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Voter Guides for Area Congressional Districts

(Photo credit: League of Women Voters of California) In partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and other sister organizations across the collar county area (Suburban Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties), the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area is participating in the It’s My Vote: I Will be Heard campaign. The target of this voter engagement campaign is Millennial women (ages 18 to 30). This partnership thus far has resulted in over 1,700 newly registered voters – the majority students at local community/commuter college campuses! Thank you to all LWVEA members who volunteered in this effort! Pledge cards (to [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-10-16T18:28:53-05:00October 16th, 2012|

Upcoming Candidate Forums

Candidate Forum – Focusing on Education Issues Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM This event is hosted by the School District U-46 Citizens’ Advisory Council. Meet candidates running for office in the general election this November. You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the candidates at the forum, which will be moderated by The Daily Herald. Co-Sponsored with LWVEA, CAC & ETA Elgin High School Library 1200 Maroon Dr Elgin, IL 60120 Attend Event Candidate Forum – Kane County Candidates Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more about the candidates running [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-10-08T10:23:47-05:00October 8th, 2012|

Consensus Meeting about the Role of the Federal Government in Education

On Saturday, October 22, the Elgin and Central Kane County Leagues will meet to discuss issues regarding common core standards, assessment, funding, and equity and will reach consensus about their positions. Before we meet, please educate yourself on the topic(s). The committee has done a great deal of research, hosted experts and tried to organize the materials to make it easy for you. After you've reviewed the materials, join us on Saturday, October 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. 2nd Street, Geneva. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 am - 1 pm. Resources for Study about the Role [...]

By LWVelginarea|2011-10-20T09:06:50-05:00October 20th, 2011|