West Suburban Illinois DSA
@wsil
Official account for the West Suburban Illinois chapter of the DSA. We cover the western suburbs of Chicago.
Our chapter turned out over a dozen members and met with some allies to speak to Rep. Margaret De La Rosa and Sen. Laura Ellman last night about data centers and passing the Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act!
🎂 Come out to volunteer for a better Illinois and celebrate @mcadamsforil24.bsky.social’s birthday! 💜 Join us at Haraz Coffee House in Schaumburg, IL at from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT! 🗓️ RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/802-c...
A lovely and intimate canvass today for @mcadamsforil24.bsky.social Thank you for showing up during the middle of the weekday to knock doors! 💜 🌹 Ben McAdams is running for IL State Senate 24 and we are honored to endorse him!
☀️ Alongside our comrades at Lakefront DSA, we are excited to announce our Beach Day! 🏖️ All ages are welcome (so bring your kiddos!) on August 8th at 12:00 PM CDT at the Illinois State Beach in Zion, IL! 🗓️ RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/wsill...
🥂 Join the WSILDSA BDS Campaign this Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30 PM CDT to chat with comrades and strategize together to end support for the oppression of Palestinians. 🍉 🌹 New members and soon-to-be members are welcome! 📆 RSVP + Details: actionnetwork.org/events/bds-s...
We are running a school supply drive on Sunday, July 26th supporting East Aurora District 131! 🥳 If you have the means to donate, we will be doing this drive at our WSIL Chapter BBQ on Sunday, July 26th! 🍔 See 🧵 for what we need and thank you for supporting our community! 👇♥️
🌹 30+ comrades came out to canvass and knock doors for Ben McAdams today! 💪🏻 We continue to be stronger together! Thank you to all the comrades that came out! 👀 If you missed out, we will be doing it again next Sunday: actionnetwork.org/events/719-c...
Thanks, Mike Johnson! 😘 #dsa #mikejohnson #socialist #illinois
🥳 It’s official! West Suburban Illinois Democratic Socialists of America have hit over 700 members! ♥️ Thank you for being part of our movement to build a better Illinois! 🌹 Interested in joining? We invite you to join us today! 🔗 wsil.dsachapters.org
THE ZONING REQUEST IS WITHDRAWN! 🥳 WSIL DSA Against Data Centers sends a big thank you to everyone that signed up, sent letters, and called! 🌹 👀 Read more about it here: news.wttw.com/2026/07/01/d... 🌹 Join our fight against Data Centers: wsil.dsachapters.org
Comrades! 🌹 🗓️ This Saturday, June 20th, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT, come on out to canvass for Ben McAdams! See you on Saturday at the ✨ new Campaign Office ✨ 📍 27W281 Geneva Road, Wheaton, IL If it’s your first time canvassing, don’t worry! We got you on training and materials!
🌹 WSIL DSA Merch now available exclusively at monthly chapter meetings! Next meeting is June 27th, 2026! 📆 More details: wsil.dsachapters.org/events
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Free anti-ICE signage for any businesses in the suburbs of Chicago
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Reddit mods lean fascist
All events can be found on our chapter calendar at WSIL.dsachapters.org/events
Join us out on the picket line as we support the Starbucks Workers' fight for a fair contract!
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The chapter meeting will also have baked goods for sale with proceeds going to local food banks!
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Today, we remember and honor the life of Wadee AlFayoumi, whose life was tragically cut short in a violent hate crime. The dehumanizing language surrounding Palestinians directly led to his murder and must not be allowed to thrive in our communities. Hate has no home here. #WadeeDay #FreePalestine
Come by the Bernie rally in Chicago today and say hi to our members!