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SUMMARY:Start In Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Start In Your Yard is a local movement initiated by members of Wild Ones. We understand that we have become disconnected from the natural world — and our place in it — with disastrous consequences. Recognizing that we are part of a great web\, we are moved to become cooperative partners and share the land where we live. \nThe call to address climate change often recounts the need to capture carbon\, build and improve soil\, slow the loss of species\, create habitat\, use naturally renewable resources\, restore aquafers\, and filter pollutants. These are often regarded as complex\, industrial\, agricultural and commercial\, projects that might require governmental action and/or assistance. But… \nIn his books Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope\, Doug Tallamy\, author\, entomologist\, and researcher\, suggests that in the past we homeowners have ignored the important ecological role our gardens could play in the landscape. Considering only appearance\, we have converted millions of acres of working plant communities into ecologically useless lawns. Now that we face the crises listed above\, we must reconsider how we use our land. \nDr. Tallamy proposes that we think differently about the land we live on. He teaches that what we plant changes the way we impact life around us; what we do makes a difference to other beings — plants\, animals\, insects\, birds\, microorganisms\, and us – because we are part of an interwoven system of life. We steward the land that needs to be a home to Life. \nTo begin\, we can replace some of the endless lawns with native grasses\, flowers\, trees\, and shrubs. We don’t need to wait for governmental action. As homeowners\, we are empowered. We can step outside today and begin making changes to provide respite for the biodiversity we are displacing. Perhaps this will tide them over while we\, as a species\, find our balance as part of Nature. \nWe’d like to expand upon these ideas and talk about what is taking place in the Elgin area. \nThe talk will be followed by a Q&A.\nLeague members are invited to register for this Zoom presentation.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/start-in-your-yard/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T133000
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SUMMARY:Elgin Celebrates International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Guest speakers and dramatic vignettes will highlight the accomplishments of women in Elgin and around the world. Speakers will include Laura Robertson\, author of Forty Dollars and a Dream\, Ramona “Monie” Burns\, Social Activist/Tribal member of the Paiute Nation\, LeJewel K. Crigler\, Community Activist\, Tina Viglucci\, Gail Borden Library Hispanic Services Director\, and Jennifer Ford\, League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area President.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/elgin-celebrates-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20220204T222311Z
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SUMMARY:Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 2 “About the Dark”
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we welcome Chelsea Trillo\, program coordinator with Sovereign Bodies Institute\, and Jaclyn Bissonette. Sovereign Bodies Institute (SBI) builds on Indigenous traditions of data gathering and knowledge transfer to create\, disseminate\, and put into action research on gender and sexual violence against Indigenous people.\nSBI has developed and maintains a database that logs cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls\, and two-spirit people\, from 1900 to the present.\nThe database works to address the chronic lack of data on this violence by maintaining a comprehensive resource to support those in their work towards justice for our stolen sisters. \nThe talk will be followed by a Q&A.\nLeague members are invited to register for this Zoom presentation.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube. \nSponsored by LWVEA\, Long Red Line\, and AAUW Elgin Area (IL) Branch. \nNative American women across the country are being murdered and sexually assaulted on reservations and nearby towns at far higher rates than other American women. Their assailants are often white and other non-Native American men outside the jurisdiction of tribal law enforcement.\nIn some U.S. counties composed primarily of Native American lands\, murder rates of Native American women are up to 10 times higher than the national average for all races\, according to a study for the U.S. Department of Justice by sociologists at the University of Delaware and University of North Carolina\, Wilmington.\nOther possible victims have never been found. As of 2016\, there were 5\,712 cases of missing Native American women reported to the National Crime Information Center.\n“The numbers are likely much higher because cases are often under-reported and data isn’t officially collected\,” said the U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp\, a Democrat from North Dakota\, who has introduced legislation to improve how law enforcement keeps track of missing and murdered indigenous women.” \n\nSource: August 27\, 2018 – Murdered and missing Native American women challenge police and courts\, by Garet Bleir\, Anya Zoledziowski and News21 Staff
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-2-about-the-dark/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Discussion: Human Trafficking 101
DESCRIPTION:January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. \nTo date\, Human Trafficking is one of the globe’s 2nd largest criminal enterprises.  Are you looking to learn more about this problem and what you can do to ensure your family\, friends\, and loved ones aren’t tragically affected by it? Join us and learn how you can keep your loved ones safe. \nHuman trafficking is worldwide\, from big cities to rural areas and everywhere in between. Join Heidi Provo\, National Head of Moms Against Trafficking\, for this Human Trafficking 101 training. This free event will give you insight into human trafficking and how to combat it.  Heidi is an advocate for Survivors of HT and their families. She will share with you her family’s experience with Human Trafficking. She will also share with you how she and the Rahab’s Daughters team support Survivors. You will also learn what you can do to make a positive impact. \nHeidi ProvoNational Head of Moms Against Trafficking\, a Ministry of Rahab’s Daughters \nThe presentation will be approximately one hour\, followed by a Q&A.\nLeague members are invited to participate in this Zoom presentation.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube. \nSponsored by LWVEA\, Long Red Line\, and AAUW Elgin Area (IL) Branch.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/monthly-discussion-human-trafficking-101/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220107
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SUMMARY:Day of Action & Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:It’s been nearly one year since armed right-wing militants attacked our Capitol and tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election. \nSince that time the same extremist politicians who incited the attack have tried to block the investigation into the violence\, state legislators have passed one anti-voter bill after another\, local election officials have faced death threats\, and the potential for future election sabotage has only grown. \nWe must not forget what happened — and we must demand action from our leaders to prevent another attack on our democracy. \nThat’s why LWV is organizing candlelight vigils across the country on Thursday\, January 6\, to lift up our voices and say: We are One America. This can never happen again. The Senate must act to pass legislation immediately to protect our democracy. \nNo matter our color\, background\, or party\, most of us believe that people who betray our nation and endanger our lives have no business governing in our name. That’s why we must stand together in this moment. \nIn 2020\, we turned out in record numbers\, made sure our votes were counted\, and that the will of the people prevailed. Throughout 2021\, we’ve organized to protect the freedom to vote\, stop partisan gerrymandering\, and prevent election sabotage. It’s been a long\, hard fight\, and we’re closer to the finish line now than we’ve ever been. \nBut we can’t stop now — we need to keep up the momentum for our freedom to vote. Together with partners nationwide\, the League of Women Voters is acknowledging the anniversary of the deadly attack on our Capitol. \n? Use the graphics at LWVIL website to post on social media.\n? Print this sign and put it in your window—then ask your neighbors to do the same. (Print in black & white.)\n? Light a candle on your porch or in your window\, and ask your neighbors to follow suit.\n? Participate in a candlelight remembrance ceremony on Thursday\, January 6. Find one near you. \nMake sure everyone understands that our democracy is under attack\, and it is up to every one of us to rise to its defense.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/day-of-action-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T183000
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SUMMARY:Women On The Brink: Public Forum Addressing Elgin's Children in Poverty
DESCRIPTION:Join Women On The Brink: Elgin Area and the YWCA Elgin on Tuesday\, October 19th from 6:30 – 8 pm for a forum discussing Elgin’s Children in Poverty: Awareness and Advocacy.\nDuring this event\, local leaders and experts will discuss the effects of poverty on women and its impact on our community\, especially children.\n\n\n\n\nGuest speakers include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kaptain\, Mayor of Elgin\nPat Chamberlain\nMitch Lifson\, Voices For Illinois Children\nSteve Moon\, Grand Victoria Foundation\n\nPanelists include: \n\nNancy Coleman\, Alignment Collaborative for Education\nLea Conrad\, Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center\nKristi Dahlquist\, One Hope United\nDeb Dempsey\, Kane County Regional Office of Education\nCorey Dixon\, Elgin City Council and HHS\nPilar Garcia\, More at 4\nKarla Jimenez\, School District U46\nAmber Peters\, Elgin Partnership for Early Learning\nIndia Smith\, YWCA\nKris Young\, YWCA\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by visiting gailborden.info/register\, calling 847-429-4597\, or in-person at the Gail Borden registration desk.\n\nWomen On The Brink is an organization that began as a program of the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/women-on-the-brink-public-forum-addressing-elgins-children-in-poverty/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T200000
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CREATED:20211008T200247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T200247Z
UID:10003-1634151600-1634155200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Discussion: Gun Violence Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Since 1990\, the League of Women Voters of the United States has held that the proliferation of handguns and semi-automatic assault weapons in the United States is a major health and safety threat to its citizens. \nAs an organization\, we’ve advocated protecting the health and safety of citizens through limiting the accessibility and regulating the ownership of handguns and semi-automatic weapons.\nLearn about this and the other nuances of the position from Jim McGrath\, League of Women Voters of Illinois Gun Violence Issues Specialist. Jim will also discuss the bills that were proposed in Springfield this last spring and the two that were passed. \nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A. \nLeague members are invited to participate in this Zoom presentation. Check your inbox for the registration link.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/monthly-discussion-gun-violence-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20210902T205134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T205134Z
