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Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Capitol Complex Visitors Center
- 425 South College Street
- Springfield, IL, 62704
- United States
League of Women Voters members are invited to join us for our 2026 Illinois State Assembly, where we will convene to prepare for the critical November 2026 election.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
What can we do about the housing shortage in Illinois? Housing expert Lore Baker will join us to review the gap between what people earn and what they have to pay for housing; explain the sources and consequences of restrictive zoning and building policies; and evaluate current efforts to reduce the shortage and make a greater variety of housing available to more people.
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Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Interested in learning the techniques for moderating an efficient and effective candidate forum in the current atmosphere?
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Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a virtual series that explores the U.S. Constitution through both its historical foundations and its ongoing relevance in today’s headlines.
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Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Schaumburg Township District Library - Central
- 130 South Roselle Road
- Schaumburg, IL, 60193
- United States
The focus of our meeting will be poll watching. Observation of the voting and ballot counting processes promotes confidence and integrity in our elections. It ensures that all rules and procedures are followed fairly and that no one candidate or political party is disadvantaged.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Lincoln Brand Library
- 1312 West Lincoln Avenue
- Peoria, IL, 61605
- United States
We invite the community to a Voting Rights Activation event to hear speakers address issues such as: Voting Rights Act History, Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Civic Power, Economic and Civil Justice.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Poll watchers are there to make sure voters’ rights are protected. Join us to learn how to be a poll watcher for the League!
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Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- La Grange Public Library
- 10 East Cossitt Avenue
- La Grange, IL, 60525
- United States
Join us to learn about running for public office! The focus will be on local governing bodies; village boards, school boards, libraries, and park districts.
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Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us for everything you always wanted to know about organizing a candidate forum and more!
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Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Oak Park Public Library Maze Branch
- 845 Gunderson Avenue
- Oak Park, IL, 60304
This is a nuts and bolts guide for people considering running for local office. Attendees will learn how to navigate election law, learn about upcoming opportunities to run and talk with local elected officials about the experience of public service.
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Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Join us for everything you always wanted to know about organizing a candidate forum and more!
