Debate Watch Meeting -
February 26th
Dear Indivisible Members,
Thanks to all who attended our Take Action Together meeting in January. We know how important it is to take action this year and we appreciate all the energy we are already bringing to the table as the March 17th primaries come racing towards us.
Please join us for our February monthly meeting, which will be a Debate Watch on Thursday, February 26th at 7PM. We will screen a US Senate candidate debate, and discuss the race that will affect us all. You can register to join us by clicking HERE.
Take a look below for more upcoming events and actions in our area, and we hope to see you out there!
LaGrange Residents- Call to Action:
Attention La Grange members!
The La Grange Village Trustees are considering adopting an ordinance declaring La Grange as a "welcoming community" and prohibiting the use of village property or resources for civil immigration enforcement operations.
We expect La Grange Trustees to vote on this matter on Monday, Feb 9 at their bi-monthly meeting and we are asking residents of La Grange to email the Trustees and encourage them to vote to adopt this ordinance in order to protect La Grange residents and those who work in and visit La Grange.
Please write to the La Grange Trustees before Monday, 2/9! See below for talking points and their email addresses.
We are asking the Village of La Grange to:
-Adopt an ordinance declaring La Grange a “welcoming community” and prohibiting the use of village property or resources for civil immigration enforcement operations.
-Proactively communicate with La Grange residents through the village’s newsletter and website. Share information about Family Preparedness and Know Your Rights resources.
These ordinances typically have the following provisions:
-Municipal property and resources may not be used for civil immigration enforcement. This includes using municipal property or resources for staging, processing or operations.
-Village personnel will support residents affected by immigration enforcement through referrals and information.
-Village staff may not request, maintain or disclose information about residents’ immigration or citizenship status.
Relevant facts about La Grange from the U.S. Census community profile:
-6.5% of village residents are foreign-born.
-31.6 % of those residents are not U.S. citizens.
-12% of village residents speak a language other than English in the home.
-8.1% of village residents speak Spanish at home.
Emails:
Village President Mark Kuchler: mkuchler@lagrangeil.gov
Trustee Beth Augustine: baugustine@lagrangeil.gov
Trustee Lou Gale: lgale@lagrangeil.gov
Trustee Shawana McGee: smcgee@lagrangeil.gov
Trustee Tim O’Brien: tobrien@lagrangeil.gov
Trustee Peggy Peterson ppeterson@lagrangeil.gov
Trustee Glenn Thompson: gthompson@lagrangeil.gov
Thank you!
Community Events:
Building Inclusive Community Conference
The 6th Annual FREE Building Inclusive Community Conference will held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00am-1:30pm at the Lyons Township High School South Campus, 4900 Willow Springs Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558
The conference’s goal is to encourage a welcoming and inclusive culture in our community by developing understanding and empathy through learning about issues and resources within our community. Two rounds of workshops with 11+ diverse sessions have been developed by and for the community touching on a broad spectrum of topics to support this goal. There will be additional opportunities to connect over a pizza/salad lunch sponsored by Joan Smothers of Smothers Group /Compass Real Estate. Finally, a community resource fair will enable attendees to learn about various organizations and support available in our community. Teachers in attendance will be able to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and ASL as well as Spanish-language interpretation will be made available.
Visit the Official BICC Event Page HERE
Register for the Free Event HERE
State of the Judiciary Panel
On Thursday, February 12th, the Lyons Township Democrats will host a discussion with Judge Michael Cabonargi and other respected members of the court about the issues facing our legal system. The event will take place at 7PM at the American Legion La Grange Post 1941, located at 900 La Grange Road. Free refreshments, a cake to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday, and a cash bar will be offered.
Please register here to attend.
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago has been invited to send a panelist with questions to this event. If you have questions regarding the judiciary system you would like to pose for this event, email them to abbyindivisible@gmail.com
Systemic Racism & Restorative Practices- Interactive Discussion
The Ogden Avenue School PTC OPEN Committee, in partnership with the La Grange Public Library, is hosting an interactive, community‑focused conversation on the complex and important topic of systemic racism on Thursday, February 19th at 7 pm.
The discussion will be moderated by College of DuPage Justice and Criminal Studies professors Tauya and Richard Forst. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to listen, reflect, and engage. Parents and community members are welcome. Please visit the Library's website to register HERE
URGENT - Call Senators to Freeze ICE funding
Indivisible National is leading a coalition to specifically demand that Senators oppose any appropriations bill that includes increased funding for ICE or Border Patrol, and refuse to vote for any funding bill for DHS unless it:
*Strengthens restrictions on ICE and Border Patrol’s ability to conduct dragnet arrest operations and target people based on their race, language or accent, place of employment, or location at the time of the apprehension;
*Ends Border Patrol deployment to our cities and rejects its ever-expanding mandate in immigration enforcement; and
*Limits DHS's reprogramming and transfer authority, including specifically preventing reprogramming and transferring funds for detention.
Click HERE to see a call script, and to get connected to your Senators.
Postcard Parties
Upcoming Postcard Parties
Morning Postcarding at Thomas Ford Library in Western Springs. Sign up HERE
Monday, February 9th, 10-11:30am.
Evening Postcarding at Imperial Oak Brewing in Brookfield. Sign up HERE
Wednesday, February 18th, 7-8:30pm.
Wednesday, February 25th, 7-8:30pm.
There are also ways to help the Progressive Turnout Project:
Volunteers opportunities are still available at the Postcard Office Mon - Fri 9AM-3PM The 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.
Opportunities to Help:
Veterans Against ICE Campaign Meeting
Chicago Veterans Against ICE will host a Campaign Meeting on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2PM in Pilsen. Veterans and their families can find more information and register here to attend.
Giving Opportunities
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!
Ongoing Actions
AT&T Boycott Update
Scan the above QR code or click this link.
Join our Indivisible Teams
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.
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.
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.
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With love and solidarity in all we have come through, and on our journey ahead,
Your local organizers in
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago