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SUMMARY:Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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\nJoin us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer!\nObserver training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=624&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/observer-corps-training-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=624&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240921T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T180603Z
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SUMMARY:Poll Watcher Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Poll watchers are there to make sure voters’ rights are protected. Join us to learn how to be a poll watcher for the League! We’re offering two virtual training sessions—choose whichever fits your schedule.\nThis training is open to League members only.\nRegister for the noon session. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=659&\nRegister for the 7:00 pm session. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=664&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/poll-watcher-training-lwvil-2/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=664&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240921T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T180630Z
UID:10878-1727956800-1727960400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Poll Watcher Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Poll watchers are there to make sure voters’ rights are protected. Join us to learn how to be a poll watcher for the League! We’re offering two virtual training sessions—choose whichever fits your schedule.\nThis training is open to League members only.\nRegister for the noon session. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=659&\nRegister for the 7:00 pm session. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=664&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/poll-watcher-training-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=659&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240930T210801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T210801Z
UID:10907-1727807400-1727816400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum for Kane County & State Offices
DESCRIPTION:LWV-Elgin Area is partner with LWV-Central Kane County for a Candidate Forum featuring Candidates running for the following contested races: \n\nKane County Recorder\nKane County Circuit Clerk\nIL House 65\nIL House 70\nKane County States Attorney\n\n  \n  \n  \nCampaign Policy\nElections 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-for-kane-county-state-offices/
LOCATION:Batavia City Hall\, 100 N. Island Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T201500
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240921T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T180742Z
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SUMMARY:A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens (LWV Arlington Heights/Mt Prospect/Buffalo Grove)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the Challenge of Civic Engagement on Climate Issues\nPlease join the Environmental Group of The League of Women Voters Arlington Hts-Mt. Prospect-Buffalo Grove as we host a Zoom presentation on climate change as it pertains to reproduction.\nDate: Monday\, September 30\, 2024\nTime: 7:00-8:15pm\nWhere: Zoom Register at A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens – Events – League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove Area (lwvah.org) https://lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=475848&item_id=2365818\nPresenters:\nDr. Regina de Leon Gomez\, MD\, FACOG\, LSSGB\nDr. Gomez is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist on Faculty at the Chicago Medical School. She is active with the Medical Society Consortium and Health-Climate Communications Champion.\nDr. Myrtis Sullivan\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP\nDr. Sullivan is a Pediatrician and the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Child Healthcare Foundation and the former Assistant Dean for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion at the Chicago Medical School.\nWould you like to learn about how the changed climate and environmental degradation is affecting female/women’s health? Did you know that the reproductive health of our community is affected by heat\, pollution and extreme weather events?\nKnowledge is power! Join us for a short presentation and Q&A session.\nNO FEE\, but you need to register to attend https://www.lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=475848&item_id=2365818 this virtual event via Zoom.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/a-look-at-climate-through-the-reproductive-justice-lens-lwv-arlington-heights-mt-prospect-buffalo-grove/
LOCATION:Zoom – Registration Required\, https://www.lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=475848&item_id=2365818
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240930T210459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T210808Z
UID:10905-1727721000-1727730000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum for Kane County Offices
DESCRIPTION:LWV-Elgin Area is partner with LWV-Central Kane County for a Candidate Forum featuring Candidates running for the following contested races: \n\nKane County Auditor\nKane County Coroner\nKane County Board District 2\nKane County Board District 10\nKane County Board District 12\nKane County Board District 14\nKane County Board District 18\nKane County Board Chair\n\n  \n  \n  \nCampaign Policy\nElections 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-for-kane-county-offices/
LOCATION:Batavia City Hall\, 100 N. Island Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240825T154901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T175347Z
UID:10817-1727202600-1727208000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Fake News: The Evolution of Alternative Facts (LWV Oak Park/River Forest)
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Oak Park-River Forest for an insightful discussion on the evolution of alternative facts and the growing threat of mis/disinformation.\nOur guest speaker\, Michael A Spikes Ph.D\, is a renowned lecturer and director of Teach for Chicago Journalism in the Medill School of Journalism\, Media\, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University. He will share his expertise on media literacy and news media literacy education\, providing valuable insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of information in the modern era.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your critical thinking skills and become a more informed citizen.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/fake-news-the-evolution-of-alternative-facts-lwv-oak-park-river-forest/
LOCATION:Oak Park Public Library\, 701 Lake St\, Oak Park\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240822T153444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T172313Z
UID:10809-1726912800-1726918200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Briefing: Chicago’s Elected School Board (LWV Chicago)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nChicago 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.\nRegister to attend https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/briefing-chicagos-elected-school-board-lwv-chicago/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240821T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T172514Z
UID:10803-1726772400-1726776000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoin 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.\nRegister to attend. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration\nAbout the Speaker\nDr. 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.\nDr. 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.\nHe 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.\nDr. 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).\nHis hobbies include biking\, juggling\, bridge\, chess\, and wearing gorilla suits in public.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/nobodys-fool-why-we-get-taken-in-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240819T153312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T171814Z
