To bear witness to the suffering of children and families in detention centers on the border, join this vigil Friday night, July 12, on Northwest Highway near the Arlington Heights Metra train station, from 7 to 9 p.m. as part of a nation-wide vigil organized by Lights for Liberty. Bring a candle (and matches!) or an electric candle from a dollar store for a candle-light vigil at 8:45 p.m. Organized by Erika Burch -- sign up here.

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" were the banners that greeted residents who turned out for Fourth of July parades in Rolling Meadows and Palatine. Glorious summer weather saw a terrific turnout of volunteers who marched under Greater Palatine Area banners this Independence Week.

It's time to show our communities the growing presence of Democrats and Progressives! Your smiling, happy faces this Independence Day Week will be powerful statements to our friends and neighbors that the Blue Wave is gaining strength for the critical 2020 elections! Sign up today! Click here for the Rolling Meadows Parade on July 4! Click here for the Palatine Parade on July 6! AND! We need lots of happy, enthusiastic folks at our first-ever HomeTown Fest Booth! Sign up Here!!!