LWV

Briefing: Chicago’s Elected School Board (LWV Chicago)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration
Join the League of Women Voters of Chicago to hear from Becky Vevea, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago. Becky will be addressing Chicago school issues, including the new elected school board.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will begin the transition to an elected school board https://www.lwvchicago.org/news/chicago-elected-school-board-2024 with the General Election on November 5, 2024, when half of the Board members will be elected.
Register to attend https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration

Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It (LWVIL)
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration
We’re all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.
Join Illinois public libraries for a virtual talk with Professor Dan Simons, co-author of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, brought to you in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Illinois Mis/Disinformation Task Force.
Register to attend. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration
About the Speaker
Dr. Daniel J. Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory. In addition to his position in the Department of Psychology, he has courtesy appointments in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising and the Gies College of Business. His research explores the limits of awareness and memory, the reasons why we often are unaware of those limits, and the implications of such limits for our personal and professional lives.
Dr. Simons received his BA from Carleton College and his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Cornell University. He spent five years on the faculty at Harvard University before moving to Illinois in 2002. He is a Fellow and Charter Member of the Association for Psychological Science, a fellow of the Psychonomic Society, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, and he has received many awards for his research and teaching, including the 2003 Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association. He and his co-author Christopher Chabris received the 2004 Ig Nobel Award (given for research that “first makes you laugh and then makes you think”). He was the founding editor in chief of the APS journal, Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science.
He is the co-author, with Christopher Chabris, of the 2023 book Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It as well as the 2010 New York Times bestseller, The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us. He has published more than 100 scholarly papers and has penned articles for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, Smithsonian Magazine, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, and many other outlets. His work has been featured in science museums worldwide. In addition to his talks for academic audiences, he speaks regularly to companies, organizations, societies, and the broader public.
Dr. Simons has won awards for his teaching and mentoring, and he currently teaches undergraduate statistics and graduate courses on research practices, speaking and writing for broad audiences, and special topics related to attention and awareness (including a course on psychology and magic).
His hobbies include biking, juggling, bridge, chess, and wearing gorilla suits in public.

Review of Recent US Supreme Court Decisions (LWV La Grange Area)
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N la Grange Rd, La Grange Park, IL, United States
The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area will host a review of recent Supreme Court decisions. LWV La Grange Area board member Janice Goldberg, who has closely followed and reported on Supreme Court decisions for many years, will present another informative review of some of SCOTUS’ important decisions during its last session (October 2023-June 2024). Jan will provide a general retrospective on the cases that were before the Court and discuss a few of them in more detail.
Among these are (1) Trump v. United States—the “Presidential Immunity” case, (2) Snyder v. US—a corruption case that deals with the Mike Madigan trial and sentencing in the ComEd 4 convictions, and (3) Lopez Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (the Secretary of Commerce) that has huge implications for how federal agencies enforce rules, known as the “Chevron Deference” Case. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

The Electoral College: Is it good for our democracy? (LWV Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area)
2024-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults), 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United States
League of Women Voters Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area is hosting their Fall Kick-Off as a community education event on National Voter Registration Day.
Joy Guscott-Mueller, President of the LWV Lake Michigan Region, will be sharing how and why the LWV is advocating for the elimination of The Electoral College.
All are invited to join us at CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults), 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 at 6:30PM on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Please arrive early for socializing and connecting from 6:30 to 7PM. The program will begin promptly at 7PM.

'Democracy at Risk' Film Festival (LWV Chicago)
2024-09-16 18:00 - 2024-09-21 15:00 | Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St, Chicago, IL, United States
In collaboration with the Gene Siskel Film Center, the League of Women Voters of Chicago presents four cinematic explorations of democracy’s trials and tribulations.
Underscoring the League’s dedication to stimulating conversation, enhancing understanding about democratic institutions, and the crucial role of civic involvement, Democracy at Risk features four films that highlight historical and relevant issues shaping politics. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to civic engagement, Democracy at Risk will deepen your appreciation for democracy’s complexities and the vital work that goes into fostering informed and active participation in government.
Film Showings:
* Monday, September 16, 6:00 pm: PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON
* Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 pm: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN
* Friday, September 20, 6:00 pm: COSTA-GAVRAS’ “Z”
* Saturday, September 21, 2:00 pm: A FACE IN THE CROWD
Get tickets! https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/democracy

