League of Women Voters of Illinois^®

Where We Stand 2009-2011 is the platform of the League of Women Voters of Illinois. It is a companion to Impact on Issues, the League of Women Voters of the United States' program book. Taken together, these publications and the League Principles form the basis for all action taken by Illinois Leagues on state and national issues.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWARD

LEAGUE PRINCIPLES

POSITIONS IN BRIEF

GOVERNMENT - Complete section. Page numbering corresponds to the print edition.

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• LWVUS Positions and Illinois Action
• Constitutional Implementation and Amendments
• County Government Structure
• Criminal Justice
• Death Penalty Abolition
• Gun Violence Prevention
• Schools
• State Election Laws
• State Fiscal Policies
• State Redistricting

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

NATURAL RESOURCES - Complete section. Page numbering corresponds to the print edition.

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• LWVUS Positions and Illinois Action
• Land Use
• Large-Scale Livestock Facilities
• Pesticides

SOCIAL POLICY - Complete section. Page numbering corresponds to the print edition.

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• LWVUS Positions and Illinois Action
• Children's Services
• Immigration
• Income Assistance
• Mental Health

ACTION GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL LEAGUES

LWVIL 2009-2011 PROGRAM SUMMARY

APPENDIX - Gambling: No Cure for State's Fiscal Ills