Tammy Duckworth - Call to Action for Fellow Democratic Candidates

Kyrsten Sinema just announced yesterday that she is running against Senator Jeff Flake in Arizona. This is one of our greatest pickup opportunities in the Senate

Kyrsten's a fighter who knows how important the American Dream is. Growing up, she lived in an abandoned gas station without running water or electricity. Through the help of her community, Kyrsten made it to college and was able to accomplish her goals.

Kyrsten's running for Senate to help others get that same shot at the American Dream. Click here to chip in $5.

Doug Jones, candidate for Senate in Alabama, is also a fighter. Doug is a former U.S. attorney who prosecuted Ku Klux Klan members that bombed a church in Birmingham. His integrity, conviction, and passion are just what the country needs.

Doug's election is rapidly approaching in December. Can we count on you to help him?

Both Doug and Kyrsten have uphill battles against the special interests. They need Team Duckworth's help.

Donate today to Doug and Kyrsten's campaign.

Thanks,

Tammy

Frerichs for Illinois - Will you help?

 

 

 

Today, I need your help. I have been fighting for Illinois consumers since day 1 in office and I need your help to continue. 

 

Your contribution, whether $1, $5, $25 or $100, allows me to continue to stand tall for Illinois families.

 

With a stroke of a pen, Governor Rauner chose to side with life insurance companies instead of grieving widows and orphans. Governor Rauner vetoed House Bill 302, which is an initiative of my office to ensure people are put before corporate profits. 

 

House Bill 302 will require life insurance companies to search their files to identify policies that have not been paid to the rightful beneficiaries going back to the year 2000. Through audits, my office found over $550 million owed to Illinois residents that insurance companies had not paid.  

 

Check out The Dispatch-Argus Quad Cities Editorial about the Governor's misguided decision to side with corporate interests over grieving families in Illinois. 

 

I am now calling on Illinois lawmakers to override the veto because paying death benefits should not be a partisan issue. It is a matter of right and wrong. 

 

Make a $1, $5, $25 or $100 contribution right now before our end-of-quarter deadline this Saturday to let Governor Rauner know that we won't stand for Illinois consumers being ripped off.

 

Thank you for your support!

 

Mike

 

 

Friends of Frerichs

PO Box 386

Savoy IL 61874 United States

Boone County Democrats Fundraiser – October 7, 2017

Join the Boone County Democrats for a

 Wine Tasting and Gourmet Cheese Fundraiser

Saturday, October 7, 2017

There will be raffles, door prizes and silent auctions.

See attached brochure for details.

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How you can help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Last week, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thousands of people were injured or made homeless, and at least a dozen people lost their lives. This kind of tragedy affects whole communities, and our prayers are with all those suffering in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now is the time to help our neighbors. There is a great deal being done to support the rescue teams and those suffering because of these natural disasters. Here are a few of the organizations doing wonderful work:    National Museum of Mexican Art and Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Relief Fund UNICEF Emergency Relief Americares Hurricane Maria Relief Save the Children Hurricane Maria Relief Fund While Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders are United States citizens, President Trump has not effectively responded to this humanitarian disaster. Our country is stronger when we work together and support our fellow citizens, especially in difficult times. I hope you'll join me in helping our neighbors who are suffering. Thank you, JB

Frerichs for Illinois See you Sept 26 at 4:30PM! In Chicago

 

 

Dear Friend,

 

Don't forget to come out for my annual September reception tomorrow evening, September 26th! Please note the start time has changed to 4:30PM.

 

I hope you will still be able to join me at 312 Chicago (136 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60602) for a night of great conversation and fun. 

 

If you would like to RSVP online, please click HERE. For questions, please contact my office at (312) 854-8018 or email Kaitlin Delaney at kaitlin@p2consultinginc.com.

 

Thank you & I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night! 

 

Sincerely,

 

Mike

 

 

 

 

   

Senator Stadelman's Weekly Bulletin - September 25, 2017

New Stadelman law could help adults earn high school diplomas

Thousands of adults in Winnebago and Boone counties could receive the opportunity to earn high school diplomas as a result a new Illinois law that went into effect last week. Governor Bruce Rauner signed bipartisan legislation, sponsored in the Senate by Steve Stadelman, that allows anyone over 21 to earn a diploma rather than a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, which is easier to obtain but less meaningful in the job market.

