This article shares some interesting insights into how Elgin women worked to earn the right to vote. More fun facts: The League of Women Voters of the U.S., formed in Chicago after the passage of the 19th Amendment, is celebrating 100 years next month. In fact, our own Elgin Area League has been around for 90 years!?? #LWV100 #WomenPowerTheVote

Kane County History: A Woman’s Right to Vote — in Elgin
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was written by Northern Illinois University student Cody Austin with help from Elgin historian Mike…
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January 14, 2020 at 11:47AM