Dear Indivisible Members,
Thanks to all who attended our NO KINGS Early Voting event on October 17th. You can continue to spread the word about Voting Early with this volunteer-made video with info and a skit! The video will guide you as you encourage others to VOTE EARLY before the mid-term election ends on November 3rd, 2026.
The video refers to a booklet about No Kings: Vote Early. You can access all the links from this booklet HERE. You can even print out more booklets (zines) using the link. This video was made by volunteers from Indivisible West Suburban Chicago (IWSC) so some of the links are specific to our local members, but many will link you to credible national organizations.
Below you will find more ways to help the midterm efforts during this last weekend before Voting Day, and remember to get out Early to cast YOUR vote.
Join the national post-election call on November 4th at 7pm to get real-time updates, align on the election defense strategy, and learn clear next steps for attendees to take in defense of democracy.
In addition, post election, we will join Indivisible Chicago to march to send a clear message: our votes count, we will defend them, and we expect our elected officials to fight for us. Come out to Chicago at Noon on November 7th and be prepared to rapidly respond and mobilize at any time before or after November 7th to protect the election. Details and RSVP link to receive alerts are below.
We'll see you out there!
Pre-Election Work
Phone Banks with Indivisible Illinois
Join Indivisible Illinois to phone bank to:
Wisconsin and Illinois' 15th District on
Sunday, November 1st (click on link)
Early Vote Bridge Brigade- Sunday, Nov. 1st at 11AM
Early Vote has Begun, and our IWSC Bridge Brigade Team is going to make sure everyone knows to go out and vote!! The IWSC bridge brigade team displays important voting messages to motorists on I294. We will meet THIS Sunday before Election Day. Sign Up HERE to attend Sunday, 11/1
Remember the clocks will have changed so plan accordingly!
Dear Indivisible WCS Members,
The leadership team of Indivisible West Suburban Chicago endorses Democrat Patty Garcia in the race for Congress in the 4 th District. We believe Garcia is the kind of fighter we need in Congress right now.
Garcia’s main opponent is Chris Getty, the Lyons Township supervisor and mayor of Lyons, who is running as an independent. The two don’t have big differences on issues, although a few emerged in the topics we discussed in our meetings with the candidates.
Garcia wants to ban assault weapons; Getty dodged the question. Garcia wants to abolish ICE; Getty does not.
We are endorsing Garcia because we need people in Congress who are committed to holding the Trump regime accountable for its corruption, cruelty and lawlessness. Garcia will do that, and for that reason she deserves your vote.
Getty, who describes himself as a conservative to moderate Democrat, said he would not caucus with either party if he is elected. That makes us wonder how effective he could be as a congressman.
Garcia would vote to impeach Trump; Getty would not. Getty was tepid in his support of congressional hearings into the actions of Trump and his cabinet. It’s clear he would not go after the abuses of the Trump administration with the same vigor as Garcia.
Garcia has rightly been criticized for the last-minute maneuvering that enabled her to run uncontested for the Democratic nomination to succeed Rep. Chuy Garcia (no relation), for whom she was chief of staff. It was Chicago-style politics at its worst, and Patty Garcia’s explanation for it was unsatisfying. It is a strike against her, and the reason an opportunistic Getty chose to run as an independent, but the reasons to support her outweigh that failing.
Getty has his own issues with machine-style politics. He has simultaneously held two public offices that both have full-time salaries, and along the way built a campaign fund (Citizens for Christopher Getty) that is extraordinarily large for a local official. He loaned himself $245,000 from that campaign fund in 2025 (he is slowly paying it back) and has accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from vendors who
do business with the village of Lyons or Lyons Township, according to a published report. He defends these moves as within the law, but they are troubling.
The bottom line is that we need people in Congress who will stand with Democrats against the extremism of the Trump regime and hold the administration accountable.
For that reason, we endorse Patty Garcia.
VOTE.ORG
Vote.org helps eligible Americans register to vote, verify their registration, understand election requirements and make a plan to cast a ballot. It is a non-partisan non-profit organization that provides online voter guides for every state. Click on the above link to access the website.
Linktree Updated - Ready for the Election!
Our Indivisible WSC Link Tree is a landing page with all our important links and resources in a single spot. It has been updated to include important links for Early Voting, Election Protection, Researching Your Ballot, and more! Check it out HERE.
