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SUMMARY:Dr. Larry McClellan and the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Chicago to hear from Dr. Larry McClellan\, historian and author\, who will discuss the history of freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Illinois.\nWe’ll gather at the University of Chicago’s Regenstein Library (Room 122). The event will also be available virtually. It is free to attend and open to the public.\nDr. McClellan’s award award-winning book\, Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois (Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press\, 2023)\, will be available for sale at the event.\nRegister to attend https://lwvchicago.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=63404&item_id=2462891\nThank you to the University of Chicago Library for co-sponsoring this program.\nThis event is part of our Chicago in Focus lecture series\, which seeks to highlight and explore the most important issues facing Chicagoans today.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/dr-larry-mcclellan-and-the-underground-railroad/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:Federal Lawsuit Aims to Eliminate Wetlands Protection (LWV Upper Mississippi River River Region)
DESCRIPTION:On February 4\, join attorney Katie Garvey from the Environmental Law and Policy Center and Elle Gadient\, Delaware County Farmer & Iowa Farmers Union Beginning Farmer Representative\, for a discussion of a federal lawsuit aimed at abolishing Swampbuster provisions that protect wetlands on agricultural lands.\nThis program\, hosted by LWV Upper Mississippi River River Region\, will look at this last bulwark of protection remaining after the Sackett decision gutted wetland protections in the Clean Water Act.\nRegistration required! Click here. https://lwvmn.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca6205ac1b3b1b941186dd142&id=c3dce40b56&e=46e014034a
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/federal-lawsuit-aims-to-eliminate-wetlands-protection-lwv-upper-mississippi-river-river-region/
LOCATION:https://lwvmn.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca6205ac1b3b1b941186dd142&id=c3dce40b56&e=46e014034a
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:“Is Our Water Safe?” followed by Primary Candidate Meet and Greet (LWV Greater Rockford)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford for an exciting and informative civic event. Janie Rott\, Superintendent of the Water Division for the City of Rockford will kick things off by presenting: “Is Our Water Safe?” She will discuss city water issues\, PFA’s and the ongoing lead pipe removal program. This event is organized by our LWVGR Environmental Committee.\nThe water presentation will be followed by a Primary Candidate Meet and Greet where there are eight competitive races on the City of Rockford primary ballot!\nThe public is welcome and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/is-our-water-safe-followed-by-primary-candidate-meet-and-greet-lwv-greater-rockford/
LOCATION:New Zion Baptist Church\,4747 West Riverside Boulevard\, Rockford\, IL
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
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SUMMARY:Issues Briefing 2025 (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Get briefed! Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois for our annual look at current issues. Learn from experts and be prepared to advocate for change in your community and state.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/issues-briefing-2025-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature and Neighborhoods (LWV Palos Orland Area)
DESCRIPTION:Suzi Wirtz serves as Executive Director for the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and Foundation. Join the League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area for an engaging discussion about the critical and unique role park districts play in Illinois\, when it comes to enhancing the community and promoting civic engagement.\nRegistration is not required and there is no cost to you.\nHot coffee\, cake and conversation will be available at 9:30am before the event.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/nature-and-neighborhoods-lwv-palos-orland-area/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S 71st Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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\nJoin us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer!\nObserver training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=634&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/observer-corps-training-lwvil-5/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=634&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:When Naperville Was a 'Sundown Town' (LWV Naperville)
DESCRIPTION:Sundown laws\, which restricted or forbade the presence of Black Americans in certain towns after sunset\, were not uncommon before the Civil Rights era. For a time\, Naperville also had a sundown policy. LWV Naperville’s Ideas Forum will focus on Naperville’s history of sunset laws\, as researched by a group of North Central College students mentored by associate professor of criminology Raleigh Blasdell.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/when-naperville-was-a-sundown-town-lwv-naperville/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MWZvVEeBRYSIvY5qEg8inA#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:Moderator Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning the techniques for moderating an efficient and effective League candidate forum in the current atmosphere? While the rules have not changed much\, the challenges of conducting a fair and cordial forum have.\nWhether you’ve gone through League training previously or are new to the position\, join us for this essential updated training.\nRegistration required. You must be a League member to attend.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=744&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/moderator-training-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250225T233326Z
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UID:11219-1740571200-1740574800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Legislative Interviews (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:LWVIL Issues & Advocacy’s monthly Lunch & Learn series will next discuss how to conduct an effective legislative interview from LWVIL Issues Specialist Donna Limper.\nThis program is open only to League members. Register. https://pj67ludab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgAfxSkARr4nGkQQuP0f279te1Dm3Dd-P4uK17aA5It1MZLlmvq4_U_63M-doxra_904vfgtQpJNXHCH__l387atFJZSEPgmjP56wuI3pGEyvzlttQ2OhBuQhALA3evCql_50Raped4CSkjS2zeMZy3M5BhjTnw6gyrDHkRcNsyIod_KeIdAh1m0Pq0N-dWfrF5PSZHcJZMHrgg5LcaNw1f5O57zjNqwIgwjqDte7Sdvvf2DczglQ==&c=kAadBWtljs1fpx7z4v6ZjjlipeEebkKN-342p0TjqvSjEVxKlLqpPw==&ch=Zg55m4VXssm9FXLlTmLCWI0r5sJVhPVTiLfBFzaf0dqDJuGC701zqA==
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/lunch-learn-legislative-interviews-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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