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  • Civic Awareness Series: The National Popular Vote Bill (LWV Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas)

    Schaumburg Library - Main,130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193, USA, ZOOM

    LWVPA and Schaumburg Library will host Professor David Faris from Roosevelt University. He will discuss the National Popular Vote Bill and the current presidential election process called the Electoral College. Join us to learn more about the history of the electoral college and its impact on government as our country continues to grow. Register to attend. https://www.lwvpalatinearea.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=255645&item_id=2657636

  • Immigration and Due Process: Panel Discussion (LWV Elgin Area and LWV Central Kane County)

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    Gail Borden Public Library 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, United States

    Don't understand US immigration policy? Join attorney Sarah Dady and a panel of experts in this non-partisan educational program co-sponsored by area Leagues of Women Voters and AAUW groups. This program will feature legal and policy experts on U.S. immigration law, enforcement practices, and their impact on communities in Illinois. The panel will include: Sara Dady, Immigration Attorney and Principal of Dady Law Group, LLC; Fred Tsao, Senior Policy Counsel, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR); Jamie Mosser, Kane County State's Attorney. Please register to attend. https://attend.gailborden.info/event/13761611

  • Power of Protest in Global and Local Politics (LWV DeKalb County)

    Visitor Center at Ellwood House Museum,420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA, https://www.ellwoodhouse.org/calendar

    Ches Thurber, Professor of Political Science at NIU, will discuss what we know about protest movements from US history and from around the world. What does it mean at this moment in United States political history? This free event will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Ellwood House Visitor Center at 420 Linden Place, DeKalb. The program is free and there will be time for questions and discussion. Registration for either virtual or in person is encouraged here https://book.peek.com/s/ee79b363-72d6-4abe-bd4d-c4968b3128a4/vzyyx or at https://www.ellwoodhouse.org/calendar www.ellwoodhouse.org/calendar https://www.ellwoodhouse.org/calendar . The Arts in Action Exhibit at the Ellwood House Museum will be available for [...]

  • Climate Solutions For All (LWV Elgin Area)

    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)

    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) [...]

  • Ethics In Government (LWV Palos Orland Area)

    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) [...]

  • From Head Start to High School: Protecting Public Education (LWV Glen Ellyn)

    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. [...]

  • ENERGIZE Leadership Training

    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.