Your Voice, Your Power: Join the 2025 Democracy Tour Movement

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Your Voice, Your Power: Join the 2025 Democracy Tour Movement

Are you worried about the future of our democracy? You’re not alone. Across Illinois and the nation, more and more people are losing faith in our democratic systems. A recent New York Times/Siena poll reveals that 45 percent of American voters believe democracy is not working, while 76 percent feel it is under threat. These numbers are concerning, but they don’t have to define our future. That’s why the Citizen Advocacy Center (CAC) is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Democracy Tour!

Democracy Tour 2025 is a bold initiative to strengthen our community’s capacity for self-governance. Our mission is simple: build a democracy that works for everyone. But we can’t do it alone. A strong democracy depends on active, informed, and engaged communities. Sadly, voter participation in local elections is alarmingly low, and with the decline of local journalism, many people don’t have the information they need to make well-informed choices. This leaves local governments struggling to address the concerns that matter most to their communities. So, let’s address these problems together.

CAC is hitting the road—visiting neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland region. From April to June, we will be hosting fun and interactive discussions where your questions, ideas, and concerns take center stage. Together, we will explore innovative ways to strengthen the civic life of our communities, increase voter participation in local elections, and ensure that democracy works for everyone, no matter where they live. The insights gathered on this tour will help shape real solutions to improve civic life in our communities and rebuild trust in local government.

Building democracy is a shared responsibility we all practice together every day. Democracy isn’t just an idea or an abstract theory. Democracy is not automatic, and it is never guaranteed. Democracy is an ongoing, collective effort that starts with you. Join us on CAC’s Democracy Tour 2025 as we work to rebuild trust, revive communities, and reimagine what democracy can be. Together, we can create a future where every voice matters, every vote counts, and every community thrives.

Be part of the change. Be part of the Democracy Tour 2025. We can make a difference. Together.

To get involved, reach out to Jack Bentley at jbentley@citizenadvocacycenter.org or by calling 630-833-4081