Climate Solutions For All (LWV Elgin Area)
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorne HIll Nature Center, 28 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL, United States
Sandy Kaptain, Climate Chair for the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area, will speak on the 10 Actions to Tackle Climate Change we can all do. And Jessica VanDyke, Sustainability Coordinator of the City of Elgin, will talk about the proposed Elgin Climate Action Plan! Join us for an engaging discussion of this crucial topic.

Ethics In Government (LWV Palos Orland Area)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States
The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area is hosting our next event for voter education: “Ethics in Government” on Saturday morning, September 13, 2025 at 10am
Join us for coffee and conversation at 9:30am. At 10 am, after announcements, hear our local mayors discuss ethics in government in a digital age.
Mayors Jim Dodge of Orland Park, Robert Straz of Palos Heights, Jerry Bennett of Palos Hills and Nicole Milovich-Walters of Palos Park will speak and respond to questions.
League of Women Voters member and award-winning author of Good Digital Citizen (under the pen name: Kori Kastell) will moderate the panel.
Free for everyone and no registration is required.

From Head Start to High School: Protecting Public Education (LWV Glen Ellyn)
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:15 | IL
Hear from our expert panel of state and local level leaders engaged in shaping education in Illinois, as they discuss current threats to public education and what can be done to protect our schools, programs, faculty, students and families.
* Ann Courter, Education Issues Specialist, LWVIL
* Shauna Ejah, Illinois Action for Children
* Lauri Morrison-Frichtl, Executive Director Illinois Head Start Association
* Sarah O’Donnell, Executive Director Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center
* Jessica Santee, Superintendent of Schools, Glenbard District 87
Moderated by Erica Nelson, LWVGE
Via Zoom Sept 18th 7pm-8:15pm
COMMUNITY MEETING – ALL ARE WELCOME.
Register to attend. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ov3M_VFrQKi2LrBfQd1V8A#/registration

ENERGIZE Leadership Training
2025-09-20 01:00 - 16:00 | IL
It’s time for LWVIL’s annual leadership training! This virtual event is open to all new and experienced leaders of Illinois local Leagues, as well as any interested members. We will learn about hot topics Leagues are facing and gain tools for moving forward.

Becoming An Informed Citizen (LWV Palos Orland Area)
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Lemont Public Library District, 49 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States
The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area (LWVPOA) is hosting our next event for voter education: “Becoming An Informed Citizen” on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Co-President of LWVPOA, Elaine Savage, and Vice-President, Sheryl Szot Gallaher, will present some tools to prepare your approach and evaluation of the information received in this rapidly evolving digital landscape. Questions and discussion will follow.
Free for everyone and no registration is required.

Defending Democracy: An Interactive Forum (LWV Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle)
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Three Corners Grill and Tap, 7231 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL, United States
What does democracy mean to you? How can we work to keep it? We need your feedback to drive our efforts to defend democracy in our community and country. This will be an interactive forum welcome to all people ages 16 and older. Appetizers provided; other food and drinks available for purchase.

Community Meeting: Women in Educational Leadership (LWV Glen Ellyn)
2025-11-05 18:45 - 20:00 | Glen Ellyn Police Department, 65 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States
Ms. Santee, one of only a few women Superintendents of a major school district in Illinois, will discuss the critical importance of women’s leadership in education.
This event is sponsored by LWV Glen Ellyn.

Separation of Church and State: History, Law, and Democracy (LWV Roselle-Bloomingdale)
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P69ev-3sQ5ibHFpO-2xbdA#/registration
Join the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale for a discussion on faith and freedom.
As our communities face growing divisions that strain both our social fabric and representative democracy, civic education is more important than ever. The principle of separation of church and state ensures government neutrality in religious matters—yet it is increasingly in the news. Recently, a federal judge ruled that Texas’s SB10 law, requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, likely violates both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment. At the same time, the Internal Revenue Service announced that houses of worship may endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, a dramatic shift from longstanding practice.
Our keynote speaker, Sheldon Nahmod, Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at Chicago-Kent College of Law, is a nationally recognized expert in constitutional law. He will provide historical context on the Founding Fathers’ differing views, review key constitutional provisions, and discuss today’s political interpretations of church-state separation.
Following his presentation, panelists from three faith-based organizations will share how their work addresses issues of religious freedom, democracy, and bridging divides: Dr. Vincent Bacote, Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College, Chris Crawford, Senior Director of Civic Strategies at Interfaith America, and Terry Kyllo, Lutheran Pastor and Executive Director of Paths to Understanding. A moderated Q&A session will close the event.
Register to attend. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P69ev-3sQ5ibHFpO-2xbdA
This event is open to the public, and attendees do not need to become a League member to attend. The program will be recorded and posted on the League’s website, http://lwvrb.org , for later viewing as well.