Lunch & Learn: Defend Democracy Drop-Ins (LWVIL)
2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609&
Calling all local Leagues! LWVIL is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn session to introduce our Defend Democracy Drop-In program.
Defend Democracy Drop-Ins are energizing meet-ups where League members and their friends can get together to take action on issues they care about. Join us to learn more about what a Defend Democracy Drop-In is, why it’s an excellent program, and how you can implement them for your local League.
Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609& All League members are welcome.

An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America (LWV Palos-Orland area)
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States
Join the authors at this presentation of their book, I’M SORRY FOR MY LOSS: AN URGENT EXAMINATION OF REPRODUCTIVE CARE IN AMERICA, to be released on September 24, 2024.
Doors open at 9:30 AM for coffee and a sweet. You will have an opportunity to speak with the authors, Rebecca Little and Colleen Long, before the program.
Insights from other authors who have written on this subject:
“Written with compassion and rigorous research, this is a book America needs right now.” — Leah Hazard, midwife and author of Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began
“This richly reported and deeply personal book is not just for people who have experienced pregnancy loss, but for anyone who cares about women living in America today.” — Jessica Zucker, PhD, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement

Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:00
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=614&

SCOTUS Recap (LWVIL)
2024-09-11 18:30 - 19:45 | https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=604&
Don’t miss LWVIL’s First Annual SCOTUS Recap! Steven Schwinn, Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago, will join us to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this summer—and the impact those decisions are likely to have on the future of the United States executive branch, the balance of powers, and democracy in general.
Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=604&
This virtual event is free and open to the public.
About the Speaker
Steven D. Schwinn is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. He teaches Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Comparative Constitutional Law and Human Rights, and Lawyering Skills.
Steve is founding editor-in-chief of the American Constitution Society Supreme Court Review and founding co-editor of the Constitutional Law Prof Blog. He regularly writes for the American Bar Association’s Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and is a frequent commenter on issues related to constitutional law and human rights.
Professor Schwinn earned his B.A. from Michigan State University and his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law. He previously taught at the University of Maryland School of Law and George Washington University Law School. He practiced full time in the Office of the General Counsel at the Peace Corps.

Put Down Your Boxing Gloves When Talking Politics (LWV Greater Rockford)
2024-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockford University, 2401 E State St, Rockford, IL, United States
Join us for a panel to explore engaging in civil political discourse among family and friends!
The panelists will provide different points of view involving civil discourse, to include:
Catherine Forslund, Rockford University Professor of American History, offering historical context on contentious presidential campaigns.
Ron Lee, Rockford University Professor of Political Science, will share insights about how to have a political conversation in a civil, courteous manner.
Barb Laimins, chair of the League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL) Mis/Disinformation Task Force, will share steps that will help you identify misinformation and disinformation.
Charles Stone, state coordinator of Braver Angels, will share experiences of bringing conservatives and liberals together in conversation about political issues.
This event is co-sponsored by LWV Greater Rockford, Woman Space, AAUW, AKA and Rockford University.

ENERGIZE Leadership Training: Breakout Sessions (LWVIL)
2024-09-07 09:00 - 10:00
ENERGIZE: Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth, Inspiration, and a Zest for Excellence
Following up on our August 29 training session https://tockify.com/lwvil/detail/615/1724972400000 , LWVIL is offering breakout sessions to focus on specific League leadership roles. This virtual event is open to all new and experienced leaders of Illinois local Leagues and MAS Units, as well as any interested members.
Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=599&
Breakout Session Options:
* Executive Leadership Team (Presidents, co-presidents, vice presidents, secretaries)
* Communications
* Issues & Advocacy
* Membership
* Treasurers
* Voter Service

Eliminating the Electoral College (LWV McHenry County)
2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center,8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1SMU5SVHQTOKGsfSUy8vqw#/registration
The League of Women Voters of McHenry County, in partnership with the McHenry County College Office of Student Life, will present an overview of the Electoral College and what it means for the Presidential Election. Since 1970, the League of Women Voters has believed that the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a direct popular vote. Join us to learn more!
This is a hybrid event. Register to attend via Zoom. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1SMU5SVHQTOKGsfSUy8vqw#/registration You are welcome to attend this event in person at McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012.