Post Election Work
NO Kings Post Election Call- Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 7PM
In the event of election interference or sabotage, the No Kings movement will gather on a November 4th, 7PM call to share real-time updates, align on the election defense strategy, and provide clear next steps for attendees to take in defense of democracy.
RSVP HERE for this call in case we need to gather together as a movement in a rapid response scenario. If there is no need to share critical election interference or sabotage updates, we will notify you. In that case, the call will likely be canceled and we will share other avenues for receiving updates from the No Kings coalition.
Post Vote March- Saturday, November 7th at 12PM
We are joining Indivisible Chicago for a post election march on Saturday, November 7th at Noon:
Whatever happens on Election Day – it isn’t the finish line. On Saturday, November 7 , we’ll march in Downtown Chicago to send a clear message: our votes count, we will defend them, and we expect our elected officials to fight for us. Come out and march in downtown Chicago at Noon on November 7th and be prepared to rapidly respond and mobilize at any time before or after November 7th to protect the election.
The exact location of the November 7 march will be announced closer to the event date. By signing up now through the registration link below, you will be the first to learn about more details or any need to rapidly respond.
A core principle behind this march and any rapid response mobilization is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Important to RSVP HERE for details and updates/rapid response as needed.
Learn to Phone Bank with Indivisible National
Sign up HERE to Join Indivisible National to learn how to use Scale to Win to help engage voters in key races across the country, driving turnout for candidates who will bring the change we need to DC, and build a party that fights for us.
This is a great opportunity for those who need a little more time learning new systems or who just aren’t that tech-savvy to participate in a training-only space. We’ll walk through an in-depth training on how to log in and navigate using the Scale to Win autodialer. The training will also cover what it looks like to make your first call, including a script review.
Please note that this is a training only. You won’t be required to call voters during the training. This space is for those who have never made calls before to learn how to do so in a strictly learning environment.
If you miss the October 3rd training, there's a recorded 19 minute training video and FAQs here.
Are you a phone bank pro? Head to https://2026.indivisible.org/phone-banks/#calls to sign up for our next phone bank!
Support Our Michigan and Wisconsin Neighbors: Canvassing, Phone Banks, Texting, and Voter Protection
Join Indivisible Chicago in the fight for our rights, freedoms and democracy.
Indivisible Chicago is supporting our neighbors in Michigan and Wisconsin. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed must win a tossup Senate race that will get us one step closer to a majority. In tight governors’ races, Jocelyn Benson is up against a MAGA loyalist and David Crowley takes on an election denier. We can take back the House majority by helping Sean McCann in MI-04, Mitchell Berman in WI-01 and Rebecca Cooke in WI-03 flip MAGA-held seats.
Sign up to reach voters by canvassing, phone banking, or texting.
Or volunteer for voter protection in Michigan and Wisconsin.
We can win this fight. Whatever your interests, skills, or schedule, we have a way for you to help. Together, we’ll make history.
Indivisible National Election Calls and Info
Miss a recent Indivisible national call or training? Can't find the follow-up email in your inbox? Accidentally unsubscribed but need the recording?
Click HERE to access this running Google Doc with links to recent follow-up emails/materials from recent national calls and trainings led by or significantly partnered on by Indivisible. Individual follow-up emails will link you to recordings, resources, and more.
Phone Bank with Indivisible National
It’s go time! Join Indivisible to make calls to voters in key states and districts across the country. No matter where you live, you can play a part in taking back the House and Senate.
Having one-on-one conversations is still one of the most effective methods of engaging people who care about the fate of our country’s democracy and providing them with up-to-date information on when, where, and how to cast their ballots. So sign up for a shift – or many – and help power a historic landslide this November.
Canvassing, Phone Banks and More with Indivisible Chicago Alliance
We can join the fight for the midterm elections NOW with these events via Indivisible Chicago Alliance - canvassing, phone banks and many more ways to participate. Check out the multitude of opportunities HERE.
Daily Action Challenge!
Is it worth contacting our elected officials even when we know they have voted the peoples' way on an issue?
YES! because they keep tallies of the number of contacts they get, and more contacts ramp up the pressure to continue to vote the peoples' way!
