Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. For More Than 100 Years.

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Nat'l Voter Registration Day September 17

Fall Kick-Off Sep 17 at CROYA 6:30-8:30 pm!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Voter Services is seeking Deputy Registrars to register voters in the Lake Forest & Lake Bluff Area on National Voter Registration Day, September 17, 2024 and the week of September 15. If you are already trained, please reach out to Mary Ellen McGoey, VP of Voter Services, to volunteer. If you are interested in becoming a Deputy Registrar, you must contact Mary Ellen (Click here) and she will authorize you for training with the County Clerk's office. All training is now online and done at the trainee's convenience.

"Freedom will be a short-lived possession
unless the people are informed."
(Thomas Jefferson, 1805)

Recognizing and Countering Mis- and Disinformation

1) Attend the August 27 Webinar by the
LWVIL Mis/Disinformation Task Force (see Events)

2) Check out this web page by the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh

Click here: Recognizing and Countering Mis- and Disinformation

3) Check out this YouTube video:

Strategies to Counter Disinformation

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Who We Are and What We Do

The League of Women Voters believes responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people, promote the conservation and development of natural resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic and social problems that affect the general welfare, promote a sound economy, maintain an equitable and flexible system of taxation, and adopt domestic policies that facilitate the solution of international problems.

Voter information, education, registration, and support for voters.

Observation and study of local governmental entities. Issue-based advocacy in our community, in Illinois, and in Washington D.C.

Nonpartisan sponsorship of candidate debates and forums.

In-depth education about current issues facing voters in local, state, and national elections.