The LWV of the Elgin Area cordially invites you to participate in a moderated Candidate Forum for the candidates running for Elgin Township Supervisor, Elgin Township Trustee, and South Elgin Village President. Candidates for the following contested race has been invited to participate: Elgin Township Supervisor Annette M. Miller Franklin F. Ramirez Elgin Township Trustee Ed Guerra J. Patrick Hudgens Jose Alfonso Villalobos Randy Endean Robert L. Johnson Susan Van Weelden Verner A. Tepe Vicki Pelock South Elgin Village President Lisa G. Guess Steve Ward Bill DiFulvio The Consolidated Election is April 4th. Candidate Forum - Rules & Guidelines The [...]

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

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

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

"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)