• The Nature Conservancy’s Mississippi River Basic Project (LWV Upper Mississippi River Region)

    https://lwvmn-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2oEJUHi3RX2GcJeyQhp03g#/registration

    The Nature Conservancy’s Mississippi River Basin Project: An Overview and Implications for Conservation in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Join the League of Women Voters of the Upper Mississippi River Region for a talk by Steve Herrington, Associate Director of Water for the Minnesota-North Dakota-South Dakota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and Amy Cazier, The Nature Conservancy Water Quality Technician. They will tell us about The Nature Conservancy's Mississippi River Basin Project, outlining their work and ways that others can help to support it. Register to attend the webinar https://lwvmn-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2oEJUHi3RX2GcJeyQhp03g#/registration Encompassing 1,245 million square miles in 31 U.S. states and [...]

  • A Fair Way To Assess and Manage Stormwater: Learn from Western Springs and our MWRD (LWV La Grange Area)

    La Grange Public Library 10 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL, United States

    Join the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area for a program on stormwater management and assessment! Featured speakers will be Western Springs Deputy Village Manager Casey Biernacki and Public Affairs Specialist Patrick Thomas of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

  • Highlights of the First 100 Years of the OPRF League (LWV Oak Park/River Forest)

    Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

    Please join us for an interesting discussion on the 100-year history of the League of Women Voters of Oak Park/River Forest. Free and open to the public. Bring a friend! “…we have started toward the goal that was our dream But we find the road obstructed with indifference, greed extreme, Bitter foes that we must Vanquish By a process tried, not new, Education, love of mankind, And hard work will take us through.” Mrs. Guy W. Cornwell President O.P. LWV, 1925-1926

  • Diversifying Your League (LWVIL & LWVWI)

    https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=619&

    Join the Leagues of Women Voters of Illinois and Wisconsin for an informative and inspiring evening with Demetrius Fisher, Southeast Region Organizing Director of LWVUS. Learn strategies to diversify your League from leadership to the general membership, through programming, recruitment, and outreach. Hear success stories from other Leagues and come away with action steps for greater equity, inclusion, and access in your community. This event is open only to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=619&

  • Get Out the Vote Postcard Party (LWV Palos Orland Area)

    Palos Height Public Library 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States

    The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area invite you to this public event. Join our members at our Postcard Party. We will be addressing postcards for the Campaign to Get Out the Vote. Please bring a book of stamps to help with mailing costs. We will have the coffee on at 9:30am for conversations. Be prepared to start at 10am.

  • CANCELED – Illinois Representative District 66 and Kane County Board Chair and Judicial Circuit 16th Subcircuit – Meet the Candidates Night

    Rakow Senior Center, Dundee Township Park District 665 Barrington Avenue, Carpentersville, IL, United States

    Invited candidates in contested races include Illinois Representative District 66 [Suzanne Ness (D) & Laurie Parman (R)], Kane County Board Chair [Corine Pierog (D) & Lance Bell (R)], Judge of the Circuit Court 16th Judicial Circuit 4th Subcircuit [Sandra Parga (D) & David Kliment (R)]

    Free
  • Is My Vote Safe? The Integrity of Winnebago County’s Election Systems (LWV Greater Rockford)

    GPS Faith Community 11189 Forest Hills Rd, Machesney Park, IL, United States

    When voters feel secure that their vote is counted accurately and without interference, they are more likely to believe in the legitimacy of the election results. Local elections authorities will address concerns about voter fraud, vote tampering, voting machine accuracy, and more. Speakers: Lori Gummow, Winnebago County Clerk Ryan Brauns, Rockford Board of Elections Attendees will have opportunity to meet and greet local candidates for upcoming November 5th election. Co-hosted by LWV Greater Rockford, Rockton/Roscoe News and Harlem High School Student Council.