"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.

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)

Please Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois and the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform for a special two-event series: Thursday, October 26th in Chicago 11am – 12:30pm Speakers: Jim Allen, Communications Director at the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Scott Erickson, Knox County Clerk and President of the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Bernadette Matthews, Assistant Executive Director at the Illinois State Board of Elections Noah Praetz, Director of Elections at Cook County Clerk David Orr’s Office Colin Williams, Political Data Director, ICPR Ami Ghandi (Moderator), Director of Voting Rights & Civic Empowerment at the Chicago [...]

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. [...]

The second in a series, this presentation will take a look at some of the women and women's groups that have shaped the city's past. Included will be a look at some notable women who have passed through the city, contributions of women during World War II, and a look at those who have set local records. Presented by Jerry Turnquist of the Elgin History Museum.

JD Vance's searing memoir, HIllbilly Elegy, describes his hardscrabble childhood on the fringes of Appalachia, one of the most chronically impoverished areas of the country. Join Librarian Tish Calhamer and co-sponsors Women On The Brink for a lively, in-depth discussion of both the book and the poverty issue.

Our guest speaker will be M. Hill Hammock, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System. Mr. Hammock will provide a brief history of how our health care system got to where it is today, how the Affordable Care Act affects every person in our country, and how voters will play a critical role in determining the future and affordability of health care for all of us. Chicago in Focus events are free; advance registration is requested. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be provided. Doors open at 5:30; the program will begin [...]