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.

Learn more about the league

Just For Members

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Vote Early  Countywide ​
March 27 - April 3

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More Info on Voting Early

More election graphics can be found in "Election Resources" for sharing on your own social media pages!

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Video Now Available: Talking Politics with Someone Who Doesn't Share Your Views

See the video on LWVCC's Youtube site.  Professor Althaus' comments are a follow up to the "Building a House United" Town Hall. This announcement has details.

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LWVCC Book Club, April 20

Lessons from the Edge:
​A Memoir
by Marie Yovanovitch
Thursday, April 20, 7:00-8:00 pm
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green Street
Champaign

MORE INFORMATION

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March LWVCC Newsletter 

• "Spot the Bus Ad" Contest
• Talking Politics With Someone Who Doesn't Share Your View
• Former County Executive Supports Electing the County Board Chair
• Questions about Voting -- and Answers!
• Recap: Town Hall on Political Divisiveness
• April Book Club: Lessons from the Edge
• Student Ambassador Spotlight

And more....

Read the march Newsletter

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

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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
• Board of Education members
• Fire protection district members

MORE ABOUT VOTING

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Candidate Forum Videos Available

A town-hall forum for candidates in the races for Champaign mayor, Champaign City Council, and Champaign Unit 4 School Board was held on February 26. Videos are now available on the LWVCC YouTube site. Use the button below to watch all 4 videos.

Go to Candidate Forums list

Original event announcement here including names of five civic organization sponsors.

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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 League events. 

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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.