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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates for Elgin Township
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening designed to empower voters and encourage active civic participation. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the candidates running for office in Elgin Township\, hear their visions for the community\, and ask the questions that matter most to you. All candidates have been invited: \nCandidates for Elgin Township Clerk\n\nKaren Dowling (Rep)\nLois Swatscheno (Dem)\n\nCandidates for Elgin Township Supervisor\n\nKenneth Bruderle (Rep)\nVern Tepe (Dem)\n\nCandidates for Elgin Township Trustee\n\nJanice Bennett (Dem)\nMark Bialek (Rep)\nDaniel Caban (Rep)\nEd Hanson (Dem)\nMichael J. Kenyon Sr (Rep)\nJanet Rogalla (Rep)\nJuan Silva (Dem)\nCarl Strathmann (Dem)\n\nWhat to Expect:   \nThe evening will kick off with each candidate delivering a concise 3-minute opening statement. Following this\, candidates will be available at individual tables\, giving you the chance to connect with them one-on-one. Ask your questions\, delve into their platforms\, and gain a deeper understanding of their positions on the issues that impact our community. Whether you’re a first-time voter or an active participant in local politics\, this forum equips you with the insights needed to make an informed decision on Election Day. \nThis event is proudly organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area\, underscoring our dedication to fostering informed and active participation in elections. \nImportant Details: \nNo electronic devices may be used during the meet and greet. \nVoting takes place on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025. \nCampaign Policy\nElections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out\, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process. \nThe League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/meet-the-candidates-for-elgin-township/
LOCATION:Elgin Township\, 729 S. McLean Blvd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elections
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SUMMARY:Light For Our Democracy in Rockford\, IL (LWV Greater Rockford)
DESCRIPTION:Our Light for Our Democracy gathering is an opportunity for community reflection\, action\, and solidarity. Rather than watching the address\, this event will offer a space to engage in meaningful activities\, including speeches\, “candle” lighting\, sign-making\, and postcard writing.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/light-for-our-democracy-in-rockford-il-lwv-greater-rockford/
LOCATION:Rockford City Hall Lobby\, 425 E State St\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:democracy,light,Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T183000
DTSTAMP:20250307T000330Z
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UID:11459-1741282200-1741285800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:THE JUDICIARY with Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford (LWV Lake County)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nAfter 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.\nJustice Rochford is active in the Illinois Bar Association as well as the Lake County Bar Association\, and has held a number of leadership roles in both. She also has served as an officer for the Illinois Judges Foundation and the Illinois Judges Association.\nAdditionally\, she spends hours volunteering for many non-profits. Justice Rochford has earned numerous honors for her professional accomplishments plus for her volunteerism.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/the-judiciary-with-illinois-supreme-court-justice-elizabeth-m-rochford-lwv-lake-county/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2HgvymYTC22PjO6adrOPA
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:Democracy in America - A Social Gathering with Juliette Gordon Low (LWV Palos-Orland Area)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJuliet 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.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/democracy-in-america-a-social-gathering-with-juliette-gordon-low-lwv-palos-orland-area/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S 71st Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTSTAMP:20250222T232059Z
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UID:11346-1741633200-1741633200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates for Village of East Dundee and Village of Sleepy Hollow offices
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to make an informed decision in the upcoming local election? Don’t miss the chance to meet the candidates running for key positions in the Village of East Dundee and the Village of Sleepy Hollow. This is your opportunity to engage directly with the individuals who aim to shape the direction of your community. Local elections have a profound impact on our daily lives\, and your participation is essential to fostering a thriving\, responsive community. \nAll candidates have been invited: \nCandidates for East Dundee Village President\n\nSarah Brittin (Ind)\nDaniel Pearson (Ind)\n\nCandidates for East Dundee Village Trustee\n\nMathew Oclon (Ind)\nAndrew Sauder (Ind)\nTricia Saviano (Ind)\n\nCandidates for Sleepy Hollow Village President\n\nCourtney Boe (Ind)\nJennifer McGuire (Ind)\n\nCandidates for Sleepy Hollow Village Board\n\nWilliam Hof (Ind)\nWilliam Kennelly (Ind)\nSandra Losurdo (Ind)\nKelly Thomas (Ind)\nDonald Ziemba (Ind)\n\nWhat to Expect:  \nThe evening will kick off with each candidate delivering a concise 3-minute opening statement. Following this\, candidates will be available at individual tables\, giving you the chance to connect with them one-on-one. Ask your questions\, delve into their platforms\, and gain a deeper understanding of their positions on the issues that impact our community. Whether you’re a first-time voter or an active participant in local politics\, this forum equips you with the insights needed to make an informed decision on Election Day. \nThis event is proudly organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area\, underscoring our dedication to fostering informed and active participation in elections. \nImportant Details: \nNo electronic devices may be used during the meet and greet. \nVoting takes place on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025. \nCampaign Policy\nElections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out\, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process. \nThe League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/meet-the-candidates-for-village-of-east-dundee-and-village-of-sleepy-hollow-offices/
LOCATION:Rakow Senior Center\, Dundee Township Park District\, 665 Barrington Avenue\, Carpentersville\, IL\, 60110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20250312T000305Z
CREATED:20250210T230621Z
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UID:11300-1741719600-1741723200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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\nJoin us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer!\nObserver training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=654
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/observer-corps-training-lwvil-6/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=654
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T190000
DTSTAMP:20250226T190904Z
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UID:11349-1741806000-1741806000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates for Dundee Township and Village of West Dundee offices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative evening to meet the candidates running for key offices in Dundee Township and the Village of West Dundee. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the individuals vying for leadership roles\, understand their platforms\, and ask them the questions that matter most to you. \nAll candidates have been invited: \nCandidates for Dundee Township Clerk\n\nDeborah Brennan (Rep)\nElizabeth Clark (Dem)\n\nCandidates for Dundee Township Supervisor\n\nShelfali Shah (Dem)\nArin Thrower (Rep)\n\nCandidates for Dundee Township Trustee\n\nRichard Ahrens (Rep)\nMelissa Day (Dem)\nCharity L. Drake (Dem)\nHenry Fixemer (Dem)\nSusan F. Harney (Dem)\nSusan Romano (Rep)\nKenneth J. Schaffer (Rep)\nAutumn L. Sheppard (Rep)\n\nCandidates for West Dundee Village President\n\nChristopher Nelson (Ind) – unopposed\n\nCandidates for West Dundee Village Trustee\n\nCheryl Alopogianis (Ind)\nCheryl Anderley (Ind)\nDan Wilbrandt (Ind)\n\nWhat to Expect:  \nThe evening will kick off with each candidate delivering a concise 3-minute opening statement. Following this\, candidates will be available at individual tables\, giving you the chance to connect with them one-on-one. Ask your questions\, delve into their platforms\, and gain a deeper understanding of their positions on the issues that impact our community. Whether you’re a first-time voter or an active participant in local politics\, this forum equips you with the insights needed to make an informed decision on Election Day. \nThis event is proudly organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area\, underscoring our dedication to fostering informed and active participation in elections. \nImportant Details: \nNo electronic devices may be used during the meet and greet. \nVoting takes place on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025. \nCampaign Policy\nElections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out\, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process. \nThe League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/meet-the-candidates-for-dundee-township-and-village-of-west-dundee-offices/
LOCATION:Rakow Senior Center\, Dundee Township Park District\, 665 Barrington Avenue\, Carpentersville\, IL\, 60110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elections
