Events

Join the League of Women Voters of Chicago to hear from Dr. Larry McClellan, historian and author, who will discuss the history of freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Illinois. We’ll gather at the University of Chicago’s Regenstein Library (Room 122). The event will also be available virtually. It is free to attend and open to the public. Dr. McClellan’s award award-winning book, Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois (Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 2023), will be available for sale at the event. Register to attend https://lwvchicago.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=63404&item_id=2462891 Thank you to the University of [...]

On February 4, join attorney Katie Garvey from the Environmental Law and Policy Center and Elle Gadient, Delaware County Farmer & Iowa Farmers Union Beginning Farmer Representative, for a discussion of a federal lawsuit aimed at abolishing Swampbuster provisions that protect wetlands on agricultural lands. This program, hosted by LWV Upper Mississippi River River Region, will look at this last bulwark of protection remaining after the Sackett decision gutted wetland protections in the Clean Water Act. Registration required! Click here. https://lwvmn.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ca6205ac1b3b1b941186dd142&id=c3dce40b56&e=46e014034a

Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford for an exciting and informative civic event. Janie Rott, Superintendent of the Water Division for the City of Rockford will kick things off by presenting: "Is Our Water Safe?” She will discuss city water issues, PFA’s and the ongoing lead pipe removal program. This event is organized by our LWVGR Environmental Committee. The water presentation will be followed by a Primary Candidate Meet and Greet where there are eight competitive races on the City of Rockford primary ballot! The public is welcome and refreshments will be provided.

Get briefed! Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois for our annual look at current issues. Learn from experts and be prepared to advocate for change in your community and state.

Suzi Wirtz serves as Executive Director for the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and Foundation. Join the League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area for an engaging discussion about the critical and unique role park districts play in Illinois, when it comes to enhancing the community and promoting civic engagement. Registration is not required and there is no cost to you. Hot coffee, cake and conversation will be available at 9:30am before the event.

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=634&

Sundown laws, which restricted or forbade the presence of Black Americans in certain towns after sunset, were not uncommon before the Civil Rights era. For a time, Naperville also had a sundown policy. LWV Naperville's Ideas Forum will focus on Naperville's history of sunset laws, as researched by a group of North Central College students mentored by associate professor of criminology Raleigh Blasdell.

Interested in learning the techniques for moderating an efficient and effective League candidate forum in the current atmosphere? While the rules have not changed much, the challenges of conducting a fair and cordial forum have. Whether you’ve gone through League training previously or are new to the position, join us for this essential updated training. Registration required. You must be a League member to attend. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=744&