

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Real Issues, Real Voices: IL-08 Candidates Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: You are invited to join the Bloomingdale Township Democrats for an important community conversation focused on the issues that matter most to everyday families.

Kitchen Table Issues
Illinois 8th Congressional District Forum

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Location: Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
Check-In: 6:30 PM
Forum Begins: 7:00 PM

Featuring Illinois 8th Congressional District Candidates:

Dan Tully – Judge Advocate General &amp; Iraq War Veteran

Yasmeen Bankole – Hanover Park Village Trustee 

Melissa Bean – Former Congresswoman &amp; Businesswoman - Unconfirmed 

Junaid Ahmed – Businessman &amp; 2022 Candidate

Kevin Morrison – Cook County Commissioner

Neil Khot – Businessman

  Discussion Topics Include:
• Economic Security &amp; Cost of Living
• Transportation &amp; Infrastructure
• Jobs, Innovation &amp; Local Economy
• Immigration &amp; Diverse Communities
• Democracy, Rights &amp; National Issues
• Global Leadership &amp; U.S. Role
• Energy Security &amp; Supply Chains

Come engage, listen, and be part of a meaningful discussion about the future of our communities, our region, and our country. We look forward to seeing you there.

Bloomingdale Township Democratic Organization
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomingdale
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bloomingdale Public Library
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- **full address**: Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1537, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bloomingdale Township Democrats (https://allevents.in/org/bloomingdale-township-democrats/17381969)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1537, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bloomingdale Township Democrats
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Real Issues, Real Voices: IL-08 Candidates Forum ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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