Dr. Sandy Lopez, Director of the Undocumented Student Resource Ctr., Northern IL UniversityModerator, Dr. Sandy López is currently the Director of the Undocumented Student Resource Center at NIU. She has served students, staff, faculty, and school business officials for over 30 years in many roles, including those of academic advisor, teaching consultant, administrator, and most … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters” ST. CHARLES, June 28, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Immigration 101: A Path … Read more
(Linda Willet and Sylvia Marshall, interviewers)Judge Sandra Parga is a member of KCDW who is currently running for circuit judge in the 4th Judicial Subcircuit. Currently, she is an associate judge assigned to Juvenile Court. We asked about the differences between associate and circuit court judges. Associate judges apply for the position and are appointed … Read more
On April 20th KCDW held a forum entitled “Justice Partners: The Impact of Women in the Justice System” and featured three women who work in the Kane County justice system. The three women were introduced by Judge Julio Valdez who began by saying that Kane County residents are fortunate to have this talented and dedicated … Read more
Lucy Parsons (1851-1942) was an activist and labor rights organizer in Chicago. A self-proclaimed anarchist who lied about her heritage her entire adult life, Parsons is a historical figure who does not easily fit into the mold of who we often celebrate. I find her story fascinating and it raises considerations that are increasingly relevant … Read more
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Kane County Democrats gathered at the Q Center in St. Charles for their annual fundraiser and to honor two Democrats who have worked nonstop to help fellow Democrats get elected, Dan Barreiro, Winner of the Truman Award, and Sue Sanders, Winner of the Chairman’s Award for Volunteer Excellence. Mark Guethle, … Read more
Judge Julio ValdezJudge Valdez was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and came to the U.S. with his parents when he was four years old. He grew up in Elgin and decided at a young age that he wanted to be a lawyer. After obtaining his law degree from the University of Iowa, Judge Valdez practiced law … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, chair@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Justice Partners: The Impact of Women on the Justice System.” ST. CHARLES, March 15, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Justice Partners: The Impact of … Read more
Kane County Democratic Women invite our neighbors, political pals and the general public for the first of two fundraisers the organization plans this year. Wear your favorite jersey to the event, and join in the fun. Let’s knock it out of the park! Proceeds benefit our work and member candidates running in the November election. … Read more
What if you had five hungry school-age children and had to divide one fast-food hamburger among them and also find enough milk and baby food for two younger children to eat? That’s the situation Ruby Duncan found herself in during the 1960s. Ruby was born into a sharecropper’s family in Tallulah, Louisiana, in 1932. Both … Read more
On January 20. 2024, the Kane County Democratic Women held its annual meeting and installation of officers. Martha Hanna, the Nominating Chair, introduced the officers, who were unanimously elected by the members present. The 2024-2026 officers are Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair; Cherryl Strathmann, Vice Chair; Lois Swatscheno, Treasurer; and Kim Young, Secretary. Following the installation, … Read more