League of Women Voters Glen Ellyn, IL

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD
May 14
Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

LWVGE Book Club
May 18
LWVGE Book Club

Join us for our book club! We are reading Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson, available now at the Library! If interested, please email Shawn Fasules at fasules@sbcglobal.net to RSVP and for location information. All members are welcome and can bring a friend!

Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD
May 22
Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD
Jun 11
Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD
Jun 19
Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD
Jul 9
Defend Democracy Drop-In: TBD

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Happenings In The League

League Info
2024 Charlotte Swett Walter Democracy Challenge
2024 Charlotte Swett Walter Democracy Challenge

The Charlotte Swett Walter (CSW) Glenbard Democracy Challenge took place in the spring of 2024 at Glenbard West and South. A creative competition, the challenge asked students to portray the theme “Gen Z Democracy: Shaping the Future” through music, dance, creative writing, art, video, etc. See 2024 Democracy Challenger Winners here!

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2024 Annual Dinner & Meeting Snapshot
2024 Annual Dinner & Meeting Snapshot

Check out some highlights from our recent 2024 Annual Dinner & Meeting at Glen Oak Country Club!

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Fill out a Witness Slip to Require Candidate Emails
Fill out a Witness Slip to Require Candidate Emails

Let's take action to persuade our lawmakers to make it easier to reach out to candidates by requiring them to include their full contact info, including their email address when filing to run for office.

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NEWS

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“Engines Off!” Clean Air Initiative in Glen Ellyn Seeks to Reduce Engine Idling Near Schools
“Engines Off!” Clean Air Initiative in Glen Ellyn Seeks to Reduce Engine Idling Near Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22 2024-Glen Ellyn, Illinois. League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is teaming up with schools and local community groups to raise awareness of air pollution from engine idling.

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LWVUS & LWVIL Statement on Illinois State Court Ruling
LWVUS & LWVIL Statement on Illinois State Court Ruling

The League of Women Voters of the US and the League of Women Voters of Illinois issued the following statement in response to the Illinois state judge ruling that former President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President under the US Constitution, and therefore cannot be listed as a candidate on the 2024 presidential primary ballot.

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Update On Attainable Housing in Glen Ellyn
Update On Attainable Housing in Glen Ellyn

Congratulations to the Village of Glen Ellyn, President Senak and the Village Board of Trustees on the unanimous decision to move forward with attainable and supportive housing in Glen Ellyn! On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Village Board voted unanimously to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for $1.75 million with Full Circle Communities (FCC). The Agreement includes the three western parcels of the Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue hotel site fronting Taft Avenue. FCC is a non-profit affordable housing developer and property manager that provides significant and targeted supportive services to its residents and community.

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2024 Primary Elections

Find key dates for registration, voting, and upcoming local candidate forums here! Make LWVGE your local election resource!

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