This chart shows Illinois way behind other states in making calls to elected officials using 5calls. A GOOD and EASY daily habit we can all practice: Use 5 Calls to choose an issue and get scripts and phone numbers to call your elected officials.
CHALLENGE! - The 5calls dashboard lets us see how many calls are going to individual legislators as logged by 5calls (does not include calls made another way). We'll start tracking call volume to our U.S. House members and Senators and let you know if we see an upturn in future newsletters!
Here are the # of calls they each received through 5calls in the past 7 days as of 9/3/26:
IL-4 Rep. Jesus (Chuy) Garcia - 6 calls
IL-6 Rep. Sean Casten - 4 calls
IL-7 Rep. Danny Davis - 7 calls
Sen. Dick Durbin - 136 calls
Sen. Tammy Duckworth - 138 calls
Can we double that in the next week or two? YES WE CAN!
Log into 5Calls.org with your address or zip code, then choose at least one issue and call today! Here are some ideas.
Are you concerned about data centers on FEDERAL land In the STATE of ILLINOIS?
How about election interference by the Trump Administration? It's the #1 issue other people are calling about nationwide.
This site is constantly being updated and currently lists 49 different topics. Pick one and be heard today!
Thinking Ahead to Local Elections 2027
Recently the 204 School Board (LTHS) shared this information regarding upcoming elections in 2027 and we wanted to pass it along to inspire those interested in getting involved:
"The Board of Education invites community members who are passionate about public education and committed to serving our students, staff, and community to consider running for the Board of Education in the upcoming April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election.
During this election, three (3) seats on the Board of Education will be open. School board members are elected by their local communities in a non-partisan election and serve four-year terms. Across Illinois, nearly 6,000 men and women serve on local public school boards, helping govern the education of nearly 2 million students in more than 850 school districts.
School board elections are held on the first Tuesday in April of each odd-numbered year (unless the date conflicts with Passover, in which case the election is held the following Tuesday). In Illinois, most school boards consist of seven members with staggered four-year terms, resulting in three or four seats being up for election every two years.
Individuals interested in becoming candidates for the Board of Education may begin circulating nominating petitions on August 25, 2026, for the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election.
To help prospective candidates learn more about board service and the election process, the Board of Education will host a Prospective Board Candidate Workshop on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Room (NC 103). Community members interested in serving are encouraged to attend.
The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) also offers a variety of resources for prospective candidates, including webinars and guidance on the election process, the role of a board member, and the responsibilities of effective school board leadership. Helpful resources include:
Key Dates for Candidates – 2027 Consolidated Election
2027 Election and Campaign Finance Calendar
The functions of boards of education
Responsibilities and duties of a board member
For additional information and access to these resources, please visit the IASB Elections webpage at www.iasb.com/elections.
Take Action Today!
Urge Your Senators to Oppose and Stop Trump's Crypto Corruption
Hang in there!! Grassroots pressure has thus far kept the CLARITY Act from gaining enough Senate support to pass. The Indivisible Team opposes this bill because: "It’s a Trump and crypto industry-backed crypto regulation bill, which means exactly what you’d imagine: It does next to nothing to regulate a massively corrupt industry and absolutely nothing to prevent Trump and his family from receiving bribes via their cryptocurrencies."
The Indivisible Team is asking us to keep up the pressure to oppose this bill! Use this email tool to tell your senators to oppose the CLARITY Act. For more background on this bill, see Friday's letter from the Indivisible Team.
Tell Congress: Protect Forests & Reduce Megafire Risk
"It has become increasingly clear that we are in a new era of destructive megafires, due a combination of climate change, vegetation changes from widespread fire suppression, and development at the wildland-urban interface." To learn more, see the full post from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
What can you do?
CALL - or- WRITE to urge Congress to take action to protect forests and reduce the risk of megafires.
Want to have more impact? Make your letter personal. More than 50 percent of Congress members report that form emails into their offices have some or a lot of influence over their position on an issue. But 92 percent report that individualized email letters have some or a lot of influence!
Weekly Thursday Zoom Calls with Leah and Ezra
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 at 2pm CT 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 follow-up email with a link to the recording which is posted on Indivisible's YouTube.
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
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.
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
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 - Truth and Share
Access the website by clicking here.
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago meeting - May 13th, 2026
With love and solidarity in all we have come through, and on our journey ahead,
Your local organizers in
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago