Events
Defend Democracy Drop-in
Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, February 10 from 11am - 12pm at the Glen Ellyn Library. During this meeting we will focus on calls for a Congressional investigation into recent federal immigration enforcement activities that resulted in the use of deadly force. We will hear about the League of Women Voters partnership with civil rights organizations to call for more oversight, adherence to the Constitution and public accountability. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer. Note in an effort to be more green, handouts will not be available at the meeting.
This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!
State of Milton Township Presented by LWVGE and LWV Wheaton (Hybrid Event)
League members, guests, and local residents are invited to attend the “State of the Milton Township” community presentation, featuring Township Supervisor Elizabeth "Buffy" Higgins-Beard who will update attendees on Township priorities and programs. The presentation, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, is free and open to the public and will include time for Q&A.
Children Alone: The Plight of Unaccompanied Minors in the US Immigration System — A Zoom Panel
Unaccompanied minors in the US Immigration system are often discussed in headlines, but is the topic really understood? Who are these children? What happens to them once they arrive, or if their parent or guardian is deported or detained, and what systems are responsible for their care and protection?
This League of Women Voters Zoom panel brings together professionals who work with cases involving unaccompanied children: An immigration attorney, a program manager from the National Immigrant Justice Center, social work non profit.
Program Planning
MEMBERS ONLY. Attend our annual Program Planning workshop where we set our agenda for the coming year and provide feedback to the LWVUS on the proposed program theme: Women Defend Democracy: Democracy Under Siege and its platform.
State of the Village
The Community is invited to our annual “State of the Village” meeting on January 15. It will be held at the GE Police Station, 65 S. Park Blvd from 7-8:30pm. Village Manager Mark Franz and Village President Jim Burket will update attendees on recent and upcoming projects in the Village. There will also be time for Q & A at the end. Please join us for this informative meeting, and bring a friend!
Defend Democracy Drop-in
Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, January 13 from 11am - 12pm.
Topic: National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7)
This meeting will be held at the Glen Ellyn Library. Our facilitator will provide an overview of NSPM-7 and the steps you can take to share your thoughts on the memo with your members of Congress. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer.
This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!
Fair Maps IL Initiative -Hosted on Zoom by LWV Oak Park & River Forest
LWV Oak Park & River Forest Chapter will host LWVIL's Barbara Laimins for a Zoom discussion on the state's Fair Maps initiative. LWV members are welcome to join. The presentation will be recorded and posted on the LWVIL website for future viewing.
Partisan gerrymandering serves to predetermine the outcome of our elections, robbing voters of a truly representative government. That is why the League of Women Voters of Illinois is supporting an initiative by Fair Maps Illinois to amend the Illinois Constitution and move the state closer to legislative districts that reflect our voting population in time for decennial redistricting in 2030.
LWVIL is embarking on a campaign to gather petitions in support of this amendment. They are asking League members to help by obtaining signatures of Illinois voters. You can download instructions for and a copy of petitions here.
It’s the right goal, but skeptics wonder if it is the right time, considering that many states are either considering or redrawing their maps mid-cycle. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00pm, Barb Laimins of LWV IL will present information on Fair Maps on Zoom. You can register for this free event here.