Illinois Progress Group is a bold, youth-led movement fighting back against MAGA extremism and standing up for our communities in Barrington, Palatine, and the Northwest Suburbs. We're not just resisting—we’re building. We’re organizing action meetings, creating space for real conversations about the issues that matter, and making sure our communities have the tools to push back and push forward.
Led by Ishaan Srivastava as part of the Youth Engagement Committee of the Barrington Area Dems, we’re focused on energizing and mobilizing young people to defend democracy and create real change—starting right here, right now. This isn’t politics as usual. This is a movement—and we want you in it. Join us today and help fuel the future of progressive action in Illinois!
To get involved, visit Illinois Progress Group website today.
Ishaan Srivastava just wrapped up his freshman year at UW–Madison and is all in when it comes to progressive politics and grassroots action. A proud local, Ishaan has already jumped into the heart of key campaigns—working on major local races in 2022 and 2024, getting involved in the 2024 presidential election, and stepping up during the high-stakes 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
A Fremd High School alum, Ishaan also hosts The Ishaan S. Show, where he breaks down the biggest political stories and sparks conversations that matter. He leads youth organizing efforts as chair of the Barrington Area Dems Youth Engagement Committee, organizing as the Illinois Progress Group—mobilizing the next generation of change-makers.