Salt 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

Does the First Amendment allow U.S. government officials to intervene and prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms? The U.S. Supreme Court recently had an opportunity to rule on this question. Instead, they declined to issue decisions in two cases, punting them back to officials in Texas and Florida. Jill Wine-Banks, the distinguished attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst, will join us for a virtual program on Tuesday, August 27 to speak about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent action on social media censorship. NOTE: This program was rescheduled from its original date of Tuesday, August 20. This [...]

ENERGIZE: Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth, Inspiration, and a Zest for Excellence LWVIL is re-introducing regular annual training for all local Leagues! This virtual event is open to all new and experienced leaders of Illinois local Leagues and MAS Units, as well as any interested members. We will cover officer, board member, and committee expectations and responsibilities. Topics include voter services, advocacy, membership handbooks, yearly calendars, ChapterSpot, roster management, and new structures on the horizon. We work best as we learn and share with each other! Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=589& We will also offer follow-up breakout sessions for [...]