Join Us Tomorrow and Beyond
Dear Indivisible Members,
It's summer, but that's not slowing us down! Thanks to all who joined us for the No Kings Protest- over 5 million people came out in cities and small towns alike, all across the country. Also thanks to those who joined us for our June Member meeting. Here is the ACTION SHEET from our meeting you can reference to keep going.
Join us in July for an Independence Day Social on the 5th, a Member Meeting on the 9th, and a Potluck Picnic on the 18th. We hope to see you out there and at actions found below.
July 5th Independence Day Social!
July 9th Member Meeting
We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, July 9th to connect in person with other members of our local Indivisible group. We will discuss hot topics, hear updates about victories, and learn about actions we can all take now! Your ideas and energy will help us move the needle and prepare for the work ahead. Please RSVP HERE to join us.
More Summer Events and Actions:
National Day of Action- July 17th
Good Trouble Lives On
Good Trouble Lives On is the next National Day of Action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, "Good Trouble" is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change.
The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. Click HERE to RSVP for the Chicago Event at 6PM at Buckingham Fountain.
Our Indivisible WSC Summer Potluck
July 18th Potluck Picnic
Join us on Friday, July 18th for our Picnic Potluck.
While others flood the zone with cruelty and chaos, we fill the streets with solidarity and peace! Others have a strategy to distract and divide us, but we have a plan to gather together and celebrate our wins, large and small!
Please join us for a summer potluck! We'll flood the zone with happiness. Flood it with compassion. Overwhelm with food, drinks, and joy. That’s how we’ll surpass ‘em - with our active and defiant community!
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago will provide pizza and soft drinks. You bring a side, dessert, and/or an alcoholic beverage of your choice. Don't forget a yard chair to gather around together! Location is a lovely backyard in La Grange. Address furnished once you register. RSVP soon as space is limited!
Postcard Parties Continue!
Join us to write postcards on Monday Mornings (6/30/25, 7/28/25, or 8/25/25) at 10AM HERE
Join us to write postcards on Tuesday Evenings (7/8/25, or 8/5/25) at 7PM HERE
Join us to write postcards on Wednesday Evenings (7/16/25, or 8/13/25) at 7PM HERE
Join us to write postcards on Thursday Evenings (7/24/25, or 8/21/25) at 7PM HERE
Phone Banks to Protect Medicaid!
Join Indivisible Illinois' Phone Bank to Protect Medicaid on Sunday, June 29th HERE
Join Move On's Phone Banks to Protect Medicaid on Monday, June 30 – Wednesday, July 2 HERE
We are looking for a graphic designer who is willing to share their expertise and help us with a couple of small design projects for our group. Please reach out to Betsy Shea (betsybshea@gmail.com) if you are interested in helping us out!
More Summer Actions:
Our Ongoing Actions:
Postcards - Ongoing
Postcards will be available starting May 1st at 346 N. ASHLAND in LaGrange Park. They will be for elections in Virginia and New Jersey in bundles of 50 and 100, and will be sent in October. Volunteers are also needed to bundle postcards at the Postcards to Swing States headquarters in Burr Ridge and they are looking for people to host writing parties. Get more info and sign up to help out HERE.
Join our Witness Slip Team
Our group's Witness Slip Team is off to a great start! We combine efforts to let Illinois legislators know our support or opposition to a bill. The process is simple and makes an impact. Click the link below to join us. Once you join you will receive instructions and periodic emails that will require a quick turnaround to file a witness slip online.
Food Pantry Donations are a hit!
The Food Pantry continues to be grateful for the items we send their way. The Westchester Food Pantry's USDA allotments have been cut by 40%, and local clientele continues to rise. With school out, local families also need more help to keep kids well fed. Let's pitch in!
Current most needed items include: paper grocery bags-with handles, Pasta (other than elbows), Pasta Sauce, Cereal, Jelly, Meals in a Can (Ravioli, Chili, Stew, Spaghettios), Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Salad Dressing, BBQ Sauce), and Coffee/Tea.
Westchester Food Pantry accepts any unopened non-perishable food items and new, unused toiletry items, and cleaning products.
We now have 4 Donation Spots!
LaGrange Park
621 SHERWOOD ROAD - porch drop anytime
346 N. ASHLAND- porch drop anytime
Western Springs
5405 CAROLINE AVE- porch drop anytime
First Congregational Church- 1106 Chestnut St. - Inside doors Mon-Fri 9-2pm and Sunday mornings.
If YOU ARE WILLING to accept donations for the Food Pantry at your home in Brookfield, LaGrange, or other surrounding communities and transport the collected items to the pantry email Abby at abbyindivisible@gmail.com.
Adopt a Local Board
Local government is crucial to our daily lives and immediate communities. We need folks who are willing to attend local meetings of Village Trustees, School Boards, Library Boards and so on, and keep our elected officials committee up to date on what's going on at the most local level, and hold our elected officials accountable. Sign up HERE to help!
We will also have a Zoom Meeting for folks interested in helping with this effort on Wednesday, June 18th at 7PM. If you would like to join this call to learn more you can email Abby at abbyindivisible@gmail.com.
Take Action- Texting Team
Our group will be piloting the use of texting to our members when a rapid response is needed for legislation, witness slips, protests, and any other immediate actions. Some of you may have volunteered for texting programs during the recent elections. If you would be interested in being a part of this effort, either helping to organize or in sending and moderating texts, email Jeanette at jiq@valeko.com for further information.
Project 2025 Tracker
The group Red Wine and Blue has created a Reality of Project 2025 website – a resource which not only explains how extremists are implementing this plan, but what we can do to stop it. We wanted to share this site to educate ourselves and continuously monitor this. You can check out the website here
With love and solidarity in all we have come through, and on our journey ahead,
Your local organizers in
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago
