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Political journalist Sean Crawford will help us understand the process of legislative deliberations, including how bills get traction, how they move through the legislature, and how they finally get passed. Speaker: Sean Crawford, Managing Editor of National Public Radio Illinois When: Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Attend the Zoom meeting online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622390970?pwd=e6HFzxu5JgUWUayDQTTU5bW1mmoLFK.1  “You might remember a chart in high school civics education entitled ‘How a Bill Becomes a Law’ and it seemed straightforward,” says League Member Theresa Michelson, program moderator. “It is anything but straightforward and simple. Why are state budget deliberations kept out of sight until the last minute before the May deadline? Citizens need to understand the process, especially if they want to provide input to their elected representatives.” This presentation is part of LWVCC's series Keeping It Local.
When: Sunday, March 9, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 313 S. Prospect, Champaign. Participate: Voters will have the opportunity to meet candidates and ask questions in an informal setting. The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is the host for the event. Co-sponsors are:
When: Thursday, March 6, 7:00 pm Where: Rantoul City Schools Administrative Center, 1 Aviation Center Drive (please put Rise Academy in your GPS; otherwise you will be directed to the middle of a runway) Participate: Email questions in advance by March 3 to [email protected] with “Rantoul Candidate Forum” in subject line.
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Champaign County
Co-sponsored by the NAACP Champaign County Branch When: Tuesday, March 4, 7:00 pm Where: Savoy Municipal Center, 611 North Dunlap Avenue Also available: Live-stream on Village of Savoy Facebook page.
The Forum is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Champaign County and NAACP Champaign County Branch. The event is hosted by the League.
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