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“Engines Off!” Clean Air Initiative in Glen Ellyn Seeks to Reduce Engine Idling Near Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22 2024-Glen Ellyn, Illinois. League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is teaming up with schools and local community groups to raise awareness of air pollution from engine idling.
LWVUS & LWVIL Statement on Illinois State Court Ruling
The League of Women Voters of the US and the League of Women Voters of Illinois issued the following statement in response to the Illinois state judge ruling that former President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President under the US Constitution, and therefore cannot be listed as a candidate on the 2024 presidential primary ballot.
Update On Attainable Housing in Glen Ellyn
Congratulations to the Village of Glen Ellyn, President Senak and the Village Board of Trustees on the unanimous decision to move forward with attainable and supportive housing in Glen Ellyn! On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Village Board voted unanimously to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for $1.75 million with Full Circle Communities (FCC). The Agreement includes the three western parcels of the Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue hotel site fronting Taft Avenue. FCC is a non-profit affordable housing developer and property manager that provides significant and targeted supportive services to its residents and community.
Take Action: State Child Tax Credit
ACTION REQUIRED. Ask your state representative and state senator to support a Child Tax Credit in Illinois. Find your legislators’ contact info. Creating a $300 per child Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an immediate, meaningful way to directly support half of Illinois’ kids.
Take Action: Ban Single-Use Plastic
ACTION REQUIRED. Ask your state representative and state senator to support bills that will ban polystyrene foam foodware (HB2376) and single-use plastic bags (HB4448 / SB2211). Find your legislators’ contact info and view our sample script. Click on this news article for important info.
Early Voting Begins February 8, 2024
In-person Early Voting begins Thursday, February 8, 2024, Read for information on the early voting process, early voting locations and times, and vote-by-mail.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Deborah Ann Turner
WASHINGTON — It is with profound sadness that the League of Women Voters announces the passing of our esteemed president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, who passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from complications from a pulmonary embolism.
Crisis Demands Compassion
The Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor by LWVIL President Becky Simon on January 19, calling for a coordinated and compassionate response to the current immigration crisis. Read the letter here.
Register to Vote Online
Curious how you can register to vote online? Watch this informative video provided by LWV Wheaton that shows you how!
LWVGE Affordable Housing Public Comment
June 26, 2023 - Read LWVGE Co-President Barbara Kwiatkowsky’s Affordable Housing Public Comment to the Village of Glen Ellyn Trustees
LWVGE Members Elected To Leadership Positions
The LWVIL state convention was held June 10-11th and two LWVGE members were elected to leadership positions — Michelle Thorsell to the post of Board Secretary and Erica Nelson to the Nominating Committee. Congratulations to both of them and the new LWVIL Board! The convention was held virtually with delegates from DuPage County leagues coming together to make more personal connections (pictured).
Democracy Challenge Award Winners
2023 inaugural Charlotte Swett Walter Democracy Challenge Awards were given to Emily Puchalski, Glenbard South Junior for “ Democracy- Fragile Like Glass” and to Angie Abraham, Glenbard West sophomore for “ Every Voice Matters”. This Award is named after long time LWVGE member Charlotte Swett Walter.