Events

The League's Observer Corps play a key role in community education and engagement. Trained Observers help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally, while encouraging government transparency and accountability. Learn more about the Observer Corps. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eb87706d3837677cd92bc85/t/5f501303c3d245426c596b10/1599083268675/observer-program-090220.pdf Join us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer! Observer training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=649&

DON'T MISS this inspiring story of the multi-racial, multi-generational, bipartisan effort to make the ERA the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution! Ratified shows us the tenacity required by ordinary citizens to bend the arc towards justice. You'll be inspired to contact the Biden administration every day, urging the president to direct the archivist to publish the ERA to our US Constitution.

Audra Wilson, President and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, will present a look at poverty through the lens of gender equity. Join us to learn how we can make a difference! Register. https://pj67ludab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MafDwZ4cNB6SGBznTU2zkMjwGjEiwgbT_mot3nV3NOB6nyYB3f1gPCKxvTXq7AathgheeUdk6liSBLJve2viR1VHfGROoFSL-X2S03Dwo2AHMOYVi_U3_AX2_7bl4s_fRFFlUJ8bgPw5gUjFkW4oOjeQAHS1gxqkEu8gKolZ4Plzc0LQMY-NpR5ISl0hbuxVSdm-5o7j2QRuVuDeTs_Vl4w-klHHOmJYuIIWrgUhfGAWbyQUB9OEWg==&c=tdaI8tfId5jv29OIyQKqWB0v7qRo_rK7JIQhsG4W3A2NL_D8rNqzNQ==&ch=RCpb98xayrB0IBMHwMSNPQrxZyAoN3tNIDHFf9-N1lSgqWfOK1ohZw== This virtual event is part of our Democracy and Equity Education Series, brought to you by LWVIL's Issues & Advocacy Committee. About the Speaker President and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Audra Wilson has been a champion for racial and economic justice for more than 20 years. She is a lawyer, policy shaper, community mobilizer, teacher, and executive. Early in her [...]

Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford for a great overview of our immigration system and what to expect from the incoming presidential administration. LWVGR’s Immigration Chair and immigration attorney Sara Dady is presenting. Why is it so hard for people to immigrate "the right way" to the US? • US laws for immigration were passed in 1965 and have received no updates in over 30 years. • Very few people are eligible to even apply for a green card to the United States. • Work visas are limited, expensive for employers, and take a long time [...]

Please join the League of Women Voters of Rockford to learn how other organizations are responding to the incoming administration, and how YOU can help. Speakers will include our very own Becky Simon, president of the League of Women Voters of Illinois! Plus... Immigration - Luz Ramirez - YWCA LGBTQ+ - Phyllis Gallisath - The Liam Foundation Reproductive Rights - Anne Schreiner - Planned Parenthood Violence Against Women - Megan Brechon - Family Peace Center Disability Justice + Accessibility - Alice Nichols + Jessica Wexell - RAMP Did you know that the term “ReSisterhood" is the name of a documentary [...]

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas and various local libraries are proud to present a post-election update featuring WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek, who will speak about life after the election, the election results, and what we can expect from the upcoming four years. You can choose to attend in-person or watch online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering. The public is invited to attend. https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/handlers/celinks.ashx?id=34307 More information and registration https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/handlers/celinks.ashx?id=45942 This event is held in partnership with the Schaumburg Library as well as the following library co-sponsors: Bellwood Public Library Linda Sokol Francis [...]