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The League of Women Voter of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area invites the public to a candidate forum on Sunday, March 17, for local races in advance of the April 2 Consolidated Election.
Participants include 3rd ward alderman candidates (Dr. JoAnn Desmond and Dr...
read moreFor the first time, residents of the Rockland Fire Protection District will elect representatives to serve on the Rockland Fire Protection District board in the upcoming April 2 Consolidated Election. Previously, the Lake County board designated...
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The League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area and the Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy will partner March 10 to present “Safeguarding Democracy: A Panel Discussion on Voting Rights, Money in Politics, and Redistricting Reform.” The event begins at 2 p.m.
Panelists include Madeleine Doubek (executive director, Change...
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Members! We want to hear from you! Bring your ideas to choose issues for action or concentrated study in 2019-20. Unlike forums and other events LWV-LF/LB hosts during the year, "Program Planning" involves the collection of public policy positions, studies, and action foci selected annually by members.
Program planning is an integral...
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Calling all new members! Join us for a casual coffee at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, to learn about our chapter, meet President Laurie Rose, plus hear
about exciting opportunities and events. It's a perfect way to meet members and chat about League.
Katie Andersen has graciously offered to...
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Members and guests are invited to our annual Holiday Party on December 7 at MLG Restaurant (Lake Forest). The elegant celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will include dramatic entertainment and the annual presentation of the Carrie Chapman Catt Award. An invitation to members will arrive in the mail with details. Reservations and advance...
read moreSuddenly, it seems like women are everywhere: Demonstrating power and influence, demanding to have their voices heard, practicing civil disobedience, exposing sexual predators, and running for office in record numbers. For some, these actions are newsworthy. In fact, numerous pundits have declared 2018 as the “Year of the Woman.”
If you...
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