The U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate featuring Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST, at the University of Chicago’s International House, hosted by WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times.

• Who: Kelly, Stratton, Krishnamoorthi (frontrunners).
• What: Democratic Primary Debate for the open U.S. Senate seat.
• When: Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM CST (doors open 5:15 PM).
• Where: University of Chicago International House, 1414 E 59th St, Chicago, 60637.
• How to Watch/Listen:
  • In-person (free, first-come, first-served; RSVP here)
  • On the livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=xJGm7hORqnAor
  • On WBEZ radio FM 91.5 (or go to wbez.org and click “Listen Live”).

The public hearing on Lisle Data Center scheduled for last Wednesday, February 21 has been postponed due to the huge overflow turnout. Once an adequate venue had been booked and a new date set, we’ll share the information here. Meanwhile, documents related to the hearing can be obtained at the village website.

Here’s a clip about the attempted meeting from ABC News.

Our first monthly Lisle Township Democratic Meeting of 2026 on January 12 featured a 2026 Primary Candidate Forum. Below are videos from the three sessions we held.

The 2026 Primary Election is Tuesday, March 17

Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting begin Thursday, February 5

State Representative District 42 Candidates

• Lynn LaPlante
• Margaret DeLaRosa

DuPage County Board Districts 2 and 5

District 2

• Mahnoor Ahmad
• Mary Rada Walters
• Christopher Espinoza
• Guido Nardini

District 5

• Sadia Covert
• Ian Holzhauer
• Marylee Leu

DuPage County Forest Preserve District 2

• Dana Moreau
• Tina Tyson-Dunne

It’s time to renew your LTDO membership!

▪ Individual: $35
▪ Household (Please list household members): $45
▪ Student/Election Judge/Senior/Disabled: $20

Join online or get instructions for paying by check at secure.actblue.com/donate/ltdo2026.

Are you looking for a fun Holiday event that supports a good charity? Consider Bingo Night THIS WEDNESDAY at 7PM support the Lisle Township Food Pantry!  The Pantry is always deserving of your support, but now more than ever they could certainly use a boost!

We’ll play several rounds of BINGO, have 50/50 raffles and more! All proceeds of BINGO & Raffles will go directly to supporting the Food Pantry, as well as a portion of proceeds from the taproom!

Admission is free, but please sign up here and add a donation to the Pantry if you can.  Advance BINGO cards can be purchased via this link (affirm you are 21+, then scroll down) or purchased day of event in the taproom. Additionally, receive an additional BINGO card for every non-perishable item you bring in day of the event!

Gather friends and family and join us for a magical holiday evening for a great cause! Even better, Maple & Yam Cafe will be on site from 6-8 pm to keep you well fed with a delicious menu of tasty goodness.

Can’t make the event, but still want to support? You can always make monetary donations at lisletownship.com/food-pantry.