Big Changes In 2008...

There are some serious changes in store for Progressive Fest Illinois 2008.

First, Progressive Democrats of Illinois will no longer be the hosting organization for PFI. This is a voluntary decision made by PDI members in the interest of non-partisan outreach to all Progressives, regardless of political party.

Progressive Fest Illinois has become its own organization, in order to open this event to all Progressives. We will welcome volunteers regardless of party affiliation.

Also new for 2008 is our event date. Progressive Fest Illinois will be held all day on Saturday, September 20th, 2008.

Additionally, it has been suggested on numerous occasions and by many individuals that we should host PFI closer to the city - meaning the City of Chicago.

To that end, we have accepted an invitation to hold the event at the Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church of Palatine. This is a huge change and will likely have a major impact on the capabilities, scope, and size of the event this year. We are very much looking forward to working with Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church of Palatine, and are hoping for even greater success in 2008, as Progressive Fest Illinois becomes a staple on the yearly event calendar of Illinois and visiting Progressives.

Also due to the venue for this year, electioneering and partisan advocacy will not be allowed during the fest. This year, we need to keep it strictly to the issues.

The itinerary for Progressive Fest Illinois will now begin rapid development, and updates will be posted to this page regularly.

Please check back often, and we look forward to a fantastic year for Progressivism in Illinois for 2008!

Thank you for your visit,

Progressive Fest Illinois Staff