UID:9997-1631127600-1631127600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Discussion: Women on the Brink 
DESCRIPTION:Women On The Brink is an organization that began as a program of the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area. These volunteers are committed to helping women living on the brink of poverty. This program will recall its history\, report on its efforts to help local women with child care and other needs\, and talk about how to get involved.\nThe presentation will be followed by a Q&A.\nLeague members are invited to participate in this Zoom presentation. Check your inbox for the registration link.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto used in Thumbnail by Alex Ivashenko on Unsplash
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/monthly-discussion-women-on-the-brink/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20210714T154746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T154933Z
UID:9982-1626289200-1626292800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Women's Health: Reproductive Rights
DESCRIPTION:Since 1983\, the League of Women Voters has maintained the position that public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices. Join us to learn more about this topic from two very informed guest speakers.\nJanet Craft\, LWVIL Health and Reproductive Care Issues Specialist\, will talk about how LWV decides to take on an issue and include info on Time for Action messages from LWVIL.\nRianne Hawkins with IL Planned Parenthood Action is putting together a presentation about IL legislation\, perhaps touching on what’s happening in other states\, and the case before the U.S. Supreme Court.\nAdditional speakers may present.\nThe talk will be followed by a Q&A.\nLeague members are invited to register for this Zoom presentation.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube. Follow our channel and click the bell for a notification.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/womens-health-reproductive-rights/
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T200000
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CREATED:20210422T203954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T154757Z
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SUMMARY:What is Wrong with Our Criminal Justice System and How Do We Fix It?
DESCRIPTION:Janet Kittlaus\, League of Women Issues Specialist\, reviews problematic aspects of the criminal justice system in Illinois and then suggests how we might improve it. These ideas are a result of a lengthy comprehensive study carried out by many local Leagues. \nThe talk will be followed by a Q&A.\nLeague members are invited to register for this Zoom presentation.\nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube. Follow our channel and click the bell for a notification.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/what-is-wrong-with-our-criminal-justice-system-and-how-do-we-fix-it/
LOCATION:YouTube Live
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20210324T202501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T202501Z
UID:9944-1618426800-1618430400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Statehood for the District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION:For privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded.I Accept\nSince 1801\, the residents of the District of Columbia have had no representation in Congress. Nor have they been able to govern themselves without interference from Congress. \nJoin us to learn about Washington\, DC\, and why it should be a state. \nAnne Anderson\, chair of the League of Women Voters of Washington DC’s Committee for Full Rights for D.C. Citizens\, will be our speaker. \nShe will discuss: \n\nWho Lives in DC?\nHow DC is Governed?\nWhat does Congress have to do with DC Local Affairs?\nWhat rights do DC Citizens have?\nHow does the World View DC’s Lack of Rights?\nWhat effect did all this have on the response to the January insurrection at the Capital?\n\nThe talk will be followed by a Q&A. \nLeague members are invited to register for this Zoom presentation. \nEveryone is invited to watch live on YouTube. Follow our channel and click the bell for a notification. \n 
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/statehood-for-the-district-of-columbia/
LOCATION:YouTube Live
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T200000
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CREATED:20200826T151640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T151640Z
UID:9477-1600282800-1600286400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:On the Way to Suffrage: Chicago Women and Politics\, 1865 to 1920
DESCRIPTION:How did Chicago women win suffrage for themselves and other women? Who were these politicians and activists\, and what did they accomplish on the long path toward suffrage from the years after the Civil War until the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment?\nJoin us for this very special online presentation in honor of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage\, co-sponsored by Glessner House\, League of Women Voters of Illinois and Friends of Historic Second Church.\nOur speaker will be Rachel Bohlmann\, Curator of Rare Books and Special Collections\, American History and American Studies Librarian\, and Gender Studies Librarian at the Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame. She previously served as Director of Public Programs at the Newberry Library.\nThis program is generously funded by a grant from Wintrust. The program is free of charge\, but advanced registration is required.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/on-the-way-to-suffrage-chicago-women-and-politics-1865-to-1920/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200912T214809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T214809Z
UID:9529-1600110000-1600113600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Fair Tax Webinar
DESCRIPTION:When you vote this fall\, you have a chance to fix the state constitution to finally allow a graduated rate income tax\, something the League of Women Voters has been trying to do for almost 50 years.  Learn more about what is wrong with Illinois’ current tax system\, how to change it\, and what you can do to help.  With the fair tax proposal\, only people earning more than $250\,000 will pay higher taxes\, while everyone else will pay lower or the same taxes –and the state will gain billions in revenues for education and health care.\n\nPlease join Jean Pierce at 7:15 Monday\, September 14 to learn about this important initiative.\n\n\n\nJavascript is disabledJavascript is disabled on your browser. Please enable it in order to use this form. \nLoading\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Name*\n\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nEmail*\n\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nStreet Address*\n\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nCity*\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nState*\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nZip*\n\nWrite Here\n Submit\nYour form has been submittedThank you %NAME% for your RSVP.\nWe will email the zoom link shortly.\nWe have also attached a copy of your submission. \nServer Side ErrorWe faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. Please wait for a few seconds and try again. If the problem persists\, then check your internet connectivity. If all other sites open fine\, then please contact the administrator of this website with the following information. \nTextStatus: undefined\nHTTP Error: undefined Processing your request\nErrorSome error has occured.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/fair-tax-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T191500
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200912T221216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T221216Z
UID:9528-1600108200-1600110900@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Seminario Web Sobre Impuestos Justos
DESCRIPTION:En la primera parte de su boleta electoral este 3 de noviembre habrá una oportunidad de arreglar la constitución estatal para finalmente permitir cambios a la tasa de impuestos para que personas paguen conforme sus ingresos\, algo que la Liga de Mujeres Votantes ha estado tratando de hacer durante 50 años. Obtenga más información sobre lo que está mal con el sistema de impuestos actual de Illinois\, como proponemos cambiarlo y que puede hacer para ayudarnos. Con la propuesta de impuestos justos\, sólo personas que ganan más de $ 250\,000 al año pagarán impuestos más altos\, mientras que todos los demás pagarán impuestos más bajos o iguales\, y el estado obtendrá miles de millones en nuevos fondos para educación y atención médica.\nObtenga los detalles el 14 de Septiembre a las 6:30 pm\nPresentado por Graciela Guzman\, Campaign Director at Healthy Illinois Campaign. Co-patrocinado por Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice\n\n\n\n\nJavascript is disabledJavascript is disabled on your browser. Please enable it in order to use this form. \nLoading\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\nRSVP a este evento \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNombre Completo*\n\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nCorreo Electrónico*\n\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nDirección*\n\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nCiudad*\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nEstado*\n\nWrite Here\n\n\nCódigo Postal*\n\nWrite Here\n Submit\nSu solicitud ha sido enviadaGracias %NAME% por confirmar su asistencia.\nEn breve le enviaremos por correo electrónico el enlace de zoom.\nTambién hemos adjuntado una copia de su envío. \nServer Side ErrorWe faced problems while connecting to the server or receiving data from the server. Please wait for a few seconds and try again. If the problem persists\, then check your internet connectivity. If all other sites open fine\, then please contact the administrator of this website with the following information. \nTextStatus: undefined\nHTTP Error: undefined Procesando su solicitud\nErrorSome error has occured.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/seminario-web-sobre-impuestos-justos/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200128T203944Z
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UID:9278-1583578800-1583587800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Elgin Area Women's History Month Tea
DESCRIPTION:Linda Rock Presents Artist Jane Peterson\nBorn & raised in Elgin\, Jane Peterson (1878-1965) was once considered one of America’s most original and influential artists. Critically and popularly acclaimed\, her paintings hang in museums across the country\, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, The National Museum of Women in the Arts and the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum. Linda Rock’s presentation will showcase not only Peterson’s paintings but also the life of a most remarkable woman. \nAttendees will enjoy a variety of finger sandwiches\, scones\, and finger-tip desserts as well as teas and other beverages. \nNo reservations will be accepted after Tuesday\, February 25.\nRegister online via ywcaelgin.ywca.org/whb20;\nby check made payable to the YWCA Elgin at 220 E. Chicago St.\, Elgin\, 60120; or by contacting YWCA Elgin at 847.742.7930. \n  \nSponsored by: AAUW Elgin Area Branch\, Altrusa International Club of Elgin\, Elgin Community College\, Elgin Historical Society\, Gamma Xi Chapter IL\, and YWCA Elgin.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/elgin-area-womens-history-month-tea/
LOCATION:Elgin Community College\, 1700 Spartan Dr\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200115T201202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T201202Z
UID:9166-1582135200-1582135200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: 8th Congressional\, Illinois Senate District 22\, Illinois Senate District 25\, Illinois Legislative District 65
DESCRIPTION:The LWV of the Elgin Area cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the March General Primary Election. \nDuring the first half-hour\, voters will have the opportunity to talk informally to the candidates in a “Meet and Greet” before the Forum begins promptly at 6:30 pm. \nCandidates for the following contested races have been invited to participate: \n8th Congressional*:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nInam Hussain\nRaja Krishnamoorthi\nWilliam Olson\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested \nIllinois Senate District 22:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nCristina Castro\nRae Yawer\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested \nIllinois Senate District 25:\nRepublican Primary: \n\nBeth Goncher\nJeanette Ward\n\nDemocratic Primary: Uncontested (Karina Villa will be on November ballot) \nIllinois Legislative District 65\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nMohammed “Mo” Iqbal\nMartha Paschke\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested (Dan Ugaste will be on November ballot) \n*  Candidates will be allowed to participate even if their opponents do not attend except for federal offices\, which must have at least two candidates present to participate. \nThe Primary Election is March 17th; Early Voting begins March 3rd \nCandidate Forum – Rules & Guidelines\nThe League of Women Voters is a non-partisan\, issue-oriented political organization that holds voter education as a primary mission. This is why the League sponsors forums such as this. We must abide by certain rules to respect the impartiality of the organization and the event. We do not endorse or recommend candidates for office and we are neutral with regard to the candidates who are the focus of this forum. Filming\, other than by the League or its partners is not allowed. \n\nThe League is not responsible for the accuracy of statements made by the candidates.\nThe candidates will be requested to address a specific question(s) in their opening remarks.\nAudience questions will be written and collected by League members. Questions are to address issues\, not personalities. The League reserves the right to screen questions.\nPlease write only one question per card\, and there may not be time for all questions.\nTime limits for candidate responses will be enforced.\nNo campaign buttons or the like will be allowed in the forum.\nAudience will remain silent and in their seats during the forum.\nAudience will not be permitted to respond in any audible way to the candidates.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-8th-congressional-illinois-senate-district-22-illinois-senate-district-25-illinois-legislative-district-65/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200115T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T002611Z
UID:9162-1582050600-1582050600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: Kane County Board Chairman and Kane County State’s Attorney
DESCRIPTION:The LWV of the Elgin Area Rutland-Dundee Townships Committee cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the March General Primary Election. \nDuring the first half-hour\, voters will have the opportunity to talk informally to the candidates in a “Meet and Greet” before the Forum begins promptly at 7 pm. \nCandidates for the following contested races have been invited to participate: \nKane County Board Chairman:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nGreg Elsbree\nCorinne M. Pierog\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested (David J. Rickert will be on November ballot) \nKane County State’s Attorney:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nJaime Mosser\nJunaid “J” Afeef;\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested (Robert Spence will be on November ballot) \n*  Candidates will be allowed to participate even if their opponents do not attend except for federal offices\, which must have at least two candidates present to participate. \nThe Primary Election is March 17th; Early Voting begins March 3rd \nCandidate Forum – Rules & Guidelines\nThe League of Women Voters is a non-partisan\, issue-oriented political organization that holds voter education as a primary mission. This is why the League sponsors forums such as this. We must abide by certain rules to respect the impartiality of the organization and the event. We do not endorse or recommend candidates for office and we are neutral with regard to the candidates who are the focus of this forum. Filming\, other than by the League or its partners is not allowed. \n\nThe League is not responsible for the accuracy of statements made by the candidates.\nThe candidates will be requested to address a specific question(s) in their opening remarks.\nAudience questions will be written and collected by League members. Questions are to address issues\, not personalities. The League reserves the right to screen questions.\nPlease write only one question per card\, and there may not be time for all questions.\nTime limits for candidate responses will be enforced.\nNo campaign buttons or the like will be allowed in the forum.\nAudience will remain silent and in their seats during the forum.\nAudience will not be permitted to respond in any audible way to the candidates.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-kane-county-board-chairman-and-kane-county-states-attorney/
LOCATION:Rakow Senior Center\, Dundee Township Park District\, 665 Barrington Avenue\, Carpentersville\, IL\, 60110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200128T202908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T203018Z
UID:9268-1581674400-1581678900@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:League's 100th Anniversary Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate 100 years of League! On February 14\, 1920\, the League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago at the Congress Plaza Hotel. And on February 14\, 2020\, the League will return home to the Congress Plaza Hotel to celebrate the numerous accomplishments\, extensive advocacy and overall perseverance that has sustained this organization for a century. \nThe event will include remarks for state and local legislators\, community influencers and League members and will end with a delicious 100th birthday cake! \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister at this link to attend.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/leagues-100th-anniversary-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Congress Plaza Hotel\, 520 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200128T202447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T202447Z
