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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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Public Health in Champaign County - the good news and the not-so-good-news

Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 pm, Zoom

The CUPHD funding model depends not only on local support but also on state and federal grants. With the tax and spending cuts included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", many are wondering how these county-wide programs might be impacted.

Our guest, Julie A. Pryde, CUPHD Administrator, will address these issues.

Read More about About the program

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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

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2025-2026
​Keeping It Local Series

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!

Voter Registration/Information Events

Need information on voting and registration? Stop by LWVCC's information tables at these events in September!

• October 11, 7:00 am - 12:00 noon, Urbana Outdoor Market at Lincoln Square
• October 18, 7:00 am - 12:00 noon, Urbana Outdoor Market at Lincoln Square
• October 25, Pride Fest, Downtown Urbana
  

Be prepared for the midterm primary election March 17, 2026. ​

View full calendar

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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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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.