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2012

LWV Chicago ,
Chicago Government in Focus
Speaker:Mariyana Spyropoulos, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL
Admission is free, cash bar, RSVP to 312-939-5949 or League@LWVChicago.org

LWV of the Palos Orland Area,
Regular Monthly Meeting
Speaker: State Senator Maggie Crotty of the 19th District
Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL

LWV Homewood-Flossmoor Area ,
Juvenile Justice
Speaker:Emil Hardy, from the Future Foundation
Homewood Library 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
The public is welcome.

LWV Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle,
Forming a League of Women Voters Observer Corps
Speakers:Missey Wilhelm, Cynthia Schilsky, Jan Dorner, Julie Nolan & Peggy McGrath
Downers Grove Fire Department Administration Building, NW corner of Main & 55 Streets

LWV Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth,
Conversations, a monthly gathering for lunch and discussion
Speaker:Jennifer Bishop Jenkins, Director Marsy's Law for Illinois, issue: victims rights.
Little Ricky's, 540 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL
Reservations required, email Nancy Marcus; cost $15 for lunch, pay at the door.

LWV LaGrange Area,
Combatting 21st Century Slavery: Human Trafficking-Prevention, Intervention & Prosecution
Speaker:Jennifer Greene,
Women's Policy Advisor-Cook County State's Attorney's Office
740 Hillgrove Ave. Western Springs, IL
(Western Springs Village Hall)

LWV Park Forest Area,
Fair Housing
Speaker:John Petruszak,
Executive Director, South Suburban Fair Housing Center
will give an update on fair housing efforts in the south suburbs. Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL

LWV of the Palos Orland Area,
Regular Monthly Meeting
Speaker: Mayor Dan McLaughlin of the Village of Orland Park
Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 South 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL

LWV Evanston,
Eleanor Roosevelt: The White House Years
Speaker:Professor Elizabeth Kelly, DePaul University
North Shore Retirement Hotel, 1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
R.S.V.P. by March 9 to 847-866-7844

LWV Park Forest Area,
Achievements and Challenges of Area Villages.
Speakers: Village Presidents and/or Village Managers are being invited to speak.
Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL

LWV Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle,
Advocating for Children in Illinois - Legislative Update
Speaker:Kathy Ryg, Executive Director of Voices for Illinois Children
Downers Grove Fire Department Administration Building, NW corner of Main & 55 Streets

LWV Homewood-Flossmoor Area ,
Book discussion: "Preparing for the 21st Century"
Speaker:June Gerrish, Member LWV H-F
Homewood Village Hall Board Room, 1st Floor,
2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood
Enter door near parking lot.
The public is invited to attend.

LWV Park Forest Area,
LWVUS Privatization Study
Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL

LWV Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle,
Smart Grid 101
Speaker:Phil Matejczyk, electrical engineer & member of Downers Grove Plan Commission
Downers Grove Fire Department Administration Building, NW corner of Main & 55 Streets

LWV Park Forest Area,
Global Climate Change
Speaker: Rich Treptow, Sauk Calumet Sierra Club
Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL

Earlier Events

LWV Evanston ,
Evanston Women and the Battle for Suffrage in Illinois
Speaker:Lori Osborne, Archivist, Evanston History Center.
John Evans Center, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL RSVP 847-866-7844 or email lwvevanston@att.net

LWV Lake Forest/Lake Bluff,
Challenges to Reproductive Health Care
Speaker: Pam Sutherland, V.P. Public Policy, Planned Parenthood.
Sutherland will provide an update on the challenges to women's reproductive health care in Illinois and throughout the country.
Private home, email contact@LWV-LFLB.org for information.

LWV of Palatine Area,
Priceless - A screening of the film by Steve Cowan
Discussion will follow documentary on influence of money in government.
Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine, IL

LWV Park Forest Area,
LWVUS Program Planning
Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL

LWV Elmhurst,
Gerrymandering: What Happened to Our Election Districts?
Speaker: Jan Dorner,
LWVIL President
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 South Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL

LWV Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth,
Conversations, a monthly gathering for lunch and discussion
Speaker: Dr. Linda Yonke, Superintendent New Trier High School,
Capriccios Restaurant, 300 South Happ Road, Northfield, IL

LWV Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove,
Introduction to District 214 Newcomers Center,
program for MLK Day
Speaker: Mario Perez, Coordinator,
District 214 Newcomers Center
Arlington Heights Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights, 60004
Free event: members of the community are invited to attend. Please bring nonperishable food for food drive for CEDA Northwest.

LWV Chicago,
Chicago Government in Focus
Speaker: Alexandra Holt, Budget Director, City of Chicago
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL
Admission is free, cash bar, RSVP to 312-939-5949 or
click here to e-mail.

LWV Evanston,
Campaign 2012
Speaker: Dr. Jim Kenney, Executive Director, Common Ground
North Shore Retirement Hotel, 1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
Luncheon Cost $20.00 - RSVPs due no later than Thursday, January 5 to lwvevanston@att.net or 847-866-7844