 Goodwill Industries, where the bill signing took place Friday, hopes to open a vocational school to award diplomas to adult learners now that Illinois no longer restricts them based on age.

"A high school diploma is nearly essential in today's world, but not everyone is able to complete high school in the same amount of time," Stadelman said. "These programs will give people a second chance and help them obtain job skills. Everyone benefits in the end, because a trained workforce is good for economic development in our communities." 

Community colleges, along with non-profits like Goodwill, can establish diploma programs for adult learners under the new law. 

Rockford Register Star Editorial

Voting rights advanced with automatic voter registration

 

Illinois is now the 10th state in the nation to enact automatic voter registration, a good-government and voting-rights initiative supported by State Senator Steve Stadelman.

The measure establishes a more modern system by which eligible adults can have their voter registration information updated automatically whenever they interact with certain state agencies. Stadelman said he is proud of Illinois' progressive stand in a time when other states are moving instead to limit people's access to the polls.

"We should always strive to make it easier, not more difficult, to exercise our democratic rights, including the right to vote," Stadelman said. "Automatic voter registration also makes fiscal and common sense by improving the accuracy of our voting rolls and saving government millions of dollars once it's fully implemented."

An estimated 1 million new eligible voters will be added to the voter rolls in Illinois. Under the new law, people will be able to opt out of being registered to vote if they wish.

HoopStars scores big at Sports Factory

Senator Stadelman's HoopStars provided a positive, end-of-summer activity for a fifth year on Labor Day, drawing 275 young athletes to UW Health Sports Factory to compete in the free 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls in third through eighth grades. Two of the winning teams are pictured below.

Letter to the Editor, Rockford Register Star

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Senate Democratic Caucus Events: Fall 2017

 

