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SUMMARY:We\, the Village Coalition Meeting | August 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/we-the-village-coalition-meeting-august-6-2026/
CATEGORIES:2026 All-Coalition Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000
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SUMMARY:Kane County Early Childhood Community Action Forum
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nJoin families\, child care providers\, educators\, advocates\, and community partners for a regional conversation about the latest state\, federal\, and local developments affecting young children and families in Illinois. \nLearn about topics including the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC)\, child care and preschool access\, funding and policy updates\, and advocacy opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to connect with local organizations\, share community priorities\, and help shape efforts to strengthen early childhood systems in Kane County. We\, the Village will also be providing free materials for families and providers to help support their basic needs.
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/kane-county-early-childhood-community-action-forum/
LOCATION:Visit the registration form to access venue address\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
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UID:750-1782392400-1782396000@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:June Policy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bri.Stormer@actforchildren.org if you’re interested in attending!
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/june-policy-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260610T171957Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T171957Z
UID:751-1781017200-1781020800@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:June Organizing Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Aman.Kothadia@actforchildren.org if you’re interested in attending!
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/june-organizing-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260528T154133Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T154133Z
UID:453-1780574400-1780578000@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:We\, the Village Coalition Meeting | June 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tDYJZiIDRWiTTqDYG7FUnA
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/we-the-village-coalition-monthly-2026-zoom-meetings/
CATEGORIES:2026 All-Coalition Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260421T153454Z
CREATED:20260407T193406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T153454Z
UID:702-1779667200-1780099199@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Week of May 25 - FY27 Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Every child in Illinois deserves a strong start\, not a waitlist. Funding EI\, CCAP\, HV\, SSWG\, ECACE & ECBG in FY27 is how we get there. We’re counting on you\, @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems. #IL4ChildCare \n(Click here for corresponding graphics)
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/may-25-fy27-social-media-posts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260407T193235Z
CREATED:20260407T193230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T193235Z
UID:701-1779062400-1779494399@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Week of May 18 - FY27 Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Take action and invest in children\, families\, and early educators: Fund CCAP\, EI\, HV\, SSWG\, ECACE\, and ECBG in FY27. We urge @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems to invest in early childhood programs for FY27 #IL4ChildCare \n(Click here for corresponding graphics)
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/week-of-may-18-fy27-social-media-posts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260421T152919Z
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UID:714-1778630400-1778716799@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2026 | May 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Visit our ECAD page to learn more!
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/early-childhood-advocacy-day-2026-may-13-2026/
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260407T192740Z
CREATED:20260407T192740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T192740Z
UID:700-1778457600-1778889599@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Week of May 11 - FY27 Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Families rely on child care to work and thrive. The FY27 early childhood budget ask strengthens CCAP\, EI\, HV\, SSWG\, ECACE\, and ECBG. We’re calling on @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems to support these critical investments. #IL4ChildCare \n(Click here for corresponding graphics)
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/week-of-may-11-fy27-social-media-posts/
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DTSTAMP:20260324T200958Z
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UID:451-1778155200-1778158800@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:We\, the Village Coalition Meeting | May 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6j2bHvTSYupvUiKsOEH4A
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/we-the-village-2/
CATEGORIES:2026 All-Coalition Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260407T192251Z
CREATED:20260407T192251Z
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UID:699-1777852800-1778284799@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Week of May 4 - FY27 Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Illinois has the chance to lead the nation in child care access\, equity\, and quality. It starts with investing in early childhood and care programs. We’re counting on you\, @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems. #IL4ChildCare \n(Click here for corresponding graphics)
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/week-of-may-4-fy27-social-media-posts/
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DTSTAMP:20260407T190816Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190816Z
UID:696-1777554000-1777557600@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:April Policy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bri.Stormer@actforchildren.org if you’re interested in attending!
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/april-policy-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260407T192142Z
CREATED:20260407T192142Z
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UID:698-1776643200-1777075199@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Week of April 20 - FY27 Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Early educators keep our child care system running\, yet wages remain far too low. We need a $50M boost to Smart Start Workforce Grants so programs can raise pay. Please support this in FY27\, @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems. #IL4ChildCare  \n(Click here for corresponding graphics)
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/week-of-april-20-fy27-social-media-posts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T185945Z
CREATED:20260407T185820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185945Z
UID:693-1776178800-1776182400@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Organizing Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Aman.Kothadia@actforchildren.org if you’re interested in attending!
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/organizing-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T190424Z
CREATED:20260407T190424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190424Z
UID:695-1775827800-1775829600@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Communications Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Celia.Bartel@actforchildren.org if you’re interested in attending!
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/communications-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260407T192027Z
CREATED:20260407T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T192027Z
UID:697-1775433600-1775865599@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:Week of April 6 - FY27 Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest learners deserve access to quality early learning. We’re urging @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems to support the FY27 CCAP budget ask from Illinois advocates. #IL4ChildCare \n(Click here for corresponding graphics)
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/week-of-april-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260324T200619Z
CREATED:20260309T193636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T200619Z
UID:429-1775433600-1775519999@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:FY27 Social Media Calendar | April 6th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest learners deserve access to quality early learning. We’re urging @ @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP\n@ILSenDems to support the FY27 CCAP budget ask from Illinois advocates. #IL4ChildCare \nClick here for corresponding graphics
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/our-youngest-learners-deserve-access-to-quality-early-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260324T200837Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T200837Z
UID:448-1775152800-1775156400@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:We\, the Village Coalition Meeting | April 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KPpPXSg5S0CjT_SKNb-0Ug
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/we-the-village/
CATEGORIES:2026 All-Coalition Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260324T200641Z
CREATED:20260309T193338Z
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UID:427-1774224000-1774310399@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:FY27 Social Media Calendar | March 23rd\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Home Visiting programs support families from day one\, but funding hasn’t kept pace with demand. Illinois needs a $5M increase in FY27. Please make early childhood a priority\, @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems. #IL4ChildCare \nClick here for corresponding graphics
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/home-visiting-programs/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260324T200702Z
CREATED:20260309T163121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T200702Z
UID:421-1773014400-1773100799@wethevillageil.org
SUMMARY:FY27 Social Media Calendar | March 9th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Early Intervention providers are stretched thin. A $40M increase is essential to meet the needs of young children statewide. We’re asking @HouseDemsIL @ILSenateGOP @ILHouseGOP @ILSenDems to fully support early childhood investments in FY27. #IL4ChildCare. Click here for corresponding graphics.
URL:https://wethevillageil.org/event/march-9th/
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