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Campaign Finance: A Conversation With Senator Julie Morrison
Wednesday, April 8 - 2:00 pm
Nagel Room at Gorton Community Center (our first peek at this new space after the Gorton renovation!)
Please join us on Wednesday, April 8, to hear a legislator's view of the influence...
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In March a team of League members from LWV-LFLB Area, LWV-Deerfield, and LWV-Highland Park/Highwood interviewed State Senator Julie Morrison and State Representative Scott Drury on a variety of topics related to League positions. We learned their positions on questions of fiscal policy, education funding, criminal justice, redistricting,...
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On March 11, members will meet for Cake and Conversation at the Cains' home, 1720 Marquette Drive, Lake Forest, to plan what we and the state League will study and advocate for next year. Beginning at 1:30, while enjoying cake and coffee, we will consider money in elections, school funding, immigration, and other topics of concern.
RSVPs...
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Sunday, February 22, 2015, 1:30 pm
Meyer Auditorium, Hotchkiss Hall, Lake Forest College
How are pesticides, industrial waste, and agricultural runoff affecting our...
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How will we cover the $4 billion deficit when the temporary income tax rate falls in 2015? Our legislators will discuss solutions at a forum on Wednesday, February 11, at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Sheridan Road, Lake Forest.
Education,...
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At the Holiday Luncheon, Co-Presidents Liz Bradner and Wyn Cain announced Carol Russ as the recipient of the Carrie Chapmen Catt Local Leadership award for 2014.Carol was recognized not only for her years of outstanding leadership on the Board of Directors and as Board President, but also for her continuing guidance and support...
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Has the moment arrived? Will a woman claim the Oval Office? It's been tried, as Barry Bradford will explain at the League of Women Voters Holiday Luncheon, and 2016 might be the charm. Come to hear "Women for President, Past, Present and Future" at The Grille on Laurel, 10:30 am on Thursday, December 4.
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