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Bill Foster's Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Congressperson Bill Foster, proudly serving the 11th Congressional District of Illinois, invites you to attend the Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for his new district office.  His casework team will be available to answer constituent questions about federal issues.

It's on Saturday April 27th, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, at 11187 Old Dundee Road, Huntley. Also known as Dundee Street.  The ceremony will be at 2:00 PM.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Open House RSVP.

District 9 Conversations

Join us for
District 9 Conversations

The primary is over and it's time to get to work.  Please join our open discussion with local Democrats including candidates. Let’s talk about ways to get out our Democratic votes. Expect a stimulating conversation!

Food and drinks (very, very good, especially their pizza!) will be available for purchase at the bar. Please patronize Pub 47's offerings as they are generously allowing us the use of their back room without charge.  

Brats For Brian

Let's picnic in the park to support Brian Meyers, our Democratic candidate for county board in District 4.  Brian is a retired teacher and longtime soccer coach, and will be a great addition to the board. 

It's on Sunday April 28th, from noon to 2pm.  And it's a picnic - the whole family is welcome.  We'll have brats, soft drinks, and chips.  $20 or more suggested donation.  We'll be at the JC Shelter at Veterans Acres Park, just off the parking lot, at 431 Walkup Road, north of downtown Crystal Lake.

Follow Brian on Facebook, and contact him at [email protected].

District Two Campaign Coffeeklatsch

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 since 2018, and is running county-wide for McHenry County Board Chair.  She's a public servant, mother, wife, and financial professional dedicated to practical, moderate progress for McHenry County.  With her record of bipartisanship, collaboration and transparency, she is prepared to serve all McHenry County residents as Chairperson.  Visit Kelli’s campaign website, contribute to her campaign, and follow her on Facebook.

John Collins previously served on the McHenry County Board and is running here in District 2.  When he's elected, we'll be the first district to be represented solely by Democrats !  In his previous tenure on the board, he promoted the expansion of Ride McHenry County, voted to reduce the board's size, supported the creation of Advanced McHenry County and worked on the Randall Road expansion project.  A small business owner, he describes himself as "fiscally responsible, community focused."  Visit John’s campaign website, contribute to his campaign, and follow him on Facebook.

Rester's Barbecue and Fundraiser

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 with my wife and young son.  We became naturalized US citizens as soon as we could, and are grateful that we could create better lives for our family in McHenry County."

Please join our campaign at Rester's Barbecue and Fundraiser, on Saturday June 1st, from noon to 2pm, at a private Crystal Lake residence.

Click here to RSVP.

Download the PDF.

Visit Rester on the web and on Facebook. Contact Rester at [email protected] or (815) 206-8653.

Earth Day Adopted Road Cleanup

The Democratic Party of McHenry County has adopted a mile along Ackman Road, between Randall Road on the east and Golf Course Road on the west.  We pick up the trash a few times per year, keeping our beautiful county clean, and besides the satisfaction of doing so, we get our name on a sign at a highly visible location on this heavily trafficked road.

So let's get outside and clean up our adopted mile in honor of Earth Day.

Details:

• Please park along Westport Ridge just north of Ackman. This intersection has a flashing crosswalk.
• Bring your own gloves - we’ll have some grabbers, safety vests and bags.
• Please watch this safety video before coming out to help. This serves as our training: https://youtu.be/rqo0iPQtXjs

Vacancies in Nomination Slating Meeting

Calling all elected and appointed PC's!  A special meeting is being called to fill vacancies on the ballot.

Nominations in vacancies occur when no Democrat files in the primary for a race. In this situation, our DPMC CC Constitution (which can be found on our website) requires that any candidate who wishes to be slated present their credentials to the Executive Board.  The Board then votes to make a recommendation to nominate to the Central Committee. All individuals recommended by the Executive Board for caucus shall appear before the Central Committee, whose members shall decide by a majority of the weighted vote who shall be nominated for office.

Following this procedure, the Executive Board has met and will make recommendations to the Central Committee for nomination.  A special meeting has been set for Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00pm for this purpose. At the start of the meeting, the Oath of Office will be administered to any elected or appointed PC's in attendance who require it.

Because a quorum is required, it is of the utmost importance that Precinct Committeepersons be in attendance at this meeting.  Please RSVP to let us know if we will achieve a quorum.