Hello everyone! Here is a list of our upcoming events.  Monday, September 25, 5:00-7:00 pm Senator Kimberly Lightford's Fall Evening Reception Greek Islands Restaurant, 200 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL Tickets: $200 Sponsorships: $2,500 | $1,500 | $1000 | $500 Please make checks payable to Citizens for Lightford, PO Box 7824, Westchester, IL 60154 RSVP: citizensforlightford@outlook.com or 630-841-3922   Tuesday, September 26 Senator Iris Martinez Annual Golf Classic Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 Check in & continental breakfast: 7:30 am Shotgun start: 9:00 am Buffet luncheon & cash bar: 2:30 pm Sponsorships: Event sponsor $4000 | Snack at the turn sponsor $3000 | Hole sponsor $250 Golf foursome $1000 | Foursome with hole sponsorship $1200 | Golf individual $250 | Luncheon only $75 RSVP: friendsofiris@um.att.com   Tuesday, September 26th, 5:30-7:00 pm Senator Tom Cullerton Birthday Fundraiser Paddy O'Fegan's, 204 N. Halsted St, Chicago, IL Young Professional: $50 | Individual: $100 Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Tom Cullerton, P.O. Box 7304, Villa Park, IL 60181 RSVP: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org   Tuesday, September 26th 2017- 5:30pm-8:00pm Senator Emil Jones III, Mardi Gras in September Heaven on Seven- 111 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60602 Individual Tickets: $ 250 |Sponsorship:$5,000|$2,500|$1,500|$500 Please make check payable to: Friends of Emil Jones III, 11357 South Lowe, Chicago, IL 60628 RSVP: Roslyn@ilsenatedems.org or (708)369-0293   Thursday, October 5th Senate President John J. Cullerton Golf Outing Lunch 12:00 pm, Tee off 1:15 pm Edgewood Valley Country Club, 7500 Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 $2500 per golfer Please make checks payable to Citizens for Cullerton, 1 N. LaSalle, Ste. 2065, Chicago, IL 60602 RSVP: Liz@ilsenatedems.org or 312-630-7700   Friday, October 6, 7:00 PM Senator Michael E. Hastings Birthday Celebration Odyssey Country Club 19110 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park Dress: Great Gatsby Attire $40 per person Sponsorships: Ol' Sport $250, Copper Tycoon Sponsor $500, Daisy Buchanan Sponsor $1,000, Jay Gatsby Sponsor $2,500 Please make checks payable to Citizens for Michael E Hastings, P.O. Box 162, Tinley Park, IL 60477 RSVP: mitch@hastingsforillinois.com   Saturday, October 7, Game: 11 am, Tailgate: 9:30 (resumes postgame) Senator John Mulroe, Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nitany Lions Mustards Last Stand, 1613 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 Tailgate only ticket: $75, Game and tailgate ticket: $150 Sponsorships: $5000 | $2500 | $1000 | $500 Please make checks payable to Friends of Mulroe 6687 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631 RSVP: Maureen at 847-322-5217, maureendm10@gmail.com   Wednesday, October 18th, 5:30-7:30 pm Senator Steve Stadelman  Pig Minds Brewing, 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL Tickets: $50 Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 Please make checks payable to: Stadelman for State Senate, P.O. Box 1551, Rockford, IL 61110 RSVP: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org   Thursday, October 19– 5:30pm-7:30pm -- Just added Senator Donne Trotter Location TBA Individual Tickets: $ 150 |Sponsorship:$2,500|$1,000|$500|$250 Please make check payable to: Friends of Donne E. Trotter, P.O. Box 19613, Chicago, IL 60619 RSVP: Roslyn@ilsenatedems.org or (708)369-0293   Monday, October 23rd- 5:30pm-7:30pm -- Just added Senator Cunningham, Senator Hastings, and Senator Emil Jones III Illinois Credit Union League Building, 225 S. College, Springfield, IL 2nd Floor Ticket: $250 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Bill Cunningham, 10402 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 and/or Citizens for Michael E. Hastings, P.O. Box 162, Tinley Park, IL 60477 and/or Friends of Emil Jones III, 11357 S. Lowe, Chicago, IL 60628   October 26, 6:30-9:00 pm -- Details Added Jazzin' with Senator Toi Hutchinson Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Hwy, Floosmoor, IL 60422 Tickets: $50 Sponsorships: $2500 Ella Fitzgerald | $1000 Billie Holiday | $500 Etta James Please make checks payable to Friends of Toi Hutchinson, PO Box 101, Steger, IL 60435 RSVP: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org   Tuesday, November 21 - 5:00pm-7:00pm -- Just added Senator Patricia Van Pelt The Law Offices of Leinenweber Baroni & Daffada 120 N. LaSalle St., Ste 2000, Chicago, IL Sponsorship: Individual Ticket $3000|Gold, $2,500| Silver, 1,000| Bronze $500| Please make check payable to: Friends of Patricia Van Pelt, 2826 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60612 RSVP:Roslyn@ilsenatedems.org or (708)369-0293   Save the Date   November 2 Bingo Night with Senator Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and Representative Natalie Manley Questions: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Questions? Email Lexie@ilsenatedems.org.

Help contacting an engineer

Hi, not quite Democratic politics, but related to Democratic values of education and jobs...

My son Matt is considering going into an "engineering" field, planning his future college course work, and he'd like to speak with people working in various engineering jobs, current or retired.

Do we have any Dems out there willing to discuss their (or a friend or family member's) experience in engineering with my son Matt?

Sincerely,
Paul Gorski

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"I have a pre-existing condition" - Tammy

In case you haven't heard, Senate Republicans are mounting a last-ditch effort to squeeze in an Affordable Care Act repeal before the end of the month.

Much like last time, Senate Republicans are trying to rush through their new repeal of the ACA in the hopes Americans won't have a chance to fully grasp the shortfalls of their plan to replace it.

But they can't gloss over how bad it is. Republicans' plan gets rid of protections for people with pre-existing conditions -- people like Tammy.

It cuts Medicaid funding. And it would result in millions more Americans without health insurance.

You should also know that Republicans are pushing hard to get the 50 votes they need to pass it -- and they are coming precariously close. President Trump already said he would sign the bill if it makes it to his desk.

