Videos of Events and Forums
LWVCC produces a variety of educational programs, forums and other events each year. If you missed a program or event, it may have been recorded and stored on LWVCC's YouTube site.
Scroll the list below to find topics by date. Many of these topics are still relevant today: climate issues, history of voter suppression, election security, local concerns such as affordable housing and gun violence issues and more.
Click the "Video" link in each entry to watch. Or you can go directly to the YouTube site to browse or view videos there. The YouTube page has more details about the programs, including who sponsored the event. Note: if a video is not available, an alternate source for the content may be listed.
For future programs and events, see the LWVCC Events Calendar, home page of the LWVCC website or LWVCC social media such as Facebook or Instagram.
Scroll the list below to find topics by date. Many of these topics are still relevant today: climate issues, history of voter suppression, election security, local concerns such as affordable housing and gun violence issues and more.
Click the "Video" link in each entry to watch. Or you can go directly to the YouTube site to browse or view videos there. The YouTube page has more details about the programs, including who sponsored the event. Note: if a video is not available, an alternate source for the content may be listed.
For future programs and events, see the LWVCC Events Calendar, home page of the LWVCC website or LWVCC social media such as Facebook or Instagram.
2024
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Let's Elect Our President by Popular Vote. One Person One Vote is a priority project of the national League of Women Voters to abolish the Electoral College. Learn about the project, the history of the Electoral College and why the national League has launched the campaign.
Video link: to be posted Local Candidates Forum September 26
Forum with the Democratic and Republican candidates for County Coroner, County Auditor and County Board District 5, General Election 2024. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH9MJhPBSHo Living In a World of Mis/Disinformation: Presentation from LWVIL Task Force September 25
Co-chairs of the LWV of Illinois Mis/Dis Information Task Force share smart, doable, practical ways to fight back against the deluge of mis/disinformation during the remaining weeks of the Presidential Election season Video link: Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up9mOrcCWNA Learn About Referendums on Your Ballot - Attend a Voter Information Program on September 22
Two sessions about the two referendums to be included on the 2024 General Election ballot: the public safety sales tax and the question of eliminating the auditor position. Video link: Referendum to Abolish the Elected Champaign County Auditor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whGcLVtswak Video link: Referendum to Increase the County Wide Sales Tax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te98Ht84MOE August 28, 2024, The Ins and Outs of Being An Election Judge in Champaign County. Two members of the Champaign County Clerk’s Elections Division who work with election judges, the Election Judge Coordinator and the Communications and Outreach Coordinator, shared information about the requirements to be an election judge and the duties and expectations of the position and more. Original announcement here.
Video: https://youtu.be/_uU3NdYHbhQ?si=ec3SjQ0GV0HVYyz6 April 24, 7:00pm - 8:00 pm, Bail Reform and Other Aspects of the SAFE-T Act: Keeping It Local.
This event will be led by out going President Trisha Crowley who will welcome three speakers:
March 26, 2024. Facts and Myths of Recycling. Local waste management experts discussed the recycling efforts within Champaign, Urbana, and across the University of Illinois campus. For more information and links to the meeting handouts, see this announcement. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WqAQc1Ozj8
February 14, 2024. Champaign County Coroner: Forum for Democatic Party Candidates. LWVCC recorded a forum between the two Democractic candidates for Champaign County Coroner in the March 19 Primary Election. The Coroner is responsible for the investigation and certification of cause and manner of death in cases of violence or undue means.
Video: https://youtu.be/QVbsRHQ1KAE January 24, 2024 . Working Across the Aisle in Springfield. State Senator Paul Faraci (D) and recently retired State Representative Mike Marron (R) share how they were able to work together in these polarizing times. They also discuss how to encourage qualified citizens to run for office - from school board to county board - to ensure more contested elections in Champaign County. Video: https://youtu.be/AfZJ4ZeT82E
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2023
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November 15, 2023. The Farm Bill: What's In It and Why We Care About It. Jonathan Coppess Associate Professor of Agricultural Policy and Law, University of Illinois discusses the history and key components of the bill, how coalition-building across party lines has provided strength, and what is at stake if the bill is diminished or broken apart. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEXzfU4XMnA