UID:9264-1581503400-1581510600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:One Billion Rising: The Long Red Line
DESCRIPTION:Join the global movement to end rape and violence against women. Speakers include Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain\, businesswoman and youth advocate Donna Lowe\, activist Eve Genevieve\, Sarah Lyons of UNITE HERE Local 1 and Roushaunda Williams\, hotel worker and leader in the union’s “Hands Off Pants On” campaign. \nCheck the Facebook Event page for more information! \nThe League is a sponsor and we’ll have a table.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/one-billion-rising-the-long-red-line/
LOCATION:Elgin Community College\, 1700 Spartan Dr\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200115T200914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T003444Z
UID:9164-1580925600-1580925600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: Kane County Board Chairman\, Kane County State’s Attorney\, and Kane County Board District 22
DESCRIPTION:The LWV of the Elgin Area cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the March General Primary Election. \nDuring the first half-hour\, voters will have the opportunity to talk informally to the candidates in a “Meet and Greet” before the Forum begins promptly at 6:30 pm. \nCandidates for the following contested races have been invited to participate: \nKane County Board Chairman:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nGreg Elsbree\nCorinne M. Pierog\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested (David J. Rickert will be on November ballot) \nKane County State’s Attorney:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nJaime Mosser\nJunaid “J” Afeef\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested (Robert Spence will be on November ballot) \nKane County Board District 22:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nRandy Hopp\nVern Tepe\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested (Douglas Scheflow) \n*  Candidates will be allowed to participate even if their opponents do not attend except for federal offices\, which must have at least two candidates present to participate. \nThe Primary Election is March 17th; Early Voting begins March 3rd \nCandidate Forum – Rules & Guidelines\nThe League of Women Voters is a non-partisan\, issue-oriented political organization that holds voter education as a primary mission. This is why the League sponsors forums such as this. We must abide by certain rules to respect the impartiality of the organization and the event. We do not endorse or recommend candidates for office and we are neutral with regard to the candidates who are the focus of this forum. Filming\, other than by the League or its partners is not allowed. \n\nThe League is not responsible for the accuracy of statements made by the candidates.\nThe candidates will be requested to address a specific question(s) in their opening remarks.\nAudience questions will be written and collected by League members. Questions are to address issues\, not personalities. The League reserves the right to screen questions.\nPlease write only one question per card\, and there may not be time for all questions.\nTime limits for candidate responses will be enforced.\nNo campaign buttons or the like will be allowed in the forum.\nAudience will remain silent and in their seats during the forum.\nAudience will not be permitted to respond in any audible way to the candidates.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-kane-county-board-chairman-kane-county-states-attorney-and-kane-county-board-district-22/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20200115T194626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T173652Z
UID:9155-1580841000-1580841000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Candidate Forum: 6th Congressional\, Illinois Senate District 22\, and Illinois Legislative District 66
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, the League of Women Voters of Illinois changed its policy to permit “Empty Chair” Candidate Forums for State Legislative\, County\, Township and Local Offices. \nThis month\, the state League reverted to previous policy and effective immediately\, in the context of a primary\, at least two opposing candidates for the same political party nomination must agree to participate or the forum will not take place. \nAs a local League we are bound to comply to this guidance. \nIt is with great regret that we cancel the Candidate Forum scheduled for February 4. \n\nThe LWV of the Elgin Area Rutland-Dundee Townships Committee cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the March General Primary Election. \nDuring the first half-hour\, voters will have the opportunity to talk informally to the candidates in a “Meet and Greet” before the Forum begins promptly at 7 pm. \nCandidates for the following contested races have been invited to participate: \n6th Congressional*\nRepublican Primary: \n\nJeanne Ives\nGordon (Jay) Kinzler\n\nDemocratic Primary: Uncontested (Sean Casten will be on November ballot) \nIllinois Senate District 22\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nCristina Castro\nRae Yawer\n\nRepublican Primary: Uncontested \nIllinois Legislative District 66:\nDemocratic Primary: \n\nSuzanne Ness\nJim Malone\n\nRepublican Primary: \n\nAllen Skillicorn\nCarolyn Schofield\n\n*  Candidates will be allowed to participate even if their opponents do not attend except for federal offices\, which must have at least two candidates present to participate. \nThe Primary Election is March 17th; Early Voting begins March 3rd \nCandidate Forum – Rules & Guidelines\nThe League of Women Voters is a non-partisan\, issue-oriented political organization that holds voter education as a primary mission. This is why the League sponsors forums such as this. We must abide by certain rules to respect the impartiality of the organization and the event. We do not endorse or recommend candidates for office and we are neutral with regard to the candidates who are the focus of this forum. Filming\, other than by the League or its partners is not allowed. \n\nThe League is not responsible for the accuracy of statements made by the candidates.