Fair Voter Maps in Illinois (LWV Palos Orland Area)
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States
The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area is hosting our next event for voter education: “Fair Voter Maps in Illinois” on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025 at 10am.
Join us for conversations at 9:30am. At 10 am, after announcements, Dr. Kate Donovan, a member of the Redistricting Data Hub will join our in-person group by Zoom from New York State. Dr. Donovan will explain how and why maps for federal, state and local districts are created.
In Illinois, a bi-partisan effort to draw fair maps for the state legislative districts has until this spring 2026 to get enough at least 328,171 signatures to place an amendment to the Illinois Constitution on the ballot. Traditionally, supporters try to seek double the minimum number of signatures. We will have an opportunity to examine this proposal.
Free for everyone. This is a hybrid event. To join this presentation by zoom, please send your name by email to palosorlandlwv@gmail.com mailto:palosorlandlwv@gmail.com . A invitation to join the Zoom event will be sent by November 6, 2025.
Check us out at our new website: https://palos-orlandil.lwv.org/

Observer Corps Training
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
The League’s trained 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.
Interested in being a member of the League Observers Corps? Have you been an observer for more than two or three years and are looking to refresh your trainingand learn about the latest trends? This training will go into the WHY we observe our local legislative bodies as much as the best practices to do so.
This training is open only to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=854&

Lunch & Learn: The Electoral College (LWVIL)
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
Our monthly Lunch & Learn series will feature a virtual presentation from LWV Chicago Vice President John Engle on the Electoral College on Wednesday, November 19 at noon.
This virtual meeting is open only to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=859&

Affordable Housing in our Local Communities (LWV La Grange Area)
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | La Grange Public Library, 10 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL, United States
People in our western suburbs are clamoring for more affordable housing. Where are the reasonably priced homes, condos, and apartments?
That’s LWV La Grange Area’s question for Tina Rounds, CEO of BEDSPLUS. Tina will help us all understand the extent of the concern, and the solutions she’s found. Since she began as Chief Executive Officer of BEDS PLUS in 2012, she’s gained a deep understanding of the housing challenges facing struggling area residents. With help from her board, staff, and donors she’s found accommodation for thousands of residents needing emergency, interim, transitional, and supportive housing in our local communities. Always resourceful, Tina has learned to deal with landlords, building owners, and zoning boards to create, repurpose, or redevelop existing housing.

Civic Awareness Series: Navigating Challenging Conversations (LWV Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg)
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Schaumburg Township Library Main, 130 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Braver Angels https://braverangels.org/ hosts a workshop to help you learn to navigate difficult conversations. Learn to disagree with others honestly and respectfully while welcoming opportunities to engage and work with those of differing opinions. Braver Angels is an organization whose mission is to bring people together by finding common ground and strengthening our democratic republic.
Maryanne Colter from Braver Angels will be our speaker.
This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas.
Hybrid: register below.
Thursday November 20, 2025 7-8 pm
Schaumburg District Library
130 S. Roselle Rd, Rasmussen Room
Schaumburg IL 60193 https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14347935#
Register: https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14348136 https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=14348136
https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/ https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/

Combatting Poverty in DuPage County (LWV Glen Ellyn)
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Glen Ellyn Police Station, 65 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States
Now more than ever, many are facing the threat of being unhoused, facing hunger, or going without basic healthcare.
All are welcome to this community meeting featuring a panel of local nonprofits that focus on local individuals and families who need a helping hand. We will hear from:
* Laura Glaza, ED Glen House Food Pantry
* Kara Murphy, President of the DuPage Health Coalition
* Amy Van Polen, CEO for Bridge Communities
If you are able to donate, please bring grocery or pharmacy gift cards. There is also a list of other high-need items on the Glen Ellyn League website event listing http://www.lwvge.org/upcoming-events/2025/11/20/combatting-poverty-in-dupage-county .

Drinks & Discussion
2026-07-14 18:00, 2026-08-11 18:00, 2026-09-08 18:00, 2026-10-13 18:00, 2026-11-10 18:00 | The Grumpy Goat, 875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL, 60123, United States

Day of Action in Honor of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
2026-08-08 | IL
We will be hosting a postcard writing event to reach out to new voters.
