Making Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Just For Members

Candidate Forum on February 26; Submit Your Own Questions by February 15

Learn more about the candidates in these April 4 Municipal races:

• Champaign mayor
• Champaign City Council
• Champaign Unit 4 School Board.

When and Where: February 26, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Champaign Public Library, Robeson Rooms

Submit your own questions:  Do you have a question for one or more of these races?  Submit your question(s) to this survey.  Send in your questions by February 15.

Many more details at this announcement.

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February LWVCC Newsletter 

Voter Registration Events
Volunteer to Get Out the Vote for April 4 Municipal Election
Candidate Guide for April 4 Municipal Election
Voter Services Fundraising Update
MLK Peace Walk
Black History Month
Partner Organization: NAAPC
Book Club: Lessons from the Edge
Student Ambassador Spotlight
And more....

Read the February Newsletter

See previous newsletters here.  Interested in subscribing?  Use this  Contact Us form to be added to the list. ​

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LWVCC Director Honored by Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation

The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation Awards for  2023 will recognize 6 honorees at the Foundation's April 14 annual awards gala on April 14 at  the I Hotel & Conference Center.  

One of the honorees, who will receive a "Local Hero Award," is Kanittha Fay. In addition to her many activities, Kanittha is a member of the LWVCC Board of Directors. Congratulations to her and the other honorees.

See an announcement here or read the full News-Gazette article for an introduction to all honorees.

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Town Hall on Political Polarization

See the UI web page for the event for information on the panel, how to register and more information on the event.

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See Full List of Election Dates

Races include:

• City of Champaign mayor and at-large council members
  
• Village officials: presidents, trustees, clerks
• School board members
• Library board trustees
• Park district commissioners
• Parkland and DACC trustees
• Regional Board of School Trustees members
• Fire protection district members

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News & Announcements

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See News and Announcements page for details and more announcements

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LWVCC Calendar - See our calendar of upcoming events 

LWVCC Events Page - See our blog on  past League events.