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Fair Voter Maps in Illinois (LWV Palos Orland Area)
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
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
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
We will be hosting a postcard writing event to reach out to new voters.
