| For Immediate Release ICYMI: Ives Keeps Momentum Going Through Shut Down June 15, 2020 – The COVID shut down changed the way political campaigns reach voters. Jeanne Ives’ congressional campaign embraced the changes by expanding its digital platform and reach. The campaign also found new ways to engage in voter outreach, including setting up food drives around the district to help local food pantries meet an increased demand, and designing a tee-shirt that is being sold online to help raise money for rent and utility assistance. “Our message of confidence in the people of IL-06, has not changed,” said Ives. “But the world has. My campaign is committed to meeting people where they are.” Zoom Interviews: One-on-One with Jeanne Local experts and business owners share their experience and expertise with Jeanne. Dr. Kevin Most – Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dick O’Gorman – small business owner, The Ivy Jack Amberg – mortgage professional at USA Mortgages Andy John Kalkounos – Owner of Chicago Prime Steakhouse, Chicago Prime Italian, Avante Banquets & Conference Center Dr. Kevin Most Update – Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Eric Zhang – international business consultant and naturalized citizen from China Craig Bolanos – CEO and Founder of Wealth Management Group, LLC Michael Jakubiec – President and Principal Broker at Michael Jakubiec Investment Real Estate, LLC C Steven Tucker – Founder of Healthinsurancementors.com Emily Schulze, Anneliese Taggart, Grant Leichter – College students Geri Kerger – Executive Director of NAMI DuPage Christina Chwala and Bryan Smith – business owners Allen J. Lynch – Medal of Honor Recipient Bill Egan – Naperville Park District Commissioner Leslee Dirnberger – Founder of Aspire Educational Consultants Dr. Kevin Most Update – Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Aretese Low – Owner of LOVV The Dance Studio Andy John Kalkounos Update – Owner of Chicago Prime Steakhouse, Chicago Prime Italian, Avante Banquets & Conference Center Dave Anderson – Owner of Anderson Products |
Facebook Live Town Halls
Our weekly Facebook Live town halls gives Jeanne a chance to talk directly to voters about the important news of the week, and gives them a chance to ask her their questions directly. We have covered the COVID response from the local, state, and federal level, the murder of George Floyd and the riots, and numerous other important events.
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, March 26
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, April 2
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, April 7
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, April 16
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, April 23
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, April 29
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, May 6
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, May 13
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, May 21
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, May 27
Jeanne for Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, June 4
Jeanne For Congress Facebook Live Town Hall, June 11
Reveille
Morning “wake up calls” with Jeanne.
Happy Memorial Day
COVID-19 – Illinois Not Protecting Its Most Vulnerable
Casten Bureaucracy
Giving Away Your Vote
Food Drive
Illinois Democrats Budget
Boarding Up
Casten’s Rants
Law and Order in DuPage County
Casten is All About Science … Political Science
Why Won’t Casten Disavow Movement to ‘Defund the Police?’
Mayor Lightfoot Pleads with Business Not to Leave
Good for Business
Water You Doing, Governor Prizker?
Leaders Need to Stand Up to Anarchy
Sunday Newsletters
Our Sunday newsletters, ‘Just in with Jeanne,’ recap press releases, statements and videos the campaign has created, and include timely campaign announcements.
Newsletter – April 17
Newsletter – April 25
Newsletter – May 2
Newsletter – May 10
Newsletter – May 17
Newsletter – May 24
Newsletter – May 31
Newsletter – June 7
Newsletter – June 14
“Relentless” Tee-Shirt Sales
The COVID shut down has made it difficult for many local families to keep up with their monthly bills. In response, Jeanne Ives’ congressional campaign (IL-06) has launched an online fundraising initiative to help support those in need of rent or utility assistance. The proceeds from each shirt will benefit The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Michael.
District Wide Food Drives
Local Food Pantries have fallen short of donations and volunteers during this Covid-19 pandemic. The Jeanne For Congress Campaign sponsored drive thru food collection events to respond to the ongoing demand.
The campaign’s first food drive was on April 25 and held in Wheaton, Palatine and Downers Grove.
For the May 30th event, the campaign expanded the drive to include 6 locations around the district in Wheaton, Palatine, Downers Grove, Lisle, Crystal Lake and South Elgin.
Campaign staff wore masks and gloves to help transport donations from participants’ cars.
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