample_ballot.php

Many Democratic township websites have candidates listed who share our values. Google your township website or attend a township meeting. We want every voter to have the info they need to vote the entire ballot! Also, google The League of Women Voters - several chapters are hosting candidate forums in your area.