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All events are posted to the LWVCC calendar

2026 LWVCC Annual Meeting

On May 21, eighty LWVCC members and guests gathered at Lincolnshire Fields Country Club for the League's 2026 Annual Meeting. A social hour preceded the business meeting which included approval of the 2026-2027 LWVCC Slate of Officers, Budget, and Local Positions. A group of esteemed 50+ year League members were recognized along with President Emerita Trisha Crowley. University of Illinois Law Professor, Bill Watson, presented an enlightening program on "The Rule of Law in 2026."

This slide deck shows the vibrant, joyful, and uplifting atmosphere that members and their guests enjoyed. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for this annual event.

Photos courtesy of Craig Pessman Photography.

Members - Don't Miss Important LWVCC Emails

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As a reminder, the League will never ask you to buy gift certificates or gift cards, and we will never ask you to share our member directory. If you question the authenticity of a request, please send an email to [email protected]

Around the League in 30 minutes

In just half an hour you will learn the latest news from the League - including local, state, and national. Members are encouraged to invite guests.

Check the LWVCC Calendar for upcoming dates.

Coffee & Conversation

Spend an hour with fellow League members for spirited conversations on various topics. Members are encouraged to invite guests.

Check the LWVCC Calendar for upcoming dates.

Using Your Membership Directory to Stay Connected

The LWVCC Membership Directory includes contact information for League members as well as Board and Team Leads to provide an easy way for members to stay connected. An email was sent to all members on 7/10/26 with a private link to the directory. Those joining after this date will receive the link directly from the Member Services Team. The next update to the directory will occur in October.

If you have questions or have misplaced your email, please contact Member Services at [email protected].

Announcement to Members: Guidelines on Political Activity

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.

The League is nonpartisan in that it does not endorse or support any political candidates or elected officials. However, it is political in that the League takes positions on certain issues. Besides advocating for voting rights, the League has established positions in the areas of human resources, natural resources, local government, and the judicial system.

Following an established Political Activity Policy, the League urges members to participate in the political party of their choice as individuals, not purporting to represent the League. We view such participation as a key ingredient of citizen responsibility and believe that diversity of thought, opinion, and action makes our nonpartisan organization stronger. We also encourage members to contact their government officials.

Guidelines for Peaceful Protesting

The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution protects the rights of every citizen to peaceably assemble and express their views. As a service to our members, the League's calendar includes information about locally planned rallies, protests, and demonstrations.

Whether you are a new or seasoned participant, know your rights. Some of these local events may be viewed as partisan and/or taking a position adverse to the League’s stated position. Listings of these events does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by LWVCC, its officers and members, and cannot be used for advertising or endorsement purposes.

Announcement to Members: Impact on Issues for 2024-2026

Impact on Issues is an indispensable resource for League members. It is produced by the national League of Women Voters (LWVUS) to describe national public policy positions and inspire members to use them effectively at the national, state, local, and regional levels.

The latest version was released in December 2024 and is available for download from LWVUS. A short summary is also provided on our Federal and State Issues page.

New to the League?

Welcome to Our Newest Members!

Maggie Pate
Celeste Quinn-Inge
Kelly Skinner
Lavie Maisha-Werna
Kathryn Wehrmann
Nancy Yeagle
Megan Sapp-Nelson
Sara Hafer
Mary Hodson
Andrea Fierro
Quinn Lyon
Shevon Brown Walker
Susan Abrams
Mary Kay Smith
Megan Baird
Rebecca Hodson
Cele Otnes
Maureen Radi

Our total membership exceeds 215.

Introductory Documents

Overview of LWVCC - PowerPoint presentation

League Lingo - link to glossary from LWVUS

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Learn About the Teams That Make the League Work!

If you're interested in finding out more about a team, or perhaps volunteering, contact the team leader to talk about the possibilities.

Visit the Teams & Activities page to see who's a team leader and how to contact them.

Get Involved with Your Local League

Read the News

The Voter newsletter is sent directly to your email inbox.

Attend Events

Attend LWVCC educational events on community issues. Details at the events calendar or home page of this website.

Get Out the Vote

Sign up to help at registration tables or candidate forums or other voter services activities. Send an email to [email protected].

Mentor Students

See the local activities at Youth Programs and Student Ambassadors.

Support Our Mission

Talk to friends about the League. The more people who join and donate, the more activities we can do. Or, make a donation at any time.

Meet Fellow League Members

Come to social gatherings like Coffee & Conversation or Brews & Views or join In the Know Zoom sessions . Invitations are sent to members' email. Or visit us on Facebook or Instagram.

A Sample of LWVCC in Action

When you join LWVCC, you become a member
of the national and state leagues.

National: League of Women Voters LWVUS

LWVUS addresses issues of national concern such as voters’ rights, fair redistricting, health care, and climate change. Paid LWV lobbyists work in Washington DC to promote the League’s platform to members of Congress.
Every two years, LWVCC sends two or three delegates to the National League Convention.

State: League of Women Voters of Illinois LWVIL

Part of LWVIL's mission is to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Visit the the Illinois Action Alerts page to see what bills LWVIL is watching in the Illinois General Assembly and find out how you can take action on these issues.
LWVIL has 43 Illinois chapters with more than 4,000 members and holds a biennial state convention in June.

Local - League of Women Voters of Champaign County LWVCC

LWVCC is an active chapter with educational programs, voter services, get out the vote activities, youth outreach and more. We have grown from 61 members in 2017 to more than 200 members in 2025.