UID:10796-1726599600-1726605000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Review of Recent US Supreme Court Decisions (LWV La Grange Area)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAmong 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/review-of-recent-us-supreme-court-decisions-lwv-la-grange-area/
LOCATION:La Grange Park Public Library\, 555 N la Grange Rd\, La Grange Park\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240912T170311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T171814Z
UID:10847-1726597800-1726605000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:The Electoral College: Is it good for our democracy? (LWV Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoy 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.\nAll 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/the-electoral-college-is-it-good-for-our-democracy-lwv-lake-forest-lake-bluff-area/
LOCATION:CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults)\, 400 Hastings Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240822T153444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T173842Z
UID:10806-1726509600-1726930800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:'Democracy at Risk' Film Festival (LWV Chicago)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nUnderscoring 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.\nFilm Showings:\n  * Monday\, September 16\, 6:00 pm: PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON\n  * Wednesday\, September 18\, 6:00 pm: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN\n  * Friday\, September 20\, 6:00 pm: COSTA-GAVRAS’ “Z”\n  * Saturday\, September 21\, 2:00 pm: A FACE IN THE CROWD\nGet tickets! https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/democracy
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/democracy-at-risk-film-festival-lwv-chicago/
LOCATION:Gene Siskel Film Center\, 164 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240817T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T171853Z
UID:10791-1726488000-1726491600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Defend Democracy Drop-Ins (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all local Leagues! LWVIL is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn session to introduce our Defend Democracy Drop-In program.\nDefend 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.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609& All League members are welcome.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/lunch-learn-defend-democracy-drop-ins/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240815T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T170609Z
UID:10784-1726308000-1726315200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America (LWV Palos-Orland area)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nDoors 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.\nInsights from other authors who have written on this subject:\n“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\n“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
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/an-urgent-examination-of-reproductive-care-in-america-lwv-palos-orland-area/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S 71st Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240815T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T170312Z
UID:10782-1726146000-1726149600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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\nJoin us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer!\nObserver training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=614&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/observer-training-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T194500
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240815T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T170358Z
UID:10781-1726079400-1726083900@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:SCOTUS Recap (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=604&\nThis virtual event is free and open to the public.\nAbout the Speaker\nSteven 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.\nSteve 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.\nProfessor 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/scotus-recap-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=604&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240904T164857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T170305Z
UID:10831-1725908400-1725915600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Put Down Your Boxing Gloves When Talking Politics (LWV Greater Rockford)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel to explore engaging in civil political discourse among family and friends!\nThe panelists will provide different points of view involving civil discourse\, to include:\nCatherine Forslund\, Rockford University Professor of American History\, offering historical context on contentious presidential campaigns.\nRon Lee\, Rockford University Professor of Political Science\, will share insights about how to have a political conversation in a civil\, courteous manner.\nBarb 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.\nCharles Stone\, state coordinator of Braver Angels\, will share experiences of bringing conservatives and liberals together in conversation about political issues.\nThis event is co-sponsored by LWV Greater Rockford\, Woman Space\, AAUW\, AKA and Rockford University.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/put-down-your-boxing-gloves-when-talking-politics-lwv-greater-rockford/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 2401 E State St\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240814T153219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T164819Z
UID:10773-1725699600-1725703200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:ENERGIZE Leadership Training: Breakout Sessions (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:ENERGIZE: Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth\, Inspiration\, and a Zest for Excellence\nFollowing 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.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=599&\nBreakout Session Options:\n  * Executive Leadership Team (Presidents\, co-presidents\, vice presidents\, secretaries)\n  * Communications\n  * Issues & Advocacy\n  * Membership\n  * Treasurers\n  * Voter Service
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/energize-leadership-training-breakout-sessions-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240814T153219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164807Z
UID:10771-1725390000-1725395400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Eliminating the Electoral College (LWV McHenry County)
DESCRIPTION: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!\nThis 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/eliminating-the-electoral-college-lwv-mchenry-county/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center\,8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL 60012\, https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1SMU5SVHQTOKGsfSUy8vqw#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240814T153219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T162132Z
