McHenry County's Mental Health Board is one of the jewels of our community, providing critically needed funding to an array of nonprofit agencies which in turn provide services.  Its purview includes mental health, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Leonetta Rizzi, the Board's Executive Director, invites community members to the Board's annual Town […]

Please join our very own, US Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky for her 23rd Annual Ultimate Women's Power Lunch, on Friday May 10th at the Hyatt Regency, 151 East Wacker Drive, in downtown Chicago.  (People of all genders are welcome, of course!) Get your tickets today! Jan's Ultimate Women's Power Lunches are always amazing, and amazingly enjoyable, events, […]

Please join us for coffee with our Democratic candidates in District Two – John Collins and Kelli Wegener, and Gloria Van Hof.  It’s on Saturday, May 11th, from 11 am to noon, at a private residence in Crystal Lake.  Please RSVP and we'll send you the address. Kelli Wegener has been a member of the McHenry County Board […]

Please join Physicians for Reproductive Health for Voices of Courage, their annual celebration recognizing two courageous abortion providers making a tremendous impact in their communities while facing political attacks, harassment, and criminalization. Honoring Dr. April Lockley for her trailblazing advocacy work and for championing health equity, patient autonomy and reproductive justice in New York City […]

Rester Dogboe is our Democratic candidate for county board from District 3, and promises "an unwavering commitment to integrity, prudent and accountable public resource management, and a commitment to diversifying and expanding revenue sources by supporting local businesses and promoting new technology."  He writes, "Originally from Ghana, I came to the US ten years ago […]

Join the party !  You're invited to Suzanne Ness's Belated Birthday Celebration Fundraiser.  On June 1st, we'll be dancing the night away at The Haight as Rep.Ness and her Dad reunite as the "Jack & Sue Duo". Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar on the rooftop at The Haight from 6PM-9PM.  It's all happening at […]

Please join us for our annual hot dog picnic.  Hot dogs, chips, drinks, ice cream all provided as well as the fixins for chicago dogs. Meet local candidates and mingle with fellow Dems from District 8 & 9.  Come for the food, the fellowship, the inspiration and the scenic beauty as we watch the sun […]