\nThe candidates will be requested to address a specific question(s) in their opening remarks.\nAudience questions will be written and collected by League members. Questions are to address issues\, not personalities. The League reserves the right to screen questions.\nPlease write only one question per card\, and there may not be time for all questions.\nTime limits for candidate responses will be enforced.\nNo campaign buttons or the like will be allowed in the forum.\nAudience will remain silent and in their seats during the forum.\nAudience will not be permitted to respond in any audible way to the candidates.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-6th-congressional-illinois-senate-district-22-and-illinois-legislative-district-66/
LOCATION:Rakow Senior Center\, Dundee Township Park District\, 665 Barrington Avenue\, Carpentersville\, IL\, 60110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20191230T003827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T003827Z
UID:9108-1579345200-1579352400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:March to the Polls
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters is inviting everyone to march. At a time when every vote is critical\, this event is intended to encourage those who have not voted in a while or who are voting for the very first time.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/march-to-the-polls/
LOCATION:100 S 3rd St\, Geneva\, IL 60134-2722\, 100 S 3rd St.\, Geneva\, IL\, 60134-2722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20191229T230121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T001043Z
UID:9101-1578506400-1578506400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion: Proposed 708 Board in Elgin Township
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner and expect a robust conversation on our topic. \nDid you know that Elgin Township residents will be able to vote on a referendum to create a 708 Board. \nAt this Drinks & Discussion\, we’ll hear about what a 708 Board is\, what it will mean to area residents\, and what it will mean to area taxpayers. \nAre you interested in learning more\, or maybe even helping these efforts? Then you won’t want to miss this discussion! \nAfter we hear a short presentation\, we will spend the rest of the evening breaking bread and continuing the discussion. \nThis event is free. Won’t you consider purchasing dinner from our host location?
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-proposed-708-board-in-elgin-township/
LOCATION:The Grumpy Goat\, 875 Sports Way\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190802T213458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T170921Z
UID:9016-1565287200-1565287200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion: Census 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner and expect a robust conversation on current events. In July we heard about national planning for Census 2020. In August\, we’ll hear about local efforts and learn about opportunities for our local League to get involved. Are you interested in helping these efforts? Then you won’t want to miss this discussion! \nSome background: For decades LWVUS has had encouraged state and local Leagues to encourage full participation in the census\, under both the Voting Rights position and the Election Process: Apportionment position. An undercount in Illinois will cost the state hundreds of millions in federal funding. It could cost the state an extra congressional district and it will affect redistricting with skewed districts if various groups of residents don’t get counted. \nAfter we hear the summary of local efforts\, we will spend the rest of the evening breaking bread and continuing the discussion. \nThis event is free. Won’t you consider purchasing dinner from our host location? \nPlease reply to this message if you plan to attend. \nFYI – we will likely be on the 2nd floor and there is NO elevator.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-census-2020/
LOCATION:Elgin Public House\, 219 E Chicago St.\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190605T195717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T195717Z
UID:8927-1565092800-1565098200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:2019 LWVIL Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois for our 2019 Annual Luncheon entitled Rhetoric vs. Reality: Why the Time is Now for Equal Pay. This year’s luncheon will feature keynote speaker Laurel Bellows\, former president of the American Bar Association\, and honor Barb Yong\, Founder\, Equal Pay Day Chicago and member of LWV LaGrange Area. \n2019 LWVIL Annual Luncheon\nRhetoric vs. Reality: Why the Time is Now for Equal Pay\nTuesday\, August 6\, 2019\nMetropolitan Club of Chicago\, Oak Room\nWillis Tower\n233 S. Wacker Drive (Willis Tower)\nChicago\, Illinois 60606\nDoors open at 11:30\nLunch begins at Noon \nTickets are $100 for League Members and $125 non League members.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/2019-lwvil-annual-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Metropolitan Club\, 233 South Wacker Drive\, 67th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190709T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T162526Z
UID:8995-1562868000-1562868000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion: Graduated Income Tax and Census update