ENERGIZE Leadership Training (LWVIL)
2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:00
ENERGIZE: Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth, Inspiration, and a Zest for Excellence
LWVIL is re-introducing regular annual training for all local Leagues! This virtual event is open to all new and experienced leaders of Illinois local Leagues and MAS Units, as well as any interested members.
We will cover officer, board member, and committee expectations and responsibilities. Topics include voter services, advocacy, membership handbooks, yearly calendars, ChapterSpot, roster management, and new structures on the horizon. We work best as we learn and share with each other!
Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=589&
We will also offer follow-up breakout sessions for the following leadership areas on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00– 10:00 am (Virtual):
* Executive Leadership Team (Presidents, co-presidents, vice presidents, secretaries)
* Communications
* Issues & Advocacy
* Membership
* Treasurers
* Voter Service
Register to attend a breakout session. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=599&

SCOTUS Punts on Social Media Censorship: What’s Next? (LWVIL)
2024-08-27 19:00 - 20:00 | https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=594&
Does the First Amendment allow U.S. government officials to intervene and prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms?
The U.S. Supreme Court recently had an opportunity to rule on this question. Instead, they declined to issue decisions in two cases, punting them back to officials in Texas and Florida.
Jill Wine-Banks, the distinguished attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst, will join us for a virtual program on Tuesday, August 27 to speak about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent action on social media censorship.
NOTE: This program was rescheduled from its original date of Tuesday, August 20.
This program will not be recorded for later viewing—please join us to watch it live.
Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=594&
This program is part of a League event series where noted authorities speak on relevant topics leading up to the U.S. Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5. Presented by LWVIL’s Misinformation and Disinformation Task Force https://www.lwvil.org/misdis-info , the series is part of an effort to provide tools and resources that educate voters.
About the Speaker
Jill Wine-Banks, a distinguished attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst, is a prominent figure in political and legal discourse.
A celebrated author, Wine-Banks’s memoir, The Watergate Girl https://www.jillwinebanks.com/the-watergate-girl , has been optioned for film adaptation. Wine-Banks began her law career as the first woman to serve as an organized crime prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Four years later, she was hand-picked to be one of the three Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutors in the obstruction of justice trial against President Nixon’s top aides. Nixon was named an unindicted co-conspirator in that case, but the evidence presented led to Nixon’s resignation.
Among her many accomplishments, Wine-Banks was named General Counsel of the U.S. Army by President Carter where she supervised what was, in essence, the world’s largest law firm. She is particularly proud of her work with Congress to level the playing field for women in the army. In 2014, she was named by the Secretary of Defense to the Judicial Proceedings Panel’s Subcommittee on Sexual Assault in the military, where she served until 2017. She was the first woman to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the American Bar Association.

A View from Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin on SaltWise and SaltSmart Practices (LWV Upper Mississippi River Region)
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog
Salt is a big problem for streams, lakes and rivers in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Salt breaks down into sodium and chloride, which moves freely through soil and builds up in water bodies. Chloride pollution is a serious threat in the Upper Mississippi River Basin – what can be done?
On August 15, the League of Women Voters of the Upper Mississippi River Region will host panelists from Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin talking about programs in these states to mitigate the problems. Join us via Zoom at 7:00 pm.
Learn more and register to attend. https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog

Hard Facts and Human Faces: Navigating U.S. Immigration in Our Communities
2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh Street, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
The League of Women Voters of Elgin Area, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County and the League of Women Voters Aurora Area, invite residents of Kane County and the surrounding communities to a timely and informative presentation about U.S. immigration policy and the issues arising from an imperfect and overtaxed system. The program will be held at 7 pm on June 19th in person in the meeting room at the Geneva Public Library and live streamed on BATV.
The guest speaker for the program is Sara Dady. Ms. Dady is the principal at Dady Law Group LLC in Rockford and has been practicing family-based immigration law for over 17 years. She writes and presents frequently on immigration topics and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform. Ms. Dady will present on the complexities surrounding immigration in the U.S. – how our history has shaped our challenges, our system of laws, and our political environment. Ms. Dady will discuss the current situation and outline proposals for effectively responding with short-term relief and long-term resolution.
“Our local League of Women Voters organizations are excited to host this important presentation,” said Patti Lackman, Co-Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. “If we are going to solve the immigration crisis in our country and in our local communities, we need to put politics aside and do the work of learning about the issue – including how we got ourselves into this mess, and how we can work together to reform our immigration system while remaining true to our American ideals.”
The program is free and open to the public. The Geneva Public Library is located at 227 S. Seventh Street in Geneva, Illinois. It will take place in the meeting room on June 19th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The League of Women Voters will be accepting voluntary donations at the event for the following specific items:

✅disposable diapers,
✅feminine pads (not tampons),
✅bath tissue, and
✅facial tissue.

Donations for these items are welcome and entirely voluntary. Following the event, the League will pass along donated items to organizations, such as World Relief, who take pressure off our local communities by providing much-needed assistance to arriving families.
Anyone wishing to find out more about this program may obtain more information by calling Patti Lackman at 630-336-0531 or emailing info@lwvckc.org.
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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

March 19 Primary Election - Links to Additional Candidate Forums
2024-03-19
The LWV of Central Kane County conducted several candidate forums of interest to our area on February 20 and 22. Links to the recordings of those forums and/or candidate statements can be found on the BATV YouTube channel, and as follows: Kane County Recorder (Rogers statement), Illinois State Representative District 49 (Garcia statement), Congressional District 11 (Republican candidates) (Democrat Rashid statement).

February 29, 2024 LWVEA "Meet the Candidates" Night Cancelled
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area invited candidates in contested races in the primary election to participate in a Meet the Candidates Night at 7:00 pm on February 29th, to be held at the Gail Borden Library. Races included Kane County Recorder, and Kane County Board districts 16 and 22. The event was cancelled due to insufficient candidate response. LWV policy prohibits events where only one candidate for office participates.

Candidate Forum for Illinois House District 49 and Kane County Recorder and Board Seats
2024-02-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia, IL, United States
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Leagues of Women Voters of the Aurora Area, Central Kane County, and Elgin Area will co-host a hybrid forum for the 2024 General Primary candidates in contested races for Kane County Recorder, Kane County Board Districts 12 and 14, and for Illinois State Rep District 49. The forum will be held at 6:30pm in person at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. It will also be live streamed and available for later viewing on the BATV YouTube Channel. Following the event, a recording of the forum will be posted to the websites of the IL Voter Guide (https://illinoisvoterguide.org/) as well as the websites of the League organizations sponsoring the forum (the League of Women Voters of the Aurora Area https://my.lwv.org/illinois/aurora-area, the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County https://my.lwv.org/illinois/central-kane-county, and the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area https://lwvelginarea.org/).
The forum will be divided into four segments, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. The Democratic Kane County Recorder candidates will be first, followed by County Board 12 & 14, and concluding with the Republican Illinois House District 49 candidates.
During the appropriate segment, each candidate is granted one minute for an opening statement. Each candidate will then have an opportunity to provide one-minute answers to questions submitted in advance or asked by the viewing audience. Audience questions will be pre-screened by a team of League members for appropriateness prior to asking. At the end of each segment, the candidates will have up to one minute each for a closing statement.
According to Patti Lackman, Voter Service Chair of the LWV of Central Kane County, “The League of Women Voters has a long history of conducting candidate forums and is widely considered to be one of the most capable non-partisan organizations in this regard. We are excited to provide this opportunity to the voters of Kane County and District 49 to hear from these candidates in a live forum. The League of Women Voters is completely non-partisan and never sponsors or endorses candidates. We hope that all the invited candidates will be present for this important event.”
Invitations to participate in the forum were extended to the following candidates running in contested races: Aris Garcia and Hannah Billingsley are vying for the Republican nomination for Illinois House District 49 (the Democrat in District 49 – Maura Hirschauer is running unopposed). Marisela Villegas and Brenda Rodgers are competing for the Democratic nomination for the office of Kane County Recorder; Republicans Bill Roth and Michelle Geen are competing for County Board District 12, and Republicans Jonathan Gripe and Mark Davoust are competing for County Board District 14.
Here are some important dates to know for the upcoming March 19, 2024 General Primary Election:

February 8 – March 18, 2024: Early voting at Kane County Elections office and Aurora satellite.
March 4 – March 18, 2024: Early voting at all Kane County early voting polling locations.
February 20, 2024: Last day to register to vote.
February 21 – March 18, 2024: Grace period registration and voting at Kane County Elections office and Aurora Satellite.
March 19, 2024: Election Day! Polls open from 6 am to 7 pm.

Nonpartisan information about voting in Illinois can be found at https://illinoisvoterguide.org/. Anyone wishing to find out more about this candidate forum or any other event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County may obtain more information by emailing info@lwvckc.org.
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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Gail Borden Library Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
2023-03-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Gail Borden Public Library – Elgin Room, 270 N Grove Ave., Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
Meet the candidates running for Gail Borden Library Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races. The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees. No questions will be taken from the audience.

Village of West Dundee Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
2023-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall, 102 South Second St., West Dundee, IL 60118
Meet the candidates running for West Dundee Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races. The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees. No questions will be taken from the audience.

School District 300 Board - Meet the Candidates Night
2023-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Rakow Adult Activities Center, 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL, United States
Meet the candidates running for School District 300 Board in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races. The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees. No questions will be taken from the audience.

Village of Gilberts Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night - Cancelled
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Eagle’s Club, 325 Raymond St, Gilberts, IL, 60136, United States
This event has been cancelled.

Village of East Dundee Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
2023-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | East Dundee Police Department – 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 115 E 3rd St., East Dundee, IL, 60118
Meet the candidates running for Village of East Dundee Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races. The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees. No questions will be taken from the audience.

Elgin Community College and U-46 - Meet the Candidates Night
2023-03-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
Meet the candidates running for Elgin Community College Trustee and School District U-46 Board in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races. The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees. No questions will be taken from the audience.

Elgin Mayor and City Council - Meet the Candidates Night
2023-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
Meet the candidates running for Elgin Mayor and City Council in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host a series of Meet the Candidates Nights for local candidates in contested races. The candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak briefly on selected topics related to policy and governance of their respective board of trustees. No questions will be taken from the audience.

Cancelled - Candidate Forum - Kane County Sheriff
2022-10-13 19:00 | Rakow Senior Center, Dundee Township Park District,, 665 Barrington Ave., , Carpentersville, IL, 60110, United States
This forum has been cancelled due to the withdrawal of candidate Bodin.
The LWV of the Elgin Area Voter Services Committee cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the General Election.
Hear from Candidates running for Kane County Sheriff

Ron Hain (D)
Jeffrey M. Bodin (R)

Campaign Policy
Elections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process.
The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League

Candidate Forum - Kane County Board District 17
2022-10-06 19:00 | Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
The LWV of the Elgin Area Voter Services Committee cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the General Election.
Hear from Candidates running for Kane County Board District 17

Deborah Allan (D)
John Hahn (R)

The following 2022 General Election Candidates, in contested races, were invited to participate in LWVEA forums to be recorded and shared online during October 2022.
Please check the links below, or the Voter Guide, which has additional information and videos and may be updated with content that came in after this event was finalized.
Illinois Senate, District 25
No forum

Karina Villa (D)

Heather Brown (R) (no response to invitation)

Illinois Representative, District 43
Forum October 4th

Anna Moeller (D)
Angela Hallock Nowak (R)

Illinois Representative, District 65
No forum

Linda R. Robertson (D)
Dan Ugaste (R) (no response to invitation)

Illinois Representative, District 66
No forum

Suzanne M. Ness (D)
Connie Cain (R) (unwilling to participate)

Kane County Clerk
No forum

Nicolas G. “Nico” Jimenez (D) (no response to invitation)
John A. “Jack” Cunningham (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Sheriff
Forum October 13th

Ron Hain (D)
Jeffrey M. Bodin (R)

