The Democratic Party of Wheatland Township - Welcome

A Surge of Women Candidates, but Crowded Primaries and Tough Races Await
Just as the women’s marches and #MeToo helped define 2017, the surging numbers of female candidates have defined the midterm races now underway. Yet for all that, the November elections may not...

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GOP has few takers for 2020 convention
Any convention attracts protestors, but the interest and passion stirred up in the Trump era, breathlessly covered by cable news networks, is expected to attract throngs of presidential critics to ...

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Naperville Mayor Chirico adds more than $45,000 to campaign trove, signaling possible bid for...
Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico reported raising more than $45,000 in campaign contributions earlier this year, an effort that suggests he might be preparing a run for re-election in 2019. On Friday,...

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Democratic Party of Wheatland Township Monthly Meeting
Monday, June 4th, 2018 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Delicia Mexican Restaurant 12237 S. Rt 59, Suite 128, Plainfield, IL 60585 ...

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IL Democratic Women of Will County - A Day at the Races Fundraiser
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm McQ's Bar & Grill 730 North Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 $30 per person includes food & soft drinks ...

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Plainfield Township Democratic Organization Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 7:00 pm Cemenos Pizza 1630 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 More information: ...

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Lincoln Way Area Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Anthony's On Front St. 11104 Front St., Mokena, IL Food and beverages available to order from menu ...

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Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 28th, 2018 Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day? It's easy to forget what Memorial Day actually means while you’re sitting by the pool and looking ahead ...

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Congressional town halls: Old-fashioned and inefficient or vital to the fabric of democracy?
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam found himself in the national spotlight last year after critics said he refused to meet with constituents and dodged requests to hold a town-hall style public...

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Naperville students host summit to address gun violence: 'Young people have always led the way'
“We’re here because of Columbine, Parkland, Sandy Hook, the list goes on. You are doing something about it,” said U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg. He said he has helped sponsor federal ...

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How the Loss of Union Power Has Hurt American Manufacturing
Nixon was hardly a union lover, but he recognized the still significant role of organized labor and lifted Peter J. Brennan, a house painter in his youth, from the leadership of the New York City ...

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Will County Circuit Clerk Andrea Lynn Chasteen Fundraiser
Thursday, June 21, 2018 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Chicago Street Pub 75 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL $35 per person Drinks ...

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Will County to host annual textile collection April 30-May 4
In 2006, Will County began collecting gym shoes and in 2007 started accepting all shoes. To mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010, the County expanded the collection to include all ...

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Rauner rated the nation's most vulnerable governor
Rauner is the most vulnerable governor, and his seat is the Democrats' "best pickup opportunity," said Hotline, which is published by the same folks who run National Journal. "Democratic nominee ...

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Frankfort Township Democratic Party Meeting
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 7:00 pm Anthony's on Front Street -- (formerly Annie's Cucina) 11104 Front Street, Mokena, IL 60448 Calling Democrats of Frankfort ...

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Tim Brophy nominated for Will County treasurer’s race
Brophy was a Joliet councilmember from 2000 to 2011. He lost his council seat to Bob O’Dekirk, who was elected mayor four years later. Brophy is the associate executive director for the North ...

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Illinois Democratic Women of Will County - Spring Membership Meeting
Saturday, April 28th, 2018 10:00 am Rasmussen College - 1400 West Normantown Road, Romeoville, IL Business meeting and TED talk discussion about getting out of our comfort ...

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Plainfield Township Democratic Meeting - SPECIAL DATE
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 7:00 pm Cemeno's Pizza - 1630 Essington Road, Joliet, IL Date change to due to an event conflict at the venue on our regular "1st ...

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Matt Hunt for State Representative (37th Dist) Fundraiser
Thursday, June 14th, 2018 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Gatto's Italian Restaurant 1938 East Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL $35 per person, $50 per couple ...

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Naperville-area women say work still needed for Illinois passage of Equal Rights Amendment
The founder of Act Connect Engage, George lobbied for the passage of the amendment at the state Capitol on Tuesday with members of the League of Women Voters Naperville, the Naperville chapter of ...

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