Events

LWVIL Issues & Advocacy's monthly Lunch & Learn series will next discuss how to conduct an effective legislative interview from LWVIL Issues Specialist Donna Limper. This 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==

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford will introduce us to the judiciary system and share her experience in the Illinois courts. Hear about similarities and differences with the federal level. This event is open only to League members. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA , where you can submit a question for the Justice. ABOUT THE SPEAKER After years as a practicing attorney, Justice Rochford was appointed as Associate Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County in December 2012. She was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court from the Second Judicial District in 2022. Justice Rochford is active in [...]

See and hear Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low as adapted and performed by Betsy Means of Women Lore. Come early and join us for coffee and conversation at 9:30am before the event begins at 10am. Juliet Gordon Low (1860-1927 was an enthusiastic organizer and Fundraiser who led the formation of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912. By the time of her death, the Girl Scout had become a successful national organization.

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=654

LWVIL invites local League communications chairs and volunteers to gather and share ideas. During this roundtable, we will give an overview of Canva resources that LWVIL has for all local Leagues and present a Canva tutorial for those new to the graphic design tool. This roundtable is only open to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=749&

In recognition of Women's Equal Pay Day, our Democracy and Equity Series will feature a presentation from Sharmili Majmudar of Women Employed about working women and the wage gap. Register. https://pj67ludab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgAfxSkARr4nGkQQuP0f279te1Dm3Dd-P4uK17aA5It1MZLlmvq4_U_63M-doxrEtO-3IIN8CvbYE3o7hW6zuW3OgWVwx4LSvtYiuijQj5qIJDR6CHOG_pm7awwj9Lobht14uBqkdlyhz52oCU9zdnPxsVuwI91kIX_iOs1wI3f5T3rQLQCVQRdGWAbSPwhex4qBNH-9zccseuOkyyOzbxUb4JNARTiod9o4jMf0BETAz5mJp8CVg==&c=kAadBWtljs1fpx7z4v6ZjjlipeEebkKN-342p0TjqvSjEVxKlLqpPw==&ch=Zg55m4VXssm9FXLlTmLCWI0r5sJVhPVTiLfBFzaf0dqDJuGC701zqA== This event is free and open to the public. About the Speaker Sharmili Majmudar is Executive Vice President of Policy, Programs, and Research for Women Employed. She oversees Women Employed’s development and implementation of strategic policy and systems change priorities advancing economic justice for women. She heads the organization’s advocacy efforts for the voluntary implementation of aspects of good quality jobs so employees can achieve economic stability, developing and [...]

Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring academics and activists committed to public institutions that empower young citizens with critical knowledge and skills of analysis and discernment. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=764& Our guest panelists include Albert Chan, social studies teacher at Niles North and Niles West High School, advocate for the TEAACH Act, the nation's first school code amendment ensuring that Asian American history is taught in all Illinois elementary and secondary schools; Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, President and CEO of Chicago Defender Charities, which produces the Bud Billiken Parade and Festival; and Veronica Arreola, inaugural director of Hispanic Serving Institution [...]

LWV Greater Rockford is partnering with Stateline Indivisible on the Hands Off! day of democracy action on Saturday, April 5. Like the Light For our Democracy event, LWVUS is an official sponsor of the Hands Off! event. Please join League members and use this link to sign up: https://mobilize.us/s/LpVkDG https://mobilize.us/s/LpVkDG?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3EQvwfUczVlISkAKWFvGty7kp5Z2wHjkp3tAVKtDyUmnt3Fsw3Lz-Ty3E_aem_Oy6eCWD2kxDbskfeNBzHYA We will meet at the park, there will be a march for those who are able, and a return to the park for a rally - bring your signs! LWVGR Immigration Chair Sara Dady will be one of several speakers. Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to [...]