Down in Tazewell Co., Congressional candidate Paul Nolley events: Morton tonight (Fri. 6-7:30pm) & Mackinaw tomorrow morning (Sat. 8:30-10:30am). RSVP or just show up, especially if you haven't met Paul yet. #IL16 #IL-16
Some quick tips for Sat. 3/28 #NoKings 3.0 #PeoriaIL: Carpool would be good. Remember/mark your parking space since it might be a few blocks from War Memorial. Event marshals in vests will be visible at event. Dress for temperatures in the 50s.
Map of protest area: bsky.app/profile/peor...
Sat. 3/28, 1pm-2:30pm, #NoKings 3.0 #PeoriaIL, E. War Memorial Dr. (US 150), extending west to Knoxville (IL 40) & east to Prospect Rd. in Peoria Heights if needed. More info at www.linktr.ee/Peoria50501 or event link mobilize.us/s/p6SJkI
Election watch (local Dems hanging out watching local TV news and talking trash) at #Laborers 996 hall, 107 E. Broad St., Roanoke IL. Doors will be open by 7pm and stay open until at least 8:30pm for anyone that wants to show up, then until it gets boring or the snow runs us off. Free!
If you need to register/update before voting, go to the Voting Center, 1833 S. Main St., Eureka IL, behind Casey's, 6am-7pm, to register & vote at the same time; bring 2 IDs (utility bills count).
County results at woodfordcountyelections.com from about 8-11pm then final count 14 days later.
Election day & party! Tue. 3/17, polls open 6am-7pm statewide. Anyone born before 11/3/2008 can vote, even if 17! To see if you're registered or find polling place, ova.elections.il.gov and click "Am I Registered To Vote" or in Woodford call 309-467-2822 opt. 2. More details in replies to this post.
Postponed: See new Thu. date at bsky.app/profile/wcde...
Postponed! Woodford Co. Democrats meeting will be THURSDAY, March 12, 2026 (not 3/3 or 3/10!) 6pm, at #Laborers 996, 107 E. Broad St., Roanoke IL 61561. All friendly people welcome! Nasty weather predicted for Tue. so we moved it again. (April 2026 will have a weird date also, TBA.)
Snap protest in Peoria: NO WAR ON IRAN, Sunday 3/1/26, 3pm to 4pm, Main & University in Peoria IL
Some counties' Democratic committees coming tonight:
Donna Augustyn-Sloan (Marshall Co. upcoming precinct committeeperson)
@peoriademocrats.bsky.social officers
@wcdem.org officers
Kevin Lamm (Stephenson Co. Dems vice-chair)
@ptcorts.bsky.social (McLean Co. Dems chair)
and possibly more.
Some candidates scheduled to appear tonight:
Kevin Lamm & @ptcorts.bsky.social (for state cent. cmte.)
@nolleyforcongress.bsky.social (for #IL16)
Holly Kim (for comptroller)
@kevryanforillinois.bsky.social (for US Senate)
Nicole Dopler (for state house 73)
@tothatzoey.net (for state house 93)
Flyer with fireworks icons and photos of 4 candidates, and text: Marshall Couty kick off to a new era! We need a Democratic county party in Marshall County... Let's come together and make that happen! Kevin Lamm, Candidate for State Central Committee Person - 16th District Holly Kim, Candidate for Illinois State Comptroller Paul Nolley, Candidate for US Congress - 16th District Kevin Ryan, Candidate for US Senate January 19, 2026 4 pm - 6 pm Salad Bar & Sandwiches $5 per personon Wildey's County Diner 223 N Washington St, Lacon Illinois Kevin Lamm is inviting you to come together, make friends, share a meal, and learn how to form a Democratic Party in Marshall County! RSVP - email - kevinlammscc@gmail.come printed inhouse
4pm-6pm tonight Mon. 01/19: Tell your Marshall Co. friends! Come eat, talk, & establish Marshall Co. Democrats operation in IL: Wildey's Diner, 223 N Washington St, Lacon. Salad bar & sandwiches; asking $5 if affordable; come regardless. Meet 10+ candidates & county Dems willing to help.
Woodford Dems meeting this Tues. 01/13 '26, 6pm: #LiUNA Local 996 (orange building), 107 E Broad St, Roanoke IL. Planning upcoming events, candidate strategy, etc. Any friendly person is welcome. #IL16 #IL-16
Today (01/09 Fri.), 4pm: #PeoriaIL protest against Minneapolis shooting, etc. For your information; not hosted by any Democratic Party organization.
Join us at Tres Rojas Winery on December 16, 6-8 p.m. to support Holly Kim's campaign for comptroller for Illinois. Enjoy appetizers and wine. Break out your unique/ugly sweater and get ready for some Karaoke! Click on the link to purchase tickets. secure.actblue.com/donate/holly...
Correction: MONDAY 11/17: 2 events in front of Darin LaHood's #IL-16 Peoria IL office, Federal Bldg., Main St./NE Monroe St.:
Noon-1pm: prayer vigil & protest by Marshall County Peacemakers.
