Dear Indivisible Members,

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago sponsored NO KINGS-WESTERN SPRINGS as one of roughly 3,300 No Kings events nationwide on March 28.  Collectively, over 8 million people showed up on the American streets loudly proclaiming that Donald Trump is not a king.  He has been making dangerous, unilateral decisions that hurt the American people and the rest of the world to feed his ego and enrich his friends and family at the expense of the rest of us.  Across the world, people came out en masse to proclaim “no more.”  

Thank you to the approximately 1500 people from the Indivisible West Suburban community who peacefully and joyfully lined the streets in Western Springs in the morning hours of March 28.  Thank you to the Western Springs police who helped ensure the safety of all participants.  Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers: safety marshals, crowd counters, chant leaders, literature droppers and medical professionals. Thanks to those who picked up trash on the parkways, leaving the area cleaner than before we got there.  And thanks to everyone who supported the efforts to finding a new location, thus bringing awareness of the NO KINGS movement to another community.  

Here are some of your comments on the event, collected on mobilize for those who responded:  

“It was wonderful to see so many participating in defense of our constitution and to express our first amendment rights to protest Trump and his authoritarian regime.”

“it's wonderful to be with so many different people who all know what we need to do and how important it is.”

"Power to the people!"

“It was a beautiful day for a rally. And there were many people there for only one reason - to say we as a country deserve better that we are getting - especially from a president who is not a king but wishes he were. So glad I was able to participate in this my third No Kings Protest. And I am 84 years old!”

“Positive energy, standing in a coalition against the trump regime, feeling of doing something except complaining, being with all ages and feeling a bit more hopeful for the future.”

“Seeing so many like-minded folks boosts my spirits. it's so easy to get discouraged with day-to-day news. these help to ground me and renew my resolve to keep resisting.”

“It was a great experience in our community! hundreds of us coming together in protest against a would-be king and regime who all sit on a throne of lies.”

“I took action because we have to show the world that we do not support trump's disregard for the rule of law and the constitution.”

“Awesome experience of camaraderie and hope! Saw many fellow church members, friends and neighbors! All ages! A wonderful way to express our frustration with the tasteless criminal, Donald J Trump.”

The No Kings movement is on-going!  We came out in force, but the real movement is only getting started.  The message has been sent loud and clear to the administration, but it’s up to us to keep the pressure on. With that we hope you'll join us for our April meeting on Thursday, April 16th. See below for details and much more.

March primary elections and No Kings 3 are complete. 

Our Indivisible WSC April Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at 7PM at the LaGrange Park library will address what's coming next. Register HERE to join us for...

Member-led discussions in small and large groups about:

building power locally,

protecting our neighbors,

escalating and innovating,

defending elections from sabotage

Bring a friend, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Across the country, millions of us have held the line for months demanding an end to the violence and terror of ICE and Border Patrol. As reports are circulating that Democrats are open to considering a deal being floated by the White House, it’s time to remind them that our demands have not changed: The only way ICE and Border Patrol get so much as a single penny more is if Democrats fail to lead.

If reports about the proposal are true – this “offer” would constitute a blank check to Border Patrol and add to ICE’s already bloated budget – merely separating out “deportation” operations’ to be funded later. And this funding could very well come without any guardrails to curb ICE brutality and terror operations. Your Democratic Representatives need to hear from you today: Any vote for this proposal is a vote to support ICE or Border Patrol’s terror, violence, and the authoritarian Trump agenda.

HERE'S YOUR SCRIPT:

"I’m calling to urge Representative [NAME] to reject the terrible DHS funding ‘deal’ struck between Trump and Republicans. No Democrat should vote for a single additional penny for ICE and Border Patrol, or give their votes to a full DHS funding bill that fails to to impose serious restrictions on those violent, lawless agencies.

Republicans are on the ropes. We can get TSA funding passed without giving ICE or Border Patrol thugs more resources to terrorize our communities. Tell Representative [NAME] not to give in now."

You can learn more about this Action HERE.

Want to know more about what's up with Indivisible National? We encourage people to sign up for "What's The Plan",  with Indivisible founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin.

Join them on a Zoom every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action.

This is people-powered politics in real time. Questions can be submitted via the Q&A function during the live event. Real talk. Real people. Real action. That's the plan.

Anyone who signs up for the Zoom gets a followup email with a link to the recording which is posted on Indivisible's YouTube.

The Trump administration is converting warehouses across the country into mass detention facilities — and communities are already fighting back. Join Indivisible, Detention Watch Network, and Disappeared in America for a one-hour national training call on Tuesday, April 14th at 7PM CDT to learn the tactics and strategies to host peaceful actions in defense of immigrants in your community for the Communities Not Cages National Day of Action on April 25th. That day is our first step, and we're going to make sure you're ready.

This call is for everyone, including if you live near an existing or proposed site. On this call, you will:

-Hear directly from organizers at a frontline site fight about what they're planning.

-Get an overview and resources so you can host a safe, effective event in your community.

-Register your actions live on Mobilize, with step-by-step support.

There's a role for everyone on April 25th, whether you're in a community with a proposed warehouse facility or not. We'll make sure you leave with everything you need to take action on April 25th and beyond. Sign up here for the April 14th call.

