School District 300 Board – Meet the Candidates Night
Rakow Adult Activities Center 665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesMeet the candidates running for School District 300 Board in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
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Village of West Dundee Trustees – Meet the Candidates Night
Village Hall, 102 South Second St., West Dundee, IL 60118Meet the candidates running for West Dundee Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
Gail Borden Library Trustees – Meet the Candidates Night
Gail Borden Public Library - Elgin Room 270 N Grove Ave., Elgin, IL, United StatesMeet the candidates running for Gail Borden Library Trustees in the April 2023 Consolidated Election.
Candidate Forum for Illinois House District 49 and Kane County Recorder and Board Seats
Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia, IL, United StatesOn 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 [...]
February 29, 2024 LWVEA “Meet the Candidates” Night Cancelled
Gail Borden Public Library 270 N Grove Ave., Elgin, IL, United StatesThe 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.
March 19 Primary Election – Links to Additional Candidate Forums
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).
Hard Facts and Human Faces: Navigating U.S. Immigration in Our Communities
Geneva Public Library 227 S. Seventh Street, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin us for an enlightening program featuring Sara Dady, a distinguished immigration lawyer with over 17 years of experience. Ms. Dady will explore the complexities of U.S. immigration, examining historical, legal, and political challenges that shape the current landscape. Attendees will benefit from her expert insights as she navigates the present situation and proposes actionable solutions for immediate relief and long-term resolution. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of immigration in the U.S. Don't miss out!
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A View from Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin on SaltWise and SaltSmart Practices (LWV Upper Mississippi River Region)
https://www.lwvumrr.org/blogSalt 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? On 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. Learn more and register to attend. https://www.lwvumrr.org/blog