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SUMMARY:Meet the Candidates for Village of Carpentersville offices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative evening to meet the candidates running for key offices in the Village of Carpentersville. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the individuals vying for leadership roles\, understand their platforms\, and ask them the questions that matter most to you. \nAll candidates have been invited: \nCandidates for Village of Carpentersville President\n\nBrenda Sandoval\nJohn Skillman\n\nCandidates for Village of Carpentersville Trustee\n\nDennis Ernest\nSameer Gupta\nJim Malone\nJosephine Maniscalco\nBilly Dean Saylor\n\nWhat to Expect:  \nThe evening will kick off with each candidate delivering a concise 3-minute opening statement. Following this\, candidates will be available at individual tables\, giving you the chance to connect with them one-on-one. Ask your questions\, delve into their platforms\, and gain a deeper understanding of their positions on the issues that impact our community. Whether you’re a first-time voter or an active participant in local politics\, this forum equips you with the insights needed to make an informed decision on Election Day. \nThis event is proudly organized by The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area\, underscoring our dedication to fostering informed and active participation in elections. \nImportant Details:\nNo electronic devices may be used during the meet and greet. \nVoting takes place on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025. \nCampaign Policy\nElections and voting are core concerns for the League of Women Voters. Year in and year out\, Leagues are committed to providing fact-based information about issues and the positions candidates take to help voters make their own decisions and participate in the process. \nThe League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. Any use of the League of Women Voters name in campaign advertising or literature has not been authorized by the League.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/meet-the-candidates-for-village-of-carpentersville-offices/
LOCATION:Rakow Senior Center\, Dundee Township Park District\, 665 Barrington Avenue\, Carpentersville\, IL\, 60110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elections
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T180000
DTSTAMP:20250313T000304Z
CREATED:20250218T230306Z
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UID:11328-1741888800-1741888800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Communications Roundtable (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis roundtable is only open to League members. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=749&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/communications-roundtable-lwvil-2/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20250319T001832Z
CREATED:20250216T230325Z
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UID:11310-1742322600-1742326200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Working Women and the Wage Gap (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION: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==\nThis event is free and open to the public.\nAbout the Speaker\nSharmili 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 leading WE’s collaborations with employers. In partnership with employers seeking to advance gender equity\, she also advocates for best practices on sexual harassment\, equal pay\, and other issues of gender bias that create barriers for women in the workplace.\nSharmili also serves on the Board of Directors of the Crossroads Fund\, a public foundation that supports grassroots organizations doing racial\, social\, and economic justice work in the Chicago area. She was featured as one of 2014’s National Asian Pacific Women’s Forum’s Everyday Sheroes\, is a recipient of the Chicago Foundation for Women’s Impact Award\, and was honored at the Chicago Woman Magazine’s International Women Leaders Luncheon in 2017.\nBefore joining Women Employed in 2017\, Majmudar served for almost a decade as the Executive Director of Resilience\, formerly called Rape Victim Advocates (RVA)\, whose mission is to ensure that survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and compassion. Under her leadership\, RVA established impactful collaborations with schools\, hospitals\, universities\, public officials\, corporations\, and other partners.\nMajmudar earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from The George Washington University in Washington\, D.C.\, and a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago’s Graduate School of Social Work.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/working-women-and-the-wage-gap-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20250327T003307Z
CREATED:20250319T001832Z
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UID:11509-1743015600-1743019200@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Democracy and Education: School Leaders in Challenging Times (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual panel discussion featuring academics and activists committed to public institutions that empower young citizens with critical knowledge and skills of analysis and discernment.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=764&\nOur guest panelists include Albert Chan\, social studies teacher at Niles North and Niles West High School\, advocate for the TEAACH Act\, the nation’s first school code amendment ensuring that Asian American history is taught in all Illinois elementary and secondary schools; Myiti Sengstacke-Rice\, President and CEO of Chicago Defender Charities\, which produces the Bud Billiken Parade and Festival; and Veronica Arreola\, inaugural director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives at the University of Illinois at Chicago.\nThis program is sponsored by LWVIL’s DEI Committee.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/democracy-and-education-school-leaders-in-challenging-times-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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