Join The People's Lobby at the Brookfield Library for a Direct Action Training focusing on skills training, strategy conversations, and resource sharing to stand up against fascism. Learn about the elements of successful, global movements in resisting authoritarianism and fascism, and what our current moment calls for locally and nationally. Learn effective skills and strategies around direct action. Build community while learning about the power of collective noncompliance and mass noncooperation. Connect with other local activists and make plans for action, together!

You must register for the meeting on Thursday, April 9th at 6PM, and can do so HERE.

Join us for our postcard writing parties while meeting old and new like-minded friends.  Postcard writing is a fun and productive way to encourage likely left leaning voters to get out and Vote!! Meet old and new like-minded friends, while also learning of other ways to get involved. We supply postcards and addresses...You supply stamps!!  

Upcoming Postcard Parties

Morning Postcarding at Thomas Ford Library in Western Springs. Sign up HERE

Monday, April 13th, 10-11:30am.
Monday, May 11th, 10-11:30am.

There are also ways to help the Progressive Turnout Project:

Volunteers opportunities are still available at the Postcard Office Mon - Fri 9AM-3PMThe postcard office is located at 231 S Frontage Rd, Unit 11, Willowbrook, IL 60527.  Here's the Office Shift Sign-Up Form .

If you want to order the News Boosting postcards for shipment to your home, click HERE.

May Day Strong- On May 1, 2026, workers, students, and families rally, march, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping. Take a look at May Day Strong to see how you can contribute to this national day of action.

Mano a Mano Unidos

Local member Patty Gamboa's organization Mano a Mano Unidos is always in need of clothing, household goods, food and toiletries to assist local families affected by ICE in Berwyn, Cicero and beyond.

CURRENTLY, the greatest need is for:

1. Baby Enamel Formula (yellow and purple)
2. Diapers in sizes 5, 6 and 7.

Volunteers are also needed. You can volunteer and/or drop off donations at:

Mano a Mano Unidos, LTD
6236 W. Cermak Road Berwyn, IL 60402

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

You can also contact Patty via phone: (708) 420-6172 or email: pattygamboa345@gmail.com 

Support Local Food Assistance

We collect food for the Westchester Food Bank at our monthly meetings, but also want to share the opportunity to assist the Share Food Share Love food pantry in Brookfield and the St. Cletus Food pantry in Countryside. 

Thank you for your support of our local food assistance organizations!

AT&T Boycott Update

Scan the above QR code or click this link.

IWSC Elections Team

You may have heard at our last meeting that we are forming an Elections team. If you have yet to reach out, and would like to join us please email: abbyindivisible@gmail.com to learn more.

IWSC Bridge Brigade Team

RUSH HOUR RESISTANCE is the goal of our IWSC Bridge Brigade Team. We create messages and post them on bridges, while waving to traffic from the safety of overpass bridges.

Providing physical messaging in the real world to connect with and activate voters to demonstrate that resistance is possible. Join our team HERE, and help make it happen! Once you've joined you will receive details on times and locations to meet.

 IWSC Immigrant Rights Team 

Our Immigrant Rights Protection Team is standing up for immigrants to show them they are essential and welcomed members of our communities.

 Once you join the team, you’ll be kept informed of protests as well as other immigrant rights protection work, including our new Signs of Solidarity campaign, Know Your Rights, and Rapid Response, protests and trainings.

You can sign up to join the team here.

IWSC 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.

IL Witness Slip Team Group signup  

Cancel Spotify

Spotify is running ads recruiting agents for ICE, the federal agency charged with mass deportation and surveillance of immigrant communities.  We refuse to help fund fascism.  Cancel your spotify subscription–Instructions below. 

Indivisible National's Cancel Spotify campaign

IWSC Accepting Donations

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago is 100% volunteer run.  We use donated funds to pay for supplies and materials for events, website and texting subscriptions,  meeting room and equipment rental, training materials, speakers and more.  We appreciate all donations at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisiblewestsuburbanchicago610499156

Lawn Signs

“In Our America” lawn signs are now available! 

“In Our America” lawn signs are available for porch pick-up!  Here’s a way for you to show your support for immigrants and others AND “take back” the flag!

Suggested donation is $10 per sign. 

Email carriefelix11@gmail.com for more information.

Signs will also be available at future meetings!

Signs are corrugated plastic 4mm, 18" x 24" (standard), double sided, full color, wire stakes (included)

Canvassing with Indivisible Illinois

Indivisible Illinois is Canvassing NOW in key districts! This program will focus on setting up canvassing across the state and in key battleground districts in neighboring states. Whether you want to canvass in your own neighborhood or help us flip critical districts, in Illinois and surrounding states we want you on board. Sign up here to receive more info on this effort.

Another way you can help is to join us as volunteers at various events. You can sign up to be on the list for volunteer opportunities as they arise HERE:

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! If you would like to learn more you can email Abby at abbyindivisible@gmail.com. 

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

Take Action - 5 Calls website

Take action any time from any place - Click here to link to the 5 calls website.

Take Action - Truth and Share

Access the website by clicking here.

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago meeting - November 12, 2025

With love and solidarity in all we have come through, and on our journey ahead,

Your local organizers in

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago