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Bringing Home $10.5 Million to IL 14th District Just Inched a Little Closer

Last night the U.S. Senate voted on a $1 trillion dollar infrastructure plan. In a statement President Biden said, “ This deal signals to the world that our democracy can function, deliver, and do big things.” If enacted the bipartisan bill would secure funding locally for community projects across Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s 14th District, bringing … Read more

Kane County Democratic Women Member in the News

Colette Ainsley-Treonis featured in a recent Kane County Connects article, talks about the importance of COVID vaccinations for special needs people. Seen here with her 39 year old son, Josh, read more about what she has to say by clicking on the link: https://kanecountyconnects.com/2021/07/

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In the Company of Women

On display last weekend were signs of life-affirming pleasures in the company of women who haven’t spent much time together due to the pandemic. We gathered at the home of one of our members, celebrating her recent victory to the North Aurora Trustee Board. A few hours over food and wine confirmed how much I … Read more

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Around The County

American Rescue Plan Funds: How Should They Be Spent? As part of the American Rescue Plan that was passed in March 2021, Kane County became the recipient of $103 million more in federal assistance. The money is targeted to bring about local economic recovery and assist with issues caused by the pandemic. First, the county … Read more

Blue Wave Cruise

Saturday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m.Mark your calendar and join us!

Fall Forum: Election Integrity

Legislation and policies designed to secure the democratic process of our vote should be determined by us—the voters, the citizens who power elections. When an election has been declared both fair and secure, there are winners and there are losers. This needs to be recognized across the nation. KCDW invites everyone to stay tuned for our … Read more

American Jobs Act: Is bipartisan support possible?

by Linda Willet President Biden hit the ground running this year with a proposal to fix America’s infrastructure and booster the economy. It is called the American Jobs Plan. Biden’s proposal includes items that involve physical infrastructure improvements for the country and items that involve the human infrastructure of the county.  In an attempt to … Read more

Right to vote under attack again

by Linda Willet In 2020, America celebrated the 100-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. And in 2020 and early 2021, women of all ethnic groups joined together to march and protest for social justice for everyone in our nation. The pandemic brought a heightened awareness of the inequality in our nation, and … Read more

State redistricting maps released

Following the 10-year census, maps are redrawn to reflect population changes. There will be some changes in districting in Kane County! You can take a look at the proposed maps: Illinois senate Illinois legislative districts Illinois Congressional Districts

First social gathering in a year!

KCDW members met this week for the first time in a long time at Old Towne Eatery in Campton Hills. It sure was great to see everybody up close, and we all look forward to more time together this summer.