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The League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) is a nonpartisan grassroots organization that encourages informed and active participation in government by providing voter education and increasing understanding of major public policy issues.
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All-Member Meeting

A consensus meeting for all members was held on March 23 to consider LWVCC’s local positions, which will be adopted at our May 2026 Annual Meeting.

Please go to our League Documents web page (bottom of page) where you will find an explanation of the Local Positions review process, the proposed changes, and how the Local Positions would read if accepted as proposed.

The consensus meeting was held in person
 and was a great opportunity to talk to fellow members about important local issues.


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The Current Immigrant-Refugee Experience in Champaign County

Wednesday, January 28, 7:00-8:- pm, by  Zoom
Like many Illinois counties, Champaign County is home to thousands of people who were born in other countries. What issues and concerns are they currently facing and what services or programs are available for support?
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Four panelists will share their insights and experience:
  • Maria Jimenez, Executive Director, Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana;
  • Lisa Wilson, Executive Director, The Refugee Center;
  • Lucia Maldonado, Latino Family Liaison, Urbana School District; and
  • Francisco Baires, Director, New American Welcome Center.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. All programs are recorded and posted on the League's website after the event.
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There is a new attempt to require burdensome documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This is an all hands on deck moment—we need your help to stop it.  Act by October 20.
Take Action: protect your right to vote


2025-2026
​Keeping It Local Series

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The LWVCC Program Team is excited to announce the Keeping it Local schedule for the coming program year. This free Zoom series focuses on current issues that directly impact our community. 
Speakers are local or regional experts. Open to all league members and to the public; participants have the opportunity to ask questions. Programs are recorded and posted on the League's website after the event. 
 
See the complete schedule with dates, times, and topics. Mark your calendars now so that you don't miss out!

The Democracy Summit 2025: Advancing Democracy
​Hosted by the UI Office of Civic Life

"Advancing Democracy in the Era of Discrimination" with Barbara McQuade

​​Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6 pm | Spurlock Museum
600 S. Gregory St, Urbana
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Advance registration is requested. 
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University YMCA Friday Forum

​ The University YMCA has announced its Friday Forum series for programs in September through November.  The series features a wide range of topics, including democracy.

​The Friday Forum series is 
held at the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St, Champaign, from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Free lunch is provided.​
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2025-2026
​Student Ambassador Program

Student Ambassadors work with students at local high schools, educating them about the voting process and registering them to vote.  This program was created by LWVCC and is now being modeled by other Leagues in the State.
Student Ambassador program

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Learn about the struggles of women to win the right to vote. 

The 19th Amendment: Journey to American Democracy

A video by Heather Cox Richardson

2026 LWVCC Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 5-7 pm
Lincolnshire Fields Country Club
2000 Byrnebruk Drive, Champaign
Hearty appetizers and beverages. 
This has become one of LWVCC's most anticipated events. Your invitation will be emailed to you in May. Save the Date!

Don't Miss These....

Oops, I missed the meeting!  See the LWVCC YouTube site for videos of past LWVCC  programs such as Keeping It Local and election information topics. Or browse this  list of videos to see what's available. 
NewsRoom - A quick summary of  LWVCC press releases, events and other news
About Voting - A whole section with updated information on how to vote and some useful links. 
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