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The University YMCA has announced its Friday Forum series for programs in September through December. This fall the theme is Democracy. The Friday Forum series is series is held at the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St, Champaign, from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Free lunch is provided.  The League of Women Voters of Champaign County is one of the cosponsors of this series and will have a voter information & registration table at some of these events.
June 30, 2024 - LWVUS incoming chief executive officer Celina Stewart delivers remarks at the League's 2024 National Convention in Washington, DC. Watch the video for her perspective on the League's future.  Also presenting at the 2024 National Convention was incoming president Dianna Wynn. Watch the video for her thoughts.  Dr. Gina M. Masullo joined the League of Women Voters of Illinois to discuss research-backed approaches for navigating digital spaces—and offline spaces—with people who disagree with you politically. Dr. Masullo is Associate Director, Center for Media Engagment, Moody College of Communication, UT Austin. This talk provides tangible takeaways for you to apply in your own life to be more open to other viewpoints without compromising your values. When: Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 pm Where: Use this link to view the video This program was part of a League event series where noted authorities speak on relevant topics leading up to the U.S. Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5. Presented by LWVIL’s Misinformation and Disinformation Task Force, the series is part of an effort to provide tools and resources that educate voters. Source: LWVIL, LWVCC Voter Ready
Because of a significant shortage of Election Judges this Primary Election, 15 polling locations will be closed this Election Day, March 19, 2024. Voters can vote at ANY open location on Election Day regardless of their “precinct” location. See this full list of open locations on the County Clerk's website.  Vote Early! To help avoid waiting in line on election day, consider voting at ANY early voting location between now and March 19, 2024.
On March 2, Read Across America held its 24th annual celebration of community reading, geared toward children through age 10 and their significant adults. The Voter Ready team of LWVCC had a table at this event featuring featuring age-related ballots for children to read and complete. (see below)  Recently the News-Gazette featured a write up of this event, with photos of the ballots. To see this feature story authored by LWVCC President Trisha Crowley, see the News-Gazette story Decision ’24: Parrot, bear, others vie for youth ‘votes’
Saturday, February 24, 204 8:45am–3:45pm, attend virtually or in person at the Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563. Register to attend.  Get briefed! Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois for our annual look at current issues. Learn from legislators and nonpartisan experts—be informed and prepared so you can advocate for change in your community and state. This is a hybrid event—join us in person for idea-sharing, networking, and camaraderie, or, if you can’t make it, tune in from the comfort of home. Tickets are $10 to attend online or $20 to attend in person, with an optional $16 box lunch. Learn more about lunch options. Get more information about attending and the individual sessions by clicking this button. This announcement is taken from an email from the Office of the Champaign County Clerk and Recorder. "Any voter can visit their Voter Portal via the Champaign County Clerk web page to see both their Democratic and Republican ballot options."
STATE GOVERNMENT COMING TO CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Join the hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Shields-Carter Meeting Room, Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802.  PLEASE SHARE! See you there! This announcement is from the Champaign County Clerk's Office.
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