Events

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford will introduce us to the judiciary system and share her experience in the Illinois courts. Hear about similarities and differences with the federal level. This event is open only to League members. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA , where you can submit a question for the Justice. ABOUT THE SPEAKER After years as a practicing attorney, Justice Rochford was appointed as Associate Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County in December 2012. She was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court from the Second Judicial District in 2022. Justice Rochford is active in [...]

See and hear Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low as adapted and performed by Betsy Means of Women Lore. Come early and join us for coffee and conversation at 9:30am before the event begins at 10am. Juliet Gordon Low (1860-1927 was an enthusiastic organizer and Fundraiser who led the formation of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912. By the time of her death, the Girl Scout had become a successful national organization.

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 Join us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer! Observer training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=654

LWVIL invites local League communications chairs and volunteers to gather and share ideas. During this roundtable, we will give an overview of Canva resources that LWVIL has for all local Leagues and present a Canva tutorial for those new to the graphic design tool. This roundtable is only open to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=749&

In recognition of Women's Equal Pay Day, our Democracy and Equity Series will feature a presentation from Sharmili Majmudar of Women Employed about working women and the wage gap. Register. https://pj67ludab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_EgAfxSkARr4nGkQQuP0f279te1Dm3Dd-P4uK17aA5It1MZLlmvq4_U_63M-doxrEtO-3IIN8CvbYE3o7hW6zuW3OgWVwx4LSvtYiuijQj5qIJDR6CHOG_pm7awwj9Lobht14uBqkdlyhz52oCU9zdnPxsVuwI91kIX_iOs1wI3f5T3rQLQCVQRdGWAbSPwhex4qBNH-9zccseuOkyyOzbxUb4JNARTiod9o4jMf0BETAz5mJp8CVg==&c=kAadBWtljs1fpx7z4v6ZjjlipeEebkKN-342p0TjqvSjEVxKlLqpPw==&ch=Zg55m4VXssm9FXLlTmLCWI0r5sJVhPVTiLfBFzaf0dqDJuGC701zqA== This event is free and open to the public. About the Speaker Sharmili Majmudar is Executive Vice President of Policy, Programs, and Research for Women Employed. She oversees Women Employed’s development and implementation of strategic policy and systems change priorities advancing economic justice for women. She heads the organization’s advocacy efforts for the voluntary implementation of aspects of good quality jobs so employees can achieve economic stability, developing and [...]