While we may not be able to pass any local ordinances regarding guns, we do want and need legislation at the state and federal levels. Come to the "Gun Laws Affecting You?" program on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:00 pm at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd....
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Because of COVID-19, the LWV-LF/LB Board has canceled all of our public activities and events through at least May 31 (including the Gala and related Centennial activities). Further information will be posted as it becomes available.
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On Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m., join us to visit with our five new legislators. Congressman Brad Schneider, State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Scott Drury, Lake County Board Member Mike Rummel, and Lake...
July 14, 2013 - Late last week the City of Lake Forest reversed its previously stated intention of holding a public meeting to allow residents a voice in whether to pass a "placeholder" assault weapons ordinance. The Illinois Legislature has given home rule municipalities just ten days to enact such an ordinance, after which time there...
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On Saturday, July 13th from 1:00 to 4:00pm, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Illinois women's right to vote in presidential and local elections. Grand Cru Wine Merchants, 840 S. Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest is hosting a wine tasting fundraiser for us. For a $10 donation, you can enjoy a glass of bubbly and stay to try a variety of summer...
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Coal Pollution in Waukegan: Health and Environmental Justice Forum
LWV-Lake County will co-sponsor a program about coal pollution that affects all of Lake County. It will be very informative. Anyone who coughs, wheezes, has trouble breathing, or whose child...
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Our Annual Meeting / Dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at a private home. Call 847-295-1494 for information or to RSVP. Cost is $20.00.
Annual Meeting packets have been mailed or emailed to members. Please review them and be ready to vote on the Proposed Budget, Bylaws changes, Program, and...
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LWV - Lake County is hosting a follow-up program on wrongful convictions. "Opening Doors - Wrongful Convictions of Women" a program about female exonerees will be presented on April 28th at 3:30 p.m. in the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, ...
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