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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&

LWVIL Issues & Advocacy's monthly Lunch & Learn series will next discuss how to conduct an effective legislative interview from LWVIL Issues Specialist Donna Limper. This program is open only to League members. Register. https://pj67ludab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgAfxSkARr4nGkQQuP0f279te1Dm3Dd-P4uK17aA5It1MZLlmvq4_U_63M-doxra_904vfgtQpJNXHCH__l387atFJZSEPgmjP56wuI3pGEyvzlttQ2OhBuQhALA3evCql_50Raped4CSkjS2zeMZy3M5BhjTnw6gyrDHkRcNsyIod_KeIdAh1m0Pq0N-dWfrF5PSZHcJZMHrgg5LcaNw1f5O57zjNqwIgwjqDte7Sdvvf2DczglQ==&c=kAadBWtljs1fpx7z4v6ZjjlipeEebkKN-342p0TjqvSjEVxKlLqpPw==&ch=Zg55m4VXssm9FXLlTmLCWI0r5sJVhPVTiLfBFzaf0dqDJuGC701zqA==

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford will introduce us to the judiciary system and share her experience in the Illinois courts. Hear about similarities and differences with the federal level. This event is open only to League members. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA , where you can submit a question for the Justice. ABOUT THE SPEAKER After years as a practicing attorney, Justice Rochford was appointed as Associate Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County in December 2012. She was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court from the Second Judicial District in 2022. Justice Rochford is active in [...]