2025-2026
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This free Zoom program focuses on current issues that directly impact our community. Open to all league members and to the public; participants have the opportunity to ask questions. See the complete schedule for dates, times, and topics. If you miss a program, you can watch the recording on YouTube.
At the Jan. 25 Keeping it Local Zoom program, leaders of four immigration-refugee service and support organizations in our county shared their insights and experiences about the issues facing immigrants and refugees and the services and programs available to support them. They also offered important ways community members can be involved. A summary of this KIL panel discussion "The Current Immigrant-Refugee Experience in Champaign County" can be found in News and Announcements. The program recording can be found on LWVCC's YouTube site.
At the Jan. 25 Keeping it Local Zoom program, leaders of four immigration-refugee service and support organizations in our county shared their insights and experiences about the issues facing immigrants and refugees and the services and programs available to support them. They also offered important ways community members can be involved. A summary of this KIL panel discussion "The Current Immigrant-Refugee Experience in Champaign County" can be found in News and Announcements. The program recording can be found on LWVCC's YouTube site.
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Is Now the Time for You to Run for Public Office?
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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7:00-8:00 pm by Zoom
Finding citizens who are willing to run for public office is a growing challenge. Ballot Ready reported that “the rate of uncontested races was higher in 2024 than in previous cycles across all levels of government.” This is being seen locally as well.
At our February Keeping It Local, we will hear from three women who made the decision to put their names on the ballot. They either held or now hold elected positions in Champaign County. Program Team member Peggy Patten, who served on the Urbana School Board from 2009-2021, will moderate the Zoom program. Join us for an insightful discussion with these panelists on what is involved in running for public office.
At our February Keeping It Local, we will hear from three women who made the decision to put their names on the ballot. They either held or now hold elected positions in Champaign County. Program Team member Peggy Patten, who served on the Urbana School Board from 2009-2021, will moderate the Zoom program. Join us for an insightful discussion with these panelists on what is involved in running for public office.
- Regina Crider – Current Member of the Rantoul Village Board Member - District 2 (LWVCC member)
- Diane Wolfe Marlin – City of Urbana Mayor 2017 - 2025 (LWVCC member)
- Vanna Pianfetti – Current Member of the Champaign City Council Member, District 5
Takeaways from January's Keeping it Local
The Current Immigrant-Refugee Experience in Champaign County
Leaders of four immigration-refugee service and support organizations in our county shared their insights and experience about the issues facing immigrants and refugees in our county and the services and programs available to support them. They also offered important ways community members can be involved:
1. Know that your voice matters. Stay informed. Take actions like these: Urge your members of Congress to rein in ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol to stop their violence now. Encourage your legislators to restore the Refugee Resettlement System.
2. Show your immigrant and refugee neighbors that they are not alone. Spend time with them in the community. Support a friend and help people take back their sovereignty.
3. There is power in coalition building, and potential allies are everywhere. Find yours in neighborhoods, workplaces, faith-based organizations, clubs, schools, or friends.
To learn more about the services our four presenters provide or to offer to help, see Immigration Resources in the Issues section of our website.
If you were unable to attend this informative session, the video of this panel discussion is available on our League’s YouTube site.
1. Know that your voice matters. Stay informed. Take actions like these: Urge your members of Congress to rein in ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol to stop their violence now. Encourage your legislators to restore the Refugee Resettlement System.
2. Show your immigrant and refugee neighbors that they are not alone. Spend time with them in the community. Support a friend and help people take back their sovereignty.
3. There is power in coalition building, and potential allies are everywhere. Find yours in neighborhoods, workplaces, faith-based organizations, clubs, schools, or friends.
To learn more about the services our four presenters provide or to offer to help, see Immigration Resources in the Issues section of our website.
If you were unable to attend this informative session, the video of this panel discussion is available on our League’s YouTube site.
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
The 19th Amendment: Journey to American Democracy
A video by Heather Cox Richardson
Making Democracy Work
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.
