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Be a Board Reporter!
Board Reporters are our eyes and ears
Effective, government should be transparent and open to public scrutiny. Becoming a Board Reporter is one way we keep an eye on our elected officials and how they operate.
By attending city, village, township, school, library, park, or fire districts' board meetings and reporting back, you can alert us to board actions and proposals of concern, as well as board members who are extremists and should be challenged at election time. Many of the meetings can be accessed online or by Zoom - you can watch from your couch!
Many of the “savings” from Trump, Musk, and DOGE's cuts at the federal level will downshift costs and responsibilities to the state and/or local governments. For example, the federal “savings” in grants mean the loss of state and/or local revenues and services. To cover the costs, state and local governments will need to increase their taxes, which means voters won't be saving, but instead will be paying for the services they need out of a different pocket. By asking questions of the board during public comment, Board Reporters can make sure the truth of the impact is made public.
To find a board in your area to watch, email [email protected] and include your address, email and phone number. We will start by letting you know the jurisdictions that are near you to pick from...and there are always County Board meetings and committee meetings to monitor!
RSVPWhenMarch 25, 2025 at 6:12pm - April 24, 2025 at 6:12pm
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Ruth Scifo published Municipal Election Recommendations in County & Local Candidates 2025-03-13 08:47:08 -0500
CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS
Municipal Election 2025Read MoreThere are many races on the ballot for the April 1st Consolidated Election, and we have done our best to assemble a guide to help you in your selections. Please read the explanation below to correctly interpret the guide.
We have listed ONLY those races that meet one or more of the following criteria:
- which are contested,
- where we have a recommendation either for or against,
- where there is NO CANDIDATE.
These are just recommendations, not endorsements, as the Party does not endorse in non-partisan races.
The candidates recommended by the Democratic Party of McHenry County are indicated with a filled circle
in the sample ballot shown below. In some cases, there are more recommended candidates than seats. If voting on a paper ballot, fill in the dot next to these candidates. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER MARKS ON YOUR BALLOT!Official write-in candidates are also indicated, but remember, you must write out your choices on the ballot. Polling places are required to post write-in candidate lists. We recommend only those write-in candidates indicated with a filled circle.
There are races where we recommend candidates NOT be elected. Those names are struck out with a line through them. DO NOT VOTE FOR THEM BUT DO NOT CROSS ANY NAMES OFF ON YOUR BALLOT!
There are races where we did not recommend the candidate or strike them out. They have either asked not to be recommended, or we don't have enough information about them to recommend them, however, we do not believe they are associated with any right-wing or Republican groups.
NO CANDIDATE races have been included to encourage you to consider applying for an open position after the election is over.
Remember - Voting for only the candidates you prefer is perfectly acceptable. Not only is it acceptable, it is recommended! You don't have to vote for the number indicated (e.g., when it says Vote for 3, you can vote for 1 or 2 - or none at all). Bullet voting - or only voting for one candidate or just the Democrats/recommended candidates in an election - will help them in multi-seat races.
Click here for the full set of recommendations, or click on this picture:
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Ruth Scifo published Speak Out! Rep LaHood Protest - Rockford in The way forward 2025-02-27 14:30:54 -0600
Protesting Rep Darin LaHood in Rockford.
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Ruth Scifo published Gov JB Pritzker: "We don't have kings in America..." in The way forward 2025-02-27 13:46:09 -0600
Governor JB Pritzker: Democracy requires your courage.
From the Governor's State of the State address, must-hear words.
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Take Action! Your Weekly To-Do List
THIS WEEK'S TO-DO LIST FOR THE REBEL RESISTANCEFOR THOSE OF YOU LOOKING TO TURN DESPAIR INTO ACTION, here are this week's opportunities:
#1 The NUMBER ONE JOB of the McHenry County Democratic Party IS TO GET DEMOCRATS ELECTED. There was an election on April 1st for some of the most important people in government - local school, library, park district, township, village and city boards. They spend your property taxes, and influence your children's education, your sales taxes, your drinking water, road repairs, traffic, pollution, zoning...the list goes on. And campaigning is already underway for the 2026 election.