2pm: Paul Nolley press conference with media Q&A asking LaHood to release the Epstein files (see below)
Thursday, November 13: Come join us for trivia at Tres Rojas Winery, 1774 E. Cruger Rd., Washington IL Doors open 6pm; trivia 7pm. Individual $20; team up to 4 is $40. Cash or check at door. Pizza/snacks provided; cash bar available. Cash prizes and raffle.
Statewides (* finishing soon):
US Senate: *@rajaforil.bsky.social *@robinlynnekelly.bsky.social *@julianastratton.bsky.social
Adair Rodriquez
Comptroller:
@skifowit.bsky.social *@hollykim.bsky.social
Gov.: *@jbpritzker.bsky.social
*SOS/AG/Treas. slate: Giannoulias+@kwameraoul.bsky.social+Frerichs
Some district petitions you can sign based on location:
#IL-16 Congress: @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social
#IL-17 Congress: @ericsorensen.bsky.social
House R-073: Nicole Dopler (will be here!)
House R-091: Sharon Chung
House R-093: @tothatzoey.net
House R-105: @lisadiana.bsky.social (will be here!)
Sun. 9/28 noon-3pm, Laborers 996 Hall, 107 E. Broad St., Roanoke IL: Sign petitions to put candidates on the ballot. Any registered voter in IL. Not registered? We'll help! Yes, #IL-16
@nolleyforcongress.bsky.social sheets. Meet candidates Nicole Dopler, @lisadiana.bsky.social, & more too.
Meeting tonight (Tue. 9/9), 6pm, Laborers Local 996 Hall, 107 E. Broad St., Roanoke. (Potentially cupcakes!) Topics: Festival results; Sat. 9/20 electronics recycling; Sun. 9/28 afternoon candidate ballot petition signing party. No membership or residency required; all friendly people welcome.
Donald Trump’s plan is one that’s been repeated over and over again by dictators across history — inciting the local population before sending disrupters.
That’s how you convert a democracy into something else.
Illinois won’t fall for this ploy.
Also, Jeff Bailey, candidate for Woodford County Board District 1, has his petition here, and is here in person tonight & some of Saturday 9/6. Come meet him!
IL district petitions:
#IL-16 Congress: @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social
#IL-16 State Central Committee: @kimarmstrong.bsky.social @ptcorts.bsky.social Kevin Lamm
#IL-17 Congress: @ericsorensen.bsky.social
House R-073: Nicole Dopler
House R-091: Sharon Chung
House R-105: @lisadiana.bsky.social
Statewide petitions we have:
US Senate: @rajaforil.bsky.social @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social @julianastratton.bsky.social
Comptroller:
@skifowit.bsky.social @hollykim.bsky.social
Governor: @jbpritzker.bsky.social
SOS/AG/Treasurer slate: Giannoulias+@kwameraoul.bsky.social+Frerichs
Today (Fri. 9/5) 5p-9p; tomorrow (Sat. 9/6) noon-8p, El Paso IL Corn Fest, south blue & white tent, Elm St. @ Front St., El Paso IL 61738. Candidates need signatures to get on the ballot. We have 7+ petitions you can sign no matter where in IL you live. (Yes, including #IL16 against LaHood.)
In case you didn't get an answer - groups near #Rockford IL:
Stateline Indivisible @slineindivisible.bsky.social
Indivisible Rockford www.facebook.com/groups/16199... (not sure if active) -
Indivisible Freeport www.facebook.com/groups/89458...
Northwest Winn Dems (party org) www.nwinndems.com
Note date: Woodford Co. Democrats meeting THURSDAY 8/14 6pm, #Laborers 996, 107 E. Broad St., Roanoke IL 61561. (Switched to avoid #ILDemDay Tue. night/Wed. morning in Springfield.) Candidate #petitions arriving & last-minute planning for 8/21 Founders Day Dinner. All friendly people welcome!
Flyer, dark brown text on white background, with the following text: WOODFORD COUNTY DEMOCRATS Founders Day DINNER: Celebrating 184 years since the county's founding. Keynote: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi - Peoria's own – now U.S. Representative for IL-08. Thursday, August 21, 2025; 5:30-6:30 cocktails & social, 6:30 dinner, 7 p.m. speakers Support & mingle with your fellow state and local Democrats! Barn III Event Center & Dinner Theatre 1451 Timberline Road, Goodfield IL TICKETS — SPONSORSHIPS: Outfitter – $1000 – 2 tables (8+8=16). Wagonmaster – $500 – 1 table of 8. Individual seats $40 before July 21. $25 for teachers & HS/college students. $50 after July 21 or at door. 50/50 Raffle. Dress Business Casual. Get tickets or more info at https://www.wcdem.org/founders or make checks payable to WOODFORD COUNTY DEMOCRATS; mail check, ticket names, & any dietary needs to P.O. Box 1051, Metamora IL 61548. Woodford County Democratic Central Committee. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is available on the Board's official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. 0709a
Thu. Aug. 21, 2025 Woodford County Democrats' annual fundraiser banquet - $40/seat extended to at least 7/21. Includes socializing + dinner + speaker Congressman @rajaforil.bsky.social + more! $25 for students/teachers. Any county. Tickets & more info: secure.actblue.com/donate/wcfdd... #IL-16 #IL16
