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LWVEA joins other Fox Valley organizations to celebrate Women’s History

Mary Cassat Self portrait. Image via WikipediaHave you RSVPed for the Women’s History Month Brunch? Be sure to phone in your reservation. At the event you will meet and learn about the life of a woman who was talented, passionate about art and determined to make it her career. Now recognized as one of the foremost American painters and printmakers of the 19th century, Mary Cassatt (who will be portrayed by Lynn Rymarz) was the only American to exhibit with the original French Impressionists. She also played a critical role in securing many of their works for American museums. Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, February [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-02-06T10:28:29-06:00February 6th, 2012|

Save the Date: Congressional Candidate Forum

Join the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area as we welcome candidates from Illinois' US Congressional District 6 for a moderated Candidates Forum. Who: 6th Congressional Districts When: February 11, 2012 9AM-Noon Where: Palatine Village Hall Moderator: Robin LaBedz These candidates will be on the ballot for the upcoming General Primary on March 20, 2012. Not sure where your polling place is or which District you're represented in? Take a look at the Illinois Board of Elections search tool. Other Upcoming Forums: January 23, 2012 6:30 pm Norris Center, St. Charles Candidates Forum - Kane County Chair [...]

By LWVelginarea|2012-01-23T13:34:00-06:00January 23rd, 2012|

LWVEA Mental Health Committee Alert

There has been a recent amendment to the Community Mental Health Act (405 ILCS 20) to authorize counties with no local mental health authorities to form mental health advisory committees comprised of community stakeholders. The mental health advisory committee is charged with identifying and assessing current mental health services, monitoring the expansion or contraction of those services, and, if necessary, recommending any additional services. As federal and state health/Medicaid reform must […]

By LWVelginarea|2011-11-11T13:29:42-06:00November 11th, 2011|

Jockeying for Electoral Votes

Some great insight into the war on voting from The Rachel Maddow Show via League of Women Voters of the US: The Maddow Blog - A way to make voting more fair. In the article, Rebekah Dryden says: ..there is a plan out there that aims to make the popular vote count, for everyone, all at once. Eight states and the District of Columbia have agreed to the National Popular Vote compact. It's a state-based plan designed to make sure the majority of electoral votes go to the candidate who wins the popular vote nationwide. Once enough states have signed on [...]

By LWVelginarea|2011-09-21T14:09:55-05:00September 21st, 2011|