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1983 – Bluff Spring Fen

The League of Women Voters of Elgin recognizes the Bluff Spring Fen as a unique natural area providing an environment for the growth of many species of plant life that need preservation. It is basically inappropriate for the Metropolitan Sanitary District's plant because such use would have an undesirable effect on the ecology of the area. It is recommended that the area be designated as a natural area for preservation by the Illinois Nature Conservancy. Since the area is owned by the Chicago Metropolitan Sanitary District and since the property is contiguous to the city limits, the City of Elgin [...]

By LWVelginarea|2020-09-16T15:56:29-05:00April 29th, 2013|

Money, Super PACs & Politics: What’s going on?

Because campaign finance directly affects us all, this vital discussion benefits each of us. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area and Move to Amend recently hosted a discussion on Campaign Finance and the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission. A great deal of the research was conducted by the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle*Amherst*Sudbury for their own Democracy in the Balance program. For a more in-depth look, take a look at their background materials: DIB-o-Article1-PACS SuperPACS and Citizens United 3-22 DIB-n-Resource materials-long DIB-o-Article2-Money Speech and Power in Elections 4-2 DIB-o-Article3-Should We Amend the [...]

By LWVelginarea|2013-05-03T08:19:55-05:00July 11th, 2012|

Study of Potential Gravel Mining in the Brunner Forest Preserve of the Kane County Forest Preserve District
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Study of Potential Gravel Mining in the Brunner Forest Preserve of the Kane County Forest Preserve District

Past Studies & Advocacy Programs, Study Topics

Study of Potential Gravel Mining in the Brunner Forest Preserve of the Kane County Forest Preserve District

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. Because an open and accountable government is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, the League advocates for government transparency and freedom of information to keep citizens educated about government actions. While we do not support or oppose any political party or candidate, we do act after study and member agreement on key community issues at all government levels. The Elgin Area League of Women Voters has just completed a two-year Study of Potential Gravel Mining in the Brunner Forest [...]

By LWVelginarea|2013-05-03T08:19:36-05:00May 1st, 2012|