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner and robust conversation on current events. LWVEA will welcome CHANGE Illinois Executive Director Madeleine Doubek to start the conversation. \nThe evening will begin with a short update on the graduated income tax. Under LWVIL State Government Positions\, LWVIL supports a graduated income tax. And thanks to recent legislation\, voters will get to decide whether to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment switching to graduated rates in the next general election in November 2020. The change will take effect one of two ways: if three-fifths (or 60%) of people voting on the amendment approve it\, or if a simple majority (50% plus one) of all voters\, including those who skip the question on their ballots\, approve it. The proposed tax rates range from 4.75 percent up to 7.99 percent for Illinoisans who earn more than $1 million annually. \nNext up\, we will hear the latest on Census 2020. It is fast approaching and preparation for it has been late and controversial. Commerce Department officials want to ask people here whether they are citizens. The League is very concerned with the census\, and for decades LWVUS has had encouraged state and local Leagues to encourage full participation in the census\, under both the Voting Rights position and the Election Process: Apportionment position. As such\, the League engaged in efforts to remove the citizenship question from the 2020 Census. LWVNY joined one of six lawsuits across the country challenging the inclusion of the question. LWVUS joined an amicus as it headed to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the question’s inclusion without proper vetting. LWVUS also lobbied Congress\, engaged the LWVUS Lobby Corps\, and activated its grassroot network yielding the most successful engagement campaign of 2018 all to raise awareness of the damaging effects this question would have on communities around the country. An undercount in Illinois will cost the state hundreds of millions in federal funding. It could cost the state an extra congressional district and it will affect redistricting with skewed districts if various groups of residents don’t get counted. \nAfter we hear the latest on these topics\, we will spend the rest of the evening breaking bread and discussing what we recently learned. \nThis event is free. Won’t you consider purchasing dinner from our host location? \nPlease RSVP
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-graduated-income-tax-and-census-update/
LOCATION:Emmett’s West Dundee\, 128 W Main St\, West Dundee\, IL\, 60118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190709T162957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T162957Z
UID:8997-1562659200-1562691600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Drinks & Discussion: Mixer
DESCRIPTION:We don’t have a program scheduled. Join us for dinner and expect a robust conversation on current events. Hear about what is happening in the community. \nThis event is free. Won’t you consider purchasing dinner from our host location? See their menu  \nPlease reply to this message if you plan to attend.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/drinks-discussion-mixer/
LOCATION:Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza – Elgin\, 64 S Grove Ave.\, Elgin\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190605T194942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T195153Z
UID:8921-1560160800-1560165300@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Women's Right to Vote Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us with the League of Women Voters of Illinois as we celebrate the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Illinois being the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment. \nThe LWVIL Executive Director\, Audra Wilson\, will be speaking at 10:15 am about the importance of the League’s work that made this day possible in 1919 and the work that we are doing in 2019 that continues the fight to make democracy work for all. Lt. Governor Stratton and others will be in attendance to celebrate with us. \nWe are asking all League members and supporters to WEAR WHITE in solidarity and celebration of this historic moment that marks the 100 years of work of the League of Women Voters in Illinois and the state of Illinois in supporting the rights of women.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/celebrate-womens-right-to-vote-day/
LOCATION:Federal Center & Plaza\, 219 S Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190323T184437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T184437Z
UID:8887-1553788800-1553803200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Get the Zed Out
DESCRIPTION:Hey Gen Z and millennial voters\, it’s Spring Break! Join us for a free stay-cation party with a purpose.\nThere will be plenty of free pizza and Elgin’s Mama Lee’s Gourmet Popcorn.\nHave fun while you learn about Grace Period Voter Registration and the upcoming April 2 election.\nBring a friend to enjoy the music and have a good time.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/get-the-zed-out/
LOCATION:Danny’s on Douglas\, 231 Douglas Ave.\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T195418
CREATED:20190108T211644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T230002Z
UID:8419-1553335200-1553344200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum: School District U-46 Board and ECC District 509 Trustees
DESCRIPTION:The LWV of the Elgin Area cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the April Consolidated Election. Invited candidates include 8 candidates for 4 School Board seats with District U-46 and 5 candidates for 2 seats for Elgin Community College District 509  Trustee. \nDuring the first half hour\, voters will have the opportunity to talk informally to the candidates in a “Meet and Greet” before the Forum begins promptly at 10:30 am. \nClick here to view a list of candidates for U-46 and their questionnaire responses. \nClick here to view a list of candidates for ECC and their questionnaire responses.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-4/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections
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