Highlights of the First 100 Years of the OPRF League (LWV Oak Park/River Forest)

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

Please join us for an interesting discussion on the 100-year history of the League of Women Voters of Oak Park/River Forest. Free and open to the public. Bring a friend! “…we have started toward the goal that was our dream But we find the road obstructed with indifference, greed extreme, Bitter foes that we must Vanquish By a process tried, not new, Education, love of mankind, And hard work will take us through.” Mrs. Guy W. Cornwell President O.P. LWV, 1925-1926

Diversifying Your League (LWVIL & LWVWI)

https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=619&

Join the Leagues of Women Voters of Illinois and Wisconsin for an informative and inspiring evening with Demetrius Fisher, Southeast Region Organizing Director of LWVUS. Learn strategies to diversify your League from leadership to the general membership, through programming, recruitment, and outreach. Hear success stories from other Leagues and come away with action steps for greater equity, inclusion, and access in your community. This event is open only to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=619&

Get Out the Vote Postcard Party (LWV Palos Orland Area)

Palos Height Public Library 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States

The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area invite you to this public event. Join our members at our Postcard Party. We will be addressing postcards for the Campaign to Get Out the Vote. Please bring a book of stamps to help with mailing costs. We will have the coffee on at 9:30am for conversations. Be prepared to start at 10am.

Is My Vote Safe? The Integrity of Winnebago County’s Election Systems (LWV Greater Rockford)

GPS Faith Community 11189 Forest Hills Rd, Machesney Park, IL, United States

When voters feel secure that their vote is counted accurately and without interference, they are more likely to believe in the legitimacy of the election results. Local elections authorities will address concerns about voter fraud, vote tampering, voting machine accuracy, and more. Speakers: Lori Gummow, Winnebago County Clerk Ryan Brauns, Rockford Board of Elections Attendees will have opportunity to meet and greet local candidates for upcoming November 5th election. Co-hosted by LWV Greater Rockford, Rockton/Roscoe News and Harlem High School Student Council.

Winnebago County Proposition to Extend ½ Cent Sales Tax for Mental Health (LWV Greater Rockford)

Pilgrim Baptist Church 1703 S Central Ave, Rockford, IL, United States

The purpose of the panel discussion is to inform citizens about the Winnebago county proposition on the November 5th ballot: “Proposition to extend a ½ percent special county retailers; occupation tax (sales tax) for mental health purposes. To pay for mental health purposes, shall the county of Winnebago be authorized to extend an increase on its share of local sales taxes by one-half (½) percent not to exceed five (5) years, effective July 1, 2026” Wally Haas, Executive Director of Transform Rockford will moderate the panel. The panelists are: · Tim Nabors, Winnebago County Board · Sue Schroeder, Stepping Stones [...]

LWV of Oak Park River Forest Centennial Gala (LWV Oak Park/River Forest)

The Nineteenth Century Club 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

The League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest invites you to the Centennial Gala celebrating our 100th Anniversary (1924-2024) on Sunday, October 20, 5:30 pm at The Nineteenth Century Club (178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL).

Our Fight, Our Future – 2024 Voting Rights Campaign (LWV Greater Rockford)

Second First Church 318 N Church St, Rockford, IL, United States

The ACLU of Illinois, the League of Women Voters of Rockford, and the American Association of University Women are thrilled to come together to host a community discussion on voting rights and the importance of local offices on our civil liberties work. The event will include a lively discussion on voting rights, how elected officials impact our civil rights and liberties, and ways to stay involved during the election and beyond. There will also be a meet and greet for candidates for state and local office following the panel discussion. Speakers: · Khadine Bennett, ACLU of Illinois (Panelist) · Jennifer [...]

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