- HELP A CANDIDATE. Knock doors, make phone calls, give them a donation.
- Become a BOARD REPORTER - Go to a local board meeting and then let us know the who & what is happening, so we can take action.
- Get involved with us! Come to a meeting or event, make a donation, volunteer for a committee or be a PC.
#2 CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES in Washington, in Springfield, on the County Board. Call every day. More info here.
It's especially important to contact Senators Durbin and Duckworth. Tell them to stand firm against the SAVE Act, which if passed would disenfranchise millions.
#3 UPCOMING PROTESTS AND ACTIONS
April 7-13 - Walmart Blackout
Saturday, APRIL 19th - NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
Project Fifty Fifty One -- "Fifty Protests, Fifty States, One Movement" is calling for people all around the country to rise up to protest the depredations being wreaked by the Trumpsters ... Here are ones we know about.
In McHenry County: (contact [email protected] for more info)
Richmond Rally for Rights -- 9:00 am to 11:00 am -- corner of US-12 & Broadway Road - (here's the flyer) (and please RSVP on this page if you're attending)
Harvard Rally for Rights -- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm -- Five Points (US-14 & IL-173) (park at City Hall, 201 W. Diggins St., or Central School, 401 N. Division St.) (here's the flyer) (and please RSVP on this page if you're attending)Note: April 19th is the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington in the US Revolutionary War -- the one featuring the famous ride by Paul Revere. It's an important date in the struggle to achieve rights and freedoms for all people.
Elsewhere:
Seriously, Hands Off !! -- 11:30 am to 1:00 pm -- Randall Road & Silver Glen Road, South Elgin - organized by We Can Lead Change (RSVP here)
We The People 4/19 Protest - Noon to 2:00 pm -- at The Clocktower in Palatine, corner of Northwest Highway and Hicks Road. (Facebook info here)
Sunday, APRIL 27th - 'RETREAT, HELL! We Just Got Here' Protest at the McHenry VA11am - 1pm - McHenry Veterans Administration Health Clinic, 3715 Municipal Drive, McHenry
Demand better healthcare and benefits for our veterans! Go here for all the details!WhenApril 16, 2025 at 8:00am - May 06, 2025 at 8:00amRSVPWhereVarious
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Ruth Scifo published Congressional Officials Contact Information in Resources 2025-02-09 21:15:50 -0600
Congressional Officials Contact Information
Here's the contact information you need to contact your Representatives and Senators in Washington.
McHenry County Representatives and Illinois Senators' contact information. Click on the Capitol Building below.
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Ruth Scifo published 2022 Illinois Poll Watchers Guide in Poll Watcher and Election Judge FAQs 2024-10-29 15:57:46 -0500
2022 Illinois Poll Watchers Guide
Illinois Board of Elections Poll Watchers Guide - published in 2022
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Ruth Scifo published Polling Places in Poll Watcher and Election Judge FAQs 2024-10-29 15:55:37 -0500
Polling Places
List of polling places by precinct.
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Our Democrats fight back.
Duckworth Secures Commitment from Deputy Secretary of Defense Nominee to Refuse an Illegal Order
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Join the DPMC Veterans' Committee
Are you a veteran and a Democrat?
If you answered yes, we would like to invite you to join McHenry County Democrats' Veterans Committee. Click here to fill out our interest form and get started.
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2023 PC Training
Did you miss it? Do you need to refresh your memory? No problem. Here is the information and links from our 2023 PC Training Session.
Click below for ABC's of Petitions
PC Petition
PC Petition Fillable
PC Petition Sample
PC Statement of Candidacy
Loyalty OathClick below for VoteBuilder Knowhow
Minivan Tutorial https://help.ngpvan.com/van/s/article/Tutorial-Canvassing-with-MiniVAN
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Ruth Scifo published Abbreviated Calendar of Dates for the 2024 Election in Resources 2023-08-06 15:22:58 -0500
Abbreviated Calendar of Dates for the 2025 Election
Important dates for the 2025 Municipal Election
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