Elgin Township Democrats
Our Next Meeting
September 16, 2026
(Different night due to room availability. Usually Third Tuesday Monthly)
Doors Open @ 6:30
Official Meeting @ 7:00
Guest Speakers @ 7:30
In Person and Zoom
Elgin Township Building | Lower Level
729 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
Updates from our blog
Elgin Township Democrats Creating Election Literature Packages
Thank you to all the Elgin Township Democrats who showed up to help create election literature packages for our first round of getting out the 2026 Midterm voters in our community!
Elgin Fourth of July Parade 2026
Join the Elgin Township Democrats in Elgin’s Fourth of July Parade!
Elgin Township Democrats Highway Cleanup 6/20/2026
The Elgin Township Democrats completed their first Highway Cleanup on 6/20/2026. Thank you to the volunteers!
Upcoming Events This Week
- August 21, 2026
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Hike Tribe Visibility Brigade
August 21, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
YOU’RE INVITED: Join the HIKE TRIBE to wave signs and flags while 60,000 cars (and who knows how many passengers) pass our big NO WAR and NO KINGS signs on state highway 25 and Interstate 90.
If you have hand posters or flags, BRING THEM!!
There has been an excellent response to our presence and messages in these events.
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Hispanic Heritage Project
August 21, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
A documentary, traveling exhibit, and community project preserving the stories and contributions of Elgin area’s Hispanic community.
What is the Hispanic Heritage Project?
The Hispanic Heritage Project is an initiative by the Elgin History Museum to document and celebrate the rich and diverse contributions of the Hispanic community in the Elgin area.
With nearly half of Elgin’s population identifying as Hispanic, this project explores the profound impact of Hispanic immigration across six generations—tracing stories of resilience, cultural pride, and economic influence from the early 20th century to today. Using archival resources, oral histories, and community collaboration, the project will produce a feature-length documentary and a traveling exhibit to showcase the vibrant stories that have shaped our community’s history and future. This effort follows the museum’s successful projects celebrating Elgin’s African American and Jewish communities.
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- August 22, 2026
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Elgin Township Dems Highway Cleanup
August 22, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the Elgin Township Democrats for a cleanup on the West side of Randall Road from Highland to Big Timber!
Wear appropriate and safe work clothes and dress for the weather.
2026 Cleanup Dates
- June 20, 2026 @ 10am
- July 25, 2026 @ 10am
- August 22, 2026 @ 8am
- September 26, 2026 @ 10am
We'll meet at the Journey of Hope Church parking lot.
37W040 Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124Contact Ed Hanson with any questions
(847) 293-4913
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Penny Wegman Day of Action Hosted by Chris Kious
August 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please RSVP to PennyWegman@gmail.com.
Address provided at RSVP
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- August 23, 2026
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Penny Wegman Day of Action Hosted by Michelle Gumz
August 23, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Please RSVP to PennyWegman@gmail.com.
Address provided at RSVP
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Postcards and Pasta for Penny Wegman
August 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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- August 25, 2026
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Taquitos for Tish Re-Election Fundraiser!
August 25, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BeaUnique Latin Kitchen, 74 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA🎉🌮 Taquitos for Tish – Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser! 🌮🎉
Join us as we officially launch my re-election campaign for Elgin City Council!
I'm excited to kick off this next chapter with friends, family, neighbors, and supporters who believe in building an Elgin that is welcoming, safe, inclusive, and forward-looking. Whether you've supported me from the beginning or are just getting involved, I'd love to have you there!
🌮 Tickets: $35 per person
🌶️ Sponsorship Opportunities
🥣 Salsa Sponsor – $300
🌶️ Jalapeño Sponsor – $700
🔥 Habanero Sponsor – $1,000Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to invite friends, family, and neighbors who care about the future of Elgin!
Paid for by Friends of Tish Powell. A copy of our report is (or will be) available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website, and from the Illinois State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.
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Kane County Democrats
August 25, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kane County Government Center, Building A, 719 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134Hybrid meeting this month.
40 people can attend in person. Zoom for other attendees.
Regular monthly meeting of the Kane County Democrats' central committee
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