Calling all local Leagues! LWVIL is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn session to introduce our Defend Democracy Drop-In program. Defend 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. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609& All League members are welcome.

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. Underscoring 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. Film Showings: * Monday, September 16, 6:00 pm: PUNCH [...]

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. Joy 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. All 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.

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. Among these are (1) Trump v. United States—the "Presidential Immunity" case, (2) Snyder v. US—a corruption case that deals [...]

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. Join 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. Register to attend. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration About the Speaker Dr. Daniel J. Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory. In [...]

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. Chicago 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. Register to attend https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration

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. Our 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. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your critical thinking skills and become a more [...]