Kendall County Times

A conservative activist is seeking to create a database of Illinois conservative organizations with the hope that groups can work better together. 

Jacqueline Garretson Abene of Yorkville is creating a “Grassroot Index.” 

“Calling all Conservative Grassroot groups in Illinois,” Abene said on Facebook. “Please sign up on the Google form below so that we can create a statewide database. If you fill out the Google form, once it is all compiled and sorted by county, you will be emailed a copy and we can begin working together statewide. We appreciate all of your efforts and look forward to hearing from everyone!” 

Abene also shared the link to the Google Form. The group has set up a Google document form that activists can use. 

“Once all grassroots are compiled, if you have filled out this Google form, you will be given a copy of the grassroots index. You will be invited to monthly Zoom meetings where we will have speakers, informational sessions, and will help unify the party statewide through grassroots efforts,” the form reads.

Last month, she advocated for Illinois grassroots organizations to work together. 

"ATTENTION ILLINOIS GRASSROOTS!" she posted on Facebook. "It's time to UNITE! Please take a moment to fill out the information below so that we can create an index of grassroots group leaders, volunteers, and potential precinct committeemen and women (PC) across this great state of Illinois!" 

She announced that there would be "upcoming training, campaign support, and other resources for Conservatives in Illinois." 

Recently, a coalition of 30 organizations representing over 80,000 conservative grassroots activists in Illinois penned an open letter calling for the removal of Don Tracy as chairman of the state's Republican Party, Prairie State Wire reported. 

Abene is involved in online conservative activism in Illinois.

She also has a TikTok account that focuses on political themes.