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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
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SUMMARY:A View from Illinois\, Minnesota and Wisconsin on SaltWise and SaltSmart Practices (LWV Upper Mississippi River Region)
DESCRIPTION:Salt is a big problem for streams\, lakes and rivers in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Salt breaks down into sodium and chloride\, which moves freely through soil and builds up in water bodies. Chloride pollution is a serious threat in the Upper Mississippi River Basin – what can be done?\nOn August 15\, the League of Women Voters of the Upper Mississippi River Region will host panelists from Illinois\, Minnesota and Wisconsin talking about programs in these states to mitigate the problems. Join us via Zoom at 7:00 pm.\nLearn more and register to attend. https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/a-view-from-illinois-minnesota-and-wisconsin-on-saltwise-and-saltsmart-practices-lwv-upper-mississippi-river-region/
LOCATION:https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20240606T163904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T163904Z
UID:10719-1718823600-1718829000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Hard Facts and Human Faces: Navigating U.S. Immigration in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Elgin Area\, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County and the League of Women Voters Aurora Area\, invite residents of Kane County and the surrounding communities to a timely and informative presentation about U.S. immigration policy and the issues arising from an imperfect and overtaxed system. The program will be held at 7 pm on June 19th in person in the meeting room at the Geneva Public Library and live streamed on BATV. \nThe guest speaker for the program is Sara Dady. Ms. Dady is the principal at Dady Law Group LLC in Rockford and has been practicing family-based immigration law for over 17 years. She writes and presents frequently on immigration topics and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform. Ms. Dady will present on the complexities surrounding immigration in the U.S. – how our history has shaped our challenges\, our system of laws\, and our political environment. Ms. Dady will discuss the current situation and outline proposals for effectively responding with short-term relief and long-term resolution. \n“Our local League of Women Voters organizations are excited to host this important presentation\,” said Patti Lackman\, Co-Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. “If we are going to solve the immigration crisis in our country and in our local communities\, we need to put politics aside and do the work of learning about the issue – including how we got ourselves into this mess\, and how we can work together to reform our immigration system while remaining true to our American ideals.” \nThe program is free and open to the public. The Geneva Public Library is located at 227 S. Seventh Street in Geneva\, Illinois. It will take place in the meeting room on June 19th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. \nThe League of Women Voters will be accepting voluntary donations at the event for the following specific items: \n\n✅disposable diapers\,\n✅feminine pads (not tampons)\,\n✅bath tissue\, and\n✅facial tissue.\n\nDonations for these items are welcome and entirely voluntary. Following the event\, the League will pass along donated items to organizations\, such as World Relief\, who take pressure off our local communities by providing much-needed assistance to arriving families. \nAnyone wishing to find out more about this program may obtain more information by calling Patti Lackman at 630-336-0531 or emailing info@lwvckc.org. \n### \nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government\, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues\, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/hard-facts-and-human-faces-navigating-u-s-immigration-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Geneva Public Library\, 227 S. Seventh Street\, Geneva\, IL\, 60134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T034601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181658Z
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SUMMARY:Gail Borden Library Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for Gail Borden Library Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election. \nThe League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races.  The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees.  No questions will be taken from the audience.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/gail-borden-library-trustees-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library – Elgin Room\, 270 N Grove Ave.\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T034104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181539Z
UID:10390-1679425200-1679432400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Village of West Dundee Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for West Dundee Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election. \nThe League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races.  The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees.  No questions will be taken from the audience.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/village-of-west-dundee-trustees-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Village Hall\, 102 South Second St.\, West Dundee\, IL 60118
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T033326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181204Z
UID:10383-1678993200-1679000400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:School District 300 Board - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for School District 300 Board in the April 2023 Consolidated Election. \nThe League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races.  The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees.  No questions will be taken from the audience.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/school-district-300-board-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Rakow Adult Activities Center\, 665 Barrington Ave\, Carpentersville\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T032953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T231627Z
UID:10381-1678388400-1678395600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Village of Gilberts Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/village-of-gilberts-trustees-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Eagle’s Club\, 325 Raymond St\, Gilberts\, IL\, 60136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T032832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181242Z
UID:10378-1678215600-1678222800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Village of East Dundee Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for Village of East Dundee Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.\nThe League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races.  The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees.  No questions will be taken from the audience.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/east-dundee-trustee-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:East Dundee Police Department – 2nd Floor Meeting Room\, 115 E 3rd St.\, East Dundee\, IL\, 60118
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T032218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181328Z
UID:10376-1677780000-1677790800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Elgin Community College and U-46 - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for Elgin Community College Trustee and School District U-46 Board in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.\nThe League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races.  The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees.  No questions will be taken from the audience.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/elgin-community-college-and-u-46-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20230206T031633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181313Z
UID:10373-1677607200-1677618000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Elgin Mayor and City Council -  Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for Elgin Mayor and City Council in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.\nThe League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races.  The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees.  No questions will be taken from the audience.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/elgin-mayor-and-city-council-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20220218T162402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T162542Z
UID:10040-1646852400-1646856000@lwvelginarea.org
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:20220112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20220103T221036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T201235Z
UID:10014-1642014000-1642019400@lwvelginarea.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20220104T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T222813Z
UID:10021-1641427200-1641513599@lwvelginarea.org
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:20211013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20210729T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T173000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20210714T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T155511Z
UID:9985-1627579800-1627579800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:LWVEA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members: \nPlease come to our first in-person gathering in over a year: the Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of The Elgin Area. \nAn email with the Proposed Program\, Slate of Candidates for the Board\, and the Proposed Budget was sent on June 27th. Please review these materials and be prepared to vote on them at the meeting.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/lwvea-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
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
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20210422T203954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T154757Z
UID:9965-1620846000-1620849600@lwvelginarea.org
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:20260516T220819
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:20200222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20200128T203540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T203613Z
UID:9275-1582365600-1582376400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Program Planning
DESCRIPTION:Members welcome!\nIt’s a brunch! Please bring a dish or drink to share.\nThis planning event typically takes 2-3 hours.\nIt’s an informal working session. \n  \nCheck your Bulletin for more information
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/program-planning-3/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20200128T203350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T203350Z
UID:9272-1581757200-1581782400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:LWVIL Issues Briefing
DESCRIPTION:During this all-day conference\, LWVIL will gather with legislators\, community influencers and issues specialists in discussing important issues that affect every individual in Illinois.\nThis will include a continental breakfast\, 2 plenary sessions (that will open and close the event)\, lunch and afternoon break out sessions.\nMore information at: https://www.lwvil.org/issues-briefing-2020.html
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/lwvil-issues-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200214T111500
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
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:20200118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20260516T220819
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:20190302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T093000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20190108T220730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T220730Z
UID:8421-1551519000-1551519000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:2019 LWVIL Issues Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join Leaguers from around the state to hear from leading experts and participate in workshops on the Issues you care most about!
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/2019-lwvil-issues-briefing/
LOCATION:University Center\, 525 S. State Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T220819
CREATED:20190108T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T193835Z
UID:8407-1547892000-1547899200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Program Planning
DESCRIPTION:Members Only Event! \nProgram planning is an essential League tool for focusing and prioritizing our work on a national\, state\, and local level.\nIt’s a brunch! Bring a dish to pass (we will have access to a kitchen).\nThis planning event typically takes 2-3 hours\, but it’s an informal working session. Feel free to leave early if you need to.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/program-planning-2/
LOCATION:Elgin Township\, 729 S. McLean Blvd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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