Kane County Treasurer
No forum

Jeffrey L. Pripusich (D) (no response to invitation)
Chris Lauzen (R) (unable to attend)

Kane County Board District 16
No forum

Ted Penesis (D)
Michael J. Kenyon (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 17
Forum October 6

Deborah Allan (D)
John Hahn (R)

Kane County Board District 19
Zoom forum pending

Mohammad “Mo” Iqbal (D) (unable to attend on invitation date)
Cody Holt (R)

Kane County Board District 20
No forum

Cherryl Fritz Strathmann (D)
Lucio Estrada (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 21
Forum pending

Courtney Boe (D)
Clifford “Cliff” Surges (R) (pending response)

Kane County Board District 22
No forum

Verner (Vern) Tepe (D)
Jeffrey A. Meyer (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 23
No forum

Christopher W. Kious (D)
Gregory Buck (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 24
No forum

Jarett Sanchez (D)
Charles R. Myers (R) (no response to invitation)

The General Election is November 8, 2022. Early voting is available September 29th thru November 7th.
Vote by Mail ballots can be requested beginning August 10, 2022. Election officials will issue Vote by Mail Ballots after September 29th. Additional information can be found at: https://illinoisvoterguide.org/
Campaign Policy
Elections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process.
The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League

Candidate Forum - Illinois Representative, District 43
2022-10-04 19:00 | Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
The LWV of the Elgin Area Voter Services Committee cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running in the General Election.
Hear from Candidates running for the Illinois General Assembly: Illinois Representative, District 43

Anna Moeller (D)
Angela Hallock Nowak (R)

The following 2022 General Election Candidates, in contested races, were invited to participate in LWVEA forums to be recorded and shared online during October 2022.
Please check the links below, or the Voter Guide, which has additional information and videos and may be updated with content that came in after this event was finalized.
Illinois Senate, District 25
No forum

Karina Villa (D)

Heather Brown (R) (no response to invitation)

Illinois Representative, District 43
Forum October 4th

Anna Moeller (D)
Angela Hallock Nowak (R)

Illinois Representative, District 65
No forum

Linda R. Robertson (D)
Dan Ugaste (R) (no response to invitation)

Illinois Representative, District 66
No forum

Suzanne M. Ness (D)
Connie Cain (R) (unwilling to participate)

Kane County Clerk
No forum

Nicolas G. “Nico” Jimenez (D) (no response to invitation)
John A. “Jack” Cunningham (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Sheriff
Forum October 13th

Ron Hain (D)
Jeffrey M. Bodin (R)

Kane County Treasurer
No forum

Jeffrey L. Pripusich (D) (no response to invitation)
Chris Lauzen (R) (unable to attend)

Kane County Board District 16
No forum

Ted Penesis (D)
Michael J. Kenyon (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 17
Forum October 6

Deborah Allan (D)
John Hahn (R)

Kane County Board District 19
Zoom forum pending

Mohammad “Mo” Iqbal (D) (unable to attend on invitation date)
Cody Holt (R)

Kane County Board District 20
No forum

Cherryl Fritz Strathmann (D)
Lucio Estrada (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 21
Forum pending

Courtney Boe (D)
Clifford “Cliff” Surges (R) (pending response)

Kane County Board District 22
No forum

Verner (Vern) Tepe (D)
Jeffrey A. Meyer (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 23
No forum

Christopher W. Kious (D)
Gregory Buck (R) (no response to invitation)

Kane County Board District 24
No forum

Jarett Sanchez (D)
Charles R. Myers (R) (no response to invitation)

The General Election is November 8, 2022. Early voting is available September 29th thru November 7th.
Vote by Mail ballots can be requested beginning August 10, 2022. Election officials will issue Vote by Mail Ballots after September 29th. Additional information can be found at: https://illinoisvoterguide.org/
Campaign Policy
Elections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take on those issues to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process.
The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League

Candidate Forum - Democratic Primary for Kane County Board District 17
2022-06-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Gail Borden Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
Candidates: Deborah Allan and Franklin Ramirez
Candidates who are selected by voters in the June 28 General Primary will appear on the General Election ballot on Nov. 8, 2022.
