Our first LWV-LF/LB book club gathering is on Tuesday, February 23, at 7:00 PM. Prue Beidler will lead a discussion of Bryan Stevenson’s 2014 book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. Audra Wilson, President and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, will join her in leading the discussion, a part of our recognition of...
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
5:00-6:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
Join us as the Lake Forest Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team and Student Resource Officers speak with LWV members about crisis management, youth mental health, and community trust.
Please note that this is a members-only event.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021
7:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
Take part in helping our League to develop a new criminal justice position for the first time in 20 years! Our first Criminal Justice consensus meeting was filled with stimulating dialogue. Join us for Part 2 as we continue the conversation on Zoom on January 28 at 7 pm.
Our meeting this week will explore pre-trial...
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
7:00-8:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
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Does investment in underserved communities reduce crime and violence? In North Chicago, ReNew, a group affiliated with Christ Church in Lake Forest, has built community by...
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
7:00-8:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
Join us Thursday, December 17, for "A Vision for Change," a discussion with newly elected State's Attorney Eric Rinehart, Esq., on the topic of criminal justice reform. There will be a question & answer session after his presentation....
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
7:00 pm
Online via teleconference
The presentation will be made via Zoom on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM, using the link below. The history of our League has been shaped by her tireless and consistent donations of time and talent. Let's celebrate Ann and raise a glass to her during our Holiday League Lounge.
Zoom Link to our Holiday League Lounge on...
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
7:00-8:00 pm
Virtual on Zoom
As our society embraces the enhanced use of cameras, questions about facial recognition and your digital footprint are increasingly important. Join former DOJ prosecutor Mark Rasch, Esq., to discuss this complex topic.
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