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  • Money in Politics: How much is too much?

    Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

    This event will be held in the Cantigny Park McCormick House. Meet at the Visitor Center and you will be shuttled to the McCormick House. About this program: The cost of Illinois elections is officially on the rise. With a significant number of House and Senate races above $4 million last year, and the Gubernatorial election topping $100 million already, there's never been a more important time to talk about money in politics in our state. This conversation will include practical tools for keeping up with the fast-paced world of political money in Illinois, and an extended audience question and [...]

  • Chicago in Focus: Health Care – A Right or a Responsibility?

    Union League Club of Chicago 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 [...]

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    Public Forum: The Integrity of Your Vote

    Batavia Public Library of Illinois 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL, United States

    From Russian hackers to concerns about voter fraud, our communities have been rocked by recent events that threaten to undermine our democracy. Learn how we can sort the myths from the real threats and work towards solutions. Join us on Thursday, December 7 at 7 pm for a public forum with Ami Gandhi, Director of Voting Rights and Civic Empowerment at Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights', a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Ami will discuss the voting rights landscape in Illinois, current litigation and policy efforts to expand and protect voter access, and what community members can do to strengthen our [...]

  • Holiday Party with Team Trivia!

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    Randall Oaks Golf Club & Banquets 4101 Binnie Rd, West Dundee, IL, United States

    Celebrate the season & get your geek on with the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area Test your knowledge with Team Trivia Gather up a group or join a team the night of! 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. gather with cash bar 7:00 dinner served 7:45 the game is afoot RSVP before November 28, 2017! Print the order form to save on processing fees!   Order Now ONLINE: Dinner Selection Christmas Cranberry Chicken $28 + processing fee $29.00 USD Baked Alaskan Salmon $34 + processing fee $35.50 USD Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef $40 + processing fee $41.50 USD [...]

  • 2018 Women’s March to the Polls

    League of Women Voters of Illinois 332 S Michigan Ave Ste 634, Chicago, IL, United States

    You are welcome to march with LWVIL for this event. Women and allies across the state will be raising our voice to celebrate the spirit and efforts of 2017 and focus on the 2018 elections. Please RSVP to this event or send an email to lwvil.org to let us know you are attending with us. We will be meeting between 10:00 am and 10:30 am at the west side of Buckingham Fountain. Watch this page for updates. More information at http://womens121marchonchicago.org Find an event in another location: https://marchonthepolls.org/

  • Elgin Standing Together II

    Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United States

    Elgin (and surrounding communities) Standing Together In the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join in our diversity to show our presence in numbers to great to ignore. Elgin Standing Together will take place in solidarity with marches and rallies that are occurring throughout the United States. Elgin Standing Together will send a bold message that our community stands together, recognizing that defending the most marginalized among us is defending all of us. We support advocacy that reflects our multiple and intersecting identities. We call on all [...]

  • Program Planning

    Members welcome! It's a brunch! Please bring a dish or drink to share. This planning event typically takes 2-3 hours. It's an informal working session. Feel free to leave early if you must. MEMBERS - PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION!

  • 2018 Issues Briefing

    Conference Chicago at University Center 525 S State St, Chicago, IL, United States

    We have seen the terrible impact of an historic budget impasse in Illinois and witness the vocal and often hostile divides in our civil society. League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization and we learn all sides of an issue before coming to consensus on a position and advocating for legislation that supports that position. We are passionate about making democracy work for every individual in our country but how can we achieve anything when the divides distract and hamper progress? We will explore this problem and discuss solutions in numerous issue areas. We look forward to hearing your [...]