- Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Artists Ensemble presents the political comedy "The Outsider."

The Artists Ensemble present a thoughtful comedy regarding politics at Cheek Theater at Rockford University through September 25. The Artists Ensemble is a coalition member of Go Vote 815.

RVC, Leagues Hold “Banned Book Week” Sept. 19-22

RVC’s Promoting an Inclusive Community Committee will host a Panel Discussion on Banned Books. The public is welcome.

Illinois 17th Congressional District Debate

King, Sorensen to Debate in Peoria October 3, 2022

You can join a debate between the candidates running for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District: Republican Esther Joy King and Democrat Eric Sorensen.

Rockford Mayor McNamara announced City Endorsement of Go Vote 815

The Northern Illinois voter encouragement program, Go Vote 815, has over 20 local coalition members, many of whom had representatives voice their endorsement of great voter activity and the Go Vote 815 initiative at the Mayor’s Press Conference. The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford, Illinois is also a coalition member.

Non-League Events

Public Events

Security

City of Rockford adds Public Safety Town Halls

Today the City of Rockford announced three PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALLS. Residents will hear from Mayor Tom McNamara, Chief of Police Carla Redd, and Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention Jennifer Cacciapaglia at each of these events where they will provide an overview of the City’s efforts to reduce violent crime across the community.

This Week with the League

Voting

Voter Services Video Instructs the Public on Voter Registration and Election Sources

Carol Davies, LWVGR Voter Services Chair, narrates a training video on myriad ways for voters, voter registrars, election judges, etc. to find everything they need to know about elections in Illinois. Since a 2017 state re-write of Photo registration and election laws, many people are registered and don’t even know it. Here’s how to become […]

Gun Violence Victims Shoes Vigil, ©Lincoln, NB Journal-Star

Gun Safety

Security

Gun Violence Prevention Forum: “Together We Can Find Solutions to This Community Epidemic” Held Tuesday, June 14, 6-8pm, Video Available.

Also: Dr. Sandra Martell, head of the Winnebago County Health Department issued a thank you to the LWVGR and a proclamation.

Redistricting

State League Platforms

Voting

LWVGR Webinar on New Illinois Redistricting Maps.

LWVGR sponsored a Zoom webinar Sunday, February 20th on the impact of the newly drawn district lines. These new districts will affect everything from Congressional district lines to local county board seats.

Please the webinar by clicking link below.

Local League Platforms

National League Platforms

Voter Registration-public

Voting

National Voter Registration Day, September 20, 2022, a civic holiday!

The League of Women Voters Of Greater Rockford is participating in the National Voter Registration Day with a rigorous registration schedule beginning September 17. There are several locations throughout the area where people can register to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy on September 20.

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