McHenry County Democratic Women April Social

Let's Get Together!  McHenry County Democratic Women members...and their friends…are invited to a casual get-together to relax, discuss the issues, and socialize with friends.

It's on Thursday, April 18th, from 6 to 8pm, at Duke's Inferno, 11671 Catalpa Lane, Woodstock.

$10 Donation Requested | Free if you bring a friend!
Appetizers will be served | Cash Bar

Please RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mccdwsocial/
or tell us you're coming and pay at the door

Not a McCDW member? Become one when you RSVP!

Meet and Greet the Candidates at Tangie’s

Soul food can be hard to find in McHenry County, so you won't want to miss our Candidates Meet n Greet at Tangie's Kitchen at noon on Sunday, May 5th.

Come on out and chat with Theresa Meshes, running for re-election to the county board in District 1; Kelli Wegener, current board member in District 5 and now running county-wide for Chair of the board; Mary Mahady, McHenry Township Assessor and running for State Representative in District 63; Rester Dogboe, our candidate for county board in District 3; and Brian Meyers, our candidate for county board in District 4.

Tangie's is the creation of our very own Tangie Taylor, "specializes in comfort food, BBQ, soul food, fried chicken, and burgers," and delivers.  It's got a full menu, and for this event we're planning some scrumptious samplers -- wings, mac n cheese, greens, cornbread, and more.

Tangie's is at 3106 Three Oaks Road in Cary, on the north side just east of Route 14.  See you there!

District 8 - Harvard Roundtable

District 8 Roundtable Discussion
Chemung, Hartland, Dunham & Alden Townships &
City of Harvard

Wow, what a primary it was.  Come on out to debrief about the Harvard Fire and County mental health referendums. Join voters who share your values for some pizza and discussion about issues important to you.

Bring a friend!

When - May 6th, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where - Bravos Pizza, 337 S Division, Hwy 14, Harvard

Please RSVP to attend.

Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair

Districts 8 & 9 - Marengo Roundtable

Districts 8 and 9
Roundtable Discussion with Marengo, Union and Rural Woodstock

Wow, what a primary it was !  Come on out, debrief about the 3 referendums that were on your ballot, and meet your Democratic candidates. Share a snack with voters who share your values. 

We are collecting wrapped candy for distribution at our summer parades - help the cause and bring a bag!

Please bring a friend. Know any Union members?  Bring them - unions are important supporters!

When:  May 7th, 2024 - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where:  Marengo-Union Library, 19714 East Grant Highway (Route 20), Marengo

Looking forward to seeing you,

Pat Lawlor, D8 Chair & Cathy Johnson, D9 Chair

Districts 8 Richmond Roundtable

District 8 Roundtable Discussion
Richmond and Hebron

Wow, what a primary it was. Come to Red Dogs to debrief and share a snack with voters who share your values.

We are collecting wrapped candy for distributing at our summer parades - help the cause and bring a bag!

When - Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where - Red Dogs Sandwiches, 11011 Hwy 12, Richmond

Please RSVP to attend.

Pat Lawlor, District 8 Chair

Districts 8 and 9 Hot Dog Picnic

Please join us for our annual hot dog picnic. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and ice cream - all provided as well as the fixin's for Chicago dogs. Meet local candidates and mingle with fellow Dems from Districts 8 & 9. Come for the food, the fellowship, the inspiration and the scenic beauty as we watch the sun go down over the Kishwaukee Valley. It was a beautiful and inspiring event in 2023, and for sure this year will be equally great.

It’s all happening on the evening of Wednesday, June 5, 2024 — from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

The location is Shelter #2 at the Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, 2411 IL-23, Marengo, IL 60152.  It's on the east side of Route 23, between River Road on the south and Collins Road on the north.

There's construction on Rt 23 going north.  So if driving from Huntley or south, there's an alternate route:  take Route 176 to Deerpass Rd, the first major road east of Route 23.   Go north on Deerpass to River Road, west on River Road back to Route 23, and then north on Route 23 for the final bit to Marengo Ridge.  (Map consultation is suggested since the detour signs take you back to Rt 14 / Harvard.)

Help us have enough dogs for everyone - RSVP!

Democratic Precinct Committeeperson Role Description

What is a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson (PC) and how does one become one?

Volunteer