Tammy's out there working to protect our health care, and she needs to know that we're in her corner. Let's show her we're supporting her efforts by reaching our $15,000 FEC goal in time for the deadline.

If you can, give $5 or more.

Thank you,

Team Duckworth

Reception Honoring Rep. Cheri Bustos, Thursday, September 21, 2017, TODAY

 

Please join 

Bob Fagan, Mayor Tom McNamara, 

Frank Perrecone, Sunil Puri, 

Ashley Sarver, Siva Sivananthan 

and Greg & Mary Tuite 

 for a reception in honor of 

Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) 

Co-Chair, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee 

Thursday,

September 21, 2017 

5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Irish Rose Pub 

519 E. State St. 

Rockford, IL 

 

Co-Chair: $1,000 | Host: $500 | Sponsor: $250 | Attendee: $100 

For more information or to RSVP, please contact 

Dave Alvarez at (309) 644-2358 or dave@cheribustos.com 

 

Friends of Cheri Bustos 

1050 17th St. N.W., Suite 590 

Washington, D.C. 20036 

www.cheribustos.com

Senate Democratic Caucus Events: Fall 2017

Hello everyone! Here is a list of our upcoming events.  Wednesday, September 20th, 12pm Senator Terry Link 2017 Golf Day Beverly Country Club, 87th & Western Ave, Chicago, IL  12:00pm Lunch, 1:30pm Tee Off Individual Golfer: $1500 Sponsorships: $5000, $2500, $1000 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Terry Link, 1280 Streamwood Ln. Vernon Hills, 60061 RSVP required: carly@ilsenatedems.org or (309)-339-8341   Wednesday, September 20, 5:30-7:30 pm Sen. Kwame Raoul Birthday Bash Fundraiser Tortoise Supper Club, 350 N. State Street, Chicago,IL Tickets:  Guest: $250 | Friend: $500 | Sponsor: $1,000 | Co-Host: $2,500 RSVP: Katie Craig (312)854-8018, katie@p2consultinginc.com   Thursday, September 21st, 5:30-7:30 pm Senate President John Cullerton and the Senate Majority Caucus Harry Caray's, 2nd Floor, 33 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60654 Tickets: $250, Young Professional: $50 Sponsorships: Platinum $25,000, Gold $15,000, Silver $10,000, Bronze $5,000 Please make checks payable to Illinois Senate Democratic Victory Fund, 1 N. LaSalle, Ste. 2065, Chicago, IL 60602 Questions: Liz@ilsenatedems.org We hope you'll join Senator Harmon for the afterparty at Fitzgerald's Night Club.   Thursday, September 21st, 7:30 pm Senator Don Harmon & The Special Session FitzGerald's Night Club, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, IL $5,000 | $2500 | $500 | $300 | $100 Please make checks payable to Friends of Don Harmon, 6941-A W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 RSVP: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org   Sunday, September 24th, 2:00pm-4:00pm -- Just added Senator Omar Aquino Re-Election Fundraiser Park & Field, 3509 W. Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Tickets: $25 Sponsorships: $100, $250, $500, $1,000 Contributions can be made online by clicking here, or checks can be made payable to: "Friends of Omar Aquino" and mailed to 1000 N. Rockwell Chicago, IL 60622   Monday, September 25, 5:00-7:00 pm -- Just added Senator Kimberly Lightford's Fall Evening Reception Greek Islands Restaurant, 200 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL Tickets: $200 Sponsorships: $2,500 | $1,500 | $1000 | $500 Please make checks payable to Citizens for Lightford, PO Box 7824, Westchester, IL 60154 RSVP: citizensforlightford@outlook.com or 630-841-3922   Tuesday, September 26 Senator Iris Martinez Annual Golf Classic Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 Check in & continental breakfast: 7:30 am Shotgun start: 9:00 am Buffet luncheon & cash bar: 2:30 pm Sponsorships: Event sponsor $4000 | Snack at the turn sponsor $3000 | Hole sponsor $250 Golf foursome $1000 | Foursome with hole sponsorship $1200 | Golf individual $250 | Luncheon only $75 RSVP: friendsofiris@um.att.net   Tuesday, September 26th, 5:30-7:00 pm Senator Tom Cullerton Birthday Fundraiser Paddy O'Fegan's, 204 N. Halsted St, Chicago, IL Young Professional: $50 | Individual: $100 Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 Please make checks payable to: Friends of Tom Cullerton, P.O. Box 7304, Villa Park, IL 60181 RSVP: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org   Tuesday, September 26th 2017- 5:30pm-8:00pm Senator Emil Jones III, Mardi Gras in September Heaven on Seven- 111 North Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60602 Individual Tickets: $ 250 |Sponsorship:$5,000|$2,500|$1,500|$500 Please make check payable to: Friends of Emil Jones III, 11357 South Lowe, Chicago, IL 60628 RSVP: Roslyn@ilsenatedems.org or (708)369-0293   Thursday, October 5th Senate President John J. Cullerton Golf Outing Lunch 12:00 pm, Tee off 1:15 pm Edgewood Valley Country Club, 7500 Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 $2500 per golfer Please make checks payable to Citizens for Cullerton, 1 N. LaSalle, Ste. 2065, Chicago, IL 60602 RSVP: Liz@ilsenatedems.org or 312-630-7700   Friday, October 6, 7:00 PM Senator Michael E. Hastings Birthday Celebration Odyssey Country Club 19110 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park Dress: Great Gatsby Attire $40 per person Sponsorships: Ol' Sport $250, Copper Tycoon Sponsor $500, Daisy Buchanan Sponsor $1,000, Jay Gatsby Sponsor $2,500 Please make checks payable to Citizens for Michael E Hastings, P.O. Box 162, Tinley Park, IL 60477 RSVP: mitch@hastingsforillinois.com   Saturday, October 7, Game: 11 am, Tailgate: 9:30 (resumes postgame) -- just added Senator John Mulroe, Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nitany Lions Mustards Last Stand, 1613 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 Tailgate only ticket: $75, Game and tailgate ticket: $150 Sponsorships: $5000 | $2500 | $1000 | $500 Please make checks payable to Friends of Mulroe 6687 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631 RSVP: Maureen at 847-322-5217, maureendm10@gmail.com   Wednesday, October 18th, 5:30-7:30 pm Senator Steve Stadelman  Pig Minds Brewing, 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL Tickets: $50 Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500 Please make checks payable to: Stadelman for State Senate, P.O. Box 1551, Rockford, IL 61110 RSVP: Kelly@ilsenatedems.org   Thursday, October 19, 2017– 5:30pm-7:30pm -- Just added Senator Donne Trotter Location TBA Individual Tickets: $ 150 |Sponsorship:$2,500|$1,000|$500|$250 Please make check payable to: Friends of Donne E. Trotter, P.O. Box 19613, Chicago, IL 60619 RSVP: Roslyn@ilsenatedems.org or (708)369-0293   Save the Date   October 26 Jazzin' with Senator Toi Hutchinson Questions: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   November 2 Bingo Night with Senator Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and Representative Natalie Manley Questions: Lexie@ilsenatedems.org Details forthcoming   Questions? Email Lexie@ilsenatedems.org.

  

Reception Honoring Rep. Cheri Bustos, Thursday, September 21, 2017

 

Please join 

Bob Fagan, Mayor Tom McNamara, 

Frank Perrecone, Sunil Puri, 

Ashley Sarver, Siva Sivananthan 

and Greg & Mary Tuite 

 for a reception in honor of 

Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) 

Co-Chair, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee 

Thursday,

September 21, 2017 

5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Irish Rose Pub 

519 E. State St. 

Rockford, IL 

 

Co-Chair: $1,000 | Host: $500 | Sponsor: $250 | Attendee: $100 

For more information or to RSVP, please contact 

Dave Alvarez at (309) 644-2358 or dave@cheribustos.com 

 

Friends of Cheri Bustos 

1050 17th St. N.W., Suite 590 

Washington, D.C. 20036 

www.cheribustos.com