UID:10769-1724954400-1724961600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:ENERGIZE Leadership Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:ENERGIZE: Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth\, Inspiration\, and a Zest for Excellence\nLWVIL 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.\nWe 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!\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=589&\nWe will also offer follow-up breakout sessions for the following leadership areas on Saturday\, September 7\, from 9:00– 10:00 am (Virtual):\n  * Executive Leadership Team (Presidents\, co-presidents\, vice presidents\, secretaries)\n  * Communications\n  * Issues & Advocacy\n  * Membership\n  * Treasurers\n  * Voter Service\nRegister to attend a breakout session. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=599&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/energize-leadership-training-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240814T153218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T160407Z
UID:10768-1724785200-1724788800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:SCOTUS Punts on Social Media Censorship: What’s Next? (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Does the First Amendment allow U.S. government officials to intervene and prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms?\nThe 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.\nJill 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.\nNOTE: This program was rescheduled from its original date of Tuesday\, August 20.\nThis program will not be recorded for later viewing—please join us to watch it live.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=594&\nThis 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.\nAbout the Speaker\nJill Wine-Banks\, a distinguished attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst\, is a prominent figure in political and legal discourse.\nA 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.\nAmong 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/scotus-punts-on-social-media-censorship-whats-next-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=594&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240814T153218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T153315Z
UID:10766-1723748400-1723753800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:A View from Illinois\, Minnesota and Wisconsin on SaltWise and SaltSmart Practices (LWV Upper Mississippi River Region)
DESCRIPTION: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?\nOn 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.\nLearn more and register to attend. https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/a-view-from-illinois-minnesota-and-wisconsin-on-saltwise-and-saltsmart-practices-lwv-upper-mississippi-river-region/
LOCATION:https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240606T163904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T163904Z
UID:10719-1718823600-1718829000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Hard Facts and Human Faces: Navigating U.S. Immigration in Our Communities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n“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.” \nThe 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. \nThe League of Women Voters will be accepting voluntary donations at the event for the following specific items: \n\n✅disposable diapers\,\n✅feminine pads (not tampons)\,\n✅bath tissue\, and\n✅facial tissue.\n\nDonations 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. \nAnyone 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. \n### \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/hard-facts-and-human-faces-navigating-u-s-immigration-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Geneva Public Library\, 227 S. Seventh Street\, Geneva\, IL\, 60134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Membership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240224T195107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T204625Z
UID:10699-1710806400-1710892799@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:March 19 Primary Election - Links to Additional Candidate Forums
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/march-19-primary-election-links-to-additional-candidate-forums/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240222T225219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T225219Z
UID:10695-1709233200-1709240400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:February 29\, 2024 LWVEA "Meet the Candidates" Night Cancelled
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/february-29-2024-lwvea-meet-the-candidates-night-cancelled/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library\, 270 North Grove Avenue\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20240209T184029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T185428Z
UID:10665-1708453800-1708462800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum for Illinois House District 49 and Kane County Recorder and Board Seats
DESCRIPTION: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/). \nThe 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. \nDuring 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. \nAccording 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.” \nInvitations 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. \nHere are some important dates to know for the upcoming March 19\, 2024 General Primary Election: \n\nFebruary 8 – March 18\, 2024: Early voting at Kane County Elections office and Aurora satellite.\nMarch 4 – March 18\, 2024: Early voting at all Kane County early voting polling locations.\nFebruary 20\, 2024: Last day to register to vote.\nFebruary 21 – March 18\, 2024: Grace period registration and voting at Kane County Elections office and Aurora Satellite.\nMarch 19\, 2024: Election Day! Polls open from 6 am to 7 pm.\n\nNonpartisan 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. \n### \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/candidate-forum-for-illinois-house-district-49-and-kane-county-recorder-and-board-seats/
LOCATION:Batavia City Hall\, 100 N. Island Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20230206T034601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181658Z
UID:10393-1679596200-1679605200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Gail Borden Library Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for Gail Borden Library Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election. \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/gail-borden-library-trustees-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Gail Borden Public Library – Elgin Room\, 270 N Grove Ave.\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20230206T034104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181539Z
UID:10390-1679425200-1679432400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Village of West Dundee Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for West Dundee Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election. \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/village-of-west-dundee-trustees-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Village Hall\, 102 South Second St.\, West Dundee\, IL 60118
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20230206T033326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T181204Z
UID:10383-1678993200-1679000400@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:School District 300 Board - Meet the Candidates Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the candidates running for School District 300 Board in the April 2023 Consolidated Election. \nThe 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/school-district-300-board-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Rakow Adult Activities Center\, 665 Barrington Ave\, Carpentersville\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T000229
CREATED:20230206T032953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T231627Z
UID:10381-1678388400-1678395600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Village of Gilberts Trustees - Meet the Candidates Night - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/village-of-gilberts-trustees-meet-the-candidates-night/
LOCATION:Eagle’s Club\, 325 Raymond St\, Gilberts\, IL\, 60136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Elections,Membership
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