Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Turn up the heat for Municipal Turnout

Chili Cook-off an affordable fundraiser!

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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
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.

Get tickets here

Would you like to spread the message about how our DuPage Democrats delivered? Please donate what you can.

Donate 

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Questions/concerns? Please reach out to anne@dupagedemocrats.com.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Municipal Elections - Let's turn out the vote!!

Canvass, Forums, Events, Voting Info

The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably. 


Etymologically, the root word they share is aequus, meaning “even” or “fair” or “equal” - which led to equity being from the Latin aequitas, and equality from aequalitas. Yet, despite these similarities, equity and equality are inherently different concepts, and the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme seeks to help forge worldwide conversation about this important issue and its impact. 

 

So, what's the difference between 'equity' and 'equality' - and why is it important to understand, acknowledge and value this?



The IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme seeks to get the world talking about why "equal opportunities are no longer enough" - and can in fact be exclusionary, rather than inclusive.


Register here

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March 24 Chili Cookoff,

Progressive Beer, NCAA Party


Who wants to make chili to compete in the chili cook-off? You think your chili has what it takes? Some of our chili chefs are already talking smack about how good their chili will be. 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 extra vote tickets for a dollar, taste the chilis, then stuff the ballot containers that go with your favorite chilis. Come, watch basketball (March Madness-Sweet 16), eat chili, cornbread, and desserts, drink some progressive beer, maybe beer pong and bags space permitting.


This event is sponsored by the Minocqua Brewing Company makers of Progressive Beer. Try some "Bernie Brew" "Biden Beer" "AOC IPA" "Extinct Elephant" and more. Buy donation tickets at the event for $7 and get a 16 oz. beer. Find out more about MBC at minocquabrewingcompany.com.


Chili makers have a $7.50 entry free, Chili eaters have a $15 entry fee, additional "vote" tickets are a dollar. Buy donation tickets for beer at the cook-off.


Space is limited so scan the QR code or hit Get Tickets to sign up! This will be a fun time for all!

Get tickets here
Sign up here
Get tickets here
Get tickets here

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 dupagecounty.gov


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.

Would you like to spread the message about how our DuPage Democrats delivered? Please donate what you can.

Donate 

         DPDC Membership - Join/Renewal DPDC ByLaws | DPDC WEBSITE]

Questions/concerns? Please reach out to anne@dupagedemocrats.com.

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Donation for you....

Your email has been randomly selected for a donation from the Michael Douglas Foundation, I am giving away to 5 random individuals. If you receive this email in your mailbox, your email has been selected. for more information about the donation, reply with the donation code: MW207143.

Sincerely
Michael Douglas
Douglas Foundation

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Please check in with your Township Chair or check township websites for Municipal Election Info

Parade Season is upon us!

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 dupagecounty.gov


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.

Register Here

The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably. 


Etymologically, the root word they share is aequus, meaning “even” or “fair” or “equal” - which led to equity being from the Latin aequitas, and equality from aequalitas. Yet, despite these similarities, equity and equality are inherently different concepts, and the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme seeks to help forge worldwide conversation about this important issue and its impact. 

 

So, what's the difference between 'equity' and 'equality' - and why is it important to understand, acknowledge and value this?



The IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme seeks to get the world talking about why "equal opportunities are no longer enough" - and can in fact be exclusionary, rather than inclusive.


Register here

Holi is one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of the Hindu faith,

celebrated in India and around the world. It is also sometimes called the

“festival of love” as it is a day people unite together forgetting all resentments

and all types of bad feeling towards each other. The great Indian festival lasts

for a day and a night, starting with a bonfire before the day of Holi, this

process, symbolizes, a triumph of good over bad. On the day of Holi people pray

then play with powders of vibrant colors with their friends and families, as a

sign of love and respect. The vibrant colors used symbolize the rebirth; the

season of spring.

March 24 Chili Cookoff, Progressive Beer, NCAA Party


Who wants to make chili to compete in the chili cook-off? You think your chili has what it takes? 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 extra vote tickets for a dollar, taste the chilis, then stuff the ballot containers that go with their favorite chilis. Come, watch basketball (March Madness-Sweet 16), eat chili, cornbread, and desserts and hang out with great people.


This event is sponsored by the Minocqua Brewing Company makers of Progressive Beer. Try some "Bernie Brew" "Biden Beer" "AOC IPA" "Extinct Elephant" and more. Buy donation tickets at the event for $7 and get a 16 oz. beer. Find out more about MBC at minocquabrewingcompany.com.


Chili makers have a $7.50 entry free, Chili eaters have a $15 entry fee, additional "vote" tickets are a dollar. Buy donation tickets for beer at the cook-off.


Scan the QR code or hit Get Tickets to sign up! This will be a fun time for all!

Get tickets

Would you like to spread the message about how our DuPage Democrats delivered? Please donate what you can.

Donate 

         DPDC Membership - Join/Renewal DPDC ByLaws | DPDC WEBSITE]

Questions/concerns? Please reach out to anne@dupagedemocrats.com.