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
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women: Annual Meeting and Election of Officers ST. CHARLES, Jan. 23, 2024 – On Jan. 20, 2024, the Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) held its annual meeting and installation of officers. The 2024-2026 officers are Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair; Cherryl Strathmann, Vice Chair; … Read more
Barbara Hernandez, State Representative for the 84th DistrictState Representative Barbara Hernandez credits her achievements in 2023 in passing six bills, and seeing them become law. Among these: To find out more about State Rep. Barbara’s accomplishments visit the following social media:Website Facebook Instagram Twitter State Senator Linda Holmes , District 42“The Drones as First Responders Act … Read more
In an election year, KCDW publishes bios of members who are running for local, state and national offices. The KCDW Public Relations/Media Committee (Sylvia and Linda) recently interviewed Theresa Barreiro, Vice Chair of Kane County Democratic Women, to ask some questions about her campaign and how she balances work responsibilities with family responsibilities Presently, Theresa … Read more
On October 21, 2023, the Kane County Democratic Women presented their final 2023 forum, entitled “What the Health?” at the Batavia Public Library. The forum panelists included Dr. Neil Perlman, MD.; Carrie Jackson, a community organizer and advocate for equity; Edith Olea, a policy manager who works for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee … Read more
In the 21st century, American Indians have continued to struggle with the “white man” taking their sacred lands, and tribal leaders have come forward to negotiate, protest, and attempt to save the land and water essential to the preservation of American Indian reservations One such leader was Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be chief … Read more
On Friday, August 25, 2023, Sylvia Marshall and Linda Willet attended a film event hosted by Democratic Women of DuPage County entitled “Supreme Revenge: Battle for the Court.” The film is a PBS documentary, which was shown in honor of Women’s Equality Day to demonstrate how Supreme Court decisions affect our daily lives and how … Read more
CLICK HERE For Spanish Translation. PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “What the Health?” How COVID Exposed Inequities in U.S. Healthcare: What Can We Do About It? ST. CHARLES, Sept 19, 2023 – The Kane County Democratic Women … Read more
As every good politician knows, elections don’t happen overnight. And preparations for the 2024 election have been underway for a while. On August 15-16, some of the KCDW members attended the 2023 Illinois Dems County Chairs Annual Brunch. It all began on Tuesday afternoon as we journeyed down to Springfield and checked into our hotels … Read more
The time away in July with family to the great state of South Dakota is a “bucket list” travel quest I have long held. Home to the fossilized skeletons of saber-toothed cats and three-toed horses, the Black Hills with tree-line vistas and the vast expanse known as the “Badlands” whetted my appetite. The spectacular landscapes … Read more
Charity Adams was born in 1918 in NC at a time when there were few opportunities for Black children; however, from the time that she was a small child, it was evident that she was gifted academically. She was tested at a young age and began school in the second grade in Columbia, S.C. After … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.com, St. Charles, IL Kane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “The Environmental Drift!” ST. CHARLES, July 3, 2023 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum on “The Environmental Drift!” on Thursday, July 27, 2023, … Read more