Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

Date: Saturday
Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office

Organizers

• Indivisible Fox Valley Rising
• Fox Valley Activists
• Batavia Democrats
• Geneva Democrats
• St. Charles Democrats
• Elgin Democrats
• Western Township Democrats
• HIKE Indivisible Elgin
• We Can Lead Change

The coalition seeks to spotlight how the current administration favors untested ideas and bigotry over science—particularly in areas such as vaccines, climate change, and public health.

National Context

The rally coincides with Stand Up For Science’s Day of Action.

• Fifteen state attorneys general, led by Democrats, have sued the former administration over vaccine schedule changes.
• Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a lawsuit against a $600 million cut in CDC grants.
  These legal actions aim to protect public health and prevent the resurgence of diseases like polio, which is no longer considered eradicated in the U.S.

Community Insight

A Geneva spokesperson noted that the rally originally focused solely on science; democracy was added because people felt their voices were being ignored. The event is expected to draw a larger crowd than previous marches, reflecting growing frustration with misinformation.

Local Leadership

Kane County Board Member Bill Tarver criticized the administration’s suppression of scientific research, stating it threatens health, agriculture, and environmental protections. He urged residents to demand evidence‑based policies to safeguard the community’s future.

Additional Pro‑Science Events

• Chicago: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  These are the only two pro‑science gatherings in Illinois that Saturday.

Other states—Kansas, Ohio, Arizona, Maryland, Wisconsin, Florida, and Georgia—have scheduled similar rallies across the country.