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  • CUSD 300 & ECC Candidate Forum

    Rakow Senior Center, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville, IL 60110

    The LWV of the Elgin Area Rutland-Dundee Townships Committee cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running for Community Unit School Dist. 300 Board of Education and Elgin Community College Dist. 509 Trustees. Candidates for the following contested race has been invited to participate: Community Unit School Dist. 300 (6 for 3 seats) - Kathleen Burley - Anne B. Miller - Nicole Beyer - David J. Scarpino - Mary McNicholas - Leslie LaMarca Elgin Community College Dist. 509 (5 for 3 seats) - Jennifer Rakow - John Duffy - Candace McCreary - Roger Maxwell [...]

  • 2017 LWVIL State Convention

    League of Women Voters of Illinois 332 S Michigan Ave Ste 634, Chicago, IL, United States

    The 2017 LWVIL Convention Committee has been busy planning the upcoming June 10th and 11th Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport, 2930 S River Road in Des Plaines. The Issues and Membership Committees have been working equally as hard on putting together a variety of workshops during the pre-convention program on Friday, June 9th. A dine-around experience with fellow Leaguers will occur during the event of Friday, the 9th.

  • Civic Engagement Expo

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

    An event focused on teaching people how to become civically engaged in the Elgin, IL area. Part of the event will focus on how to be able to tell real news from "fake news" and how to use voting machines. People will also be able to see what civic engagement groups are in the Elgin area from both sides of the political spectrum.

  • Budget Issues Devastating Kane County’s Social Services

    Please join the League of Women Voter's of Central Kane County and several other area nonprofits at a press conference on the :StateFederal Budget ISsues Devasting Kane County's Social Service Safety Net"

  • Salon Chat: LWVIL Convention Recap

    Emmett's West Dundee 128 W Main St, West Dundee, IL, United States

    - Environmental Justice: Past, Present, and Uncertain Future - Using Social Media Effectively - Discussing Controversial Topics – Civics Education Lesson For Our Time - Engaging New Members/Developing Tomorrow’s League Leaders - Advocacy Through Alliances and Collaboration – Two Examples - Consolidation of Governmental Units Local Program Toolbox These are just a few of the topics that our attendees at this year's LWVIL Convention learned about. In addition, LWVUS CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris, Ph.D., spoke about diversity in the League. EBONY magazine Editor-in-Chief Kyra Kyles addressed the group on changing the narrative in discussions of race. Don't miss this event [...]

  • 2017 State of the State Luncheon

    League of Women Voters of Illinois 332 S Michigan Ave Ste 634, Chicago, IL, United States

    "Shining the Light of Truth," the theme for the 2017 event, is inspired by a quote from Ida B. Wells (1862-1931). journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, and early leader of the civils rights movement. Illinois' Senior Senator, the Honorable Dick Durbin and Chicago Emmy Award winning investigative reporter Renee Ferguson will make this year's program a compelling and timely one. Reservations are due by October 2.

  • How to Run for Office- A Women’s Focus

    YWCA Elgin 220 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL, United States

    Join us and let local politicians, campaign managers and social media experts teach you the ins and outs of running for office from their own personal experiences. $30 Registration Fee (box lunch is included in the registration fee)

  • Current Threats to Civil Liberties in America

    The past few months have presented numerous challenges to established rights, privileges and truths long held to be self-evident. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area and Elgin Community College are honored to offer an educational program featuring Edwin C. Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy for ACLU of Illinois, who will discuss the most pressing civil liberties issues of the day. There will be time for audience Q & A. If you'd like to get a question into the queue early, message this facebook page. Mr. Yohnka began his job at the ACLU in June 1999. [...]