October 25, 2023. Civics Education in Illinois Public Schools. Guest Speaker Tracy Freeman, Illinois Instructional Coach for the Illinois Civics Hub, discuss current Illinois' civics course requirements and K-12 social studies standards, and how they are being implemented in public school classrooms. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crA3StOO1SM&t=9s September 27, 2023. The Changing Role of Public Libraries in Preserving Democracy. Topics include how local libraries help preserve “democracy in action”; libraries as citizen centers for voting, immigration services, job fairs, etc.; book banning and censorship; and first amendment issues. Presenters were Celeste Choate, Urbana Free Library; John S. Howard Mahomet Public Library; and Brittany Millington Champaign Public Library. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU2g-aslE3w April 26, 2023. What's It Like to be a League Student Ambassador? League Student Ambassadors are a team of high school students – all League members - who help local students register to vote. Three Student Ambassadors spoke about their experiences and challenges. Video: https://youtu.be/5Pol4p99iAs February 22, 2023. Getting to Know Dr. Lau and Plans for Parkland College. Parkland's new president Dr. Pamela Lau discussed Parkland’s programs and her plans, and replied to questions. Video: https://youtu.be/078cl_qdFxk March 22, 2023. Talking Politics with Someone Who Doesn't Share Your Views. Scott Althaus, professor of Political Science and Communications, shared strategies for having productive conversations with others of differing political views. Video: https://youtu.be/-zDNifNSero January 25, 2023. Understanding our Local Immigrant Community. Gloria Yen, former New American Welcome Center director, shared information about how NAWC, a program of the University Y, supports immigrants in integrating into Champaign County. Video: https://youtu.be/-z4WjdaFB48 |
2022
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November 16, 2022. Evolving Police Practices in Our Community. Michael Schlosser, Police Training Institute UI, and Alice Cary, Executive Director of Public Safety UI, provided insights into police training and practices. Video: https://youtu.be/6p3oGFD_b7g
September 28, 2022. Election Integrity in Champaign County. Matt Dietrich, public information officer Illinois State Board of Elections, and Michelle Jett, operations director Champaign County Clerk and Recorder, discussed ways in which local elections are kept secure throughout Illinois. Video: https://youtu.be/gq9n8U2pr-k September 21, 2022. Preparing for the 2022 General Election. Professor Brian Gaines, UIUC Department of History, shared his research and thoughts on the fall 2022 political landscape. James Manrique, LWVCC, shared data from the June 28, 2022 primary election and the latest from the nonpartisan Candidate Guide. Video: https://youtu.be/zxdifX_oYQU December 14, 2022. Challenges of Affordable Housing in Champaign County Lily Walton, executive director Housing Authority of Champaign County, and Sheila Dodd, interim director Community Development Services Urbana, explained hoe these two organizations work to address countywide housing issues. Video: https://youtu.be/d9ornmhqx-g August 31, 2022. A League Conversation with Nikita Richards. Planned Parenthood of Illinois vice-chair Nikita Richards discussed her organization’s current efforts and future plans. Video: https://youtu.be/5gO6uyZmHXs June 15, 2022. Conversations with Our Elected Officials. Recently elected city council members Grace Wilken, Urbana Ward 6, Chaundra Bishop, Urbana Ward 8, and Daniel Iniguez, Champaign District 3, reflected on their first year of service and responded to attendees’ questions. Video: https://youtu.be/KomyuQUMWws April 20, 2022. Educate Yourself About Community Concerns. Tracy Parsons, city of Champaign, and Lemond Peppers, city of Urbana, addressed how the two communities are working to reduce gun violence. Video: https://youtu.be/tbG-nmfQsG4 April 13, 2022. Getting Ready for the 2022 Primary Elections. LWVCC members presented information about changes to Illinois’ election law, offices up for election this year, why your vote matters, getting out the vote and how high school students are involved in leading voter registration efforts. Video: https://youtu.be/gOS5vn5LUzk March 16, 2022. Them Now . . . You Tomorrow. Dr. Christopher Span, UIUC Associate Chancellor, provided background for understanding efforts to suppress voting today. Video: https://youtu.be/rJj4uc5YCbA March 10, 2022. Criminal Justice Reform: Where Are We Now? Speaker Sarah Staudt explained the key features of the recently passed Illinois PreTrial Fairness Act, and what steps local communities must take to make sure the new law is implemented fairly and effectively. Video: https://youtu.be/Lnv9__we7V4 February 17, 2022. State and Local Elections Count. A variety of community members discussed what everyone can do to be informed about the upcoming Illinois Primary Election. Video: https://youtu.be/s0An93zUqL4 February 9, 2022. Trauma's Impact on the CU Community Speaker Karen Simms, founding director Trauma and Resilience Initiative, discussed the impacts of trauma on the CU community. Video: https://youtu.be/vGE-YZ9ISr8 January 12, 2022. Conversation with Tracy Parsons, Champaign Community Relations Manager. Discussion focused on the Champaign “blueprint” for addressing gun violence in the community. Video: https://youtu.be/gQzSI2-hejs |
2021
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November 10, 2021. Misinformation Surrounding Elections & How to Combat It. Karen Fresco, LWVCC, led a discussion of ways to combat misinformation in our community and on social media platforms. Video: https://youtu.be/QcyvvuPnUvE
November 3, 2021. Conversation and Q&A with Julie Pryde, Public Health District. Julie Pryde provided information on COVID-19, current impacts in the county, and ways to minimize health risks. Video: https://youtu.be/CLmO_zvD6dc October, 2021. Illinois' Equitable Clean Energy Future. Amanda Pankau, energy campaign coordinator Prairie Rivers Network (PRN), led a discussion on Illinois' Equitable Clean Energy Future, primarily the recently passed Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Video: https://youtu.be/IcSx8GlDMG8 September 8, 2021. Voting Laws and the Courts: Current Status and Future Actions. Professor Steve Schwinn, U of I-Chicago College of Law, discussed the current and possible future status of federal voting rights legislation. Video: https://youtu.be/yU1sTPT4aUU July 20, 2021. Voting Rights: Bringing History Up To Date. Ami Gandhi, senior counsel Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, discussed our voting rights—how we got to where we are today, and how we in Illinois can take action to secure our right to vote. Video: https://youtu.be/ohSWEUiUESQ June 11, 2021. History of Jim Crow & Nuremberg Laws 2021. Dr. Christopher Span, UIUC associate chancellor, and Brian B. Kahn, chair Holocaust Education Center, C-U Jewish Federation, explained Jim Crow laws in the US and the Nuremburg Laws in pre-WWII Nazi Germany—similarities and differences. Video: https://youtu.be/kBqKMMlcukc |
