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voter registration

Oswego High School Voter Registration April 28, 2022

Members of LWVCKC registered 107 eligible students to vote at Oswego East High School, April 28, 2022. 

election worker appreciation

Election Worker Appreciation Day

Members of the Kane County chapters of the League of Women voters thank election workers in the Kane County Clerk's offices in Geneva and Aurora on Tuesday, April 26.

program planning

Annual Program Planning Meeting

Co-President Jean Pierce leads members in annual program planning meeting 1/27/2022

civic awareness

Vigil for Democracy

LWVCKC members Patti Lackman and Llona Steele along with more than 50 other folks at the Vigil for Democracy
On the State Street Bridge in Geneva in 10 degree weather.  January 2022

General Membership meeting members

General Membership Meeting 10-17-2019

Members discussing action issues slated for the upcoming veto session in the Illinois Legislature and ways members can make their voices heard.

Rep Villa meeting with LWVCKC members

Legistlative interview with Representative Karina Villa

On April 5, Central Kane County League members met with Rep. Karina Villa in her Batavia office.
Pictured here are Jean Pierce, Susannah Dodson, Bill Scown, Rep. Villa, and Barb Laimins from Wheaton.
They discussed Rep. Villa's views on a fair income tax, the opioid crisis, and gun violence prevention.

Congress Hotel Plaque

Congress Hotel Plaque where the LWV was created in 1920

Jean Pierce and Llona Steele observe a plaque in the Congress Hotel where the League of Women Voters was created in 1920

League of Women Voters History

Central Kane County

Both women and men are invited to join the League of Women Voters,  a nonpartisan political organization, that encourages informed and active participation in government. Central Kane County emphasizes candidate forums, voter registration, and educational activities.

Local League programs are listed below. Check the calendar link for events sponsored by other Leagues in the area.

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County does not endorse the contents of any web sites to which it links; such Internet addresses contain information not posted by the League and are included to provide convenient access to additional information. The League does not endorse or control these external Internet addresses nor guarantee the accuracy of such addresses.

 

Bunco Fundraiser
Event Date: 
Feb 26 2023 02:00 pm
Event location: 

Enticing Cuisine

Join the Central Kane County League of Women Voters in our inaugural 21+ Bunco fundraiser. Doors open at 2:00 pm, dice roll at 2:30 pm.

Enjoy raffles, prizes and heavy appetizers in this afternoon of fun. A cash bar will be available. 

2023 Program Planning
Event Date: 
Jan 28 2023 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Calvary Episcopal Church

Brunch and planning how our League will make a difference in the coming year
 
CEJA Explained
Event Date: 
Nov 03 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Batavia Public Library & Zoom

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) unlocked amazing potential for the State of Illinois to move towards a sustainable future!

elections
Event Date: 
Sep 27 2022 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Geneva Public Library

    The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County has partnered with the DuPage NAACP to host

elections
Event Date: 
Aug 25 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom Event

 

 

Presented by Central Kane County Democracy in our Backyard 

Free and Open to the Public 

league picnic
Event Date: 
Aug 05 2022 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Pat Engle's backyard

You and a Guest are Invited 
(Spouse or prospective League member)
 
Friday, August 5, 6:30 pm 
Pat and Bob Engel's yard
 
This year our summer picnic will be catered. 
voter registration
Event Date: 
Aug 02 2022 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Calvary Episcopal Church

 
Voter Registration Training and refresher will be done by Lynn McShane,  Kane Co Elections
 
Update on planning for voter registration and candidate forums for fall
running for office
News

Watch the 8th District US Congressional Democractic Candidate Forum held on June 2, 2022 at the Gail Borden Library hosted by area chapters of the League of Women Voters

civic awareness
News

Braver Angels Illinois Coordinator Chuck Stone presents to LWV of Central Kane County about "Defending Democracy in Polarized Times."

running for office
News

ATTENTION ALL VOTERS
EARLY VOTING IN THE 2022 GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
BEGINS MAY 19
Please be aware that judicial action is currently pending which could still

running for office
News

Early voting is open for the June 28 primary elections. 

running for office
Event Date: 
Jun 02 2022 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Gail Borden Library

Six Illinois LWV organizations will jointly host a forum on June 2, 2022 for Junaid Ahmed and Raja Krishnamoorthi, the two candidates running in the June 28 Democratic Primary for the U.S. Congress in the 8th District.

civic awareness
Event Date: 
May 14 2022 09:30 am
Event location: 

Union Park

 

Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois and coalition partners to RALLY FOR ABORTION JUSTICE in Chicago's Union Park on Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 am.

elections
Event Date: 
May 11 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Batavia City Hall

A consortium of ten northern Illinois LWV organizations will host a forum at 7pm on May 11, 2022 for the candidates running in the June 28, 2022 General Primary for the Republican nomination for U.S. Congress in the 11th District.

News

Please see Board Updates which includes the last meeting minutes, tentative 2022/2023 calendar, the past year's accomplishments, committee activities, budget report and proposal for FY23/24, and more. <

civic awareness
News
 Watch the March 10th  Civic Awareness program featuring Evanston Illinois 
Mayor Dan Biss discussing Ranked Choice Voting
winter social
Event Date: 
Mar 19 2022 06:00 pm
Event location: 

CKC Winter Social

  Re-connect with your fellow leaguers at our first in-person event since 2020! Central Kane County League of Women Voters and their guests are invited to a winter social at the home of Pat Engle from 6:00-8:00pm.

civic awareness
News
BLACK TELEVISION COMEDY, FROM BEULAH TO BLACK-ISH
WHEN: Tuesday, February 22, 7-8:30 pm
Lauren Underwood town hall
News

Don't miss US Representative Lauren Underwood's Town Hall presentation on February 17th to area Chambers of Commerce.  Central Kane County members can register

civic awareness
News

Watch Dr. Bonnie Laughlin Schultz: Coordinator of History and Teacher Licensure of Social Sciences at Eastern Illinois University, present information about Critical Race Theory

running for office
News
Advice for Women Running for Office
civic awareness
News

On  October 20, the League of Women Voters sponsored a panel titled "Women Power Democracy". 

civic awareness
News

Watch Mayor Kevin Burns and Cheryl Scott from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Environment Committee discuss new laws and local initiatives related to clea

voter registration
News

Calling all LWVCKC voter registrars to help register new voters Tuesday, September 7th and Wednesday, Septemter 8th at Waubonsee Community College (WCC), Sugar Grove Campus.

News

Community Conversation: John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Geneva Public Library
August 24, 2021 6:45pm

News

Materials for the May 20, 2021 Annual Meeting can be found in Board Updates

News

Watch the Batavia Candidates forum recorded on March 10, 2021

St. Charles Onesti
News

Watch the St. Charles Candidates Forum recorded on March 16, 2021.  Thank you to our partner St. Charles Chamber of Commerce for technical assistance